AUSenergy News Update 07/07/2015
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: California mandates major residential electric rate reform, ConEd proposes to bundle services, and Gas plant new milestone for NE Minnesota power. California regulators mandate major residential electric rate reform Summary: This past Friday, the California Public Utilities Commission passed a major residential electric rate reform plan, voting unanimously to change […]
AUSenergy News Update 07/02/2015
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: Low oil prices can benefit wind and solar, NY regulators approve DR program but stall community solar, and Clean Power Plan could slash coal use. How wind & solar could benefit from low oil prices Summary: According to global corporate consultant Nexant, the volatility of oil pricing highlights just how […]
AUSenergy News Update 06/23/2015
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: PG&E challenges communities to “power down,” Efficiency gains moderate price increases under Clean Power Plan, and How utilities can manage time-of-use rates. Pacific Gas and Electric challenging communities to power down Summary: Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) has launched a new program in collaboration with interested cities, “Step Up and […]
AUSenergy News Update 06/17/2015
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: CA passes retail choice expansion, Squirrel attacks power lines, and Utilities starting to change with times. California Senate Passes Retail Choice Expansion Summary: The California Senate has passed an amended version of SB 286, reports RetailEnergyX. The bill would increase the cap on retail choice (known in California as “Direct […]
AUSenergy News Update 05/05/2015
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: Electric utility weaves a tall tale, PJM’s BG&E zone sees real-time power prices spike, Rise in energy efficiencies in the commercial building sector. Electric Utilities Must Steer Clear of Never-Never Land Summary: FirstEnergy’s new president and CEO announced at the firms’ annual meeting that, “Nearly 100 percent of the power […]
AUSenergy News Update 05/27/2015
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: Cheap emissions credits allow coal plants to pollute, Vampire power costs Americans billions each year and Utilities could create further divide between industrial and residential users. Cheap emissions credits allow coal plants to pollute, worsening NJ air quality Summary: Coal Plants in New Jersey have been turning off their pollution […]
AUSenergy News Update 05/21/2015
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: Distribution automation becomes critical for utilities, ComEd and Ameren urged to offer time-of-use pricing, and natural gas futures rally to 4-month peak. Distribution automation quickly becoming critical for utilities Summary: With power interruptions resulting in losses of up to $150 billion annually, utilities worldwide are turning to advanced automated solutions to protect […]
AUSenergy News Update 02/23/2015
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: Distribution automation becoming critical for utilities, ComEd, Ameren urged to offer time-of-use pricing, Supreme Court asked to hear appeal of FERC Order 745. Distribution automation quickly becoming critical for utilities Summary: With power interruptions resulting in losses of up to $150 billion annually, utilities worldwide are turning to advanced automated […]
AUSenergy News Update 02/04/2015
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: Con Edison offers summer commercial DR program, How curtailing energy could cost Texans more, NY Gov. Cuomo orders review of NYISO. Con Edison offers summer DR program to commercial customers Summary: Commercial building managers who want to sign up for Con Edison’s summer demand response program have until April 1 […]
AUSenergy News Update 01/13/2015
In today’s AUSenergy News Update: Southeast utility reserve margins called into question, East Coast power prices surge as cold weather moves in, and New Mexico regulators review PNM plan. Activists push for new RTO as Southeast utility reserve margins called into question Summary: A North Carolina group has asked federal regulators to investigate Duke Energy, […]