Chicago
Community partners help ComEd steer efficiency funds to low-income customers
A unique partnership with a California startup helps link the Illinois utility with community action agencies, expanding efficiency programs’ reach.
efficiency
Illinois marijuana growers will face energy efficiency and reporting rules
The state law seeks to avoid blackouts and other grid problems when its marijuana law takes effect Jan. 1.
electric vehicle charging
Chicago startup will help test hyperlocal electric vehicle incentive in California
Sacramento’s municipal utility will use blockchain software to track rewards for customers who charge with solar power.
electric vehicle charging
‘Smart charging’ needed to help manage electric vehicles’ toll on power grid
Several utilities are testing new programs and technology to encourage drivers to fill up batteries during off-peak hours.
storage
With new study, critics push back on PJM’s proposed 10-hour storage rule
Industry groups argue that even batteries that don’t meet the 10-hour threshold still provide the same reliability benefits as fossil fuel power plants.