efficiency
Efficiency experts see lessons, limits in futuristic design of 1930s home
The House of Tomorrow, featured as part of the 1933 World’s Fair, presents unique challenges to those tasked with restoring it.
Midwest
Nebraska
Nebraska utility bets on technological advances to meet carbon-cutting goals
New board members helped push the Omaha Public Power District to commit to net-zero emissions by 2050.
electric vehicle charging
To shift EV charging habits, Minnesota co-ops turn to technology, incentives
Without programs encouraging drivers to charge overnight, utilities worry electric vehicles will strain the grid at peak times.
renewable natural gas
Michigan utilities see role for renewable natural gas, but cost barrier remains
State regulators recently extended a DTE Energy program that allows customers to pay extra for renewable gas offsets.
time-of-use rates
Survey: Customer education needed for time-of-use rates to be successful
A recent survey suggests customers are open to alternative rates, and many think they already participate in them.
Opinion
Commentary: Don’t look to the energy sector to solve our waste problem
Whether waste-to-energy is “renewable” is debatable. It’s also irrelevant, writes Roger Ballentine, president of Green Strategies, Inc.