E3 Modeling Supports U.S. Climate Alliance’s 2021 Annual Report
Last week, the U.S. Climate Alliance released its 2021 Annual Report. The report highlights the progress Alliance members have already …
New Analysis from E3 Develops Decarbonization Pathways to Meet New York’s Emissions Targets
In new analysis presented to the New York Climate Action Council (CAC) last week, E3 developed three distinct decarbonization scenarios …
CPUC Approves 2021 Avoided Costs for Valuing Distributed Energy Resources
On June 24th the CPUC approved the 2021 update to the Distributed Energy Resources Avoided Cost Calculator (ACC) in a 5-0 vote. …
New E3 Report Estimates Distribution Upgrade Costs Necessary for Rapid Car and Truck Electrification
By 2035, electric vehicles (EVs) can encompass all new light-duty and medium-duty vehicle sales as well as all heavy-duty truck …
New Whitepaper from E3 and Mainspring Energy Demonstrates the Need for Firm Generation in California Microgrids
Interest and investment in microgrids across the U.S. have grown tremendously in recent years with microgrids increasingly considered to provide …
Alternative Ratemaking Mechanisms for DERs in California – E3 Whitepaper Proposes Framework for a Net Energy Metering (NEM) Successor Tariff
Utility customers in California are eligible for a state program, called Net Energy Metering (NEM), that applies to customers who …
E3 Op-Ed: New and Better Planning Models Will Help Unlock a Reliable Zero-Carbon Grid
In a recent opinion article published at Utility Dive, two E3 experts explain that advances in grid planning models will …
E3 Supports Xcel Energy’s Minnesota Performance Incentive Mechanisms for Decarbonization
In consultation with Xcel Energy, E3 recently created a performance-based ratemaking proposal for Xcel Energy’s November 2 filing of a …
E3 Quantifies Benefits of Transportation Electrification in Colorado
Xcel Energy Colorado filed its Transportation Electrification Program on May 15th pursuant to Colorado legislation (SB 077). Cost-benefit Analysis from …
E3 Highlights Need for Gas Transition Strategy in California
A new E3 study for the California Energy Commission demonstrates why the state needs a transition strategy for its retail …
E3 Develops Performance Incentive Mechanisms for Decarbonization in Minnesota
Xcel Energy’s announcement, late last year, of a 100% carbon-free goal by midcentury and an accompanying 80% GHG reduction goal …
Minnesota Storage Economics: Solar + Storage Now, Stand-Alone in 2025
In response to state legislation passed last year, E3 recently completed a Minnesota energy storage cost-benefit analysis following a competitive …
Minnesota Announces Transportation Decarbonization Pathways, With E3 Support
The Minnesota Dept. of Transportation (MnDOT) recently announced plans to decarbonize the state’s transportation sector, its largest source of greenhouse …
E3 Helps New York Identify Candidates for Peaker Replacement with Storage
In a groundbreaking analysis for New York, E3 found that at least 275 MW of the state's fossil-fueled peaking units, …
