LG Chem launches a suite of batteries for US residential storage market

The company will offer a low-voltage and high-voltage version, the latter compatible with SolarEdge inverters to integrate with rooftop solar. 

By Peter Maloney • April 25, 2017

Streamlining smart: Cleantech San Diego’s CEO on building the city of tomorrow

By linking city officials with its members, Jason Anderson's trade group is facilitating San Diego's integration of smart technologies and transition to 100% renewable energy.

By Jackie Snow • April 24, 2017

Park paths are paved with material made of recycled tires

Park visitors in Florida walk through the parks on sturdy 8-foot-wide paths. The paths were installed with Porous Pave XL, a pour-in-place permeable paving material.

By Michael Keating • April 24, 2017

KB Home expands residential solar, energy efficiency in 2016 builds

The company's annual corporate sustainability report estimates it prevented greenhouse gas emissions equal to that of 335,000 vehicles in 2016.

By Mary Tyler March • April 24, 2017

In water-scarce states, green toilets could save 170B gallons of water annually

High-efficiency toilets and low-flow fixtures are a common way to reduce a home’s resource consumption for a relatively low upfront cost.

By Mary Tyler March • April 24, 2017

National Grid files to build large battery energy storage project on Long Island

The utility filed with the New York Public Service Commission to lease land for the Long Island energy storage project.

By Peter Maloney • April 24, 2017

As funding slows, DOE touts 38 awards for small business research collaboration

Funding for cutting-edge energy projects has slowed since the Obama administration, but DOE still used Earth Day to highlight new collaborations at the national labs. 

By Robert Walton • April 24, 2017

New York to make $15M available to fund energy storage projects

NYSERDA is searching for existing technologies to demonstrate how storage can provide multiple power grid benefits. 

By Peter Maloney • April 21, 2017

5 ways autonomous vehicles will change cities (and the lives of their residents)

"It will be catastrophic, no doubt about it," said Boston University professor Christos Cassandras. "But we have to maintain the vision and push forward."

By Jackie Snow • April 20, 2017

How US energy consumption, efficiency changed in 2016

Two-thirds of the potential energy from all sources ended up being wasted last year, according to the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

By Emily Peiffer , Jackie Snow • April 20, 2017

A look at 2017’s greenest states — and how they’re pushing cities toward a smart future

A study from WalletHub details the states with the best (and worst) environmental policies, highlighting everything from air quality to waste diversion rates.

By Jackie Snow • April 20, 2017

AMS signs deal with realty firm for 11 MWh of storage to create hybrid buildings

The systems from Advanced Microgrid Solutions are designed to automatically shift the buildings to battery power based on prices and demand response signals from Southern California Edison.

By Peter Maloney • April 20, 2017

Wal-Mart launches ambitious project to cut emissions from supply chain

The retail giant's effort, dubbed “Project Gigaton,” aims to reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions by one billion tons by 2030.

By Daphne Howland • April 20, 2017

Global renewable energy capacity hit record high in 2016

Investments in large-scale storage solutions are critical to mainstream adoption of alternative energy sources like wind and solar, according to a new report.

By Mary Tyler March • April 19, 2017

Wal-Mart taps AMS to install 40 MWh of energy storage at California stores

Advanced Microgrid Solutions will put batteries at 27 of the retail giant's locations, helping reduce peak demand and providing grid services to Southern California Edison. 

By Peter Maloney • April 19, 2017

Uber announces goal to electrify fleet in Portland, OR

The ride sharing service said it chose Portland for its first electric vehicle initiative due to the city's strong environmental laws.

By Jackie Snow • April 18, 2017

Is grid defection still a threat to the utility business model?

Three studies debate solar-plus-storage economics, but all agree the technology will disrupt the power sector.

By Peter Maloney • April 18, 2017

Smart home automation: A look at the top 4 barriers to growth

We've been talking about the rise of the smart home for the better part of a decade, yet most homes still lack any advanced automation. What gives?

By Anna Johansson • April 17, 2017

AT&T to build nation’s first public safety network

The network is intended to allow first responders across all 50 states share critical information without difficulties associated with separate radio systems.

By Jackie Snow • April 12, 2017

Is utility rate design the key to widespread electric vehicle adoption?

Electricity rate structure can make or break the business case for independent charging stations essential to spur EV uptake. 

By Robert Walton • April 12, 2017

Australian builder makes Tesla Powerwall a standard feature

The electric car maker shows no sign of stopping when it comes to renewable energy innovation, with plans to take orders for its new solar panels this month.

By Jean Thilmany • April 12, 2017

Portland, OR commits to 100% economywide renewable energy by 2050

Portland and Multnomah County want to meet all electricity needs with renewable power by 2035, then shift all remaining sectors to renewables by 2050.

By Robert Walton • April 12, 2017

With over 4,000 solar systems on schools, ed opportunities accompany savings

The Solar Foundation's "Brighter Future" report shows over 3,700 solar energy systems on U.S. public and private K-12 schools as of 2014, with the total number expected to have doubled since then.

By Roger Riddell • April 11, 2017

‘Enabler of the smart city’: CPS Energy’s CEO on democratizing distributed energy

Electric utilities have a central role to play in spreading the energy technologies that make smart cities possible, said Paula Gold-Williams, CEO of San Antonio's municipal utility.

By Gavin Bade • April 11, 2017

Chicago to power city-owned buildings with 100% renewable energy

Chicago will purchase renewable energy credits, buy wind and solar from utilities and invest in on-site generation to offset power demand from 900 buildings. 

By Robert Walton • April 11, 2017