Nation's first electric double-decker buses arriving in Los Angeles

The Foothill Transit agency will add two buses next year for its downtown commuter line as part of an initiative to be fully electric by 2030.

By Chris Teale • July 12, 2018

DC considering 100% renewable by 2032, but no carbon tax

A new measure could require 100% renewable energy, but some advocates are disappointed that the bill did not require a carbon tax.

By Robert Walton • July 12, 2018

SRP launches smart thermostat pilot to manage peak demand

One of the largest publicly owned utilities in the country is rolling out a new Bring Your Own Thermostat program to help manage power use on its system.

By Robert Walton • July 12, 2018

Ohio regulator defines grid mod success through customer-side service

PUCO Chair Asim Haque supports greater transparency and data-access to really add value to customer services.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • July 11, 2018

Kavanaugh pick threatens EPA policies, FERC authority, lawyers say

The Supreme Court nominee has a track record of curtailing federal regulations and has questioned the constitutionality of independent agencies like FERC.

By Gavin Bade • July 11, 2018

EVgo reduces grid demand with used BMW batteries

Following a successful test program at University of California San Diego, EVgo has installed a used electric vehicle battery as stationary storage at a commercial charging station.

By Robert Walton • July 11, 2018

New York's energy storage target could end up at 3 GW by 2030

The state's target could go beyond the 1,500 MW goal, but the roadmap outlined key regulatory recommendations necessary to foster investment and deployment.

By Peter Maloney • July 10, 2018

NYPA applies predictive monitoring strategy to transmission assets

The power authority uses the same software on its generation assets, and has saved up to $3 million in emergent maintenance costs, demonstrating another way utilities can leverage technology to generate savings.

By Robert Walton • July 10, 2018

EVs could drive 38% rise in US electricity demand, DOE lab finds

Increasing demand could lead to sustained absolute growth of 80 terawatt-hours per year, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

By Robert Walton • July 10, 2018

Berkeley lab turns out comprehensive estimate of efficiency cost — and it's cheap

It varies by customer segment and geography, but on average, the cost to save a kilowatt-hour of electricity is less than a quarter of its national price.

By Robert Walton • July 7, 2018

Hawaii far from 100% renewables — but running ahead of schedule, state finds

Last year, Hawaii's renewable portfolio topped 25%, far ahead of 2015's interim statutory target of 15%. Still, a large majority of the island's electricity is generated by oil.

By Robert Walton • July 5, 2018

Nevada regulators approve NV Energy's first EV infrastructure program

NV Energy partnered with the state on a joint initiative to increase access to charging infrastructure between major urban centers and to mitigate customers' range anxiety.

By Robert Walton • July 3, 2018

Hawaii microgrid bill aims to keep the state a model for others

The legislation aims to remove several obstacles to microgrid development, including interconnection barriers and a lack of standard terms regarding the value of services exchanged between the microgrid operator and the utility.

By Robert Walton • June 27, 2018

Lime reportedly launching two-seater electric cars by year's end

The launch would be a foray into a different avenue of vehicle-sharing for the company, and follows a promise of “transit pods” that would move at 40 mph.

By Jason Plautz • June 27, 2018

10th in energy efficiency, US is falling in rank because of Trump's policies, ACEEE says

The report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy notes the United States' withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement.

By Robert Walton • June 26, 2018

Leap gets about 45% of California's latest demand response auction award

The DER aggregator was selected to supply 90 MW of demand response capacity to investor-owned utilities through the state's 2019 Demand Response Auction Mechanism, out of nearly 200 MW acquired.

By Robert Walton • June 26, 2018

Fuel cost risk sharing order for Hawaiian Electric seen as 'landmark' clean energy driver

The risk sharing between HECO and its customers is capped at $2.5 million per year to protect the utility from "significant unanticipated increases in fuel prices," while prodding it to reduce prices and fuel use.

By Robert Walton • June 26, 2018

New grid transparency tools improve distributed generation siting

Two tools can help customers and project developers more quickly and cheaply identify grid locations for distribution generation projects, according to Mari Hernandez, regulatory program manager at the Interstate Renewable Energy Council.

By Mari Hernandez • June 26, 2018

Sprint to test robotic, self-driving EV chargers in NYC

Getting the robots from the testing stage to reality depends on a confluence of new technologies, including 5G, IoT installation and autonomous vehicle tech.

By Jason Plautz • June 22, 2018

Always on, constantly connected & more efficient than ever

With an energy savings of 9%, real-time energy data has more than doubled the efficiency gains of HER and mobile access alone.

June 22, 2018

Uber launches EV Champions Initiative in 7 cities

The program aims to increase the use of electric vehicles by offering cash incentives and new app features to drivers.

By Jason Plautz • June 21, 2018

Colorado regulators boost Xcel efficiency target 25%

Xcel subsidiary Public Service Company of Colorado asked the PUC to keep its goal steady at 400 GWh of annual reductions, but regulators are convinced the utility can do more.

By Robert Walton • June 21, 2018

DOE: Puerto Rico has plenty of options for new generation

A new report on options for rebuilding the island's grid recommends considering a wide range of renewables and alternative fuels, an expansion of liquefied natural gas imports, microgrids and energy storage.

By Robert Walton • June 20, 2018

Blink eyes significant EV charging expansion via smart streetlights

Blink Charging and Israel's Ya'acobi Brothers Group are working together to integrate controlled electric vehicle charging with smart city infrastructure.

By Robert Walton • June 20, 2018

World on track for 50% renewables by 2050, says Bloomberg energy outlook

Wind and solar will provide almost 50% of the world's electricity, with hydro, nuclear and other renewables taking total zero-carbon electricity up to 71%.

By Robert Walton • June 19, 2018