Efficiency first: A fast track to capacity in the era of hyperscalers
From: Utility Dive
Written by: Paige Knutsen & Erin Kempster
MEEA in the News
Cutting Peak Energy Costs with Demand Response
From: Environmental Law & Policy Center Blog
Written by: Karsten Neumeister
Battle over data centers in Illinois pits consumer costs vs. state competitiveness
From: Capitol News Illinois
Written by: Gabriel Castilho
SPRINGFIELD — The debate over how to regulate data centers in Illinois is intensifying as lawmakers struggle to balance costs to consumers and the state’s need to be competitive economically.
ComEd Customers Save $12 Billion Through Award-Winning Energy Efficiency Program
CHICAGO | August 27, 2025
ComEd’s EE Program, One of the Largest in the Nation, Continues to Help New Customers Reduce Energy Usage and Costs, While Saving Enough Energy to Power 12 Million Homes for a Whole Year
ComEd Energy Efficiency Program Exceeds 2024 Goals of Saving Customers 13 Million MWhs of Electricity
CHICAGO | June 4, 2025 | ComEd Media Relations | Full Press Release
Missouri Bill Could Force Columbia to Abandon Sustainable Building Code Requirements
From: Columbia Missourian | Missouri bill could force Columbia to abandon sustainable building code requirements | Local | columbiamissourian.com
The Missouri House initially approved a bill Monday that would prevent municipalities from having any green or sustainable building standards in their codes if it would increase the cost of a building.
Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Announces 2025 Inspiring Efficiency Award Winners
CHICAGO (December 16, 2024) – The Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) announced winners of the 21st annual Inspiring Efficiency Awards, honoring individuals and programs that delivered groundbreaking advancements in energy efficiency in the Champion, Education, Impact, Innovation and Marketing categories as well as a Chair’s Award winner.
Supporters Hope Energy Efficiency Bill Headed For Floor Vote
From: Ohio's Home For Policy & Politics (gongwer-oh.com)
Ten months after it advanced from a House committee, a long-stalled, bipartisan energy efficiency measure may be getting new life.
House leaders are whipping votes for the committee-reported plan (HB 79) to clarify utilities' ability to launch energy efficiency programs, teeing up its potential inclusion in an upcoming House session calendar as early as Wednesday.