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FeatureMaryland, Hawaii turn to storage incentives as state markets gain momentumBy Peter Maloney • June 06, 2017A new GTM Research report examines Hawaii and Maryland as examples of a trend in state energy storage incentives.
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FeaturePJM auction results could push nuke operators to 'double down' on subsidiesBy Peter Maloney • June 05, 2017Unexpectedly low prices in the May capacity auction could mark a turning point for market reform debates, particularly in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
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California Senate passes bill for residential energy storage incentivesBy Peter Maloney • June 05, 2017The new storage incentives would be modeled after the California Solar Initiative and provide an alternative to the Self-Generation Incentive Program.
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Stem tapped by Austin Energy for up to 1MWh of aggregated energy storageBy Peter Maloney • June 02, 2017The partnership is part of Austin Energy's SHINES grant from the Energy Department, which assists in integration of renewables and distributed energy.
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New retail power provider enters New York marketBy Robert Walton • June 02, 2017Seattle-based Drift is setting up as an energy services company in New York City, and eventually wants to sign up behind-the-meter customers while moving away from traditional wholesale generators.
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FeatureDespite budget worries, DOE SunShot director would bet his life on program's survivalBy Krysti Shallenberger • June 01, 2017SunShot Director Charlie Gay is optimistic about Trump's approach to renewables and the DOE's controversial baseload study.
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FeatureMore than 30 states embrace grid modernization, new policy tracker findsBy Herman K. Trabish • May 31, 2017A new quarterly report from the folks who brought you "50 States of Solar" aims to chronicle grid modernization initiatives across the U.S.
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Younicos, Austin Energy sign deal for 1.75 MW, 3.2 MWh energy storage systemBy Peter Maloney • May 31, 2017The project is part of the Department of Energy’s Sustainable and Holistic Integration of Energy Storage and Solar PV program.
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Vermont utility offers $1,200 electric vehicle rebateBy Robert Walton • May 31, 2017The offer is open to all residential and commercial customers, and would also help the city of Burlington meet a goal of becoming energy neutral.
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Pennsylvania bill would allow utilities to earn returns on microgrids, storageBy Robert Walton • May 30, 2017House Bill 1412 would also allow for wholesale participation in markets with the benefits accruing to customers.
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FeatureHow can Tucson Electric get solar + storage for 4.5¢/kWh?By Peter Maloney • May 30, 2017Subsidies and aggressive pricing strategies are key to the stunning Arizona PPA price, analysts say.
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New Ohio bill would revamp state power market for full deregulationBy Gavin Bade , Peter Maloney • May 30, 2017HB 247 would require regulated utilities to divest their generation assets and put an end to lengthy procedings on utility resource planning.
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DOE lab embarks on two projects to help California hit 'zero net energy' residential goalBy Robert Walton • May 30, 2017The state wants all new residential buildings to be energy-neutral by 2020.
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ABB plans to roll out modular microgrid unit by end of 2017By Peter Maloney • May 30, 2017The company says the unit can be applied to remote villages that are not connected to the grid, and as a back-up source of power for small commercial and industrial facilities.
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Nevada net metering bill clears Assembly, heads to SenateBy Robert Walton • May 30, 2017The measure, which has bipartisan support, would restore the state's net metering policy close to its original retail rates.
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Powin, SDG&E ink contract for 6.5 MW, 26 MWh storage projectBy Peter Maloney • May 25, 2017The project will help San Diego Gas & Electric meet its mandated storage goal of 165 MW by 2020.
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Sunetric, Sunnova team up to offer solar + storage systems in HawaiiBy Peter Maloney • May 25, 2017The partners will offer customers the PowerStack product on a lease basis with monthly payments and no money down.
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NY PSC order amends tariff to allow ConEd to export battery power to the gridBy Peter Maloney • May 25, 2017The PSC’s order also directs other utilities to study the effects of batteries to export power to the grid under existing dynamic load management programs.
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FeatureBrattle: Wider electrification key to averting both climate change and utility death spiralBy Peter Maloney • May 24, 2017Tapping into power demand from EVs and electrified heating can help the utility industry thrive as it pushes the economy toward deep decarbonization, the consultancy says.
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Nevada lawmakers pass bills for storage incentives, possible mandateBy Robert Walton • May 24, 2017The slate of bills, which also includes a boost to low-income efficiency programs, now goes to Gov. Brian Sandoval (R) for signature.
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FeatureAs solar matures, rate design and incentive debates grow ever more complexBy Herman K. Trabish • May 23, 2017The newest national solar policy update finds policymakers considering more detailed programs to compensate DER owners and cover grid costs.
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Updated: Tucson Electric signs solar + storage PPA for 'less than 4.5¢/kWh'By Gavin Bade , Peter Maloney • May 23, 2017While exact prices are confidential, the PPA for the 100 MW of solar and 120 MWh of storage would be less than half the cost of other major solar and battery contracts.
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New York Gov. Cuomo plans 16 MW microgrid in the state capitalBy Peter Maloney • May 23, 2017The gas-powered microgrid will provide backup power for the 90-acre Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza in Albany.
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Growing interest in electric vehicles spurs Pennsylvania PUC reviewBy Robert Walton • May 22, 2017The Public Utilities Commission wants to know what kinds of tariff designs might help establish clear rules for third-party electric vehicle charging stations as part of the review.
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California muni IID completes first US demonstration of black start battery capabilityBy Peter Maloney • May 19, 2017Imperial Irrigation District's 33 MW / 20 MWh battery was able to start its combined-cycle natural gas turbine at the El Centro Generating Station.