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Sponsored by Emerson ElectricTurning commercial buildings into financial assets with smart energy use
While wariness about change is a common challenge, the truth is that food retailers are uniquely positioned to take steps that simultaneously deliver financial benefits, move them more quickly toward their sustainability goals and also provide critical flexibility and support to a changing power grid.
Jan. 31, 2022 -
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DTE to expand energy efficiency in underserved communities, develop 'geographic targeting' approach
Focusing efforts in particular neighborhoods could help to engage more customers and become a model for other areas with high energy burdens, say consumer advocates.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 27, 2022 -
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Deep DiveBattery-electric vs. hydrogen trucks: The debate heads into 2022
As fleets eye a future with zero emissions, industry remains undecided whether battery electric vehicles or fuel cell electric vehicles will come out ahead.
By Jim Stinson • Jan. 26, 2022 -
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White House forms coalition with local governments to pursue building performance policies
In a federal show of support for locally led decarbonization and retrofitting efforts, the coalition will cover nearly 20% of the U.S. building footprint and aims to advance legislation or regulation over the next two years.
By Maria Rachal • Jan. 25, 2022 -
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2022 Utility Dive Outlook
Utility Dive examines priorities, expectations and trends for three key subjects — FERC, rate design and renewable energy — along with a broader roundup of some of the U.S. power sector trends to watch in the year ahead.
Jan. 24, 2022 -
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Deep Dive2022 Outlook: Top US power sector trends to watch
The Biden administration entered 2022 with some key strengths and significant challenges to implementing its clean energy agenda, but states, companies and others are continuing to advance the energy transition.
By Kavya Balaraman, Ethan Howland, Robert Walton and Iulia Gheorghiu • Jan. 18, 2022 -
New Hampshire legislators, conservation advocates fight PUC decision gutting efficiency program
The New Hampshire House of Representatives passed legislation to restore funding to the NHSaves program, and advocates are preparing appeals to the state Supreme Court.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 12, 2022 -
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Stem, ENGIE North America partner to integrate storage management and EV charging platform
The partnership reflects customers' growing interest in adopting EV charging, solar generation and storage all at once, according to Stem officials.
By Jason Plautz • Jan. 6, 2022 -
Deep DiveDuke, SCE, other grid modernization proposals faced big cost questions, more regulator scrutiny in 2021
Regulators facing new climate and reliability urgencies and nearly 500 grid modernization proposals are more often favoring phased advances toward a smarter system.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 4, 2022 -
US smart meter penetration hits 65%, expanding utility demand response resources: analysts
The smart meter installed base grew by more than 9% between 2017 and 2020, according to Guidehouse. But tens of millions of older meters remain on the grid.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 21, 2021 -
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North American Energy Standards Board to tackle gas-electric coordination in 2022
The industry forum wants to improve coordination between natural gas and electricity markets following disruptions in Texas during Winter Storm Uri.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 15, 2021 -
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Component shortages hit EVs as Class 8 orders plummet
While a traditional truck needs up to 500 semiconductors, an electric one could require up to 5,000.
By Amanda Loudin • Dec. 14, 2021 -
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Sponsored by EnSight+Overcoming challenges in integrating multiple systems with meter programming
Meter programming may never be the same thanks to a new tool developed by Itron and EnSight+.
Dec. 13, 2021 -
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Deep DiveNew York’s landmark Reforming the Energy Vision framework remains both vital and unfinished, analysts say
New York's REV initiatives have given full value to distributed energy resources, but the utility business model transformation must be finished, regulators and other stakeholders agreed.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 9, 2021 -
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Nuclear and carbon capture companies seek $20B as DOE revives loan program
DOE loan office head Jigar Shah said he would like the office to issue at least $2 billion in loans for key emerging sectors, such as battery recycling and "green" hydrogen.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 8, 2021 -
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DOE proposes tougher light bulb efficiency standard, finalizes testing waiver rule
Advocates say the U.S. Department of Energy is continuing to undo damage done by the Trump administration to the agency's appliance efficiency program.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 7, 2021 -
OpinionImproving outcomes for everyone: Enthusiasm builds for broader Western electricity market
At issue is how we go about making our electricity cleaner, more reliable and more affordable, according to the CEOs of Southern California Edison and Pacific Power.
By Steven Powell & Stefan Bird • Dec. 6, 2021 -
Education is top predictor of efficiency program enrollment, LBNL finds, pointing to equity issues
Researchers examined 11 demographic and household characteristics, and experts say their findings point to wider inequities in the energy transition.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 3, 2021 -
Weaker efficiency standards for manufactured housing could ‘threaten grid reliability,’ says California agency
Proposed stronger energy efficiency standards for the nation's most affordable housing stock have pitted manufacturers and rural cooperatives against the California Energy Commission and conservation groups.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 2, 2021 -
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DOE undoes Trump era hurdles to setting appliance efficiency standards, finalizes process rule updates
Manufacturers warn the changes will reduce transparency and hurt consumers, while efficiency advocates say there are even more revisions needed to improve standards for a range of appliances.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 23, 2021 -
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OpinionEnergy-efficient infrastructure projects hold a key opportunity for contractors
For builders that incorporate sustainable systems into their projects, the $1.80-per-square-foot 179D tax deduction can quickly climb to millions of dollars.
By Dean Zerbe • Nov. 22, 2021 -
Advocates vow to fight 'outrageous' decision rejecting New Hampshire efficiency program
"This should provoke outrage and concern everywhere in the country," said New Hampshire Consumer Advocate Don Kreis about a decision to reverse rate increases to fund efficiency upgrades.
By Jason Plautz • Nov. 18, 2021 -
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EVs hit 1M sold, are now California's top export as energy transition drives economy: CEC chair
States and local governments are leading the energy transition, and climate solutions have been "really good for California's economy," said David Hochschild, chair of the California Energy Commission.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 16, 2021 -
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FERC approves ISO-NE's request to strip proposed Connecticut gas-fired power plant of capacity contract
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Monday decision means NTE Energy's Killingly project won't be in ISO New England's capacity auction next month.
By Ethan Howland • Updated Jan. 5, 2022 -
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Duke Energy eyes offshore wind, advanced nuclear, to meet NC decarbonization goals
Duke Energy CEO Lynn Good told analysts Thursday the company is exploring an array of options to meet North Carolina's new decarbonization goals.
By Scott Van Voorhis • Nov. 8, 2021
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