Report: Consumers On Board With Smart Grid Transition

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The most recent SGCC report found significant support for the smart grid among consumers who have a good working knowledge of what it is, but that's not as easy as it sounds. Read more →

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Utilities Offer NY Businesses On-Bill Financing For Energy-Efficient Upgrades

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Small businesses and non-profits in NY now have access to $50,000 in low-interest financing to make energy-efficiency upgrades in their buildings. Read more →

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Smart Meter Opt-Out Fees Prompt Town Meetings In California

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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) hold a series of town meetings to explain why customers must pay extra to keep their analog meter. Read more →

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Does Your Utility Offer Electric Car Rates? Only 6 Percent Do

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Green Car Reports takes a look at why only six percent of all utilities in the U.S. offer special rates to electric car owners. Read more →

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Maine Giving Green Power Option To The People

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Maine Green Power allows both residential and commercial consumers to purchased clean, local renewable energy, including solar, wind, hydro and biomass. Read more →

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Long Island An East Coast Solar Power Leader

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The Long Island Power Authority was ranked ninth out of more than 240 utilities in the U.S. for having the most solar electricity in its energy mix. Read more →

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Utility Efficiency Efforts Ranked

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A new report by Ceres takes a look at energy efficiency efforts by utility companies across the country and finds wide variations in both efforts and results. Read more →

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Utilities Tie Solar Growth To Smart Grid

A recent study finds that many utility executives believe they will need to upgrade systems and invest in smart grid technologies to integrate PV onto the grid. Read more →

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Massive Rooftop Solar Install Gets Green Light

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Southern California Edison partners with SunLink to install a massive rooftop solar project in Southern California - a huge boost for renewable energy. Read more →

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Smart Station Saves Cash with Off-Peak Charging

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The Fraunhofer smart changing station for EVs gives users the option to program in the next time they'll need their car, and charge up during off-peak hours. Read more →

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