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Energy Efficiency - February 5, 2016

National Grid's new Massachusetts energy efficiency plan expected to save billions

The company's three-year plan is expected to generate $3.6 billion in Massachusetts customer benefits over the lifetime of the efficiency investments.

Power Prices - February 5, 2016

DTE Electric rate request would lower bills for C&I customers

Under a rate request, commercial customers could see a 0.4% decrease and large industrial customers could experience an average cut of 5.6%.

Energy Efficiency - February 5, 2016

Plastipak earns $1M in energy efficiency rebates from local utility

Plastic goods manufacturer Plastipak recently became the second company to earn more $1 million in energy efficiency rebates from Dayton Power & Light.

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.

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

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.

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.

Regulation - January 8, 2016

California net metering structure to endure through 2019

The California Public Utilities Commission has taken steps toward maintaining the state's net energy metering tariff for at least the next three years.

Utilities - December 1, 2015

Utilities Increase Access to Energy Data to Help Commercial Customers Benchmark

As energy benchmarking becomes standard practice in the commercial building industry, owners and managers of buildings are seeking to simplify the process of obtaining utility data.