NYPA board approves $600M credit line for efficiency projects as utility targets double

The credit facility will be available through January 2022, with two possible one-year extensions, and will focus on projects aimed at the state's largest electricity customers.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 19, 2018

Siemens: Cities are prioritizing electrification, but grid modernization is required

Siemens released a report that used the company's City Performance Tool to assess the status of electrification in 40 global cities.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 17, 2018

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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

California to require all-electric buses by 2040

The rule bars transit agencies from purchasing any new gas-powered buses by 2029 and will require only zero-emission buses by 2040.

By Jason Plautz • Dec. 17, 2018

New York sets 3 GW storage target, doubles efficiency goals for utilities

The Public Service Commission has set the most ambitious state energy storage target in the country, while also requiring investor-owned utilities to more than double their energy efficiency reductions by 2025.

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 14, 2018

A study examined why customers remain in TOU programs, and the results were terrible

Spoiler: Customers thought they were saving more money than they really were.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 12, 2018

UN report: Cities are 'key implementers' of climate policies

A new guide from authors of the latest UN IPCC report says that without action from cities, "there will be no limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius."

By Jason Plautz • Dec. 11, 2018

C&I case study: 43% reduced consumption for 13 hours

Industrial warehouse drops 4,000+ kWh & 250+ kW over 13 hours daily with Thermal Energy Storage (TES).

Dec. 11, 2018

Survey: Consumers keen on EV purchases, though cost remains a barrier

The survey by McKinsey & Company found people are willing to try an electric vehicle, although they don't want to pay a premium for one.

By Jason Plautz • Dec. 10, 2018

As coal economics worsen, rural renewables development propels Midwest growth: NRDC

While the region still relies heavily on coal and natural gas, a continued rural focus may be the key to unlocking the region's clean energy potential, the Natural Resources Defense Council report said.

By Catherine Morehouse • Dec. 10, 2018

White House proposal to end EV tax credit comes under fire

EVgo CEO Cathy Zoi said at an event in Washington, D.C. that the $7,500 rebate is "a perfect way to ease Americans ... into electrified transportation."

By Chris Teale • Dec. 6, 2018

Integration is the next step in demand side management: Here's how 3 utilities are pursuing it

Utilities, including ConEd, PG&E and Eversource, are developing holistic strategies to best take advantage of energy efficiency, demand response and distributed resources.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 5, 2018

Pot, EVs, data to lead electricity demand growth: Morningstar

Demand from the cannabis sector could grow from 15 TWh to 65 TWh and become as much as 1.5% of total U.S. electricity demand by 2030, behind EVs at 1.7% and data centers at 3.2%, the firm forecasts.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 5, 2018

1M EVs in the US 'a step in our journey' to combat climate change

Speakers at an event celebrating the milestone also noted electric vehicles could play a large role in the fight against climate change and carbon emissions.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 3, 2018

The Utility Dive Awards for 2018

The awards recognize the utility industry's top disruptors and innovators. These executives and companies are key leaders in the sector's pivotal transition.

By Utility Dive Team • Dec. 3, 2018

Smart meter deployments slow as questions emerge over cost effectiveness, saturation

There could be 90 million smart meters installed by 2020, but U.S. utilities may also be approaching market penetration limits.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 28, 2018

DC City Council unanimously advances 100% renewable energy bill

The Clean Energy Omnibus would also mandate that all public transport and fleet vehicles in the District be zero-emissions by 2045, including those operated for Uber and Lyft. 

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 28, 2018

How cities are affected by the federal climate report — and how they're fighting back

Extreme weather threatens to destroy urban areas while transportation systems may buckle, but there is optimism that city leaders will keep moving things forward.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 27, 2018

GM cuts jobs, ends models amid shift to electric and autonomous cars

The company has signaled that its future runs through full electric vehicles, promising to release more than 20 electric models around the world by 2023.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 27, 2018

Brown mandates a 'greener' Golden State

As California inches closer to a renewable-only grid, S&P Global Ratings Director of Sustainable Finance Michael Ferguson assesses which assets from a credit perspective could stand to either benefit or face heightened risks.

By Michael Ferguson • Nov. 26, 2018

ComEd time-of-use pilot will test importance of price certainty

The Chicago utility already offers real-time pricing, but wants to see if giving customers more certainty over the cost of their energy supply could boost enrollment.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 26, 2018

British Columbia to mandate 100% zero emission vehicle sales by 2040

The government is taking action by increasing the ZEV incentive program and expanding the number of EV fast chargers in the province's network.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 26, 2018

Energy efficiency can save the world — if we can figure out how to pay for it

A new International Energy Agency report finds increases in efficiency by 2040 could allow the world to double the value of the energy it uses today, but the rate of improvement is slowing.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 21, 2018

Utilities' holiday efficiency tips are the gift that keeps on saving

Roasting a turkey might increase your electric bill, but for utilities it's just another day (albeit with more food).

By Robert Walton • Nov. 21, 2018

New York announces $250M electric vehicle corridor, DC fast charger rollout

Through its EVolve NY initiative, the New York Power Authority has committed up to $250 million through 2025 for initiatives that grow electric vehicle charging infrastructure and adoption.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 20, 2018

Albuquerque, NM scraps electric bus deal, delays BRT rollout again

Bus safety concerns have been plaguing the plan to get the city's bus rapid transit network up and running.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 19, 2018