Energy efficiency
Everything filed under demand in our energy coverage, the 75 reports filed on it so far.
Hochul and Blakeman clash over energy policy as New York bills rise
In a final debate, Governor Kathy Hochul defended her clean energy strategy while challenger Bruce Blakeman blamed renewables for high costs and...
Duke Energy's Clean Transition Tariff Proposal Fails to Materialize
Duke Energy's proposed clean transition tariff for large customers in the Carolinas has been omitted from its final rate plan.
Google and Constellation sign 20-year PPA for 3,590 MW
Google and Constellation Energy have finalized a 20-year power purchase agreement for 3,590 MW, combining 2,700 MW of existing generation with 890 MW...
Maryland awards 440 MW storage to address PJM capacity shortfall
Maryland's first energy storage procurement under the Next Generation Energy Act awarded 440 MW to two projects, a step toward its 1.6 GW goal amid...
Virginia Clean Energy Plan Balances Data Center Demand
Governor Abigail Spanberger's new energy plan models four utility pathways to net-zero carbon by 2050.
Amazon signs 20-year nuclear PPA with Constellation
Amazon and Constellation Energy have signed a 20-year power purchase agreement to expand Maryland's Calvert Cliffs nuclear plant.
FERC rejects TransAlta's $19.9 million Centralia cost recovery
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has rejected TransAlta's proposal to recover $19.9 million in costs for keeping the Centralia coal plant...
Trump Fuel Efficiency Rollback To Cost Drivers $1,624 More
The Trump administration has finalized a rollback of fuel efficiency standards to 34.9 mpg by 2031.
Vermont Gas, Dandelion Energy Partner on Geothermal
Vermont Gas is investing nearly $400,000 in geothermal ground loops for a 44-unit affordable housing project in Hinesburg.
Use Coalition Defines Grid Utilization as Virginia Deadline Looms
A policy paper from the Use Coalition establishes a framework for measuring grid efficiency as Virginia utilities face a 2026 deadline to submit...
Virginia Grid Utilization Law Sparks National Policy Shift
Virginia enacted the first U.S. law requiring utilities to measure grid usage and file efficiency plans by mid-October 2026.
Trump Administration Finalizes Fuel Economy Standards
The Trump administration has finalized a rule weakening federal fuel efficiency standards for new vehicles.
AI's surging energy demands reshape grid planning
AI infrastructure's unprecedented power density, reaching 230 kW per rack, is forcing utilities to adopt faster, more collaborative planning methods.
How to switch to LED bulbs and electric vehicles
An 86-year-old clean energy advocate details practical steps for household electrification.
Chile's Energy Grid Sees Major Investment in Storage
Chile has rapidly shifted its power generation from over 60% fossil fuels in 2013 to about 70% from renewable and low-carbon sources today.
RMI Report Details Battery Grid Benefits Amid Slowing Growth
A new RMI analysis shows grid-scale batteries cut energy costs and boosted reliability in California and Texas, while also providing local tax...
WITT Gas Controls Supplies Custom Valve for Hydrogen Fuel Cells
WITT Gas Controls developed a custom non-return valve for a fuel cell manufacturer, enabling improved system efficiency and safety for material...
Mazama Energy secures $135M for superhot rock drilling project
Geothermal startup Mazama Energy has raised $135 million to advance its superhot rock drilling project near Oregon's Newberry Volcano.
Court Blocks Trump's Michigan Coal Plant Order
A federal court ruled the Department of Energy overstepped its authority by forcing a Michigan coal plant to stay open.
Court Vacates DOE Order Delaying Michigan Coal Plant
A federal appeals court has vacated a U.S. Department of Energy emergency order that required a Michigan coal plant to delay its retirement.
Oracle and OpenAI add 2 GW of renewables to New Mexico data center project
Oracle and OpenAI are adding 2 gigawatts of new renewable energy in New Mexico to their $165 billion Stargate data center project.
Dominion Energy seeks 3 GW gas plant under Virginia climate law loophole
Dominion Energy is proposing a 3-gigawatt natural gas plant in Cumberland County, Virginia.
MISO's zero-injection plan backed by Google, Xcel for large loads
Google, Xcel Energy, and clean energy groups support MISO's proposal to FERC for a fast-track interconnection process for generation colocated with...
Iowa's Duane Arnold nuclear plant gets $1.9B DOE loan
The U.S. Department of Energy finalized a loan of up to $1.9 billion to NextEra Energy to restart the shuttered Duane Arnold Energy Center in Iowa.