Policy | Energy Policy

Podcast: Understanding America’s Seismic Energy Shift

Podcast: Understanding America’s Seismic Energy Shift

Stephen Lacey: May 24, 2013

Energy expert Michael Levi on abundant fossil fuels, cleantech investment and the geopolitical realities of energy

In Seattle, Librarians Are Energy Sippers and Police Are Energy Guzzlers

In Seattle, Librarians Are Energy Sippers and Police Are Energy Guzzlers

Stephen Lacey: May 23, 2013

Seattle energy benchmarking shows how municipal buildings are performing.

Tesla Motors Repays Its Government Loan in Full

Tesla Motors Repays Its Government Loan in Full

Stephen Lacey: May 22, 2013

The electric vehicle company becomes the first to pay back the Department of Energy.

The Smart Meter Stimulus-Cash-to-Integration Equation

The Smart Meter Stimulus-Cash-to-Integration Equation

Jeff St. John: May 21, 2013

How taxpayer-backed AMI projects are, and aren’t, being connected to utility systems at large

Ernest Moniz Gives His First Speech as Energy Secretary

Ernest Moniz Gives His First Speech as Energy Secretary

Stephen Lacey: May 21, 2013

He wants to move efficiency “way, way up” on the Energy Department’s list of priorities.

Efficiency Bill Could Be a ‘Poison Pill’ for LEED Green Building Standards

Efficiency Bill Could Be a ‘Poison Pill’ for LEED Green Building Standards

Stephen Lacey: May 20, 2013

Could LEED get shut out of the Shaheen-Portman bill?

We Owe Our Veterans a Renewable Energy Way of Life

We Owe Our Veterans a Renewable Energy Way of Life

Nat Kreamer: May 17, 2013

There is nothing like a natural resource war to give you religion about renewable energy.

Podcast: A Deeper Look at DOE’s Cleantech Strategy

Podcast: A Deeper Look at DOE’s Cleantech Strategy

Stephen Lacey: May 17, 2013

The assistant secretary of energy efficiency and renewable energy talks about where the Department of Energy is headed.

The Military Microgrid as Smart Grid Asset

The Military Microgrid as Smart Grid Asset

Jeff St. John: May 17, 2013

Fort Bliss, Texas becomes first DOD microgrid to hook up to the grid. What’s next?

A New Model for Valuing Distributed Energy

A New Model for Valuing Distributed Energy

Adam James: May 16, 2013

Here’s the secret sauce: E+C-Co+Be+Ext.

Boston Requires Full Disclosure of Energy Use and Emissions

Boston Requires Full Disclosure of Energy Use and Emissions

Earthtechling, Beth Buczynski: May 16, 2013

Boston officials hope that by mandating disclosure, building owners will be more likely to participate in local energy-efficiency programs.

Senate Approves Ernest Moniz as Energy Secretary

Senate Approves Ernest Moniz as Energy Secretary

Stephen Lacey: May 16, 2013

A unanimous confirmation

How Low Can Utility Emissions Go?

How Low Can Utility Emissions Go?

Katherine Tweed: May 16, 2013

NOx and SO2 fell 70 percent in twenty years.

Smart Grid Integration Showcase: Ventyx and E.ON

Smart Grid Integration Showcase: Ventyx and E.ON

Jeff St. John: May 16, 2013

Integrating Sweden’s power grid, from transmission to end-users

Hot Water Heaters: When Energy Efficiency Fights Demand Response

Hot Water Heaters: When Energy Efficiency Fights Demand Response

Katherine Tweed: May 15, 2013

Out of the basement and into the fire