Study Finds “Significant” Greenhouse Gas Savings with Demand Response; Group Urges EPA to Incorporate in Clean Power Plan
Washington, DC (PRWEB) December 02, 2014 The Advanced Energy Management Alliance (“AEMA”), a coalition of demand response providers and consumers, was founded on the principle that adoption of demand response programs would lead to a number of beneficial outcomes, including reductions in carbon dioxide (“CO2”) emissions. A new study confirms that implementation of demand response […]
Greentech Media Blog: Getting Rid of Demand Response Will Dumb Down the Grid
Frank Lacey, Vice President of Regulatory and Market Strategy at Comverge and Chair of the Advanced Energy Management Alliance, posted a blog on Greentech Media stating that the US Circuit Court decision to vacate FERC Order 745 will “result in our nation’s evolving smart grid becoming dumber.” Lacey spells out the benefits of demand response […]
Advanced Energy Management Alliance Urges Obama Administration to Appeal Order 745 in Wake of PJM Proposal
Release originally appeared on PRWeb here. Yesterday, in response to the recent DC Circuit Court decision that vacated Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) Order 745 (Electric Power Supply Ass’n v. FERC, D.C. Circuit No. 11-1486), PJM Interconnection released a proposal identifying a potential blueprint for complying with the decision, should the interpretation of that decision include […]
Governor of California Signs Landmark Demand Response Legislation
On September 26, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law Senate Bill 1414, putting demand response on a level playing field with generation, and empowering the California Public Utilities Commission to include demand response, not just fossil fuel investments, in its plans to meet the state’s electricity needs. This legislation exemplifies California’s leadership in developing smart […]
Demand Response Industry and Consumer Coalition Reacts to U.S. Circuit Court Decision
Washington, DC (September 18, 2014). The Advanced Energy Management Alliance (AEMA) today reacted with disappointment in the U.S. Circuit Court decision not to rehear en banc the decision issued in May to vacate the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Order 745. “We are disappointed but not surprised about this decision,” said Katherine Hamilton, Executive Director of […]
Hospitals Find Demand Response Saves Money
Healthcare Finance News highlighted several anecdotes of hospital systems using demand response to reduce costs. Many of these hospitals are members of Practice Greenhealth, a member organization that seeks to increase sustainability in the healthcare sector, reducing costs and providing better patient care. Read full article here.
AEMA Sees Order 1000 Decision as Good Sign for Order 745
Washington, DC (PRWEB) September 05, 2014 The Advanced Energy Management Alliance (AEMA) supports the recent U.S. Circuit Court decision (South Carolina Public Service Authority, et al, v FERC, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, No. 12-1232) to uphold the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Order 1000, requiring regional transmission planning that would […]
California Legislature Votes to Increase Use of Demand Response
In a unanimous decision, the California State Assembly and Senate both approved legislation that will increased the use of demand response in the state, saving consumers money and reducing the need for additional peak generation. The bill would encourage additional demand response as a means to lower emissions and increase reliability. See full story at […]
California utility commission recognizes value of demand response in settlement
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) filed a settlement that should provide opportunities for demand response in the state of California through recognition of an increased value for demand response that monetizes benefits for consumers. The effort was the result of collaboration between CAISO, Clean Coalition, Environmental Defense Fund, and others. The parties involved have […]
Intelligent Utility: EDF Blog on What’s at Stake with Order 745
Michael Panfil of Environmental Defense Fund blogs in Intelligent Utility about the importance of a rehearing of the U.S. Circuit Court ruling on FERC’s Order 745. Panfil discusses the potential negative impact of this ruling, the importance of demand response, and the need to uphold Order 745. Read full story here.