As more residential customers install rooftop solar panels to generate their own electric power, U.S. states are best positioned to regulate that growing part of the electric market, according to an official with the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC).
“It has lo... Read More »
The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) announced on Tuesday that it will award more than $82 million in nuclear energy research, technology and infrastructure funding for 93 projects in 28 U.S. states to advance the nation’s nuclear energy portfolio.
The funding seeks to support innovative nuclea... Read More »
The Vermont Electric Power Co. (VELCO) is utilizing an innovative weather analytics system that boasts what it calls the most precise and accurate wind and solar generation forecasts in the world.
“We are not aware of any other utility that has currently linked weather forecast information to w... Read More »
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) is gearing up for its summer committee meetings, where participants will discuss some of the thorniest energy-related topics confronting state regulators, including rate design, the Clean Power Plan and more.
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The Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) recently announced the recipients of its GEA Honors 2016 awards, recognizing innovative leaders in geothermal energy technology advancement, economic development and environmental protection.
The GEA held its 2016 Honor award ceremony on June 7 in Reno, Ne... Read More »
Otter Tail Power Co., which provides electricity for customers in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, submitted a plan to state regulators this month that calls for shutting down its older Hoot Lake coal-fired plant near Fergus Falls, Minnesota, and increasing its clean energy initiatives.
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The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and the Institute for Electric Innovation (IEI) announced a new partnership on Thursday with startup Incubator 1776 and the launch of a new innovation competition, the 1776 Challenge Cup.
“The electric power industry is working to develop and cultivate new i... Read More »
The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) on Wednesday was named the number one greenest energy company in the 2016 Newsweek Green Rankings, one of the most prestigious international measures of corporate environmental excellence.
“We're honored to be recognized as the greenest energy provid... Read More »
A program launched by ComEd in 2014 that enables customers to earn credits towards their electric bills by voluntarily reducing energy use during peak hours has reached record enrollment leading up to the summer months this year, with 160,000 participating customers.
From June 1 through Septembe... Read More »
Con Edison announced the launch of a new software platform on Tuesday that allows its New York City customers to estimate the potential savings they can earn by upgrading to more energy efficient technology solutions.
The microsite, called Manage Energy, allows users to virtually tour up to 10 c... Read More »