Efficiency & Demand Response
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3.9M more EVs will not strain California's grid, Next 10 says
The presence of EV ride-sharing cars is likely to promote more daytime charging, the think tank forecasts, leading to lower renewable energy curtailment.
By Catherine Morehouse • Aug. 13, 2018
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Study: EVs will have 20% of global mileage share by 2030
Researchers predict adoption will surge despite small current market share and government regulations, thanks in part to its use in other mobility forms.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 13, 2018
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$5M gas efficiency pilot approved, headed to ConEd's NYC customers
The project applies non-pipelines solutions to address the growing natural gas demand during peak winter time.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Aug. 13, 2018
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Nevada pushes distributed resource planning regulations ahead of ballot initiative
The Public Utility Commission proposed a rule to implement new state provisions for filing integrated resources plans, as support builds for front-of and behind-the-meter clean energy technologies.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Aug. 13, 2018
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Interest groups protest SCE's $760M EV plan
The Utility Reform Network and Small Business Utility Advocates say SCE is placing the cost burden on customers and not considering the small business market.
By Catherine Morehouse • Aug. 10, 2018
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Wisconsin brings energy pricing transparency into strategic assessment
After stakeholders challenged the Public Service Commission's lack of transparency regarding the state's electricity costs, the updated assessment includes more data and insight.
By Catherine Morehouse • Aug. 10, 2018
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Deep DiveNew energy efficiency financing approach vies for grand prize in New York competition
Empower Equity is proposing to install energy efficient equipment for businesses as a subscription, with contracts running between five and 10 years.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 08, 2018
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Efficiency leads projected 10% job growth for California's advanced energy sector: AEE
According to a new analysis of 2018 employment rates, one in every six jobs in advanced energy is in California.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Aug. 07, 2018
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Minnesota co-op breaks ground on first major storage projects in state
The 10 MW of solar joined with 30 MWh of batteries will be the largest combined facility owned by a U.S. co-op and is expected to save Connexus Energy $4 million a year through peak shaving.
By Catherine Morehouse • Aug. 07, 2018
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Advocates hail passage of Massachusetts clean energy bill but want to take it further
The state's final energy bill is a watered down version of the one passed by the Senate in June.
By Peter Maloney • Aug. 02, 2018
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Recent heat wave provides stress test for US renewables integration
CAISO has called for conservation as a heat wave spiked electricity use. Like other areas of the country, the lights stayed on but also revealed weaknesses in the electric grid.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 02, 2018
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Puerto Rico utility's new deal to relieve about $9B of debt
Debt consolidation may help clear the way for privatization of PREPA. News of the deal raised the value of PREPA's bonds by about 40% on Monday.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 01, 2018
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Deep DiveEfficiency advocates fear Trump administration may try to roll back light bulb standards
Lighting standards are among the most successful energy efficiency efforts. Why would the White House get in the way?
By Robert Walton • Aug. 01, 2018
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Honda offers demand response charging program to EV drivers
The automaker will partner with eMotorWerks to help electric vehicle owners determine the best time to charge.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 01, 2018
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Dominion targets 3 GW of wind and solar, $870M efficiency spending in grid mod plan
The utility issued the first phase of a larger plan, as directed by Virginia's Grid Transformation & Security Act, which took effect three weeks ago to reshape the state's grid.
By Robert Walton • July 27, 2018
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Indiana cost consumers $140M by nixing efficiency program, AEC says
A new analysis from the Applied Economics Clinic joins a host of other research concluding the state's energy efficiency mandate was working before legislators eliminated the program in 2014.
By Robert Walton • July 26, 2018
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Los Angeles considers $3B pumped storage project at Hoover Dam
The city's municipal utility is studying the potential of using the dam as a giant pumped hydropower plant run by renewables.
By Peter Maloney • July 26, 2018
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Aging grids drive $51B in annual utility distribution spending
Major utilities increased capital expenditures to their distribution systems by 54% since 1997, according to a U.S. Energy Information Administration analysis.
By Robert Walton • July 25, 2018
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New York utilities outline 'transformative' uses for blockchain
The four utilities will research blockchain and learn from other industries as the technology evolves, with the ultimate goal of drawing up a joint proof of concept and testing their findings.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 25, 2018
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Deep DiveBeyond weatherization: Are utilities doing enough to engage low-income customers?
One woman's quest to bring resources to impoverished communities around Charlotte, N.C., highlights the great need for action from power providers.
By Robert Walton • July 24, 2018
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Tesla batteries save $500K for Green Mountain Power through hot-weather peak shaving
The utility said its residential battery storage project implemented in Vermont last year reduced peak demand and saved half a million dollars during the July heat wave.
By Robert Walton • July 23, 2018
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Study quantifies battery-electric bus environmental benefits
The study found that when averaging results from across the country, electric battery buses are 2.5 times cleaner in terms of lifecycle emissions than diesel buses.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 20, 2018
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NRDC urges cities, states to commit to pollution cuts in transportation
A new report says jurisdictions should use more electric vehicles in transit and build more affordable housing near stations.
By Chris Teale • July 20, 2018
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SponsoredHow can utilities prepare for the approaching electric vehicle boom?
An electric vehicle boom is coming to the U.S., are you ready?
By Glenn R. George, Ph.D.
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ACEEE: Rural households pay 40% more for energy than urban counterparts
Utilities and governments can expand efficiency programs to help control costs, report authors argue, and ensure more households can take advantage of retrofit opportunities.
By Jason Plautz • July 19, 2018