When PJM's capacity market stops working for consumers is it time to leave?

Illinois Commerce Commission Chairman Brien Sheahan urges states with renewable energy mandates or nuclear subsidies to reevaluate their participation in the largest U.S. electricity market.

By Brien J. Sheahan​ • Oct. 2, 2018

New solar hybrid combines energy storage with record system efficiency

Scientists from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Saudi Arabia say they have developed a device that could help electrify remote areas.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 1, 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

PSEG unveils 6-year clean energy plan, spending $2.8B on energy efficiency

The $4 billion plan includes investments in energy storage, smart meters and electric vehicle infrastructure.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 28, 2018

'Not your grandma's DER': Distributed resources modernize, prove value to grid

Portfolios of DER are finally operating and showing how customer-sited resources can be of great value to utilities and system operators.

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 27, 2018

Nevada approves 4-part plan to integrate more DER

The plans garnered support from clean energy advocates ahead of the state's ballot initiatives to spur renewable energy growth and to do away with regulated utility monopolies.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 27, 2018

New Tendril home platform aims to capitalize on rising grid connections

The company says its home energy system can give utilities all they need for a demand side management program, from system planning to customer segmentation.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 27, 2018

NYPA head Quiniones outlines next steps to digitize the grid

Over the next two years, the New York Power Authority's digitization initiative will focus on adding sensors and identifying third-party partners for its data-driven decision support system, CEO Gil Quiniones says.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Sept. 27, 2018

Utilities, carmakers launch campaign to cut US transportation energy use 50% by 2050

As the Trump Administration proposes to freeze fuel efficiency standards, a diverse coalition has formed to reinvent transportation for a modern world.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 26, 2018

New Siemens tool helps cities calculate electric transport infrastructure needs

The eMobility calculator can tell leaders how many chargers will be needed and forecast the impact of electrification on parking and land use.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 26, 2018

The top 3 headaches for behind-the-meter C&I storage

Executives working on energy storage deployment in the commercial and industrial market sound off on recent trends and changes in the sector, including the biggest difficulties for BTM.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Sept. 26, 2018

USDA invests $400M in rural electricity upgrades, smart grids

The largest loan will send $68.5 million to back a solar farm run by NextEra Energy Resources in Arkansas, which could meet the needs of 21,000 homes.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 24, 2018

Utilities embrace growing applications of demand response: SEPA snapshot

Demand response programs are growing beyond their primary use to keep the lights on as the market adjusts to more distributed energy and greater automation capabilities.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 19, 2018

Energy efficiency is fundamentally undervalued, RMI finds

The potential for energy efficiency has been massively understated, according to the co-founder and chief scientist of the Rocky Mountain Institute.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 19, 2018

DOE seeks to ensure efficiency rules don't hinder smart appliance growth

The agency on Monday issued a request for information on emerging market trends and innovations in smart appliances and commercial equipment.

By Gavin Bade • Sept. 18, 2018

Seattle, Atlanta first winners in American Cities Climate Challenge

The pair are the first of 20 cities to be named for Bloomberg Philanthropies' two-year program, which looks to help uphold the goals of the Paris climate accord.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 18, 2018

From fighting with your data to talking to it

Energy managers are under more pressure than ever. Here are five ways that engagement can make the job easier and more productive while boosting your company's bottom line.

Sept. 17, 2018

Con Edison's New York EV charging program expands to include larger engines

The program aims to encourage EV charging during off-peak hours as part of the state's concerted effort to put more emissions-free vehicles on the road.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Sept. 17, 2018

Want to boost EV sales in the US? Look to China and Norway

While EV deployment is rising, the U.S. could start achieving carbon reduction goals while boosting the economy by mirroring other countries' strategies.

By Anastasia Palivos, Shandice Sluch, Emily Brumit and Ritta Merza • Sept. 14, 2018

Amid steady battery growth, Fluence sets sights on market share, transmission assets

Having proven itself on utility-scale projects, the company eyes behind-the-meter projects on the commercial-industrial side and opportunities at the "center of the grid."

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Sept. 14, 2018

FERC, NERC open inquiry into winter load event that stressed Midwest grids

The inquiry could take on special significance given FERC's open grid resilience proceeding and the looming threat of a coal and nuclear bailout from the White House. 

By Gavin Bade • Sept. 13, 2018

APS rolls out 3 new customer-sited storage and efficiency programs

The new offerings for smart thermostats, batteries and efficient water heaters come as the utility fights against a 50% renewable energy initiative on the ballot this November. 

By Robert Walton • Sept. 12, 2018

Initiative gives cities equal access to competitive EV bids

The Climate Mayors Electric Vehicle Purchasing Collaborative provides an online portal for cities to bid on the vehicles and charging infrastructure.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 12, 2018

Under new Iowa law, MidAmerican proposes to cut efficiency spending by 60%

Alliant and MidAmerican's recent filings reflected changes from recent state legislation enacted to cut back efficiency programs.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 11, 2018

Lyft commits to 100% renewable energy, full carbon neutrality

The company is "doubling down on our climate and clean energy commitments" just in time for the 2018 Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 11, 2018

California EV integration strategy to focus on cost efficiency, cybersecurity

The developing Vehicle-Grid Integration Roadmap will help to prioritize specific actions as California works to meet its goal of bringing five million EVs on the road by 2030.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 7, 2018