Distributed Energy: Page 2
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GM, Bechtel plan thousands of fast charging stations across US
Construction on the first installations is scheduled to begin later this year, with stations concentrated in dense, urban environments.
By Robert Walton • May 29, 2019 -
Advanced technology revenues could grow $65B if market barriers removed: AEE
A new paper from Advanced Energy Economy highlights successes in growing wholesale market access for clean energy resources, while also pointing to a baker's dozen of remaining barriers to entry.
By Robert Walton • May 28, 2019 -
States squandering $3B VW settlement fund with lack of EV focus: report
Two NGOs gave failing grades to 14 states and Puerto Rico for failing to prioritize electric vehicles and infrastructure when spending funds that resulted from the Volkswagen emissions cheating scandal and resulting settlement.
By Robert Walton • May 24, 2019 -
Eversource turns to non-wires solution in outage-plagued New Hampshire town
The project in Westmoreland includes a large-scale battery, energy efficiency efforts and a program to incentivize customer-owned distributed resources.
By Robert Walton • May 23, 2019 -
Senators launch bipartisan initiative on long term solutions to expiring energy tax credits
Finance Committee task forces are expected to produce options by the end of June that can be enacted this year while clean energy advocates are pushing to also give storage access to tax credits.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 21, 2019 -
SCE rolls out $356M charging program to spur electric trucks, buses and other large vehicles
Southern California Edison's Charge Ready Transport program is aiming to install charging infrastructure at almost 900 commercial customer sites in the next five years, to support 8,490 electric vehicles.
By Robert Walton • May 21, 2019 -
Deep DiveWant to know if California can make zero emissions by 2045? Here's what to watch
To reach a zero emissions economy, California needs to eliminate natural gas by regionalizing the Western grid and coordinating local and state system planning.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 21, 2019 -
AEP, Honda partner to test vehicle-grid integration with used EV batteries
Other automakers such as Nissan, Hyundai and BMW have also inked deals with energy companies to utilize EV batteries with useful capacity that no longer work in vehicles.
By Robert Walton • May 21, 2019 -
New Hampshire Gov Sununu vetoes bill that would quintuple net metering cap
Legislators passed a bill in May to increase the cap from 1 MW to 5 MW and will now need to pass the bill by a two-thirds margin, again, to override the governor's veto.
By Catherine Morehouse • UPDATED: June 4, 2019 at 9:01 a.m. -
Colorado gives utilities one year to file transportation electrification plans
A bill approved by legislators and sent to the governor last week would also allow utilities to own charging stations and earn a return on the investment.
By Robert Walton • May 20, 2019 -
New York updates price signals to recognize full value, spur distributed energy resources
The Public Service Commission approved adjustments to standby and buyback service rates aimed at reducing peak demand and operating the electric grid more efficiently.
By Robert Walton • May 17, 2019 -
Greenlots partners with Columbus Yellow Cab on fast charger network
The stations will help the cabs charge more quickly to maximize efficiency, and will enable Yellow Cab to expand the number of electric taxis in use.
By Jason Plautz • May 17, 2019 -
Charge stations are pain point as Pepco asks DC to reconsider transportation electrification plan
Regulators rejected its plan in part because of a proposal for utility-owned EV charging stations, but Pepco says the city's laws never indicated a competitive market alone was supposed to help the city reach its goals.
By Robert Walton • May 15, 2019 -
Florida approves TECO solar energy tariff, increasing access to green energy
As TECO works to develop the largest percentage of solar power of any Florida utility, its customers will be able to subscribe for a $0.063 per kWh charge to access 17.5 MW of solar.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 15, 2019 -
Arizona nears EV plan finish line, but one commissioner rallies in opposition
"If you do not want your utility rates to increase to help defray the cost of affluent Arizonans owning new electric vehicles, now is the time to voice your opposition," Commissioner Justin Olson wrote.
By Robert Walton • May 14, 2019 -
OpinionAllowing DERs to participate in wholesale markets does not trample state and local authority
What's needed is a framework of shared authority that puts the electricity industry on a path to ensuring that all resources can fairly compete to provide service on the basis of price and performance.
By Ted Thomas and Jeff Dennis • May 14, 2019 -
SponsoredDERs and DERMS platforms take center stage in grid transformation
Utilities must reduce risks and get more value from existing DERs while preparing for a future with even greater levels of DERs.
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South Carolina unanimously passes solar bill to lift 2% net metering cap
The bill addresses a number of other solar development barriers as well, including PURPA and resource planning reform.
By Catherine Morehouse • May 10, 2019 -
Deep DiveFlorida's solar turnaround sparks concerns over limits on community projects
Many are asking how big this boom will get, but a better question may be how this growth will evolve as its impact sparks responses by utilities, solar developers and policymakers.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 09, 2019 -
South Carolina regulators slash Duke Energy Progress rate hikes, cut $333M coal ash recovery
The Public Service Commission adopted a similar motion reducing another Duke subsidiary's proposed rate hike by 54%, signaling the impact of stakeholders that rallied to oppose the increases.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 09, 2019 -
ConEd eases customer DER adoption while gaining data to improve grid planning
Customers installing solar panels or an electric vehicle charger can get a free device that avoids the cost of upgrading the home's circuit panel and provides the utility with valuable energy usage data.
By Robert Walton • May 08, 2019 -
EVgo commits to powering chargers with 100% renewable energy
The electric vehicle charging network said it will rely on wind and solar energy, becoming the first in the United States to make such a commitment.
By Chris Teale • May 08, 2019 -
We Energies proposes fee for solar customers (again)
The fee, which would charge solar customers an additional $3.53/kW-month, is similar to the one rejected by a circuit court judge in 2015.
By Catherine Morehouse • UPDATED: May 7, 2019 at 12:10 p.m. -
Colorado approves bill putting Tri-State under PUC as members flee to renewables
Legislators on Friday passed a comprehensive utility bill that also codifies Xcel's clean energy goals.
By Catherine Morehouse • May 07, 2019 -
Michigan regulators approve DTE $273M rate increase, EV pilot, net metering replacement
DTE Energy, which had requested a larger rate increase, will spend $13 million on a three-year electric vehicle and school bus charging pilot program that could support thousands of charging stations.
By Robert Walton • May 03, 2019
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