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Sponsored by Questline DigitalHow utilities are improving residential customer satisfaction
Energy providers ranked highest in customer satisfaction share the best practices behind their success.
Aug. 14, 2023 -
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Department of Energy earmarks $46M to reduce energy waste in buildings
The Buildings Energy Efficiency Frontiers and Innovation Technologies funding will be channeled toward 29 projects across 15 states.
By Joe Burns • Aug. 10, 2023 -
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New York offers $12M for innovations in EV deployment, load management
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority says the state will need to “rapidly electrify” medium- and heavy-duty vehicles to meet its climate goals.
By Diana DiGangi • Aug. 9, 2023 -
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GM’s future Ultium-based EVs will support vehicle-to-home charging
The bidirectional charging technology uses a GM vehicle’s battery as a backup power source in the event of a power outage.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 8, 2023 -
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Sponsored by ESGInsights that energy customers seek: Differences between US and UK energy providers offer learnings for regional markets
In a new global survey, energy providers made it clear that providing advanced energy usage reporting and analytics are valuable insights for their C&I customers.
Aug. 7, 2023 -
Democratic senators urge DOE to finalize new rules for distribution transformers despite shortages
“We are working with our colleagues in Congress to find ways to increase the availability of transformers,” the lawmakers wrote.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 3, 2023 -
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ESG platform leverages smart meters to cut building utility costs up to 15%, Redaptive says
“Thirty percent [of energy] is wasted because spaces are being lit, heated or cooled when no one is occupying them. Redaptive One [revolves] around identifying where that wastage occurs,” CEO Arvin Vohra said.
By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 2, 2023 -
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DOE finalizes efficiency standards for pool pumps and commercial water heaters, proposes boiler rules
The three efficiency rules could save consumers more than $1 billion in utility bills every year, the agency said.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 1, 2023 -
DOE opens up $8.5B to states, territories for home efficiency, electrification rebate programs
The programs require minimum allocations for low-income households, which experts say will help ensure underserved communities benefit from the “unprecedented opportunity.”
By Robert Walton • July 31, 2023 -
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Sponsored by ESGThe business of energy providers and suppliers: Today’s pressures, tomorrow’s optimism
Energy providers worldwide are operating in a constantly evolving marketplace, and these changing conditions present both challenges and opportunities.
July 31, 2023 -
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Energy-efficient buildings save lives during extreme weather events: Department of Energy
Meeting or exceeding current codes can improve habitability by up to 140% during extreme heat events, a report found.
By Joe Burns • July 26, 2023 -
DOE commits $150M to contractor-training grants, expanding residential energy efficiency efforts
The program will attract new workers to the energy efficiency industry, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
By Robert Walton • July 19, 2023 -
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$90M for greener building energy codes awarded by DOE
“Modernizing energy codes is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve energy efficiency in homes and businesses and make communities more resilient to extreme weather events,” the Energy Department said.
By Ysabelle Kempe • July 17, 2023 -
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Oregon plans to install 500,000 new heat pumps by 2030. Who’s going to do the work?
The state plans to train and provide technical assistance to developers, builders, contractors, technicians and others on installing energy-efficient appliances.
By Kavya Balaraman • July 13, 2023 -
Energy efficiency ‘crucial’ to decarbonization, even with low levels of building electrification: ACEEE
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy analyzed five grid regions in the U.S. and found efficiency could reduce customer costs up to $19 billion annually per region by 2050.
By Robert Walton • July 12, 2023 -
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Scottsdale, Arizona, OKs commercial green code to boost energy efficiency, other building attributes
The code, which the Scottsdale City Council voted on last December, also intends to mitigate environmental impacts, protect natural resources and boost the resiliency of buildings.
By Nish Amarnath • July 11, 2023 -
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Emcor bolsters energy efficiency operations with ECM acquisition
The transaction brings specialized retrofit services and $60 million in estimated 2023 revenue to the engineering and construction company.
By Joe Burns • July 10, 2023 -
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US electric vehicle goals will require up to $127B to install 28M chargers by 2030: NREL
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory expects there will be 30 million to 42 million electric vehicles on U.S. roads in 2030, requiring a rapid infrastructure buildout.
By Robert Walton • July 5, 2023 -
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Sponsored by EPRIStrengthening the power sector’s approach to climate risk
As U.S. braces for hurricane season and a warmer than average summer, resilience of the electric sector is top of mind.
By Morgan Scott, Director of Climate READi, EPRI • July 3, 2023 -
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California greenlights $4.3B funding for energy efficiency, targets underserved and rural communities
The funding will support energy efficiency efforts from 2024 through 2027. Regulators also approved a forecasted budget of another $4.6 billion from 2028 through 2031.
By Kavya Balaraman • June 30, 2023 -
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To improve multifamily housing energy efficiency and resiliency, HUD offers $4.8B for retrofits
Implementing the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program “will provide much-needed funding to reduce water and utility costs,” HUD Assistant Secretary for Housing Julia Gordon said.
By Mary Salmonsen • June 23, 2023 -
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FlexCharging rolls out managed EV charging solution designed for smaller utilities
Aimed at cooperative energy providers, FlexCharging’s managed charging platform eases customer sign-ups and uses a virtual submeter to keep costs down, said CEO Brian Grunkemeyer.
By Robert Walton • June 21, 2023 -
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Sponsored by Franklin EnergyHow the customer experience is driving the next generation of residential offerings
Transform your residential offerings to meet customer expectations, by building upon a foundation of putting customer needs first and using data to individualize the customer experience.
June 20, 2023 -
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New York launches $10M electrification, efficiency program for commercial, industrial projects
The incentives target businesses working to cut energy use and emissions on an “accelerated timeline,” the state said.
By Robert Walton • June 14, 2023 -
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Washington regulators conditionally approve Puget Sound Energy’s 63% clean electricity by 2025 target
The interim target is part of Puget Sound Energy’s first-ever clean energy implementation plan, required by state legislation passed in 2019.
By Kavya Balaraman • June 9, 2023
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