New England ISO targets 2018 for full DR integration into wholesale power market

The NE-ISO and New England Power Pool have made final tariff changes to allow demand response to participate in markets.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 4, 2017

Senate committee sets hearing for FERC nominees Glick, McIntyre in September

The Senate confirmed FERC nominees Neil Chatterjee and Robert Powelson on Thursday, restoring the quorum. 

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 4, 2017

ComEd, Nicor Gas select Whisker Labs for residential efficiency pilot

The company's Connected Savings demand management platform will be used to offer a residential smart thermostat pilot program.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 4, 2017

Texas stakeholders find common ground in utility revenue recovery for DERs

State power sector players say greater efficiency and distributed resources should not hurt utility finances, but consensus over rate design reform remains elusive. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 2, 2017

PSE&G to extend New Jersey energy efficiency program

The company reached an agreement with state regulators to spend $69 million extending the program.

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 2, 2017

Los Angeles issues plan to electrify its entire bus fleet

The Los Angeles Metro proposes to replace its 2,200 bus fleet with all electric buses by 2030. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 2, 2017

Navigant sees $221B energy as a service market by 2026

A new report says the market is being driven by companies looking to reduce their energy use and spending.

By Peter Maloney • July 31, 2017

Connexus Energy planning Minnesota's largest energy storage facility

The company says the 20 MW, 40 MWh system would be next to three solar plants.

By Peter Maloney • July 31, 2017

ComEd targets 100,000 smart thermostats this year

The utility also rolled out a new marketplace to make buying a smart thermostat easier for customers.

By Robert Walton • July 28, 2017

California ISO approves changes to enhance DR in wholesale markets

The state's three largest utilities also asked regulators to approve more than 200 MW of demand response contracts.

By Robert Walton • July 28, 2017

House approves minibus spending bill with deep cuts to DOE funds

The four-agency spending bill would cut energy programs at the Department of Energy by more than 17%, eliminating the ARPA-E program but preserving fossil fuel research. 

By Gavin Bade • July 28, 2017

Love the one you're with: Hawaii regulators begrudgingly accept HECO energy plan

The order accepting Hawaiian Electric's third plan to get to 100% renewable energy leaves contentious cost and procurement debates to future dockets. 

By Herman K. Trabish • July 27, 2017

The state of wholesale power markets; Principles for managing an evolving power mix

To harmonize state policies and power markets, Energy Innovation analysts say policymakers should define modern market parameters and then leave them mostly alone.

By Eric Gimon, Robbie Orvis • July 25, 2017

Microvast Power System deal drives increase in storage funding, Mercom Capital Group finds

A decrease in smart grid and energy efficiency funding in the first half of 2017 was offset by the rise in energy storage funding.

By Peter Maloney • July 25, 2017

Hiding in plain sight: Aggregated DERs in wholesale power markets

Distributed resources can't yet compete like traditional generators in U.S. power markets, but demand response products allow them a foot in the door.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 24, 2017

DER aggregation: Sector experts identify emerging trends in a nascent market

Wholesale market changes and new regulatory frameworks are key to expanding the sector.

By Krysti Shallenberger • July 24, 2017

Colorado clean energy: 4 reasons the future is bright despite Trump

Earthjustice's Michael Hiatt says renewables and efficiency will continue growing in the state, regardless of federal policy.

By Michael Hiatt • July 21, 2017

5 new strategies to design more effective utility DER pilots

A new RMI report uses insights from utility pilots and demonstration projects to form a roadmap for the energy transition.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 20, 2017

Straight Outta BQDM: Consolidated Edison looks to expand its non-wires approach

After state officials extended the utility's initial demand management project, Consolidated Edison is considering expanding its grid-edge strategy.

By Robert Walton • July 19, 2017

House Appropriations Committee votes to cut Energy Star funding 40%

The White House originally proposed axing the program entirely, but the introduced 2018 spending bill keeps the Energy Star program alive, though at a reduced level. 

By Robert Walton • July 19, 2017

Beyond TOU: Is more dynamic pricing the future of rate design?

Analysts say sending stronger price signals to residential ratepayers could help reduce peak demand, but consumer advocates are leery.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 17, 2017

Strategic review leads to management shakeup at Edison International consultancy

Edison launched its "energy-as-a-service" company last year as a way to help large corporate consumers lower power bills. 

By Robert Walton • July 13, 2017

Competitive electricity retailing: Why restructuring must go on

Power consultant Erik Desrosiers offers five steps regulators can take to get electricity deregulation back on track.

By Erik Desrosiers • July 11, 2017

Hawaiian Electric proposes new, cheaper grid modernization plan

A previous grid modernization plan was rejected in December for being too costly.

By Peter Maloney • July 6, 2017

Shell wades into the power sector with bid for Texas retail provider MP2 Energy

The retail power supplier boasts a diverse energy portfolio, including wind, solar and gas, as well as 550 MW of demand response capacity in Texas.

By Robert Walton • July 6, 2017