Efficiency & Demand Response
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New York PSC sets state's energy storage target at 3 GW by 2030
The regulators have set the most ambitious state energy storage target in the country.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 14, 2018
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A study examined why customers remain in TOU programs, and the results were terrible
Spoiler: Customers thought they were saving more money than they really were.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 12, 2018
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UN report: Cities are 'key implementers' of climate policies
A new guide from authors of the latest UN IPCC report says that without action from cities, "there will be no limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius."
By Jason Plautz • Dec. 11, 2018
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SponsoredC&I case study: 43% reduced consumption for 13 hours
Industrial warehouse drops 4,000+ kWh & 250+ kW over 13 hours daily with Thermal Energy Storage (TES).
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Survey: Consumers keen on EV purchases, though cost remains a barrier
The survey by McKinsey & Company found people are willing to try an electric vehicle, although they don't want to pay a premium for one.
By Jason Plautz • Dec. 10, 2018
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As coal economics worsen, rural renewables development propels Midwest growth: NRDC
While the region still relies heavily on coal and natural gas, a continued rural focus may be the key to unlocking the region's clean energy potential, the Natural Resources Defense Council report said.
By Catherine Morehouse • Dec. 10, 2018
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White House proposal to end EV tax credit comes under fire
EVgo CEO Cathy Zoi said at an event in Washington, D.C. that the $7,500 rebate is "a perfect way to ease Americans ... into electrified transportation."
By Chris Teale • Dec. 06, 2018
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Deep DiveIntegration is the next step in demand side management: Here's how 3 utilities are pursuing it
Utilities, including ConEd, PG&E and Eversource, are developing holistic strategies to best take advantage of energy efficiency, demand response and distributed resources.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 05, 2018
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Pot, EVs, data to lead electricity demand growth: Morningstar
Demand from the cannabis sector could grow from 15 TWh to 65 TWh and become as much as 1.5% of total U.S. electricity demand by 2030, behind EVs at 1.7% and data centers at 3.2%, the firm forecasts.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 05, 2018
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1M EVs in the US 'a step in our journey' to combat climate change
Speakers at an event celebrating the milestone also noted electric vehicles could play a large role in the fight against climate change and carbon emissions.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 03, 2018
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Dive AwardsThe Utility Dive Awards for 2018
The awards recognize the utility industry's top disruptors and innovators. These executives and companies are key leaders in the sector's pivotal transition.
By Utility Dive Team
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Deep DiveSmart meter deployments slow as questions emerge over cost effectiveness, saturation
There could be 90 million smart meters installed by 2020, but U.S. utilities may also be approaching market penetration limits.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 28, 2018
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DC City Council unanimously advances 100% renewable energy bill
The Clean Energy Omnibus would also mandate that all public transport and fleet vehicles in the District be zero-emissions by 2045, including those operated for Uber and Lyft.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 28, 2018
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Deep DiveHow cities are affected by the federal climate report — and how they're fighting back
Extreme weather threatens to destroy urban areas while transportation systems may buckle, but there is optimism that city leaders will keep moving things forward.
By Chris Teale • Nov. 27, 2018
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GM cuts jobs, ends models amid shift to electric and autonomous cars
The company has signaled that its future runs through full electric vehicles, promising to release more than 20 electric models around the world by 2023.
By Jason Plautz • Nov. 27, 2018
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OpinionBrown mandates a 'greener' Golden State
As California inches closer to a renewable-only grid, S&P Global Ratings Director of Sustainable Finance Michael Ferguson assesses which assets from a credit perspective could stand to either benefit or face heightened risks.
By Michael Ferguson
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ComEd time-of-use pilot will test importance of price certainty
The Chicago utility already offers real-time pricing, but wants to see if giving customers more certainty over the cost of their energy supply could boost enrollment.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 26, 2018
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British Columbia to mandate 100% zero emission vehicle sales by 2040
The government is taking action by increasing the ZEV incentive program and expanding the number of EV fast chargers in the province's network.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 26, 2018
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Energy efficiency can save the world — if we can figure out how to pay for it
A new International Energy Agency report finds increases in efficiency by 2040 could allow the world to double the value of the energy it uses today, but the rate of improvement is slowing.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 21, 2018
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Utilities' holiday efficiency tips are the gift that keeps on saving
Roasting a turkey might increase your electric bill, but for utilities it's just another day (albeit with more food).
By Robert Walton • Nov. 21, 2018
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New York announces $250M electric vehicle corridor, DC fast charger rollout
Through its EVolve NY initiative, the New York Power Authority has committed up to $250 million through 2025 for initiatives that grow electric vehicle charging infrastructure and adoption.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 20, 2018
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Albuquerque, NM scraps electric bus deal, delays BRT rollout again
Bus safety concerns have been plaguing the plan to get the city's bus rapid transit network up and running.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 19, 2018
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OpinionLeaving the Nest: 'Bring your own' efficiency programs grow beyond thermostats
The shift from Bring Your Own Thermostat programs to include more devices suggests the BYO model will continue to grow, securing energy and cost savings for customers and energy providers, Navigant's Brett Feldman writes.
By Brett Feldman
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OpinionDistribution system planning: Proactively planning for more distributed assets at the grid edge
The distribution grid is the backbone of a reliable electric system and proper planning will make it more flexible, reliable, resilient, cost-effective and clean, AEE's Coley Girouard and Ryan Katofsky write.
By Coley Girouard and Ryan Katofsky
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Deep DiveAs smart meters proliferate, a new kind of demand response becomes entrenched
Advanced metering infrastructure penetration is slowing, but utilities are harnessing new resources to keep demand response growing.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 14, 2018