Energy Pioneer Solutions

01/03/2019

It was up---up, and to the ceiling at the Kearney Area Children's Museum. On Wednesday the museum held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the beloved and newly restored hot air balloon.

12/15/2015

New England grid operator is moving toward more energy efficiency to solve some of it’s problems.

The region expects to lean heavily on energy efficiency and distributed resources to meet demand across the next decade.

12/14/2015

The Sierra Club reports that carbon emissions this year will drop to the lowest levels since 1995. Carbon emissions are also down 18% from 2005 levels. And it’s due mostly to retirement of coal-fired generating plants.

Last week’s symbolic victory eclipsed a far larger battle.

12/13/2015

New report suggests ways to change utility regulation so that they encourage energy efficiency. Note last paragraph of this story.

A new report claims to have a solution for accelerating the transition to a reformed electric system that is a benefit for all, including customers, competitive third party providers (e.g., companies deploying rooftop solar), policymakers, utilities and their investors.

12/12/2015

Pew Research: Homes are more energy efficiency now than 40 years ago, but they’re also bigger.

U.S. homes are more energy-efficient per square foot than they used to be. But they're also bigger, and their size undercuts most of the efficiency gains.

12/11/2015

Carbon Disclosure Project recognizes National Grid for it’s transparency on climate change data.

12/10/2015

Study indicates Minnesota energy efficiency program has had an economic impact of nearly $6 billion.

The Minnesota Commerce Department reports that a successful energy efficiency program has helped create almost $6 billion in new economic output.

12/09/2015

Writer argues that energy efficiency should get some credit for the president’s decision to reject Keystone pipeline.

If energy were scrace and oil prices high, would Obama have rejected the Keystone pipeline? Probably not. Energy efficiency may have a lot to do with the pipeline's demise.

12/08/2015

Michigan’s governor supports a committee proposal which, among other things, increases incentives to utilities for energy efficiency and sets a goal of 30% renewable and/or energy efficiency for the state by 2025. Bill’s critics would rather the 30% provision be a mandate instead of a goal.

Gov. Rick Snyder on Friday issued a statement in support of the House energy plan approved by the House Energy Policy Committee this week, saying the bills would be a victory for Michiganders.

12/08/2015

Collateral benefits beyond savings in one home need to be considered when determining the effectiveness of an energy efficiency program.

Involve more stakeholders in energy efficiency planning, Peter Garforth says.

12/07/2015

Hastings Utilities board approves 5% increase in electric, water rates.

During the first day of the Hastings Utilities budget workshop on Tuesday, members of the Hastings Board of Public Works addressed the electric, gas and water department budgets and recommended

12/06/2015

New California regulations to allow utilities to procure the benefits of energy efficiency as demand capacity.

The California Public Utilities Commission is working quickly to implement pay-for-performance goals. That’s a big deal, according to Matt Golden.