Kyle Johnson

Demand response is one of the most direct ways for businesses to get paid for being good grid citizens—by reducing electricity use during peak demand or grid stress events. Utilities and grid operators run these programs to keep the lights on, avoid blackouts, and reduce reliance on expensive, high‑emission “peaking” power plants. Pure Energy Stream is actively working with demand response (DR) program stakeholders at LADWP and Southern California Edison to help facilities participate more...

The WAIRE Program is reshaping how Southern California warehouses think about emissions, energy use, and capital planning. It turns compliance obligations under SCAQMD Rule 2305 into a points‑based system where smarter infrastructure investments can reduce pollution, avoid recurring mitigation fees, and strengthen ESG performance across logistics portfolios. What the WAIRE Program Is Trying to Achieve The South Coast Air Quality Management District’s WAIRE Program (Rule 2305) is an indirect...

Section 179D has evolved into one of the most powerful tools available to reduce the after‑tax cost of upgrading building performance, especially for owners and operators of large commercial, industrial, and multifamily properties focused on energy efficiency, decarbonization, and ESG. Understanding how Pure Energy Stream (PES) EC Units fit into a 179D strategy can translate directly into lower operating costs, stronger sustainability metrics, and higher after‑tax returns across a diversified...