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U.S. utilities grow renewable energy but lack incentives for efficiency

Daniel Cusick, E&E reporter • • Posted 2013-06-07 11:57:19

Electric utilities in Oregon, California and Texas led the nation last year in green power sales using voluntary programs in which customers pay a premium to receive electricity produced using clean sources, according to Energy Department figures released yesterday. The No. 1 utility for total green power sales was Portland General Electric, with 834,125 megawatt-hours, according to data compiled by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. PGE was followed in total green power sales by Austin Energy of Texas, at 744,443 MWh, and two California utilities — PacifiCorp (604,007 MWh) and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (416,477 MWh). [ read more … ]

National Grid’s King says U.S. can double energy productivity by 2030

Monica Trauzzi, E&E • • Posted 2013-06-07 11:57:56

How can the federal government effectively engage states and local players on energy productivity? During today’s OnPoint, Thomas King, U.S. executive director at National Grid, discusses recommendations for productivity and security outlined in a report by the Alliance Commission on National Energy Efficiency Policy. King also weighs in on the future of the Senate’s Shaheen-Portman efficiency bill. [ read more … ]

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	June 7, 2013
U.S. utilities grow renewable energy but lack incentives for efficiency Daniel Cusick, E&E reporter • • Posted 2013-06-07 11:57:19 Electric utilities in Oregon, California and Texas led the nation last year in green power sales using voluntary programs in which customers pay a premium to receive electricity produced using clean sources, according to Energy Department figures released yesterday. The No. 1 utility for total green power sales was Portland General Electric, with 834,125 megawatt-hours, according to data compiled by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. PGE was followed in total green power sales by Austin Energy of Texas, at 744,443 MWh, and two California utilities — PacifiCorp (604,007 MWh) and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (416,477 MWh). [ read more … ] National Grid’s King says U.S. can double energy productivity by 2030 Monica Trauzzi, E&E • • Posted 2013-06-07 11:57:56 How can the federal government effectively engage states and local players on energy productivity? During today’s OnPoint, Thomas King, U.S. executive director at National Grid, discusses recommendations for productivity and security outlined in a report by the Alliance Commission on National Energy Efficiency Policy. King also weighs in on the future of the Senate’s Shaheen-Portman efficiency bill. [ read more … ] Note: News clips provided do not necessarily reflect the views of coalition or its member governors.
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