Energy efficiency saves millions for DTE Energy, PECO customers

The utilities have announced the savings made over the past five years as a result of their programs.

By Claire Cameron • July 2, 2014

What is the future of the Texas power grid?

Demand response, energy efficiency, and combined heat and power set to play bigger role as renewables and natural gas take hold.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 2, 2014

Northeast leads U.S. microgrid development

In response to increasingly severe weather, Northeast states are turning to microgrids as part of the solution to maintaining reliable electricity supply.

By Claire Cameron • July 1, 2014

PJM issues hot weather warning for Mid-Atlantic region

The grid operator warned utilities that electricity demand will peak at more than 140,000 MW Tuesday, the hottest day forecast this week.

By Claire Cameron • July 1, 2014

Report: Texas could meet EPA emissions target through demand response and energy efficiency alone

A new report from the Brattle Group plots several scenarios for Texas to meet the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed 39% cut in CO2 emissions. 

By Claire Cameron • June 30, 2014

PJM joins FERC challenge to demand response ruling

System operators says ruling hurts capacity markets. 

By Claire Cameron • June 27, 2014

European Union may seek 30%-by-2030 energy efficiency standard

The E.U. could require member states to cut energy consumption as part of a new climate plan.

By Claire Cameron • June 27, 2014

Inside Massachusetts' ambitious plans to modernize the grid

Energy efficiency and demand response are to be the backbone of Massachusetts' future grid, but many are asking: Does the vision go far enough?

By Claire Cameron • June 27, 2014

Michigan PSC: State IOUs can expand solar without hitting customer bills

The decision comes in a new report addressing claims that costs were stopping the rollout of more solar in the state.

By Claire Cameron • June 26, 2014

Stem to bid aggregated behind-the-meter energy storage into Cal-ISO

The aggregated storage will provide demand response to the California grid.

By Claire Cameron • June 25, 2014

SDG&E: Rate structure incentivizes customers 'to do the wrong thing'

"The way we charge for the services we provide is based on a model that predates the dinosaur," James Avery, San Diego Gas & Electric’s senior vice president of power supply, said at the Grid Edge conference.

By Davide Savenije • June 25, 2014

Supreme Court upholds EPA authority to regulate power plant emissions

The court also criticized the agency for its broad interpretation of the Clean Air Act.

By Claire Cameron • June 24, 2014

Google's Nest buys Dropcam for $555M

The company is buying the home security firm smart in a bid to grow its foothold in the growing smart home market.

By Claire Cameron • June 24, 2014

NERC: Grids can handle this summer's peak demand

The good news came with a warning that difficult times lie ahead.

By Claire Cameron • June 24, 2014

FERC seeks solution to capacity market issue

The agency looks to alternatives as a way to keep power plants running despite falling prices and the effect of new EPA regulations.

By Claire Cameron • June 23, 2014

What the EPA emissions plan means for energy efficiency and demand response

Demand-side efficiency is the biggest bang for your buck, the EPA says. But the agency's draft rule leaves "demand-side efficiency" open to interpretation. 

By Claire Cameron • June 23, 2014

Massachusetts leapfrogs New York in grid modernization race

Navigant's Brett Feldman explains how states are pushing utilities to modernize the grid.

June 20, 2014

Survey: Only 14% of utility customers participate in demand response programs

87% of consumers would participate given the right incentives, according to a new study by Parago. 

By Claire Cameron • June 20, 2014

NY-ISO highlights need for collaboration as it prepares for challenges ahead

The system operator released its annual power trends report, warning of "significant changes" ahead for the grid. 

By Claire Cameron • June 19, 2014

PSEG CEO Ralph Izzo: Utility of the future will sell less electricity, but play 'more meaningful role'

Electric utilities would be 'a very effective vehicle' for energy efficiency, Izzo told Utility Dive in an interview.

By Davide Savenije • June 18, 2014

PJM's wholesale power prices double as temperatures soar

The system operator projected its highest peak load since July last year.

By Claire Cameron • June 18, 2014

Reliant launches all-you-can-use electricity plan

Texas customers will be able to enroll in Reliant's unlimited electricity contract with monthly flat fees calculated according to customer needs.

By Claire Cameron • June 18, 2014

Ohio freezes renewables, efficiency mandates until 2017

Gov. Kasich signs controversial bill.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 16, 2014

ACEEE: 10% electric sales decline won't cause utility death spiral

Though mass customer defections are unlikely, new revenue sources are needed to sustain the profitability of electric utilities, according to a new report.

By Claire Cameron • June 16, 2014

Massachusetts utilities ordered to modernize the grid

Massachusetts electric utilities must start planning for a future with rooftop solar, electric vehicles, energy storage, microgrids and more.

By Claire Cameron • June 16, 2014