The Section 179D Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction has grown into a major incentive for owners to retrofit their properties, supporters say.
By Robert Freedman •July 2, 2025Hennepin County “has done too good of a job” maintaining its 15-building steam and chilled water loops, leaving little room for incremental improvements, the project’s engineering consultant said at an industry conference.
By Brian Martucci •July 1, 2025Decarbonization goals are spurring building electrication efforts across the U.S. While the use of heat pumps and other technologies is expanding, some policies are facing legal challenges.
By Utility Dive staffThe Large-Scale Thermal program is accepting applications through July 31 for heating, cooling and hot water systems in single buildings of at least 100,000 square feet or campuses of 250,000 square feet and up.
By Brian Martucci •June 26, 2025The program is widely used across the industry, and its demise could lead to a massive disruption in operations, according to experts.
By Mary Salmonsen •June 20, 2025Retrived from Rivian
BloombergNEF cut its expectation for cumulative U.S. electric vehicle sales through 2030 by 14 million units.
By Robert Walton •June 18, 2025The model can work on a per-therm basis as much as a per-kilowatt-hour basis for companies that generate a lot of waste heat, says Charlie Lord of Renew Energy Partners.
By Robert Freedman •June 12, 2025The port will use Clean Truck Fund revenue to finance charging infrastructure and truck purchase vouchers.
By Alejandra Carranza •June 2, 2025Clean vehicle advocates say air quality and public health will suffer; auto and petroleum industry lobbyists supported the move to end California’s authority under the Clean Air Act.
By Dan Zukowski •May 29, 2025While Washington debates the existence of climate change, countries like Germany, South Korea and the Netherlands are vigorously funding battery innovation, green hydrogen and next-gen energy storage.
By Joe Curtatone •May 20, 2025The road to fleet electrification starts with smart planning. Here’s what you need to know first.
By Rose Lenoff •May 19, 2025Cities and other entities can develop neighborhood-scale thermal networks to lower greenhouse gas emissions, clean energy consultants say.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence •May 16, 2025Legal challenges are likely to the U.S. Department of Energy’s efforts to repeal or alter 47 energy efficiency, climate reporting and other regulations, experts said.
By Meris Lutz •May 13, 2025The utilities that succeed will be the ones that can manage today’s operational stress while preparing for tomorrow’s energy ecosystem.
By Kyle Jones •May 9, 2025Utilities, tech companies and regulators are facing a conundrum: Utilities want to use AI, but AI needs access to unavailable utility data to be effective.
By Herman K. Trabish • Updated April 29, 2025The city plans to move forward even as federal support is uncertain and the plan’s focus on energy burden equity has put it in the Trump administration’s crosshairs.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence •April 21, 2025New York is making $30 million available to assist with the lease or purchase of new electric vehicles. The state is also expanding efforts to reduce equipment installation costs for Level 2 chargers.
By Robert Walton •April 21, 2025The decision, which stated federal agencies lacked authority to pause funding, follows the president’s executive order to freeze the money on his first day in office.
By Kate Magill •April 17, 2025Through a partnership with Itron, the smart meter installations are starting in the capital of San Juan and will extend island-wide over three years, LUMA says.
By Robert Walton •April 15, 2025“By prioritizing equity and public input, we’re creating a roadmap for electric transportation that serves every neighborhood and helps drive down emissions across Chicago,” CDOT Commissioner Tom Carney said.
By Ryan Kushner •April 14, 2025Republicans say former President Biden “waged war on our home appliances” and are looking to undo energy efficiency rules and standards.
By Robert Walton •April 11, 2025General Motors’ sales of electric vehicles jumped 94% in the first quarter. EnergyHub said its managed EV charging programs can help utilities maintain grid stability as EV demand rises.
By Robert Walton •April 9, 2025Data centers and transportation electrification will drive U.S. electricity demand about 2% higher each year for the next quarter century, according to a new analysis completed for the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.
By Robert Walton •April 7, 2025The nine microgrid projects will serve about 9,000 customers in disadvantaged or vulnerable Northern California communities, the utility said.
By Brian Martucci •April 2, 2025Three global train manufacturers with zero-emission trains operating in Europe are vying for U.S. contracts.
By Dan Zukowski •April 1, 2025Grid modernization, growing demand and artificial intelligence are among the top issues facing electric utility leaders, according to an ICF survey.
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