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This is a very informative webinar and discussion on the positive intersection between VPP's and the Inflation Reduction Act's home energy efficiency rebates. AnnDyl Policy Group RMI California Energy Commission #VPP #virtualpowerplant #energyefficiency #InflationReductionAct #rebates #climateaction #CleanEnergyTransition

https://lnkd.in/e9S_pdfT Want to learn more about the intersection of VPPs and IRA Home Energy Rebates? Under a well-structured program, home energy rebates can provide a means for customers adopting heat pumps and other electrification technologies to support the evolution of VPPs while making investments go farther, increasing bill savings, and supporting the grid by reducing building energy use during times of peak grid demand. Join the Flex Coalition and RMI's VP3 Thursday, June 13 for our webinar: Saving Money and Supporting the Grid: How IRA Home Energy Rebates Enable Virtual Power Plants. We have a great group of speakers: Commissioners Andrew McAllister and Stacey Paradis, Carmen Best, Kara Saul Rinaldi, and Avery McEvoy, EIT. AnnDyl Policy Group RMI California Energy Commission Illinois Commerce Commission Recurve #virtualpowerplant #energyefficiency

Via Utility Dive: " Gas utility planning processes should be more like their electric utility counterparts: It is not in the best interest of captive utility customers to let long-lived gas delivery infrastructure spending go unvetted, especially if that infrastructure may no longer be fully utilized in the near future. " #Energy #Utility #Utilities

Via Utility Dive: " Utilities finding new ways to educate customers about natural gas: As the energy landscape continues to evolve, utilities must effectively communicate the benefits of natural gas to residential and commercial customers. " #Energy #Utility #Utilities

Arizona Launches Federal Home Energy Rebates Program To Boost Energy Efficiency As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the launch of Arizona’s first federal Home Energy Rebates program, supported by the Inflation Reduction Act. Arizona is now the second state to implement the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) portion of the program, aimed at assisting low- and middle-income households with energy efficiency upgrades. The initiative, which is a key component of the Biden-Harris Administration’s $8.8 billion nationwide effort, is designed to reduce energy costs and increase home efficiency by making it more affordable to install energy-saving measures such as heat […] Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dEV6vg3u #solarenergy #alternativeenergy #solarpv #pvsolar #photovoltaic #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatechange #arizona #renewableenergy #solarenergy #u.s.departmentofenergy #usa

Check out Advanced Energy United and Strategen’s opinion piece, “Gas Utility Planning Processes Should Be More Like Their #Electric Utility Counterparts,” featured in Utility Dive!👏Sarah Steinberg and Brad Cebulko make the case that #energy customers deserve an inclusive and multi-faceted review process to ensure that utility investment programs are aligned to current and future system needs and support ratepayer needs. According to the op-ed, this involves a thorough evaluation of future risks, bill impacts, and more cost-effective alternatives to traditional pipeline services, all done under #regulatory and public examination.👉Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gJyt6z-j   #EnergyTransition #electrification

Today, Enphase announced the launch of Enphase Power Control for home solar and battery systems. Enphase Power Control dynamically manages the power produced by an #EnphaseEnergy System and unlocks several key benefits for #solarinstallers and homeowners: ⚡ Avoid main panel upgrades when installing more solar panels and batteries to save labor and material costs 💲 Enable energy exports from batteries to the grid to earn money under rate structures like California’s NEM 3.0 🔋 Unlock more battery capacity so installers can provide homeowners with larger, more powerful systems 🔀 Easy interconnection without utility transformer upgrades to save installers and homeowners time For more information about Enphase Power Control, read the announcement here: https://bit.ly/3xqii6U

💭⚡🔌  DEEP has announced a Draft Request for Proposals (RFP) aimed at expanding energy efficiency options for residential customers of Eversource and United Illuminating. This initiative seeks to build upon Connecticut's successful energy efficiency programs, providing more opportunities for households to reduce their electricity bills and contribute to a sustainable, reliable electric grid. ⚡Energy Efficiency 🔷Reduces Costs: Energy efficiency helps lower electricity bills for consumers. Lowers Grid Demand: Efficient energy use reduces the strain on our electric grid. 🔷Promotes Sustainability: It decreases reliance on fossil fuels and supports environmental goals. 🔷Avoids Infrastructure Expansion: Efficient usage mitigates the need for new power plants and transmission lines. 📄 Your Input Matters DEEP is seeking feedback from public stakeholders to improve and refine the Draft RFP. By participating in the public comment period, you can help make the final RFP more comprehensive and inclusive, ensuring it meets the needs of Connecticut Eversource and United Illuminating customers. 👀 How to Participate 👀 Start here to review the Draft: https://lnkd.in/eHGmwdfr Please provide your feedback by November 13, 2024. Your collaboration for a better energy future is critical and your insights are crucial in shaping energy efficiency initiatives that benefit all Connecticut residents. With your input we can better develop programs that effectively reduce energy costs and promote sustainability in our state. For more information, check out our press release: https://lnkd.in/eQbq_vwR #EnergyEfficiency #Connecticut #PublicComment #Sustainability

With the influx of rebate money available through the #IRA Home Energy Rebates, it’s as important as ever for contractors to focus on scaling their businesses 📈 and for energy efficiency programs to focus on getting money to the market 💰🏠. To do that, we need to simplify rebate programs. Enter aggregators. Aggregators like Sealed help contractors and programs reduce costs while creating program simplicity that will scale home energy upgrades. https://lnkd.in/e3EuTugH

NEEA Plays a Key Role in U.S. DOE's Landmark Energy Efficiency Standard for Water Heaters - New federal standard signals move toward efficient, affordable water heating for all consumers. “The energy savings from this final rule over 30 years of shipments is 17.6 quadrillion British thermal units—the largest savings ever from a single DOE efficiency standard, representing more than the energy use of the entire U.S. residential building sector in a single year." The passage of the federal water heating standard represents a major milestone in alliance Market Transformation efforts and is a win for all Northwest gas and electric customers. It is a direct result of nearly 20 years of leadership by the alliance, its market partners, and many stakeholders across the country. For example, the U.S. DOE cites NEEA’s Advanced Water Heating Specification (AWHS) as reference material for its final rule. Originally developed by NEEA in 2009 to ensure cold-climate performance, NEEA has continued to iterate and improve the AWHS to advance higher-performing electric and gas heat pump water heaters. “The new federal consumer water heating standard is a stellar example of how long-term collaboration between utilities, manufacturers, trade allies, efficiency organizations and consumer advocates can deliver lasting market change leading to tremendous energy savings for all Northwest customers. The alliance will continue to collaborate with the market to bring this standard to its fullest potential to ensure affordable and reliable hot water energy-efficient solutions for residential, multifamily, commercial and industrial customers." - Becca Yates, Executive Director, NEEA https://lnkd.in/gnEdRT9R