Oracle Utilities boasts industry-leading 20 TWh of savings for consumers

The company says its products have led to seven times the energy savings of the second ranking home energy savings company, Tendril, which had saved consumers 2.7 TWh by May.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Oct. 22, 2018

Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Boston and DC join Bloomberg climate challenge winners

The four cities are the latest to win the American Cities Climate Challenge and will receive up to $2.5 million each to support climate mitigation efforts.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 22, 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. 

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Advocates warn New Jersey solar market could collapse again

New Jersey regulators this summer moved to shut down the current solar incentive program, and experts say if a replacement isn't developed soon it will cost the state jobs and clean energy opportunities.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 22, 2018

Even in Indiana, new renewables are cheaper than existing coal plants

Eliminating coal generation by 2028, and replacing it with renewables, storage and demand management, will be cheaper than keeping the plants online or converting them to gas, says Northern Indiana Public Service Co.

By Gavin Bade • Updated Oct. 25, 2018

As Dominion plans 3 GW of new wind and solar, it surveys customer renewables goals

The utility issued a request for information on its nonresidential customers' clean energy goals weeks after Virginia released its 10-year energy plan. 

By Catherine Morehouse • Oct. 19, 2018

Vehicle emissions rollback shouldn't stop utilities from investing in electric vehicles

The expanding electric vehicle market has created new revenue opportunities for electricity generators and utilities, but the Trump administration's recent attempt to roll back fuel efficiency standards creates new uncertainty. 

By Sarah A. W. Fitts and Caitlin M. Ajax • Oct. 17, 2018

Portland General Electric to develop 'smart grids' in 3 Oregon towns

The trio of smart grids will serve 20,000 customers, allowing them to respond to demand management signals and maximize renewable energy consumption.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 16, 2018

AEE keeps tabs on gubernatorial candidates in key energy states

The cleantech trade group published scorecards for candidates from states with open seats and strong market opportunities for clean energy.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Oct. 16, 2018

Spotlight: 6 key issues driving the utility sector today

The industry is undergoing a fundamental transition as it moves away from a centralized, baseload-focused past to a more distributed, renewable future.

By Larry Pearl • Oct. 15, 2018

Nevada considers blockchain to track renewable credits

While some of the interest in blockchain technology is driven by a wider fad, the utility sector is considering using the distributed ledger technology to track renewable energy.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 15, 2018

Energy efficiency helps housing affordability, especially for low-income families

Left unchecked, rising energy costs can compromise the quality and long-term affordability of rental homes for low-income Californians, Energy Commissioner Andrew McAllister and NRDC's Maria Stamas write.

By Maria Stamas and Andrew McAllister • Oct. 15, 2018

Grid Mod: Transactive and distributed tech demand a new approach

Utilities must prove to regulators that grid upgrades will help integrate a new class of resources reliably and cost-effectively.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 15, 2018

Electric Vehicles: The Swiss army knife of the grid

Experts see a future where electric vehicles provide an array of grid services, from demand response to soaking up excess renewable generation.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 15, 2018

DOE: Efficiency partnership with US manufacturers is saving billions

The Trump administration has not always shown enthusiasm when it comes to energy efficiency, but its "Better Plants" partnership with the manufacturing sector is showing results.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 13, 2018

Northwest utilities return to normal gas service after Enbridge pipeline rupture

The incident in British Columbia reduced natural gas supply to generators operated by Puget Sound Energy and Avista, as well as residential and commercial customers. 

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Updated Oct. 12, 2018

DC's aggressive clean energy bill gets initial hearing

The bill would require the District to use 100% renewable energy by 2032. Currently, the city is on track to get 50% of its energy from renewable sources in that time.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 11, 2018

As companies like Lyft and UPS electrify fleets, local incentives can play a key role

Chicago’s Drive Clean Truck Program is a great example of an innovative incentive for alternative fuel and electric vehicles, Illinois Commerce Commissioner Anastasia Palivos writes.

By Anastasia Palivos, Ritta Merza and Emily Brumit • Oct. 9, 2018

Regulators trim Kentucky Utilities' demand management programs

While the Public Service Commission's decision will allow Kentucky Utilities to extend many energy efficiency programs, regulators found some not pulling their weight.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 9, 2018

How Coral Gables, FL uses smart tech to prepare for hurricane season

As Florida braces for Hurricane Michael, the city will rely on a "well-planned and engineered network" to maintain critical communications and boost resiliency. 

By Chris Teale • Oct. 9, 2018

Arizona regulator wants to adopt 80% clean energy plan before gas moratorium ends

Commissioner Andy Tobin wants to have the Arizona Energy Modernization Plan adopted as a final rule by the middle of February — significantly faster than typical rulemaking proceedings.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 8, 2018

States spent $400M more last year on energy efficiency, ACEEE finds

New Jersey improved the most while Iowa fell farthest in the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's annual state energy efficiency ranking.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 5, 2018

Proposed Pepco substation highlights DC's grid modernization battle

Pepco's proposed substation faces pushback from district residents and environmentalists as the utility looks to modernize the capital's grid in response to changing demand and population growth. 

By Peter Maloney • Oct. 4, 2018

Duke to install 530 EV chargers in Florida, study grid integration

The utility will focus EV charging infrastructure efforts on public spaces, making 10% of the installations in lower-income communities.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 4, 2018

Coal lobby pleased as Trump nominates ally McNamee to FERC

The Department of Energy official is expected to align closer with White House priorities than former Commissioner Robert Powelson, who stepped down in August. 

By Gavin Bade • Updated Oct. 4, 2018

9 solar and storage executives share utility wish lists

From sharing system data to opening grid plans to DERs, distributed energy vendors have a long list of priorities for utilities to address.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Oct. 2, 2018