10 energy numbers to remember from 2013

Opower's Barry Fischer looks back at the most eye-popping energy stats of 2013.

By Davide Savenije • Dec. 16, 2013

Is California the roadmap to America's energy future?

State regulators see modest growth, more solar in long-range demand forecast.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 12, 2013

Explore the Trendline➔

Top 5 Stories from Utility Dive

Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources. 

By Utility Dive staff

Energy efficiency startup FirstFuel raises $8.5M

E.ON, one of the world's biggest utilities, is among the investors.

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 11, 2013

AEP-backed smart grid startup raises $20.5M

Utilidata secured its second round of funding.

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 11, 2013

Record-breaking demand puts Texas at crossroads

Cold weather stressed the Texas power system in early December. 

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 11, 2013

ACEEE: Disincentives to utility energy efficiency programs still exist

Energy efficiency stresses utility revenue streams.

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 11, 2013

Who cares about residential demand response?

Residential demand outweighs both commercial and industrial demand. So why aren't there very many residential demand response programs?

By Davide Savenije • Dec. 10, 2013

USDA launches $250M energy efficiency program for co-ops

An Agriculture Department program promotes affordable energy efficiency loans.

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 9, 2013

Energy efficiency groups want hand in EPA regs

Advocates are seeking recognition for energy efficiency in reducing greenhouse emissions.

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 9, 2013

The four greatest challenges utilities face in 2014

Low demand growth and power plant retirements are top issues.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 9, 2013

'Tis the season: This week's most read utility news

What's under the utility industry's Christmas tree?

By Davide Savenije • Dec. 6, 2013

Pres. Obama expands energy efficiency programs for U.S. buildings

The Better Buildings Challenge is expanding to the multifamily housing sector, among other things.

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 5, 2013

PJM seeks demand response fix for capacity market

FERC has been asked to resolve the issue after lengthy discussions failed to reach consensus.

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 5, 2013

Ohio energy bill stalls; sponsor vows to keep fighting

Bill to weaken efficiency, renewable rules appears dead for now. 

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 5, 2013

Iowa regulators OK cutbacks to Alliant efficiency program

Alliant Energy is backtracking from energy efficiency goals it analyzed a year ago.

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 4, 2013

Michigan utilities exceed energy efficiency targets

Utilities saved about 25% more than the minimum required by law.

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 3, 2013

What's the secret to OGE's dynamic pricing success?

OGE's opt-in dynamic pricing program shows 40% peak demand reduction for participating customers.

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 3, 2013

How Opower sells energy efficiency to utilities

Utility Dive's Davide Savenije spoke to CEO Dan Yates about Opower's business model and utilities' reluctance to embrace energy efficiency. 

By Davide Savenije • Dec. 3, 2013

Energy startup culture: A look inside Opower HQ

Utility Dive took photos of Opower's offices during a recent visit to their headquarters.  There are puppies and a gong.

By Ryan Willumson • Dec. 3, 2013

DOE introduces new energy efficiency standard

The standard is endorsed by advocates and manufacturers.

By Bill Opalka • Dec. 3, 2013

Building energy management software revenue to nearly triple by 2020

Regulations and cost savings drive the market.

By Bill Opalka • Nov. 27, 2013

How Ohio is a microcosm of the fight for America's energy future

Utility Dive's Davide Savenije explores Ohio's clean energy battle and a utility industry struggling with transition.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 27, 2013

8 disruptive companies that utilities should watch in 2014

These companies are leading the way on DSM, renewables, storage and lighting.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 27, 2013

FERC rules against NY-ISO in demand response case

Day-ahead demand response generation seems headed to New York.

By Bill Opalka • Nov. 26, 2013

Cal-ISO developing capacity auction for preferred resources

California could use demand response and renewables to make up for some lost nuclear generation.

By Bill Opalka • Nov. 26, 2013