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Delays in tackling climate change could cost companies about $1.2 trillion worldwide during the next 15 years benvgo.com/h45pgql

#Energystorage is essential for a reliable #renewable market in #California. Check out former utility exec David Freeman’s take on what role energy storage has for the golden state via CalMatters ow.ly/KtHA50uflrf

ICYMI: Virginia issued an order last week that approved 11 new #energyefficiency and #demandresponse programs that together will invest $225 million in customer programs! Full story via ACEEE ow.ly/rdwh50uflyc

#ElectricVehicles are pretty awesome tools for #electricity providers, but how do you integrate them into a broader load management program? Check out this report by Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) for a comprehensive guide to managed charging electric vehicles: ow.ly/2oUd50uflHx

The energy industry is evolving faster every year. How do businesses keep up? Neurio, Baker Home Energy, and EMerge Alliance joined forces on a panel at #SolarExpo to talk strategizing for businesses. We're now RE+ Events Solar and Storage Industry Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) #SPIcon bit.ly/2M2WYwe

Craighead Electric Co-op in Arkansas is partnering with environmental groups to convert its right of way tracts into wildlife habitat, which may actually help reduce maintenance costs! Full story via NRECA ow.ly/clrs50uflY7

Who’s on the #ARPAE19 mainstage? o PJM Interconnection ☑️ o Xcel Energy ☑️ o @NREL ☑️ o CSU Energy Institute ☑️ o Sunfolding ☑️ o Idaho National Lab ☑️ o Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) ☑️ o Railroad Commission of Texas ☑️ o NuScale Power ☑️ o Siemens USA ☑️ o Cooperative Leadership Network ☑️ o BASF North America ☑️ o Sila ☑️ Don’t miss it! bit.ly/2WpzyoE

Did you know Washington is the 4th state to commit to 100% #carbonfree future? Big highlights include the following mandates: no #coal energy by 2025, must be carbon neutral by 2030, must be self-generating carbon free by 2045. Full story via ACORE ow.ly/fcQV50ufm98

ICYMI: Cooperative Leadership Network hosted a webinar on Monday that provided an in-depth look at a recent report about Equitable Beneficial Electrification for Rural Electric Co-ops. Get full recap: ow.ly/z5wM50uob4F

A bipartisan bill making its way through the #MaineLegislature would set the state on a path to develop 400 megawatts of distributed #solarenergy. Full story via @energynews_US: ow.ly/2YzZ50uobjz

Financing #energyefficiency retrofits for large buildings can be a big ask. ACEEE shares some innovative ways to finance these retrofits: ow.ly/fvoI50uobqM

Check out this very helpful article from Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) that helps #utility pros envision how exactly they can design a new #grid, more focused on a #micro-grid approach:

Nearly $20 billion in federal funds may be available as early as next year for #ElectricCooperatives pursuing #broadband service in rural America - get the full scoop from NRECA: ow.ly/o4nw50uobD6

Despite a lack of #climateaction at the federal level, cities are doing their part to quickly move to #cleanenergy. This year, City of Los Angeles committed to 100% renewables by 2045. #CityRenewables #USClimateCities World Resources Institute

Only two weeks left to register for the @NREL Innovation Workshop as part of the 2019 ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit! There's less than 50 spots left - you don’t want to miss this at #ARPAE19! bit.ly/2W1M7D0

Colorado will impose some of the most ambitious requirements in the U.S. for cutting climate pollution and accounting for the social cost of carbon. benvgo.com/QEI1IHX

Ever curious about the ROI for #EnergyEfficiency installations? According to ACEEE, #energyefficiency often has a better return on investment when compared to #solar for existing homes: ow.ly/S8qp50utgfd

Check out this resource from our friends at Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) that outlines the basics of a #cybersecurity plan. Take a look to see how you need to beef up both your physical assets and cyber assets in order to be truly safe: ow.ly/IOnj50utg6I

We all know that when storms hit, it’s all hands on deck. When a #TexasCoop was dealing with the aftermath of a storm, and all of their trucks were tied up, they hopped on horseback to fix a downed line! Full story via NRECA ow.ly/EGxu50utgzq