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Small Changes Could Yield Big Savings for Georgia Electricity Customers
As Georgia families struggle with electricity costs, the largest utility in the state is asking regulators for changes that would raise utility bills.
From Poverty to Power in Pembroke
In Illinois, a rural Black farming community shows that energy efficiency and electrification of appliances can lead to economic justice, without the need for more fossil fuel infrastructure. The program behind this success offers a template for other states to follow.
Heat Pumps in Cold Places: Three Questions Wisconsinites Are Asking about Heat Pumps
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission, which regulates public utilities in the state, is currently deciding what role the state's energy efficiency program will play in developing the local market for heat pumps.
Shining a Light on Utility Performance in Hawaii’s Clean Energy Transition
In June 2021, the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved an extensive portfolio of performance mechanisms, including almost 40 metrics and scorecards that provide visibility into a wide scope of utility operations.
Charging Ahead: How to Make Electric Mobility Work for All
EV adoption is accelerating, which, in addition to driving less, is critical to reduce carbon emissions (and local air pollution) to meet global climate goals, as transportation contributes the lion’s share of US greenhouse gas emissions.
