Oklahoma Coop Introducing Time-of-Use Rates
Posted on May 20, 2011 in Energy Savings Programs, Rates | Comments Off on Oklahoma Coop Introducing Time-of-Use Rates
This June, Oklahoma Electric Cooperative will begin phasing in time-of-use rates for residential and small commercial customers. In an effort to manage long-term costs, Oklahoma Electric will introduce peak and off-peak rates over the next five years to allow customers to adjust their usage to the new pricing scheme. Read more.
Proposed Net Metering Amendment Controversial in Minnesota
Posted on May 9, 2011 in Energy Savings Programs, Legislative & Politics, Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Proposed Net Metering Amendment Controversial in Minnesota
A proposed amendment to Minnesota’s net metering law would allow utilities to pay wholesale, rather than retail, rates to small power generators producing less than 40 kilowatts. Many rural coops argue that the state’s current law forces other customers to subsidize the coops’ small generator customers and with significant rate implications. Opponents to the proposed amendment are...
Old Dominion Introduces AC Cycling Program
Posted on May 5, 2011 in Energy Savings Programs, Innovation/Efficiency | Comments Off on Old Dominion Introduces AC Cycling Program
Beginning in 2012, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (Old Dominion) will offer an air-conditioner cycling pilot program to its 11 members in an effort to promote and manage demand-response activities. The project will run through May 2015 and provide incentive payments to participants during times of peak demand, at which time Old Dominion will cycle the customers’ air-conditioners....
Coop Manager Sees Pay-As-You-Go Power On The Horizon
Posted on Apr 19, 2011 in Energy Savings Programs, Grid & Infrastructure, Innovation/Efficiency | Comments Off on Coop Manager Sees Pay-As-You-Go Power On The Horizon
According to Covington Electric Cooperative (CEC) general manager Ed Short, pay-as-you-go energy consumption may be coming to consumers in the foreseeable future. In his speech to CEC members at their annual meeting last Thursday, Short said a new meter-reading system is currently being installed to save operating costs and provide members with information they’ll need to manage energy...
Ten Electric Cooperatives Awarded Funding for Transmission, Distribution and Smart Grid Improvements
Posted on Apr 6, 2011 in Energy Savings Programs, Financing, Grid & Infrastructure, Innovation/Efficiency | Comments Off on Ten Electric Cooperatives Awarded Funding for Transmission, Distribution and Smart Grid Improvements
According to a USDA news release, the $376 million awarded as loans to coops will promote efficiency and improve reliability for more than 20,000 coop customers. The loans include almost $14 million for smart grid technologies.
Trico Develops Sun Farm Program
Posted on Mar 24, 2011 in Climate Change, Energy Savings Programs, Innovation/Efficiency, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Trico Develops Sun Farm Program
Trico Electric Cooperative in Arizona has created a “sun farm” program for people who want solar electricity but do not want solar panels on their roofs. Run largely like a farm share, Arizona residents will be able to purchase output from a quarter, half or full solar panel. The project is being funded by a 21st Century Energy Grant of nearly $1 million from the Arizona Department...
New Hampshire Electric Cooperative Chooses Smart Meter Provider
Posted on Feb 24, 2011 in Energy Savings Programs, Innovation/Efficiency, Technology | Comments Off on New Hampshire Electric Cooperative Chooses Smart Meter Provider
New Hampshire Electric Cooperative, the largest public cooperative utility in New England, has chosen Elster EnergyAxis® Smart Grid technology for its upcoming smart grid project. It plans to install more than 84,000 smart meters through the end of 2012. PR Newswire has the full story.
National Action Plan Coalition Case Study Showcases the PowerCentsDC Smart Grid Program
Posted on Feb 14, 2011 in Energy Savings Programs, Grid & Infrastructure, Innovation/Efficiency, Technology | Comments Off on National Action Plan Coalition Case Study Showcases the PowerCentsDC Smart Grid Program
The National Action Plan Coalition was formed to implement DOE and FERC’s National Action Plan on Demand Response and Smart Grid. PRNewswire has the story on how this broad-based coalition of stakeholders worked together to successfully implement a smart grid program in the District of Columbia.
E2America Unveils its Smart Grid System Designed Specifically for Cooperatives and Their Commercial Customers
Posted on Jan 31, 2011 in Energy Savings Programs, Innovation/Efficiency, Technology | Comments Off on E2America Unveils its Smart Grid System Designed Specifically for Cooperatives and Their Commercial Customers
E2America is presenting its patented smart grid technology system at the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives’ New and Emerging Technologies Conference this week in New Orleans. The customizable systems are designed to reduce peak demand by managing commercial customers’ HVAC equipment. A number of North Carolina cooperatives have plans to install the systems to meet their energy...
Pedernales “Divided” on Going Green
Posted on Jan 18, 2011 in Energy Savings Programs, Environmental, Rates, Regulation & Policy, Technology | Comments Off on Pedernales “Divided” on Going Green
The Statesman reports on a conflict among members of Pedernales Electric Cooperative over efforts to make the cooperative more environmentally friendly.
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