Which states are rolling back their energy efficiency programs? Which states are boosting them–and why? In this podcast, Jordan Doria, Manager of Stakeholder Engagement, Ingersoll Rand’s Center for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, gives predictions for efficiency in 2015.

There’s a booming market for off-grid energy that takes advantage of solar in urban areas, says Alex MeVay, president and CTO of Blue Sky Energy. Solar street lighting and solar parking meters are two examples. His company offers technology that improves by 10 to 30 percent the output of solar systems that use battery storage.

In a study of Opower’s new behavioral demand response program, the company found some surprising and exciting results. The program costs less than traditional demand response programs, and yields more–up to 5% peak reduction. Learn the three keys to unlocking DR’s full potential. Download the OPower white paper: http://clk.ml-links.com/clk?pub=634&pgr=1166&src=12993&ctg=667&tstamp=20141028T235917&ast=42350&cmp=13753&crv=0&pos=0&frm=1927&imp=6071841131331717263&yld=0

What’s a microgrid for a home? It’s a system that combines solar and energy storage in a home, and automatically determines when it’s best to use solar, battery storage, or other power sources. Bill Southworth, CEO of Elecyr, describes this system and the possible impact of California’s efforts to require net-zero homes by 2020.

Why is the CHP microgrid market ripe for growth? In this podcast, Chris Lyons, manager of power generation, Solar Turbines, names the factors that are driving growth in the market, including storms like Superstorm Sandy, gas prices, and regulatory issues.

The US Navy wants to show off its energy efficiency efforts--and solicit ideas for new ways to save energy. It's doing all that with a new app. Rear Admiral Kevin Slates, director of energy and environmental readiness, Chief of Naval Operations Staff, describes the app and the efficiency efforts.

Frozen water has been used in the past for commercial energy storage to reduce cooling loads. However, a new product from Ice Energy allows for residential energy storage, which provides many benefits in areas with high cooling loads. James White, owner of Ice Energy, explains the benefits of energy storage for residential customers.

How is NV Energy generating new electricity sales by promoting the use of EVs? And what economic benefits are the company’s customers reaping? In this podcast, Mike Salisbury, transportation program associate with Southwest Energy Efficiency Project describes what the company is doing right–and what’s needed from states to boost EV use.

In response to requests from smart grid companies and homeowners who want to save energy, the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association wants to make homeowner data available from utilities. Listen to the podcast with Betsy McCorkle, Director of Government Affairs, to learn how the organization is working to make this happen.

SWSX Eco, which takes place Oct. 6-8, provides opportunities for energy efficiency companies to gain exposure to investors, utilities, and others. Chris Sonnier, producer of SXSW Eco, discusses efficiency trends that will be addressed at the conference and describes opportunities, especially for software companies.