Posted by Del Hilber
We are thrilled to announce the launch of VirtuWatt™ Link, the first web service application to facilitate automated load response program participation for businesses and organizations nationwide. The new application will allow businesses and organizations to use their facilities’ existing automation systems to manage load curtailment based on energy market signals and pre-set strategies, without needing to install proprietary building controls hardware.…
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Posted by Louis J. Hutchinson III
During the first few minutes of my moderating a discussion between representatives of the U.S. Army, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Transportation, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Sustainability is everyone’s responsibility at some of the largest institutions that our nation needs. That was the consensus of representatives of the U.S. Army, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Transportation, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) during the panel I moderated late yesterday at the 2012 GreenGov Symposium.
To say that…
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Posted by Louis J. Hutchinson III
Just minutes before the panel discussion began between leaders from Deutsche Bank, the U.S. Department of Energy, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Bloomberg BNA, and the Institute of Market Information.
Imagine if you went to buy a car and you had no way to know what the mileage, fuel efficiency, or other essential information you would need to know about it. Now, imagine if you were sharing this car with your whole neighborhood. In this situation, the person driving…
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By Anne Lindner
Vice President, Energy Policy – Mid Atlantic
A new bill (S1925) was signed into law in New Jersey recently, which changes the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) requirements beginning in the 2014 compliance year (June 1, 2013-May 31, 2014). The legislation was introduced as an attempt to bolster the solar industry in New Jersey, which has experienced some volatility due to an over-build of solar facilities in New Jersey. It is projected that this legislation will increase the demand for Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) and therefore provide some stability to solar developers in New…
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Posted by Andrew Singer
A majority of businesses are lacking the data they need to effectively report on their supply chain sustainability performance, according to an article released by Environmental Leader last week. The study found that of the 30 senior sustainability and procurement executives at major companies surveyed, that poor data quality also hinders their efforts to improve sustainability in corporate supply chains.
I find this troubling because harnessing and analyzing energy management data is essential for accurate, clear sustainability reporting and planning. And, while energy data helps…
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Posted by John Domagalski
On July 2, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) adopted a capacity pricing system with the intent to transition AEP Ohio customers to a fully competitive retail environment. The new pricing system will be effective starting Aug. 8, 2012 through May 31, 2015.
Highlights of this new pricing system include:
Current Two-Tier Capacity Construct to be Phased Out Before Aug. 8, 2012
The first 21% of customers that switched to a competitive electricity supplier will continue to pay $146 per MW-day. All other customers switching to a competitive electricity supplier will pay $255 per MW-day. This interim…
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