Efficiency & Demand Response: Page 2
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Pittsburgh gets state funds for EV chargers, fleet vehicles
The grant, matched by the city, came from the Pennsylvania Department of Environment Protection's Alternative Incentive program.
By Jason Plautz • June 11, 2019 -
California natural gas costs could spike as state decarbonizes: E3, UC Irvine
A new analysis predicts the state will see a dramatic decline in gas demand, potentially raising costs for remaining customers, with harder impacts on low-income customers.
By Robert Walton • June 10, 2019 -
Colorado to establish ZEV rule, despite automaker push for voluntary path
The action is the latest in the state's efforts to increase electric vehicle adoption, including Democratic Governor Jared Polis's first executive order to boost transportation electrification.
By Catherine Morehouse • UPDATED: June 6, 2019 at 12:52 p.m. -
US energy storage market sees 232% year-on-year growth
The resource had another record quarter in Q1 2019, with 148.8 MW deployed across the U.S. and projections it will reach an installed total of 4.5 GW by 2024.
By Catherine Morehouse • June 05, 2019 -
DTE takes on customer range anxiety with electric vehicle incentives, education plan
The "Charging Forward" program includes rebates and special charging rates, with the distributed demand expected to add efficiencies to DTE's system and put downward pressure on prices.
By Robert Walton • June 05, 2019 -
California regulators weigh actions to expand storage, demand response roles in state's grid
The California Public Utilities Commission is considering changes to the state's Self-Generation Incentive Program to ensure eligible energy storage systems help reduce greenhouse gas emissions as much as possible.
By Robert Walton • June 04, 2019 -
British Columbia law requires 100% clean vehicle sales by 2040
The new ZEV goals — which have been in the works since last November — bring British Columbia in line with Quebec and 10 U.S. states that have passed ZEV mandates.
By Jason Plautz • June 03, 2019 -
Ohio House approves nuclear, coal subsidies, ditches renewables mandate
The legislation headed to the state Senate scraps utility clean-energy requirements established in 2008 while raising $190 million annually to bail out two FirstEnergy Solutions nuclear plants.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 30, 2019 -
To decarbonize US economy, C2ES foresees large corporate investments and maybe a carbon tax
The environmental nonprofit released three scenarios to reduce U.S. carbon emissions 80% below 2005 levels by 2050, each driven by the fact that the power, transportation and building sectors are interlinked.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 30, 2019 -
Santa Monica, CA passes $800M plan to go carbon neutral by 2050
The ambitious Climate Action & Adaptation Plan will force a "paradigm shift" in the city, said chief sustainability officer Dean Kubani.
By Jason Plautz • May 29, 2019 -
GM, Bechtel plan thousands of fast charging stations across US
Construction on the first installations is scheduled to begin later this year, with stations concentrated in dense, urban environments.
By Robert Walton • May 29, 2019 -
US Green Building Council to give 15 cities LEED certification assistance
Bank of America is funding the effort with a $500,000 grant which will help localities seek LEED v4.1, the latest edition of the green building program.
By Jason Plautz • May 24, 2019 -
States squandering $3B VW settlement fund with lack of EV focus: report
Two NGOs gave failing grades to 14 states and Puerto Rico for failing to prioritize electric vehicles and infrastructure when spending funds that resulted from the Volkswagen emissions cheating scandal and resulting settlement.
By Robert Walton • May 24, 2019 -
Utilities have multiple ways to drive lower energy use — on Pecan Street, only price matters
The Austin-based energy testbed consists of more than 1,000 homes and has generated data used in more than 100 academic research papers, including a new analysis of critical peak pricing.
By Robert Walton • May 23, 2019 -
SCE rolls out $356M charging program to spur electric trucks, buses and other large vehicles
Southern California Edison's Charge Ready Transport program is aiming to install charging infrastructure at almost 900 commercial customer sites in the next five years, to support 8,490 electric vehicles.
By Robert Walton • May 21, 2019 -
Deep DiveWant to know if California can make zero emissions by 2045? Here's what to watch
To reach a zero emissions economy, California needs to eliminate natural gas by regionalizing the Western grid and coordinating local and state system planning.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 21, 2019 -
AEP, Honda partner to test vehicle-grid integration with used EV batteries
Other automakers such as Nissan, Hyundai and BMW have also inked deals with energy companies to utilize EV batteries with useful capacity that no longer work in vehicles.
By Robert Walton • May 21, 2019 -
Greenlots partners with Columbus Yellow Cab on fast charger network
The stations will help the cabs charge more quickly to maximize efficiency, and will enable Yellow Cab to expand the number of electric taxis in use.
By Jason Plautz • May 17, 2019 -
PJM CEO Ott: Lowering storage durations in Order 841 response will displace demand response resources
The grid operator doesn't want to lower its 10-hour minimum storage duration requirement for capacity market participation at the risk of displacing demand response resources.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 16, 2019 -
Solar, wind industries urge feds to smooth deployment kinks
Transmission, soft cost reductions and greater resource efficiency require federal investment to maximize technology growth, industry leaders told the House Subcommittee on Energy Wednesday.
By Catherine Morehouse • May 16, 2019 -
Deep DiveDOE proposal to roll back lightbulb efficiency puts billions in energy savings on the line
Manufacturers argue the stronger 2017 standards were put in place illegally, but the process-driven debate is putting lower carbon emissions and greater customer choice at risk, efficiency advocates say.
By Robert Walton • May 15, 2019 -
Carbon Disclosure Project recognizes 43 cities for climate, environment policies
Twenty-one American cities received "A" grades from the nonprofit, including Boston, Denver, New York City, San Francisco and Washington.
By Jason Plautz • May 15, 2019 -
Arizona nears EV plan finish line, but one commissioner rallies in opposition
"If you do not want your utility rates to increase to help defray the cost of affluent Arizonans owning new electric vehicles, now is the time to voice your opposition," Commissioner Justin Olson wrote.
By Robert Walton • May 14, 2019 -
South Carolina regulators slash Duke Energy Progress rate hikes, cut $333M coal ash recovery
The Public Service Commission adopted a similar motion reducing another Duke subsidiary's proposed rate hike by 54%, signaling the impact of stakeholders that rallied to oppose the increases.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 09, 2019 -
Sense targets $41B of 'always on' loads as traditional energy saving measures diminish
Consumer electronics and appliances that are never truly turned off are responsible for about 25% of residential energy use, according to the company.
By Robert Walton • May 08, 2019
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