Forecasts Predict a Boom in EV Buses

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E-Buses to Surge Even Faster Than EVs as Conventional Vehicles Fade Bloomberg New Energy Finance, about.bnef.com, May 21, 2018 The electrification of road transport will move into top gear in the second half of the 2020s, thanks to tumbling battery costs and larger-scale manufacturing, with sales of electric cars racing to 28%, and those of … Read more

The Uncertain Future of Cryptocurrency

As concern grows over bitcoin’s energy use, what’s next for cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrency mining is driving up power prices in small towns with cheap electricity. Can Bitcoin be made more efficient, or is the future of crypto in another currency? Written by Robert Walton, utilitydive.com, March 28, 2018 David Bowman started mining bitcoin in his apartment … Read more

Utilities Grapple with a Growing Cryptocurrency Market

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Written by Allison Donnelly, ERS for Zondits, March 29, 2018 Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have seen an unprecedented boom in the last year, going from a speculative, fringe industry often associated with its use in shady industries to a major financial market player. At the same time, cryptocurrency mining – the “minting” of new “coins” … Read more

ISO-NE 2018 State of the Grid

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Ryan Pollin, ERS, for Zondits In late February, ISO-New England’s Gordon van Welie gave the 2018 State of the Grid presentation. The presentation slides detail New England’s generation mix and the various electricity markets. van Welie’s discussion on reliability and the health of the grid is a great lay of the land for understanding where … Read more

Future Energy Efficiency Trends Make Impact Today

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Five energy industry trends of tomorrow impacting companies today Energy is a long game, and all stakeholders have made a long-term affirmation that we are headed toward a more renewable future, REC Solar Senior Vice President Alan Russo writes. Utility Dive, February 28, 2018 It’s plain to see that the energy market is rapidly evolving, … Read more

Detailed Report Outlines How Low-Income Americans Can Benefit From Energy Efficient Programs

New Report Details Benefits of Energy Efficiency for Low-Income Americans Environmental Defense Fund, February 13, 2018 Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) released a new report today outlining the widespread benefits of low-income energy efficiency programs and concrete steps that states can take toward energy efficiency for all as they continue to step up on climate action. “All Americans … Read more

Work from Home = Save Energy

Americans Are Staying Home More. That’s Saving Energy. New York Times, January 29, 2018 Despite what you may have learned as a child, sloth isn’t always a sin. A new study in the journal Joule suggests that the spread of technologies enabling Americans to spend more time working remotely, shopping online — and, yes, watching … Read more

New Study Shows That Saving Energy Is Less Expensive Than Making It

New data, same results – Saving energy is still cheaper than making energy. ACEEE, December 1, 2017 Keeping the lights on for customers is every electric utility’s top priority. To do so, utilities have choices. They can build power plants to convert fossil fuels to energy. They can capture renewable resources like solar and wind. … Read more

Beer Makers Are Exploring Ways to Save Water

Beer Makers Tapping Into Sustainable Water Efficiency Goals bna.com, September 1, 2017 Most beer drinkers aren’t thinking about water when they raise a glass of brew to their lips. But brewers are. So the nation’s largest brewers, including AB InBev, Molson Coors, and New Belgium Brewing Co., want to save on water without sacrificing the … Read more