Virginia invests $14M for electric buses throughout the state

The funding is 15% of what the state received from the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust settlement.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 5, 2018

PSEG's advanced metering plan would replace 2.2M meters by 2024

New Jersey regulators, which placed a moratorium on smart meter development last year, will need to approve PSEG's $800 million plan to replace all meters in its territory.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 2, 2018

Report recommends ways for cities, schools to finance electric buses

The vehicles are one item that some cities are hesitant to adopt solely because of the high cost of purchase and infrastructure.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 31, 2018

How utility demand-side management strategies must evolve to address a dynamic resource mix

The path to realizing an efficient and flexible grid capable of supporting new value will — by necessity — require the participation of customer-sided resources and technology to effectively interface with the grid of tomorrow. 

By Patty Cook • Oct. 31, 2018

GM calls for national EV sales program

The automaker said a mandate could get more than 7 million on the roads by 2030, although environmentalists derided the plan as "trying to gaslight the American people."

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 30, 2018

Connecticut can use efficiency funds to cover budget shortfall, court rules

The plaintiffs are deciding whether to appeal, but say the lesson here is how difficult it can be to finance clean energy when earmarked funds can be swept up "on a legislative whim."

By Robert Walton • Oct. 30, 2018

Western states explore standards for DC Fast Charger stations

Eight Western states that last year committed to developing a regional electric vehicle plan are now seeking information on how to ensure interoperability among charging stations.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 29, 2018

#UtilityDiveLive Twitter chat calls out utilities advancing DER

We partnered with the Smart Electric Power Alliance to talk about the opportunities and pitfalls of getting to the grid of the future.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Oct. 25, 2018

Beyond fuel security: Reliability, resilience and a more sustainable future through grid flexibility

Why the focus on fuel security when improving grid flexibility could achieve the aims of fuel security more cost effectively while modernizing and decarbonizing our grid?

By Jennie Chen and Kate Konschnik • Oct. 25, 2018

Utilities worry FCC plan to open wireless spectrum could compromise communications

Making 6 GHz bandwidth available to unlicensed users could interfere with communications between utilities and their customers during emergencies, sector leaders fear. 

By Catherine Morehouse • Oct. 24, 2018

Puerto Rico considers move to 100% renewables, ending PREPA monopoly

The Puerto Rico House and Senate will hold a hearing this week to consider ending the monopoly status of the island's utility and generating 100% of its electric power from renewables by 2050.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 24, 2018

Uber plans to electrify all cars in London by 2025

The company will charge riders a 15-pence-per-mile "clean air fee" to help frequent drivers upgrade to electric vehicles.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 24, 2018

Oracle Utilities boasts industry-leading 20 TWh of savings for consumers

The company says its products have led to seven times the energy savings of the second ranking home energy savings company, Tendril, which had saved consumers 2.7 TWh by May.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Oct. 22, 2018

Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Boston and DC join Bloomberg climate challenge winners

The four cities are the latest to win the American Cities Climate Challenge and will receive up to $2.5 million each to support climate mitigation efforts.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 22, 2018

Advocates warn New Jersey solar market could collapse again

New Jersey regulators this summer moved to shut down the current solar incentive program, and experts say if a replacement isn't developed soon it will cost the state jobs and clean energy opportunities.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 22, 2018

Even in Indiana, new renewables are cheaper than existing coal plants

Eliminating coal generation by 2028, and replacing it with renewables, storage and demand management, will be cheaper than keeping the plants online or converting them to gas, says Northern Indiana Public Service Co.

By Gavin Bade • Updated Oct. 25, 2018

As Dominion plans 3 GW of new wind and solar, it surveys customer renewables goals

The utility issued a request for information on its nonresidential customers' clean energy goals weeks after Virginia released its 10-year energy plan. 

By Catherine Morehouse • Oct. 19, 2018

Vehicle emissions rollback shouldn't stop utilities from investing in electric vehicles

The expanding electric vehicle market has created new revenue opportunities for electricity generators and utilities, but the Trump administration's recent attempt to roll back fuel efficiency standards creates new uncertainty. 

By Sarah A. W. Fitts and Caitlin M. Ajax • Oct. 17, 2018

Portland General Electric to develop 'smart grids' in 3 Oregon towns

The trio of smart grids will serve 20,000 customers, allowing them to respond to demand management signals and maximize renewable energy consumption.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 16, 2018

AEE keeps tabs on gubernatorial candidates in key energy states

The cleantech trade group published scorecards for candidates from states with open seats and strong market opportunities for clean energy.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Oct. 16, 2018

Spotlight: 6 key issues driving the utility sector today

The industry is undergoing a fundamental transition as it moves away from a centralized, baseload-focused past to a more distributed, renewable future.

By Larry Pearl • Oct. 15, 2018

Nevada considers blockchain to track renewable credits

While some of the interest in blockchain technology is driven by a wider fad, the utility sector is considering using the distributed ledger technology to track renewable energy.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 15, 2018

Energy efficiency helps housing affordability, especially for low-income families

Left unchecked, rising energy costs can compromise the quality and long-term affordability of rental homes for low-income Californians, Energy Commissioner Andrew McAllister and NRDC's Maria Stamas write.

By Maria Stamas and Andrew McAllister • Oct. 15, 2018

Grid Mod: Transactive and distributed tech demand a new approach

Utilities must prove to regulators that grid upgrades will help integrate a new class of resources reliably and cost-effectively.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 15, 2018

Electric Vehicles: The Swiss army knife of the grid

Experts see a future where electric vehicles provide an array of grid services, from demand response to soaking up excess renewable generation.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 15, 2018