Load Management, Efficiency & Demand Response: Page 49
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National parks get EV chargers through BMW partnership
One hundred EV chargers are being installed at parks across the country with industry-standard plugs for use across different brands.
By Jason Plautz • July 10, 2019 -
Opinion
Demand response is dead. Long live Flexiwatts!
Load-shifting demand response is available to help with California's renewable integration, and can effectively mitigate the Duck Curve, but first it needs to be rebranded.
By Lillian Mirviss • July 10, 2019 -
Explore the Trendlineâž”
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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.
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Report: Volkswagen pursues joint ventures with suppliers to secure EV production
Automakers looking to transition to electric vehicles face challenges sourcing the lithium and cobalt they need to produce a sufficient quantity of batteries.
By Morgan Forde • July 9, 2019 -
Siemens finds 75% carbon emissions reduction potential for Pittsburgh by 2030
The company's City Performance Tool found the city could exceed its climate goals by expanding district heating systems and implementing electric buses and car-sharing, among other initiatives.
By Cailin Crowe • July 9, 2019 -
DOE gas furnace, water heater efficiency proposal will cost consumers billions, NGOs warn
The U.S. Department of Energy wants to issue an "interpretive rule" that opponents say will freeze standards for residential furnaces and commercial water heaters that use natural gas or propane.
By Robert Walton • July 8, 2019 -
US mayors recognized for climate protection efforts focused on EVs, renewables
Los Angeles and Fayetteville, Arkansas took home top awards related to support for electric vehicles and solar power, respectively, while 10 other cities received honorable mentions at the 13th Mayors’ Climate Protection Awards.
By Jason Plautz • July 3, 2019 -
Xcel, Minnesota Power propose subscription services, lower demand charges to propel EV growth
Adoption of electric vehicles has been relatively modest in Minnesota so far, but sales grew by 103% in the state from 2017 to 2018.
By Robert Walton • July 3, 2019 -
Opinion
Market transformation: Moving beyond traditional energy efficiency programs to cement change
Energy efficiency programs have been operating in various markets for more than 30 years, but their energy savings potential is shrinking, Navigant's Jan Harris writes.
By Jan Harris • July 3, 2019 -
Utah approves Rocky Mountain Power's 600-battery apartment project
The Public Service Commission approved three demand-side management projects authorized by a 2016 law, focused on electrified transportation, storage and grid management.
By Robert Walton • July 2, 2019 -
Permission granted by PJM Interconnection
FERC rejects PJM tariff proposal to require year-round demand response resources
Demand response advocates say the decision "removes the sword that's been hanging over the market."
By Robert Walton • July 1, 2019 -
Volkswagen launches EV car-sharing program
WeShare consists of entirely electric vehicles, a rarity in car-sharing programs, and doesn't require users to drop off vehicles at fixed locations.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 1, 2019 -
Canada aligns with California on clean car standards
Canada previously aligned with the U.S. on vehicle emissions rules, but is re-evaluating that after the Trump administration moved to weaken standards.
By Jason Plautz • June 28, 2019 -
Tesla receives tariff exclusion on Japanese aluminum imports, amid concerns over battery production
The decision is a victory for the company, which uses aluminum to manufacture electric vehicle batteries.
By Morgan Forde • June 27, 2019 -
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As Trump administration pursues wide-ranging changes on energy efficiency, states, others fight back
A Department of Energy proposal would ease the ability of manufacturers to temporarily avoid testing to determine whether their products meet federal efficiency standards.
By Robert Walton • June 26, 2019 -
California regulators propose 2 GW new peak capacity to address reliability concerns
The state's Public Utilities Commission has launched a procurement track that could include renewables, storage, demand response and other resources, while limiting imports.
By Robert Walton • June 26, 2019 -
Rocky Mountain Power leverages home energy reports to save 41 GWh
The utility used AI-driven home energy reports from Bidgely, which the software company says can deliver energy savings at 25% lower cost compared with conventional reports.
By Robert Walton • June 26, 2019 -
Arizona, New Jersey homes costliest to cool in summer, Sense finds
New data from the smart home energy monitoring company shows Arizona and New Jersey paid $476.83 and $326.65, respectively last summer, more than twice the national average of $147.82.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • June 25, 2019 -
Should EV charging stations be regulated as utilities? Kentucky joins majority in saying no
The state's EV market is small, but interest is growing — and providing regulatory certainty can encourage more deployment, say proponents.
By Catherine Morehouse • June 17, 2019 -
US power sector carbon emissions rise as natural gas outpaces renewables: Ceres
Non-emitting resources rose to the top for the first time in 2017 among the 100 biggest power generators in the U.S., but rising power demand met increasingly by natural gas caused overall carbon levels to increase.
By Catherine Morehouse • June 17, 2019 -
Maine steps up clean energy turnaround, passes 100% RPS, pro-solar bills
After eight years of controversial renewables policies, the 2019 legislature has ramped up its focus on clean energy.
By Catherine Morehouse • Updated June 20, 2019 -
Largest EV charging companies in US join forces to expand customer access to stations
The partnership between Electrify America and ChargePoint covers 30,000 charging locations, with station operators expecting improved utilization rates and economics.
By Robert Walton • June 12, 2019 -
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 -
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 5, 2019
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