Energy & Utilities
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Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Boston and DC join Bloomberg climate challenge winners
The four cities are the latest to win the American Cities Climate Challenge and will receive up to $2.5 million each to support climate mitigation efforts.
By Chris Teale • Oct. 22, 2018
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Deep DiveElectric vehicles: The Swiss army knife of the grid
Experts see a future where electric vehicles provide an array of grid services, from demand response to soaking up excess renewable generation.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 18, 2018
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Portland General Electric plans smart grid test project
If successful, the smart grid test would become a national leader for the nascent technology and show the future of utilities where users are more connected with the grid.
By Jason Plautz • Oct. 16, 2018
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Deep DiveSpotlight: 6 key issues driving the utility sector today
The industry is undergoing a fundamental transition as it moves away from a centralized, baseload-focused past to a more distributed, renewable future.
By Larry Pearl • Oct. 16, 2018
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OpinionThe invisible power of cities
The electric grid is increasingly part of our national security, and cities are on the front lines. But a revolution in technology and practice can make us all safer.
By Ken Boyce and Karen Weigert
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DC's aggressive clean energy bill gets initial hearing
The bill would require the District to use 100% renewable energy by 2032. Currently, the city is on track to get 50% of its energy from renewable sources in that time.
By Jason Plautz • Oct. 11, 2018
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Deep DiveAre regulators hindering EV acceleration?
Utilities and regulators are starting to scale up charging infrastructure but are finding it takes private vendor and utility "coopetition" to build the interoperable EV charging networks needed to satisfy drivers.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 10, 2018
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OpinionAs companies like Lyft and UPS electrify fleets, local incentives can play a key role
Chicago’s Drive Clean Truck Program is a great example of an innovative incentive for alternative fuel and electric vehicles, Illinois Commerce Commission Commissioner Anastasia Palivos writes.
By Anastasia Palivos, Ritta Merza and Emily Brumit
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Duke to install 530 EV chargers in Florida, study grid integration
Duke will focus EV charging infrastructure efforts on public spaces, making 10% of the installations in lower-income communities.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 05, 2018
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88% of voters say utilities shouldn't block residential solar: SEIA
The result of the solar trade group's poll highlighted a growing consumer appeal for policies that advance the resource, including net metering and renewable energy mandates.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Sept. 28, 2018
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SponsoredEngineering microgrids for municipalities
How cities can build on the benefits of an electrified fleet of vehicles
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EVgo's new modular design could speed charging station deployment
The sites could be installed in a matter of days or weeks, even on a short-term basis, according to the company.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 26, 2018
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USDA invests $400M in rural electricity upgrades, smart grids
The largest loan will send $68.5 million to back a solar farm run by NextEra Energy Resources in Arkansas, which could meet the needs of 21,000 homes.
By Jason Plautz • Sept. 21, 2018
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EV charging providers scale up amid a 'revolution in transportation'
New numbers show that electric vehicles are growing faster than analysts thought, and companies like ChargePoint and EVBox are responding with plans to expand their charging networks.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 19, 2018
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Seattle, Atlanta first winners in American Cities Climate Challenge
The pair are the first of 20 cities to be named for Bloomberg Philanthropies' two-year program, which looks to help uphold the goals of the Paris climate accord.
By Chris Teale • Sept. 17, 2018
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New Hampshire to use $4.6M of VW settlement to build EV infrastructure
The funds come from a $15 billion settlement between Volkswagen and the U.S. government after the automaker was caught rigging vehicle emissions tests.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 14, 2018
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Survey: 57% of cities plan climate action in next year
The survey, conducted by the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, shows cities are investing heavily in renewable energy.
By Jason Plautz • Sept. 13, 2018
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Outages and coal plant floods are top concerns as utilities brace for Hurricane Florence
Environmental groups are afraid the weather could release toxic coal ash, but utilities say their bigger worry involves cooling ponds at regional power plants.
By Catherine Morehouse • Sept. 13, 2018
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Report: US almost halfway to achieving Paris goals thanks to city, state action
The study by the America's Pledge initiative slammed federal government inaction and gave lower levels of government pointers on what to do next.
By Chris Teale • Sept. 13, 2018
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Initiative gives cities equal access to competitive EV bids
The Climate Mayors Electric Vehicle Purchasing Collaborative provides an online portal for cities to bid on the vehicles and charging infrastructure.
By Chris Teale • Sept. 12, 2018
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Deep DiveCalifornia has a 100% clean energy goal, but not the laws to get it there, critics say
Legislators went big on renewable energy and utility wildfire protections, but went home before kickstarting clean energy procurement or expanding the CAISO market.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 12, 2018
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OpinionHow residential IoT can help shape a smart city
Once homes and living communities are more connected, they can plug in to larger smart city programs — though we still have a long way to go.
By Paige Leuschner
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Chicago and San Jose, CA achieve 'LEED for Cities' platinum certification
The cities had received grants earlier this year to assist with their work toward certification, and join Washington, DC and Phoenix as honorees.
By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 11, 2018
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Lyft commits to 100% renewable energy, full carbon neutrality
The company says it is "doubling down on our climate and clean energy commitments" just in time for the 2018 Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 11, 2018
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Pepco unveils $15M transportation electrification program for DC
Electric vehicle growth has been uneven in the District of Columbia, where two-thirds of residents are renters and have limited access to charging infrastructure.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 10, 2018