Community Engagement
Businesses want to keep energy costs down and utilities want to see load grow. That’s the bottom line in economic development. But that’s not all there is to it. Communities and businesses have varying goals that require a careful match to find the right fit. To help grow and improve their
Energy Efficiency
The 2026 SEP Application is now Open! The 2026 Smart Energy Provider (SEP) Application is now open. If you are a new applicant or would like to register a new primary contact, please use our online registration form. The SEP Designation Cycle has Changed! Beginning with 2023 designees, SEP
Electricity Markets
Demand response plays an important role as an energy resource for both local utilities and regional grid operators. It is a unique resource, as it is created not by construction of a power plant, but instead by a customer agreeing to reduce their use of electricity. A central advantage of demand
Energy Efficiency
Just how much difference does choosing a different kind of light bulb make on how much you spend on energy? Here’s a quick comparison of key stats about incandescent, compact fluorescent (CFL), and light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs.
Electric Vehicles
This hands-on guide walks public power utility leaders and staff through the steps in creating a strategy, planning, and executing an electric vehicle program in their community. The blueprint includes...