Smart Energy Decisions News

Solar - January 29, 2016

California preserves retail net metering rate, increases fees

The California Public Utilities Commission voted 3 to 2 on Jan. 28 in favor of maintaining the retail net energy metering rate.

Demand Management - January 29, 2016

Advanced sensor market for commercial buildings to surpass $1B in 2016, study finds

The market for advanced building sensors that are key to increasing energy efficiency is rapidly expanding and expected to reach the $1 billion threshold this year.

Energy Efficiency - January 26, 2016

Why C&I businesses need to think about saving water

As water scarcity becomes an increasing concern for many U.S., states, cities and municipalities, corporations should take notice because water scarcity often means higher water bills.

Regulation - January 26, 2016

NV Energy announces net metering grandfathering proposal

This new proposal would allow existing solar system owners to be treated under the old rules for up to 20 years.

Regulation - January 26, 2016

Supreme Court demand response decision has multibillion dollar implications

The decision essentially puts billions of dollars in the pockets of C&I businesses and serves as a blow to power generators that would otherwise collect the money as revenue.

Sourcing Renewables - January 22, 2016

Switch increases renewables commitment, joins Renewable Energy Buyers' Principles

Switch is working with local utility Consumers Energy to develop a comprehensive plan to power its SUPERNAP Michigan data center with 100% green power.

Commercial - January 22, 2016

Mayors' survey reveals strong support for LED lighting, energy efficient buildings, solar tech

Cities are deploying solar electricity systems, LED lighting and low-energy buildings to meet energy and climate goals.

CHP - January 20, 2016

Massive NYC development to become city's first off-grid residential complex

A state of-the-art cogeneration plant will enable the development to generate its own electricity, hot water, heating, and cooling onsite, independent of the local electric grid.

Distributed Generation - January 20, 2016

Clean energy guru sees more corporate renewables purchases

Bloomberg New Energy Finance's Michael Liebreich anticipates corporations will continue pursuit of directly sourcing renewable energy to power their organizations.

Distributed Generation - January 20, 2016