This is the first in a series of interviews with notables who will speak at Microgrid Knowledge’s May 19 conference, “New York and Beyond: Advancing Microgrids Nationally with Lessons Learned in New York.” Here New York state energy czar Richard Kauffman, who will serve as the morning keynote speaker, offers insight into how New York is … [Read more...]
How the Money May Flow in New York's Model Distributed Energy Market
Ryan Katofsky, of the Advanced Energy Economy (AEE), looks at how money may flow within the new distributed energy market created by New York's Reforming the Energy Vision (REV). A little over a year ago, in an update on New York’s groundbreaking Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) proceeding, we wrote that the “devil is in the details.” Today, we … [Read more...]
Retroficiency Finds Large Energy Efficiency Potential in NYC Buildings; National Model Could Avoid New Utility Infrastructure
New analytics out from Retroficiency show that energy efficiency in buildings can bring Consolidated Edison half way to its goal of deferring construction of a 52-MW substation in the Brooklyn/Queens area. The Brooklyn/Queens Demand Management Program has become the focus of industry attention nationwide, as New York pursues an innovative approach … [Read more...]