Indiana cost consumers $140M by nixing efficiency program, AEC says

A new analysis from the Applied Economics Clinic joins a host of other research concluding the state's energy efficiency mandate was working before legislators eliminated the program in 2014.

By Robert Walton • July 26, 2018

Los Angeles considers $3B pumped storage project at Hoover Dam

The city's municipal utility is studying the potential of using the dam as a giant pumped hydropower plant run by renewables.

By Peter Maloney • July 26, 2018

Explore the Trendline➔

Energy Efficiency

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. 

By Utility Dive staff

Aging grids drive $51B in annual utility distribution spending

Major utilities increased capital expenditures to their distribution systems by 54% since 1997, according to a U.S. Energy Information Administration analysis.

By Robert Walton • July 25, 2018

New York utilities outline 'transformative' uses for blockchain

The four utilities will research blockchain and learn from other industries as the technology evolves, with the ultimate goal of drawing up a joint proof of concept and testing their findings.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 25, 2018

Beyond weatherization: Are utilities doing enough to engage low-income customers?

One woman's quest to bring resources to impoverished communities around Charlotte, N.C., highlights the great need for action from power providers.

By Robert Walton • July 24, 2018

Tesla batteries save $500K for Green Mountain Power through hot-weather peak shaving

The utility said its residential battery storage project implemented in Vermont last year reduced peak demand and saved half a million dollars during the July heat wave.

By Robert Walton • July 23, 2018

Study quantifies battery-electric bus environmental benefits

The study found that when averaging results from across the country, electric battery buses are 2.5 times cleaner in terms of lifecycle emissions than diesel buses.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 20, 2018

NRDC urges cities, states to commit to pollution cuts in transportation

A new report says jurisdictions should use more electric vehicles in transit and build more affordable housing near stations.

By Chris Teale • July 20, 2018

How can utilities prepare for the approaching electric vehicle boom?

An electric vehicle boom is coming to the U.S., are you ready?

By Glenn R. George, Ph.D. • July 20, 2018

ACEEE: Rural households pay 40% more for energy than urban counterparts

Utilities and governments can expand efficiency programs to help control costs, report authors argue, and ensure more households can take advantage of retrofit opportunities. 

By Jason Plautz • July 19, 2018

Cities, businesses join international push to promote EVs

The Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Challenge from The Climate Group and C40 Cities seeks to build more purchasing and lobbying power around electric cars.

By Jason Plautz • July 18, 2018

PLMA's leadership in sharing load management expertise

Member and industry partner collaboration creates a strong connection between load management strategy and implementation.

July 18, 2018

Amid heat wave, ERCOT posts new July peak demand record

It's summer: The new July peak comes less than two weeks after the Electric Reliability Council of Texas set its previous record.

By Robert Walton • July 17, 2018

Massachusetts House approves study of mobile storage as grid resilience tool

Although it doesn't match the ambitious scope of the state Senate's energy omnibus, the Massachusetts House passed a bill last week advancing energy storage research and its applications.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • July 17, 2018

Arizona regulators open first US transactive energy docket

Other utility reform dockets have considered elements of transactive energy, but the Arizona Corporation Commission is the first to address the issue in a specific proceeding. 

By Gavin Bade • July 17, 2018

Dallas deploys electric bus fleet

It joins several other cities in electrifying its bus fleet, even with a higher cost of vehicles and construction of charging infrastructure.

By Jason Plautz • July 13, 2018

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

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

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

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