Load Management, Efficiency & Demand Response
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Schneider Electric upgrades cloud-based energy management platform
The enhancements include an automation feature that provides building operators with real-time calculations of renewable energy coverage against consumption data, a company executive said.
By Nish Amarnath • July 18, 2024 -
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Google cuts on-site carbon emissions but struggles to contain data center electricity use
Despite implementing demand response programs, electrification efforts and power purchase agreements, AI’s computational requirements have led to increases in the company’s emissions.
By Joe Burns • July 15, 2024 -
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Energy efficiency continues to be the ‘low-hanging fruit’ for reducing emissions. While the Biden administration is working to advance efficiency on multiple fronts, state and utility progress can be uneven.
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PJM market monitor asks FERC to end grid operator’s energy efficiency capacity payments
The complaint from Monitoring Analytics adds to energy efficiency issues in the PJM Interconnection’s capacity market, including Affirmed Energy’s possible bankruptcy.
By Ethan Howland • July 15, 2024 -
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Sponsored by GridXHow digital rates are fueling our clean energy transition
Take a modern, customer-centric approach to implement digital rates and fuel our clean energy future.
July 15, 2024 -
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Lack of power pushes rental price increases in major U.S. data center markets: report
Demand growth and shrinking availability of data centers are pushing companies to secondary markets with greater power availability, a new report says.
By Joe Burns • July 11, 2024 -
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EIA prepares for second attempt to survey bitcoin miners about electricity consumption
Preliminary estimates from the Energy Information Administration suggest cryptocurrency mining could account for up to 2.3% of total U.S. electricity consumption today.
By Robert Walton • July 11, 2024 -
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‘There’s been a ton of progress’ on energy efficiency this year. Next up: court cases and an election
2024 has been a banner year for energy efficiency so far, particularly with a slate of new appliance standards finalized by the U.S. Department of Energy. But a court case and upcoming election could stall progress, say experts.
By Robert Walton • July 3, 2024 -
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FERC targets Affirmed Energy for alleged tariff violation in PJM capacity market
The company contends it followed market rules in selling energy efficiency resources in the PJM Interconnection’s capacity market.
By Ethan Howland • July 1, 2024 -
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Grid, utility limits are biggest barrier to commercial EV charger deployment: Xendee survey
A majority of EV charger developers and operators say they've run into roadblocks when trying to access power from the grid.
By Emma Penrod • June 25, 2024 -
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Consumer advocates ask FERC to halt PJM energy efficiency ‘addback’ in capacity market
The ratepayer advocates and four U.S. senators urged FERC to hold a technical conference on how best to ensure the participation of energy efficiency resources in wholesale markets.
By Ethan Howland • June 25, 2024 -
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Honeywell launches plug load management solution to cut US energy waste
The Connected Power system can monitor, manage and automate outlets, reducing wasted energy on idle appliances, the company says.
By Joe Burns • June 21, 2024 -
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DOE, conservation groups defend furnace efficiency rule, technology requirement
Condensing technology does not alter furnace installation requirements and “has only a limited effect on installation costs,” the U.S. Department of Energy told a federal appeals court.
By Robert Walton • June 20, 2024 -
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Residential DERs could compensate for rise in peak energy demand by 2035: Deloitte
Most utilities, however, will need to increase coordination with residential customers to maximize the potential of distributed energy resources, according to Deloitte.
By Emma Penrod • June 12, 2024 -
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Deep DiveAs NVIDIA, IBM and others apply AI to boost utilities, regulatory and data privacy obstacles abound
The “move fast and break things” business model of the technology sector is meeting the regulated spending and reliability imperatives of the utility sector.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 11, 2024 -
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$45M available for energy efficiency retrofits: DOE
Washington, D.C., and five states are receiving funds for revolving loan programs that can be tapped for energy audits, upgrades and retrofits, the U.S. Department of Energy said.
By Nish Amarnath • June 10, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Questline DigitalUtilities breaking barriers to connecting with multicultural customers
By adopting best practices, utilities can ensure that their services are inclusive, respectful and responsive to the needs of all customers.
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DOE releases zero-emissions building definition, part 1
The definition will bring clarity to support decarbonization efforts and enable clean energy technologies that can make U.S. buildings more comfortable, said U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm.
By Nish Amarnath • June 7, 2024 -
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PJM market monitor challenges energy efficiency payments to Exelon utilities, FirstEnergy, others
In a complaint filed with FERC, Monitoring Analytics said Public Service Electric & Gas, CPower Energy and other companies failed to show they are eligible for $128 million from PJM’s capacity market.
By Ethan Howland • June 4, 2024 -
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New York is 1st state to launch IRA-funded home energy rebate program
Seventeen states have applied to the U.S. Department of Energy for $8.8 billion available for home energy rebate programs. “We're very, very close” to announcing additional awards, a senior DOE official said.
By Robert Walton • May 31, 2024 -
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Schneider Electric, Capgemini unified energy management platform aims to boost efficiency
The Energy Command Center combines AI, machine learning and IoT to optimize building assets consuming energy and help organizations accelerate their sustainability efforts, the companies say.
By Joe Burns • May 29, 2024 -
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Fermata, Xcel Energy launch ‘transformative’ V2X bidirectional charging pilot in Colorado
The EV charging pilot will provide insights into “resiliency and technology deployment strategies in areas at highest risk of prolonged outages due to natural disaster or emergency events,” Xcel said.
By Robert Walton • May 29, 2024 -
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Top cities for certified energy-efficient buildings announced by EPA
Los Angeles has dominated the rankings for Energy Star-certified buildings year after year. The U.S. EPA has some ideas on why.
By Ysabelle Kempe • May 28, 2024 -
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Honeywell, Enel aim to boost energy savings with automated demand response
Automating demand-response processes can boost reliability and lower energy consumption during peak periods, easing the process of coordinating manual adjustments, said Craig Henry, a Honeywell executive.
By S.L. Fuller • May 28, 2024 -
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EPA launches new Energy Star residential standard
The Energy Star NextGen Certification for New Homes and Apartments builds on the foundation set by the existing program.
By Mary Salmonsen • May 22, 2024 -
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3 Senate Democrats join Republicans in rejecting DOE’s gas furnace efficiency rule
The resolution was sponsored by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, who called on the House of Representatives to take up the measure "expeditiously."
By Robert Walton • May 22, 2024
