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Next-Generation Utility Programs: How M&V 2.0 is Enabling a “Negawatt” Market
California’s recently passed Senate Bill (SB) 350 reinforces the state’s reputation as a leader in climate change policy. But what may be most remarkable in the bill is the change in how the state evaluates and promotes energy efficiency.
How Energy Efficiency Enables Stable Capital Markets
A paradox currently exists in the U.S. home improvement market. While homeowners say they want energy improvements for their homes, the rate of home…
Salesforce Signs Second Major Renewable Energy Deal In As Many Months
“Salesforce committing to a second PPA after signing their first contract last December is an excellent example of how new companies can join the renewables club and build momentum quickly.”
How Much Does Storage Really Cost? Lazard Weighs In.
In November 2015, financial advisory firm Lazard released its first-ever Levelized Cost of Storage Analysis (LCOS). Well known for its Levelized Cost of…
Nevada, Previously a Solar Leader, Shutters its Residential Rooftop Market
Over the past month, the state of Nevada has been at the center of a national debate about how utilities treat customers with solar PV—and for all the wrong reasons.