Massachusetts
Can batteries reduce emissions? It depends on the grid
Energy storage has clear benefits, but its impact on greenhouse gas emissions isn’t fully clear.
efficiency
Clean energy engineering experts share blueprints for zero-emission buildings
Both new construction and retrofits can move to net-zero greenhouse gases and save money, experts report.
education
Curriculum helps keep Illinois educators up to date on state’s evolving smart grid
Smart Grid for Schools helped teach smart grid concepts to more than 16,000 students at 73 schools last year.
ComEd
In Illinois, incentives for LED streetlight upgrades aren’t always enough
Upfront cost of replacement remains a cause for hesitation among many Illinois city officials, despite the energy savings LEDs offer.
efficiency
For utilities, smart thermostat programs more than a ‘set it and forget it’ effort
Getting customers to invest in smart thermostats requires more than just financial rebates, efficiency experts say.