Bidgely's business blooms as residential demand management matures

Utilities are eyeing cloud-based energy management solutions as more rate reforms and DER deployments loom. 

By Gavin Bade • March 22, 2017

California bill seeks to extend cap-and-trade program

The bill would support the state law that requires GHG emissions to be cut by at least 40% below 1990 levels by 2030.

By Peter Maloney • March 21, 2017

DC mayor to propose green bank for efficiency, renewables investments

Approximately $7 million in public funds would be used to boost renewable energy, lower energy costs, reduce emissions and create jobs.

By Robert Walton • March 20, 2017

EnerNOC mulls company sale amid sluggish growth

Opportunities for the company's demand response and efficiency offerings "materialized much more slowly than we expected," said CEO Tim Healy.

By Robert Walton • March 17, 2017

Trump budget would slash EPA funding 31%, eliminate ARPA-E in DOE cuts

The president's preliminary budget proposal makes good on his strategy to deconstruct the administrative state. 

By Gavin Bade • March 16, 2017

CAISO: Renewable energy curtailment could hit 8,000 MW this spring

As California heads toward its 50% renewables mandate, CAISO warned the curtailments could climb as high as 13,000 MW in 2024. 

By Peter Maloney • March 16, 2017

PJM Market Monitor: State plant subsidies 'threaten the foundations' of power markets

Once implemented, a series of state subsidies for nuclear plants could make it "virtually impossible" to preserve competitive wholesale power markets, the monitor said. 

By Peter Maloney • March 14, 2017

Ohio's REV: PUCO to explore grid modernization, utility reform in PowerForward initiative

Unlike other initiatives, which began with an end goal in mind, PUCO Chair Asim Haque says his proceeding will be more "exploratory" at the outset.

By Gavin Bade • March 8, 2017

PSEG proposes a $74M plan to expand New Jersey efficiency programs

The utility asked state regulators for authorization to fund five energy efficiency programs, including extending three popular existing initiatives.

By Robert Walton • March 8, 2017

Maryland Senate votes to expand efficiency following House vote

The measure would extend Maryland's EmPOWER program that directs the state's five largest utilities to reach a 2% energy efficiency goal by 2020.

By Robert Walton • March 8, 2017

Reports: White House could shutter EPA's Energy Star program

The Trump administration is expected to roll back energy and climate programs this week through a series of executive orders. 

By Robert Walton • March 7, 2017

California's largest utility offers farm rates, efficiency programs to marijuana growers

"Cannabis is a legal crop in our state, like almonds and tomatoes," said Deborah Affonsa, vice president of customer service at Pacific Gas & Electric.  

By Robert Walton • March 6, 2017

Maryland House votes to extend efficiency program

The vote is a first step toward to expanding the state's efficiency goals.

By Robert Walton • March 6, 2017

Virginia stakeholders wrestle with building code energy upgrades

Home builders and developers on the board of the state's Department of Housing and Community Development are fighting to maintain status quo. 

By Robert Walton • March 6, 2017

New Mexico gives quick approval to El Paso Electric demand response program

The small pilot will allow the utility to remotely communicate with smart thermostats to control participating customer’s electrical load. 

By Robert Walton • March 2, 2017

Report: Appliance standards generate big savings for energy consumers

A new report finds the average American family saves almost $500 a year due to standards for appliances and lighting.

By Robert Walton • March 1, 2017

ARPA-E 2017: Optimism turns to tension as sector prepares to protect energy R&D funding

The prospect of Trump budget cuts hung over the federal government's clean energy research summit this year.

By Krysti Shallenberger • March 1, 2017

Green groups: Indian Point nuke can be replaced with other carbon-free resources

Efficiency and transmission upgrades can help New York replace the Indian Point nuclear facility without turning to fossil fuels, according to a new study.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 27, 2017

Pushing for scalability, utilities look to new hybrid models for microgrid deployment

Utilities are searching for standardized microgrid models that allow both end users and the wider grid to benefit.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 23, 2017

Updated: California lawmaker proposes to target 100% renewables by 2045

The bill would also set California's current 50% renewables mandate deadline at 2025, instead of 2030. 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 22, 2017

Missouri lawmakers want to lift efficiency program restrictions for low-income housing units

Missouri's Energy Efficiency Investment Act currently prohibits some low-income property owners from participating in demand management programs.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 22, 2017

Herding cats: California PUC President Picker on the new DER Action Plan

A new regulatory roadmap aims to guide the power sector into the distributed energy future, but is everyone along for the ride? 

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 21, 2017

Bill would increase Nevada renewable energy mandate to 80% by 2040

AB 206 would eliminate the solar carve-out in the current 20% RPS, but would allow utilities to count residential solar toward their clean power goals. 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 17, 2017

Illinois regulators approve ComEd's smart meter data sharing program

The new program will give third party providers access to anonymous energy usage data for all zip codes where the utility has smart meters.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 16, 2017

Report: Minnesota efficiency push could spawn 15,000 direct jobs by 2030

Reducing energy use in some segments of the state's buildings could save consumers $3.1 billion, according to analysis by the BlueGreen Alliance.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 15, 2017