FERC perceives smart meter, demand response progress

45.8 million advanced meters were in use as of July.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 24, 2013

Global energy management systems market to double in five years

Hardware and software tools could replace major capital spending.

By Bill Opalka • Oct. 22, 2013

Explore the Trendline➔

Energy Efficiency

With hostilities between the U.S., Israel and Iran driving up global energy prices and a surge in domestic electricity demand from large-load data centers, manufacturing and electrification, efficiency could play a key role in meeting that demand as economically as possible. 

By Utility Dive staff

NV Energy says efficiency cuts grid costs by 25%

The utility says its savings estimate is "conservative."

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 22, 2013

5 truths about energy consumers

Opower's research reveals 5 truths about energy consumers, regardless of where they live or how they get their energy.

By Bill Opalka • Oct. 21, 2013

In pursuit of the holy grail: This week's most read utility news

Is the energy sector close to achieving the holy grail of cost-effective energy storage?

By Davide Savenije • Oct. 18, 2013

Honeywell brings demand response to smart thermostats

Honeywell is pushing out an update that connects utilities to customers' thermostats.

By Davide Savenije • Oct. 15, 2013

NRG Energy invests in home energy management startup

Startup EcoFactor is developing cloud-based residential services.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 15, 2013

Why aren't energy efficiency and smart grid on the same team?

Utility Dive spoke with Dan Delurey, executive director of the Association for Demand Response and Smart Grid, about the need for integration.

By Davide Savenije • Oct. 2, 2013

No new power lines needed for more renewables in Western U.S.

Change in operational practices is key to avoiding expensive new lines.

By Rod Kuckro • Sept. 26, 2013

PJM sets new demand response record

PJM dispatched a record-setting amount of demand response on September 11, one of the highest demand days of the summer.

By Davide Savenije • Sept. 16, 2013

Opower launches behavioral demand response

Opower thinks its new utility solution can take residential demand response to the next level.

By Davide Savenije • Sept. 12, 2013

PG&E show utilities how to drive engagement on peak pricing

The Association for Demand Response & Smart Grid has released a case study of PG&E's SmartRate critical peak pricing program.

By Davide Savenije • Sept. 4, 2013

NRG buys demand response provider—will more acquisitions follow?

NRG Energy has acquired Energy Curtailment, which manages over 2,000 megawatts of demand response.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 26, 2013

SoCal Edison: Demand response will replace SONGS

While Southern California Edison seeks a long-term solution SONGS' lost capacity, demand response will take its place, ensuring reliability during peak demand.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 23, 2013