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 […]

Former FERC Chairman and AEMA Strategic Counsel Speaks out for Demand Response

Intelligent Utility on March 24 featured a blog post by former FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff, who serves as Strategic Counsel to the Advanced Energy Management Alliance within his role as partner at the law firm Stoel Rives LLP. The article explains the rationale for creating a new group that can leverage its membership in support […]