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Strong government-industry partnerships keeping electric grid secure
PHILADELPHIA – Federal officials and energy industry leaders this week discussed the importance of government-industry partnerships and information sharing for protecting U.S. energy infrastructure and ensuring reliable electric service. “We’re bored of talking about information sharing at... Read More »Credit: EEI
Green New Deal sparks calls for action from industry, advocates, lawmakers
PHILADELPHIA — While the Green New Deal has stirred up a significant amount of controversy, it’s time to discuss actions the federal government should take to address climate change, experts on a panel at the Edison Electric Institute’s (EEI) annual convention held here earlier this week said.... Read More »County of Siskiyou earns energy efficiency award
California utility Pacific Power has named County of Siskiyou its 2019 wattsmart Business Partner of the Year award winner for leadership in energy efficiency. “We are excited to recognize County of Siskiyou as the wattsmart Business Partner of the Year for their leadership and commitment to re... Read More »Department of Energy puts up $39M for 17 coal projects
Despite increasing shifts in the power sector toward greener measures, the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Fuel Energy (FE) this week announced investments of $39 million into 17 projects meant to improve various elements of existing coal plants. “Coal-fired power plants represent ... Read More »Bill to update PURPA rule introduced in Senate
A bill introduced Monday in the U.S. Senate seeks to protect Americans from inflated electricity costs. The legislation would seek to do this by modernizing the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA). PURPA requires all electric utilities to purchase all power produced by wind and... Read More »EV experts offer advice to utilities on getting to 18 million EVs in 2030
PHILADELPHIA – Experts discussed the important role that utilities play in increasing electric vehicle (EV) adoption at a panel Monday at the Edison Electric Institute’s (EEI) annual convention in Philadelphia. Electric companies are participating in the development of EV charging infrastruct... Read More »Exelon's Chris Crane speaks with Energy Secretary Rick Perry
EEI elects new leadership with Exelon’s Crane named chairman of board
The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) announced its new leadership team during its annual convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday, with Exelon Corp. President and CEO Christopher Crane taking the helm as chairman of the board of the national association for investor-owned electric companies. EEI als... Read More »Credit: AES