Oslo, Norway to install wireless electric chargers for taxi fleet

It is poised to become the first city in the world with such infrastructure, as part of an effort to deploy only electric taxis by 2023.

By Jason Plautz • March 25, 2019

Rocky Mountain Power proposes 600-battery apartment building among trio of Utah DSM projects

In a filing with state regulators earlier this month, the utility also proposed an intermodal charging station that would meet the needs of light rail, bus, passenger, truck and ride hailing services.

By Robert Walton • March 20, 2019

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AI in the Power Sector

Artificial intelligence is uniquely positioned to impact the electricity industry from both ends: as the technology driving large load demand growth and as a tool with the potential to make the power system more efficient. 

By Utility Dive staff

What happened to agricultural demand response?

Agricultural loads, with their potential flexibility, can help improve grid stability and reduce costs for utilities and ratepayers as energy markets move into a future of increasingly distributed, 100% renewable energy generation.

By Arian Aghajanzadeh • March 20, 2019

Kansas regulators reject mandating smart meter opt-out programs

The State Corporation Commission also determined the use of smart meters "cannot pose a threat to a customer's personally identifiable information," and would not create health risks or fire hazards. 

By Iulia Gheorghiu • March 19, 2019

EPS Ep. 9: DOE renewables chief vows support for office amid proposed budget cuts

Assistant Secretary Dan Simmons used to work for an organization that advocated the elimination of the office he currently heads. Now he says he supports DOE's renewable energy mission.

By Gavin Bade • March 19, 2019

Smart Electric Power Alliance launches EV research program

Members of the Transportation Electrification program will work to ensure EVs' long-term success, with the likes of Ford involved in the effort.

By Chris Teale • March 13, 2019

Trump budget again seeks deep cuts to EPA, DOE renewables research

The budget would eliminate ARPA-E and cut the DOE energy efficiency and renewables office by more than two-thirds — proposals Congress has already twice rejected.

By Gavin Bade • March 11, 2019

BQDM program demonstrates benefits of non-traditional utility investments

Con Edison's Brooklyn Queens Demand Management project creates a win-win-win scenario for the utility, third-party companies and customers, highlighting advantages of non-traditional solutions.

By Coley Girouard • March 11, 2019

Michigan ALJ proposes solar compromise in DTE rate case

The administrative law judge recommended eliminating the fee requested by the utility for solar users while lowering the compensation rate for rooftop solar.

By Robert Walton • March 11, 2019

DOE plans to complete 13 of 16 delayed efficiency standards in 'coming months'

A spokesperson said the standards include rules for clothes dryers, cooking products and electric motors, but did not provide further details.

By Gavin Bade • March 7, 2019

DER integration to fuel energy efficiency growth, reports find

Growing synergies between distributed energy resources and efficiency programs will drive spending, with an expected compound annual growth rate of 4.6% over the next decade, according to new research from Navigant.

By Robert Walton • March 6, 2019

ERCOT sees increased chance for emergency capacity with record demand forecast this summer

The grid operator's preliminary summer analysis of extreme scenarios indicates ERCOT may need to issue energy alerts, but does not expect to use rolling brownouts.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • March 6, 2019

AEP launches electric utility tech accelerator to identify 'compelling' startups

American Electric Power's initiative with innovation specialist L Marks will be a 10-week bootcamp-style energy summit focused on accelerating the development of grid solutions.

By Robert Walton • March 5, 2019

New resource library helps cities boost buildings' energy efficiency

The scalable guidelines from the Institute for Market Transformation and the Natural Resources Defense Council are based on results from strategies tested in 20 U.S. cities.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 5, 2019

4 things businesses need from their energy provider

Retail energy providers are uniquely positioned to offer industry innovation. Here’s what businesses should look for in 2019.

Feb. 28, 2019

How new ideas of mobility will shape public EV charging infrastructure

The future of mobility will be autonomous and electric, with more people opting not to own a vehicle. That means ride- and car-sharing services will need to play a role in helping utilities roll out charging infrastructure.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 27, 2019

TVA staff sees no need to add solar capacity until 2023

"There was a strategy in the draft IRP to promote efficient load shape and it emphasized energy efficiency, demand response, electrification and storage," said Jane Elliott, part of TVA's enterprise planning group.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Feb. 27, 2019

SEU 2019 survey: Uncertainty mounts in the clean energy transition

Utilities are still moving to a cleaner, more distributed power system, but our annual survey shows they are increasingly unsure about what types of regulation and market structures they want to foster the transition.

By Gavin Bade • Feb. 26, 2019

Maine settlement could pave way for Canadian hydro in New England

The New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line faces a challenging road to approval, despite the support of Maine Gov. Janet Mills.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 22, 2019

Seattle mayor proposes EV readiness requirement for all new buildings

Jenny Durkan said they should be equipped for EV charging, and a certain number of new parking spaces must have the wiring and outlets to be ready for chargers.

By Jason Plautz • Feb. 21, 2019

Brattle study shows utilities could save billions through competition on transmission revamps

Only 2% of transmission infrastructure projects went through a competitive process, but higher savings could be achieved.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Updated March 1, 2019

Storage + efficiency for C&I demand management

Thermal Energy Storage (TES) adds 26% efficiency and sheds 300-500 kW for 13 hours/day in commercial & industrial facilities.

Feb. 21, 2019

Iowa regulators OK significant cuts in MidAmerican efficiency spending

The Iowa Utilities Board approved a $256 million, five-year plan — less than half the amount approved for MidAmerican in 2013 — following passage of a law last year that capped utility efficiency spending.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 20, 2019

Senate bill targets significant savings from gas demand response amid supply challenges

The legislation, introduced by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and Angus King, I-Maine, includes $10 million for pilot programs aimed at reducing market price volatility.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 19, 2019

DOE proposal to change how it sets efficiency standards creates new hurdles, advocates say

Updates to the Process Rule would give manufacturers a "carte blanche to write the rules for how efficiency is measured," according to Appliance Standards Awareness Project's Andrew deLaski.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 19, 2019