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Amidst the new weather front in federal energy policy, we are grounded in 2024 gains and the milestones in view in pivotal states. Milestones like Duke Energy's Improve & Save program, California's proposed pilot initiatives, and Illinois' Equitable Energy Upgrade Program are on a path for broader uptake of energy efficiency and clean energy solutions. These ac…

The Department of Energy (DOE) recently released the 2025 Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Liftoff Report Update, with contributions from Clean Energy Works. The release of this updated report marks a significant milestone in the effort to scale VPPs across the nation.  VPPs are among the critical solutions to meet the pressing challenges the grid faces today and in the …

What Is Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and Why Does It Matter?Vehicle-to-Grid, or V2G, is an innovative technology that allows electric vehicles (EVs) to serve as more than just modes of transportation. Through bidirectional charging, V2G allows EVs to send power directly back to the grid, helping to stabilize power supplies and reduce peak demand. There are other applicati…

Clean Energy Works is excited to celebrate Rural Power Coalition’s (RPC) recent accomplishment in publishing a comprehensive resource page and video on virtual power plants (VPPs). This page showcases VPPs’ potential to transform energy access for cooperatives and rural communities, explaining how VPPs operate and the benefits they bring to both the grid and lo…