Calm before the storm: This week's most read utility news

The net metering "debate" in Arizona is just a premonition of what's coming.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 22, 2013

Congress may finally vote on energy efficiency bill

The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act lives on.

By Bill Opalka • Nov. 22, 2013

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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

Duke Energy offers customers discounts on energy efficient lighting

Duke is adding to the 37 million bulbs it has already distributed.

By Bill Opalka • Nov. 22, 2013

Rule change opens up Texas demand response market

More participants expected after ERCOT rule change.

By Bill Opalka • Nov. 22, 2013

Austin Energy expands demand response program

EnerNOC will help the utility target customers. 

By Bill Opalka • Nov. 21, 2013

Regulators approve PNM's $22.5M energy efficiency plan

Efficiency gains funding in New Mexico.

By Bill Opalka • Nov. 20, 2013

IEA: Energy efficiency key to stopping emissions' rise

Emissions will rise 20% as current trends stand.

By Bill Opalka • Nov. 18, 2013

Smart home startup raises $12.5M

The internet-of-things gets a financial boost.

By Bill Opalka • Nov. 15, 2013

All about the Benjamins: This week's most read utility news

Is rooftop solar about freedom, fairness or dollar bills?

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 15, 2013

Red states are less energy efficient than blue states

Blue states hold the top 23 spots in ACEEE's annual energy efficiency scorecard.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 15, 2013

Energy efficiency to blunt demand growth, says ISO-NE

The New England ISO is forecasting electricity demand growth will stay flat.

By Bill Opalka • Nov. 14, 2013

Chicago mayor wants to tap ComEd efficiency fund

The ratepayer fund helps make buildings more efficient.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 14, 2013

Regulators approve $95M for Md. utilities' energy efficiency programs

Regulators want the state's energy use to be cut by 15% by 2015.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 13, 2013

How the unheralded water heater is on the cutting-edge of demand response

Utility Dive's Bill Opalka looks at how simple household water heaters help utilities dynamically manage load.

By Bill Opalka • Nov. 12, 2013

EnerNOC earnings climb 78%

The energy intelligence software provider believes it is poised for further growth.

By Bill Opalka • Nov. 11, 2013

The Googles of the world: This week's most read utility news

What will the energy companies of tomorrow be?

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 8, 2013

Google invests in energy management startup Building Robotics

Human input is the key to its first energy efficiency program.

By Bill Opalka • Nov. 8, 2013

Enbala brings grid balancing to Ontario

Their platform will add flexibility to the grid.

By Bill Opalka • Nov. 6, 2013

Opower plans IPO

It's not yet clear what the energy efficiency firm's valuation will be.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 6, 2013

This is how you get consumers to do demand response

Utility Dive's Davide Savenije looks at what it really takes to convince energy consumers to participate in demand response.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 6, 2013

Comverge CEO: Automation will make demand response 'invaluable'

Automating demand response will make it more than just a request.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 5, 2013

Home energy management market set to explode

The number of homes with energy management systems is expected to grow by 2075%, according to Navigant Research.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 5, 2013

Smart thermostat market poised for dramatic growth spurt

The smart thermostat market is projected to grow from $85.5 million in 2012, according to Navigant Research. 

By Bill Opalka • Nov. 5, 2013

Texas expects to have enough power through spring

Demand is forecast to remain below 50,000 megawatts

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 3, 2013

The times they are a-changin': This week's most read utility news

Don't look now, but the great American Energiewende is already underway.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 1, 2013