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Deep Dive
The new kid on the block: CCAs face credit, other challenges to lead California's renewable energy growth
Community Choice Aggregators say they will use resource diversity, distributed energy resources and load management to lead California beyond its 2030 renewables goals.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 8, 2019 -
Xcel, Minnesota Power propose subscription services, lower demand charges to propel EV growth
Adoption of electric vehicles has been relatively modest in Minnesota so far, but sales grew by 103% in the state from 2017 to 2018.
By Robert Walton • July 3, 2019 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineDistributed Energy Resource Growth
Utilities' traditional reliance on large power plants is shifting to a model that includes distributed energy resources such as rooftop solar, battery storage and even electric vehicles.
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New York regulators assess potential for storage to replace peaking units in the state
A new report shows that at least 275 MW of peaking units, or about 6% of the total capacity in New York state, are potential candidates for replacement with six‐hour energy storage.
By HJ Mai • July 3, 2019 -
Utah approves Rocky Mountain Power's 600-battery apartment project
The Public Service Commission approved three demand-side management projects authorized by a 2016 law, focused on electrified transportation, storage and grid management.
By Robert Walton • July 2, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Diversifying the Northeast power mix: Is offshore wind + storage key to the region's reliability?
As more New England states roll out offshore wind mandates, bringing the technology to scale is a portfolio priority.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 2, 2019 -
California regulators propose 2 GW new peak capacity to address reliability concerns
The state's Public Utilities Commission has launched a procurement track that could include renewables, storage, demand response and other resources, while limiting imports.
By Robert Walton • June 26, 2019 -
Autogrid's Japan project could be world's largest virtual power plant, company says
The plant will add more than 10,000 assets between 2020 and 2021 and will ultimately include a broad range of behind-the-meter resources.
By Robert Walton • June 25, 2019 -
Tendril buys FirstFuel as it pursues 'end-to-end' utility customer solutions strategy
The deal fits alongside Tendril's recent acquisition of EEMe and EnergySavvy, helping grow its utility customer experience and engagement solutions.
By Robert Walton • June 21, 2019 -
French oil giant Total expands into US microgrid market with Go Electric acquisition
Battery manufacturer and Total subsidiary Saft sees the purchase as an important step in its strategy to accelerate the growth of its energy storage systems business.
By HJ Mai • June 19, 2019 -
Utility, EV coalition calls for 50% transportation energy reduction by 2050
The 50x50 Transportation Commission laid out more than three dozen policy recommendations, calling for stronger funding in electric vehicle infrastructure, among other things.
By Robert Walton • June 13, 2019 -
Deep Dive
The rise of EVs could overwhelm the grid, but PG&E has a better plan
Stakeholders can use PG&E’s framework to see where the value lies in meeting the power demand that will come with the big shift to transportation electrification.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 13, 2019 -
FERC chair: 'Complex legal challenges' must be addressed before DER rule can be issued
A house subcommittee questioned FERC regulators last week on issues like PJM's capacity market, state resource mixes and cybersecurity.
By Robert Walton • June 13, 2019 -
Largest EV charging companies in US join forces to expand customer access to stations
The partnership between Electrify America and ChargePoint covers 30,000 charging locations, with station operators expecting improved utilization rates and economics.
By Robert Walton • June 12, 2019 -
Puerto Rico energy plan introduces MiniGrids to avoid repeat of Hurricane Maria
The $14 billion plan also calls for 1.4 GW of solar and 920 MW of battery storage, with the MiniGrids "designed to ensure continued supply to critical loads" as well as "timely recovery of the priority loads."
By Robert Walton • June 12, 2019 -
What's the path forward for DC's grid mod? After nearly a year of study, the city is still finding out
The district has brought together almost 100 groups in a stakeholder process designed to chart a course on grid modernization, but experts say more analysis is needed.
By Robert Walton • June 10, 2019 -
New Oracle tech aims to locate EVs while improving how utilities manage the load
The technology, which utilizes advanced metering infrastructure, aims to help utilities engage with customers and offer time-of-use charging plans.
By Robert Walton • June 7, 2019 -
US energy storage market sees 232% year-on-year growth
The resource had another record quarter in Q1 2019, with 148.8 MW deployed across the U.S. and projections it will reach an installed total of 4.5 GW by 2024.
By Catherine Morehouse • June 5, 2019 -
DC regulators should direct Pepco to consider non-wires grid solutions: SEPA
The new report includes grid modernization recommendations for Exelon subsidiary Potomac Electric Power, which seeks to overhaul the electric system in the nation's capital.
By Robert Walton • June 3, 2019 -
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New York utilities increasingly embrace non-wires alternatives as ConEd forges the path
While the state's investor-owned utilities have embraced distributed resources as a means to defer larger grid investments, Consolidated Edison said it will not move forward with a trio of non-wires solutions.
By Robert Walton • May 31, 2019 -
To decarbonize US economy, C2ES foresees large corporate investments and maybe a carbon tax
The environmental nonprofit released three scenarios to reduce U.S. carbon emissions 80% below 2005 levels by 2050, each driven by the fact that the power, transportation and building sectors are interlinked.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 30, 2019 -
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
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