Distributed Energy: Page 2
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Deep DiveUtility buy of DER providers: A perfect match or a problematic combination?
A new white paper suggests the only way utility holding companies can keep DER providers from disrupting the power sector is to buy them.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 29, 2019 -
OpinionUse it or lose it: The once-in-a-generation opportunity to change the US electric grid
Who should be responsible for developing, owning and operating the energy resources that replace uneconomic coal and nuclear generation: rate-regulated utilities or independent, competitive developers?
By Todd Glass and Heather Curlee • April 29, 2019 -
Iowa regulators clarify EV charging stations not considered utilities
The order specifies language on what entities are subject to utility rates, clarifying that utilities cannot restrict charging at public or commercial EV stations.
By Robert Walton • April 25, 2019 -
Oregon directs utilities to show plans for accelerating transportation electrification
Oregon has aggressive clean transportation goals to complement its renewable portfolio standard, but the state's utilities will need to do some work to meet them.
By Robert Walton • April 25, 2019 -
New York updates distributed solar tariff, clearing path for 1 GW of new generation
Changes to the state's Value of Distributed Energy Resources tariff aim to improve methods for calculating and compensating community resources, including extending net metering to projects under 750 kW.
By Robert Walton • April 23, 2019 -
Deep DiveUtilities, charger vendors find interconnection best practices to propel EV growth
Collaboration and transparency pioneered in solar interconnections can fast-start delayed transportation electrification ambitions.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 22, 2019 -
Deep DiveHigh-speed hurdle: Designing a fast-charging network for electric buses
Bus manufacturer New Flyer has just the ticket: planning deployment and charging stations by route.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • April 22, 2019 -
Iowa House jumps on EV registration fee trend as solution to lower gas tax revenue
If the fee is ultimately enacted, Iowa would join 20 other states taking similar steps to replace the gasoline taxes not paid by EV drivers.
By Robert Walton • April 22, 2019 -
SEPA: Transactive energy can support grid modernization, DER coordination
Much work is needed on the regulatory and infrastructure side to advance transactive energy concepts beyond pilots, the report says.
By Robert Walton • April 18, 2019 -
Green Mountain Power aims for 100% renewables by 2030 with up to 100 MW storage
Vermont's largest utility is 90% carbon free, but reaching 100% renewables will require the utility to increase its deployment of distributed resources and storage.
By Catherine Morehouse • April 16, 2019 -
Colorado passes bill to avoid urban-rural divide on EV chargers
The legislation authorizes the Colorado Energy Office to direct more money from the state's EV Grant Fund to areas where station revenues likely would not defray costs.
By Robert Walton • April 12, 2019 -
Bipartisan group of lawmakers proposes extending tax credits for electric, fuel cell vehicles
Sales of electric vehicles in the United States increased by more than 80% in 2018, but advocates say the market is still just getting started and tax credits remain key to that momentum.
By Robert Walton • April 11, 2019 -
Montana approves bill to allow utility power sales to EV charging stations
The bill headed to Gov. Steve Bullock also determines the EV charging companies are not public utilities and directs regulators to set rates for EV charging.
By Robert Walton • April 11, 2019 -
What role for utilities in deploying public EV chargers, Wisconsin PSC asks
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission is soliciting public comment on a range of topics as it looks to develop an EV policy, including appropriate rate design and impacts on the distribution and transmission system.
By Robert Walton • April 11, 2019 -
OpinionGrid modernization is the best new deal
A Grid Modernization Act could accomplish many of the Green New Deal's goals by improving public health, creating jobs, spurring innovation, strengthening national security and making our communities more resilient.
By Hon. Dennis McGinn and Roger Sorkin • April 09, 2019 -
OpinionWill FERC trample state and local authorities in DER rulemaking?
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission may soon upset a long-standing balance among local, state and federal decision-making as it considers aggregating distributed energy resources in a way that eliminates local jurisdiction.
By Jim Matheson • April 05, 2019 -
New control technologies lower microgrid costs, ease renewables integration
A new concept uses decentralized, autonomous control algorithms that can reduce costs by eliminating the need for a master controller or central storage unit to set voltage and frequency.
By Robert Walton • April 03, 2019 -
NYPA initiative targets quicker commercialization path for storage, EV startups
A partnership between New York Power Authority and New York University's Urban Future Lab will support businesses pursuing technologies that can help the state reach its zero carbon power goal.
By Robert Walton • April 03, 2019 -
Duke proposes adding nearly 2.5K EV chargers in North Carolina
Depending how quickly state regulators act, the $76 million program could be operational as soon as Q3, according to Duke Energy's director of electrification strategy, Lang Reynolds.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • April 02, 2019 -
Exclusive: PG&E's future rests on board picks, CPUC president says
California regulators could reorganize the company or revoke its license to operate if they do not like new selections for its board of directors, California Public Utilities Commission President Michael Picker said in a wide-ranging interview.
By Gavin Bade • March 29, 2019 -
Hawaii regulators approve HECO's $86M grid mod plan, 6 solar + storage projects under $0.10/kWh
Hawaiian Electric said the decisions, including the "largest and lowest-cost portfolio" of renewables assembled at one time in a state, will enable "foundational" changes on the electric grids of five islands.
By Robert Walton • March 29, 2019 -
SponsoredDawn of the utility microgrid
Distributed energy resources are vital for cities. Learn how communities are juggling sustainability with extreme weather and disaster preparation when integrating these resources.
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What happened to the Tesla solar roof?
The iconic company's biggest promise was trifecta-integration of solar generation, energy storage and electric cars. So far, that has not happened.
By Robert Walton • March 28, 2019 -
ISO-NE files short-term fuel security plan to relieve gas constraints
The ISO's proposed Inventoried Energy Program would provide higher payments for resources that can store fuel onsite in the winters of 2023/2024 and 2024/2025.
By Gavin Bade • March 27, 2019 -
ChargeWheel nets funding for mobile EV and scooter charging trailers
The company will deploy fleets of solar-powered trailers that are capable of simultaneously charging up to four EVs or 400 electric bikes and scooters.
By Jason Plautz • March 27, 2019
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