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Sponsored by GridspertiseA new era for smart meters: shifting intelligence to the Edge
The new generation of smart meters that are being developed by Gridspertise are the core of this innovation, since data management is performed both in the cloud and at the edge, closer to the source, enabling near-real time response.
March 20, 2023 -
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Deep DiveTreasury Department guidance urgently needed to tap IRA’s clean energy ‘gold mine,’ analysts say
Clarifications defining Inflation Reduction Act provisions on labor, domestic content, energy community, and clean hydrogen are urgently needed to put the “boldest action” by Congress to work, they say.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 16, 2023 -
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TrendlineElectrification and EVs
Transportation electrification is getting a major boost from the Inflation Reduction Act as well as various federal, state and local policies. But while momentum is growing, significant challenges lie ahead.
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Deep DiveDuke, APS planning reforms show ways to work with stakeholders to meet emerging power system needs
Integrated planning with deeper modeling and greater stakeholder engagement may slow overburdened regulators and utilities now, but will lead to better long-term decision-making, planners and analysts agree.
By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 28, 2023 -
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CPUC poised to reject Sunnova’s plan to build microgrids in new residential communities
Sunnova’s proposal involves owning and operating microgrids as part of new, master-planned residential communities that would include up to 2,000 homes and some non-residential facilities.
By Kavya Balaraman • Feb. 21, 2023 -
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Deep DiveNew power system cybersecurity architectures can be ‘vaults’ against insider attacks, analysts say
Utility operations facing hackers now, and a future of minimally-protected distributed energy resources, will need smarter, more complex defenses, from control rooms to customer-owned devices, analysts said.
By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 17, 2023 -
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Sponsored by SenseUtility regulators must make smart decisions about smart meters: delays could be costly to consumers
For the first time ever, energy consumers and the technology providers that serve them have access to real-time energy data.
By Colin Gibbs, VP Energy Services, Sense • Feb. 13, 2023 -
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US microgrid market to grow 19% annually through 2027, Wood Mackenzie projects
Microgrids continue to add capacity as green initiatives spur development, but high costs associated with renewable technology remain a challenge, a Wood Mackenzie analyst said.
By Henrik Nilsson • Feb. 8, 2023 -
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Quantum Edge® Device: the all in one solutions that provides unmatched benefits for Electric Utilities
Grid complexity is increasing, and DSOs are now facing new challenges such as unpredictable bidirectional power flow, MV harmonic pollution and grid management revolution. Thanks to its multi-purposes concept QEd is the keystone to merge OT and IT ecosystems to maximize the resiliency and efficiency of the grid while simplifying maintenance operations and improving network sustainability.
Feb. 7, 2023 -
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Sunrun, PG&E to roll out 30-MW virtual power plant to support California grid in the summer
Sunrun will create the virtual power plant by enrolling up to 7,500 existing and new rooftop solar and battery systems in PG&E’s footprint.
By Kavya Balaraman • Feb. 7, 2023 -
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Sunrun partners with startup Lunar Energy to operate nationwide portfolio of virtual power plants
Under the terms of the deal, Lunar’s aggregation software will coordinate energy from assets installed by Sunrun to sell blocks of energy to utilities and on wholesale markets.
By Emma Penrod • Feb. 3, 2023 -
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Demand for Tesla storage products exceeds supply as Q4 deployments rise 152% to 2.5 GWh
Tesla deployed 6.5 GWh of storage in 2022, “by far the highest level of deployments we have achieved,” the company said.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 26, 2023 -
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2023 US Power Sector Outlook
2023 promises to be another busy year for the U.S. energy transition as stakeholders move to implement new clean energy measures while tackling growing security, reliability, equity and affordability challenges.
By The Utility Dive Team • Jan. 25, 2023 -
As Puerto Rico moves to privatize generation, DOE study outlines 3 pathways to 100% renewables
By law, Puerto Rico must achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2050. “There is no space for building more natural gas assets,” a senior official at the U.S. Department of Energy said Friday.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 24, 2023 -
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Deep Dive3 big advances coming as distributed energy resources take newer, bigger roles in 2023
Analysts foresee DER growth in 2023 at the wholesale market and retail distribution system levels as communities and local leaders demand more reliability and resilience.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 23, 2023 -
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OpinionCalifornia PUC’s delay of microgrids program harms disadvantaged communities
This delay in community microgrid development means more vulnerability to heat waves, wildfires, power shutoffs and pollution, especially in frontline communities.
By Stephanie Doyle and Shina Robinson • Jan. 18, 2023 -
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Small modular reactors could hold key to electrifying heavy transport: Michigan study
Distributed energy resources can help affordably reduce emissions associated with heavy-duty vehicles, relative to building traditional grid infrastructure.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 18, 2023 -
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Sponsored by Camus EnergyConsumers as partners: The evolving utility business model
How is the utility business model evolving with wide-scale adoption of DERs?
Jan. 17, 2023 -
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RMI partners with General Motors, Google Nest for initiative to promote and support virtual power plants
A coalition launched Tuesday aims to spur broader adoption of the virtual power plant concept by bringing together distributed energy industry stakeholders and policymakers.
By Emma Penrod • Jan. 11, 2023 -
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OpinionThe hidden barrier to V2X: How states and utilities can open the floodgates for bidirectional EV charging
Avoid reinventing the wheel, minimize unnecessary review, and provide flexible service connection and interconnection options.
By Ed Burgess and Dan Bowerson • Dec. 22, 2022 -
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Sponsored by EsriGIS mobility – the true utility digital twin secret weapon
A utility digital twin includes a digital representation of the assets and it includes the processes of a utility.
By Bill Meehan • Dec. 19, 2022 -
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California lowers compensation rate for rooftop solar, prompting fears of a steep drop in installations
Regulators hope the decision will encourage customers to install storage paired with solar systems to draw more excess energy during the middle of the day and export energy back to the grid in the evening.
By Kavya Balaraman • Dec. 16, 2022 -
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Cost concerns could blunt ‘promising’ utility trends on energy storage, smart meters, EVs: Deloitte
“Supply chain snags, rising costs and extreme weather are likely to continue plaguing the power sector,” the consulting firm said in a report.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 14, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Camus EnergyTop 5 challenges facing distribution utilities in 2023
In interviews with more than 30 utility leaders from organizations large and small, five challenges stood out as most top-of-mind for utilities across the United States.
Dec. 12, 2022 -
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10 must-read utility sector stories from 2022
Reliability, security and affordability concerns are rising in a U.S. power sector increasingly focused on decarbonization and electrification. Utility Dive has rounded up some of our top stories so far on these and other trends in 2022.
By Larry Pearl • Dec. 5, 2022 -
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Deep DiveHigh electricity rates impede crucial but costly technology investments to manage rising DER levels: utilities
Utilities want distribution system technologies for more DER visibility and control. But advocates want a new national stakeholder dialogue about the timing of spending for DER integration.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 29, 2022
