A Win and a Threat on Energy Efficiency in the Keystone State
By JR Tolbert | Tue, July 28, 15
This piece was originally posted on Advanced Energy Perspectives and is reposted in full with permission.
Massachusetts Tackles “Holy Grail” of Energy Storage
By Alex Yamron | Mon, July 27, 15
In the last several months, Massachusetts has announced a $10 million storage initiative, issued an RFP for a study of storage’s potential in the state, and
What Con Edison’s BQDM Project Reveals About Geo-targeting and Utility Incentives
By Kathryn Caric | Thu, July 9, 15
Editor's Note: Subsequent to this article's publication, ConEdison's draft ETIP filing outlined performance incentives between five and ten percent of the their program portfolio, according to how cost-effectively savings are achieved within pre-set program budgets.
Spring Intern Bridges the Fields of Engineering and Policy
By Brian Buckley | Wed, July 1, 15
Somewhere at the intersection of technological innovations, policy debates, and utility regulation lies the subject of energy efficiency. To help tackle such an interdisciplinary field, NEEP’s policy team was fortunate enough to welcome a fledgling engineer into our midst for an internship during the spring of 2015.
Utility Mergers: Where Does Energy Efficiency Fit In?
By Jennifer Skerker | Thu, May 7, 15
UPDATE: The Maryland Public Service Commission approved the merger by a 3-2 vote on May 15, 2015, as did the Delaware Public Service Commission on May 19, 2015.
Going Deeper: Can New York Fulfill its Promise to Reform the Energy Vision?
By Brian Buckley | Wed, May 6, 15
The energy policy world was abuzz during early 2015 over the potential impact of a landmark proceeding at the New York State Public Service Commission. Utilities, State Utility Commissions, consumer advocates, and others were awaiting a key order in New York State’s “Reforming the Energy Vision.” On February 26, 2015, the New York State Public Service Commission delivered their long awaited order adopting a regulatory Policy Framework and Implementation Plan.
A Changing Landscape: Characterizing Energy Efficiency as a Resource, Not a Cost
By Brian Buckley | Tue, May 5, 15
NEEP’s 2015 Regional Roundup confirms that we’re seeing a changing landscape in the world of energy efficiency. Make no mistake about it—the ground is shifting nationally and the Northeast-Mid-Atlantic region is not invulnerable to these shifts in energy efficiency focus and practice.
Two States, Two Paths- A Regional Roundup Case Study
By Jim OReilly | Mon, April 6, 15
What ingredients are propelling Delaware, and what could ensure progress in New Hampshire? The following 2015 Regional Roundup case study takes a closer look at the paths these states are taking to capture all cost-effective energy efficiency.
Street Lighting: The High-Up, Low-Hanging Fruit
By Brian Buckley | Mon, March 23, 15
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CLICK HERE to access a March 2015 webinar recording featuring LED Street Lighting Conversion Strategies, feauturing a case study of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
REV-ing it up in New York: A Look Under the Hood of the Reforming Energy Vision Track I Order
By Jackson Morris | Tue, March 17, 15
Originally posted on Switchboard (NRDC's blog), and authored by Jackson Morris, this post takes a magnifying glass to New York's REV Track 1 Order and lays out all of the juicy details for your reading pleasure. Big thanks to NRDC and Jackson Morris for this illuminating contribution.
There are big goings-on in the Empire State these days related to how to move to a 21stcentury electric system. And while there is much work ahead, the early results are noteworthy.