How the potential end of Energy Star could affect apartment operators

The program is widely used across the industry, and its demise could lead to a massive disruption in operations, according to experts.

By Mary Salmonsen • June 20, 2025

US electric vehicle sales are slowing amid policy shifts: BNEF

BloombergNEF cut its expectation for cumulative U.S. electric vehicle sales through 2030 by 14 million units.

By Robert Walton • June 18, 2025

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Building Electrification

Decarbonization goals are spurring building electrication efforts across the U.S. While the use of heat pumps and other technologies is expanding, some policies are facing legal challenges.

By Utility Dive staff

Using energy-as-a-service to lower costs, add predictability

The model can work on a per-therm basis as much as a per-kilowatt-hour basis for companies that generate a lot of waste heat, says Charlie Lord of Renew Energy Partners.  

By Robert Freedman • June 12, 2025

Port of Los Angeles presses ahead with EV transition amid regulation changes

The port will use Clean Truck Fund revenue to finance charging infrastructure and truck purchase vouchers.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 2, 2025

Congress votes to rescind California vehicle emissions waiver

Clean vehicle advocates say air quality and public health will suffer; auto and petroleum industry lobbyists supported the move to end California’s authority under the Clean Air Act.

By Dan Zukowski • May 29, 2025

America’s climate brain drain is real — and it’s just getting started

While Washington debates the existence of climate change, countries like Germany, South Korea and the Netherlands are vigorously funding battery innovation, green hydrogen and next-gen energy storage.

By Joe Curtatone • May 20, 2025

Keep 3 key factors in mind for successful fleet electrification

The road to fleet electrification starts with smart planning. Here’s what you need to know first.

By Rose Lenoff • May 19, 2025

Thermal energy networks need municipal participation: report

Cities and other entities can develop neighborhood-scale thermal networks to lower greenhouse gas emissions, clean energy consultants say.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • May 16, 2025

Trump DOE’s latest move would roll some energy standards back decades

Legal challenges are likely to the U.S. Department of Energy’s efforts to repeal or alter 47 energy efficiency, climate reporting and other regulations, experts said.

By Meris Lutz • May 13, 2025

Why surging demand and grid transformation will define the utility sector in 2025

The utilities that succeed will be the ones that can manage today’s operational stress while preparing for tomorrow’s energy ecosystem.

By Kyle Jones • May 9, 2025

EPRI’s Open Power AI Consortium plans to fuel grid modernization with data sharing

Utilities, tech companies and regulators are facing a conundrum: Utilities want to use AI, but AI needs access to unavailable utility data to be effective.

By Herman K. Trabish • Updated April 29, 2025

Atlanta to launch Climate Resilience Action Plan

The city plans to move forward even as federal support is uncertain and the plan’s focus on energy burden equity has put it in the Trump administration’s crosshairs.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • April 21, 2025

New York expands EV purchase, charging equipment incentives

New York is making $30 million available to assist with the lease or purchase of new electric vehicles. The state is also expanding efforts to reduce equipment installation costs for Level 2 chargers.

By Robert Walton • April 21, 2025

Trump administration ordered to resume IRA funding

The decision, which stated federal agencies lacked authority to pause funding, follows the president’s executive order to freeze the money on his first day in office. 

By Kate Magill • April 17, 2025

LUMA installs Puerto Rico’s first smart meter

Through a partnership with Itron, the smart meter installations are starting in the capital of San Juan and will extend island-wide over three years, LUMA says.

By Robert Walton • April 15, 2025

More public EV charging, including curbside, envisioned in Chicago plan

“By prioritizing equity and public input, we’re creating a roadmap for electric transportation that serves every neighborhood and helps drive down emissions across Chicago,” CDOT Commissioner Tom Carney said.

By Ryan Kushner • April 14, 2025

Bill to undo Biden-era water heater efficiency rule heads to Trump’s desk

Republicans say former President Biden “waged war on our home appliances” and are looking to undo energy efficiency rules and standards.

By Robert Walton • April 11, 2025

EnergyHub partners with GM to use EVs as grid resources

General Motors’ sales of electric vehicles jumped 94% in the first quarter. EnergyHub said its managed EV charging programs can help utilities maintain grid stability as EV demand rises.

By Robert Walton • April 9, 2025

US electricity demand will grow 50% by 2050, electrical manufacturer study finds

Data centers and transportation electrification will drive U.S. electricity demand about 2% higher each year for the next quarter century, according to a new analysis completed for the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

By Robert Walton • April 7, 2025

PG&E announces microgrid awards for $43M as Sunrun joins its 2025 VPP

The nine microgrid projects will serve about 9,000 customers in disadvantaged or vulnerable Northern California communities, the utility said.

By Brian Martucci • April 2, 2025

Where battery and hydrogen-powered trains are coming to US commuter rail

Three global train manufacturers with zero-emission trains operating in Europe are vying for U.S. contracts.

By Dan Zukowski • April 1, 2025

We asked 100 utility program leaders for their top challenges and opportunities. Here’s what they said.

Grid modernization, growing demand and artificial intelligence are among the top issues facing electric utility leaders, according to an ICF survey.

By Justin Mackovyak • March 31, 2025

What your grid models aren’t telling you about electric vehicles

Traditional load management ignores the biggest EV grid impacts. Distribution orchestration is key.

March 31, 2025

GM Energy joins PG&E bidirectional EV charging pilot in California

Certain electric vehicle owners are now eligible for discounts on charging equipment that can be used to power homes during blackouts.

By Kalena Thomhave • March 28, 2025

Schneider Electric to invest $700M in US manufacturing

The investment will help expand production of electric grid equipment and research into microgrids and AI-driven automation.

By Kate Magill • March 27, 2025