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2024 ElectionsTrump win is ‘setback’ for climate protection, but clean energy advocates say progress will continue
Trump’s victory means a Republican will be selected to lead FERC, which will likely work to rein in transmission incentives, said Tyson Slocum, director of Public Citizen's Energy Program.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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Sponsored by TorusIs the grid prepared to power the AI revolution?
As the AI boom drives unprecedented growth for data centers, America's power grid faces a significant challenge: meeting the rising power demand needs of an AI-driven future. Nate Walkingshaw, CEO and Co-Founder of Torus, delves into this rapidly evolving energy landscape, where data centers alone could consume 9% of U.S. power by 2030. With traditional infrastructure lagging the expected electricity demand, Walkingshaw advocates for a flexible, distributed energy model, envisioning commercial properties as nodes for decentralized energy generation and storage systems.
By Nate Walkingshaw, CEO & Co-Founder of Torus • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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TrendlineTop 5 Stories from Utility Dive
Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources.
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Grid-interactive efficient building systems need robust cybersecurity measures, DOE says
Federal facilities managers must assess the potential risks of GEB systems and understand how they can affect the physical and data security of overarching systems where they are deployed, the Department of Energy says.
By Brian Martucci • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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Sponsored by KrakenUnleashing the power of dynamic distribution pricing (Part 1)
Utilities use dynamic pricing on wholesale electricity markets successfully, but haven't extended this pricing design to the distribution grid — here's why they should.
By Amaani Hamid and Emma Rodvien • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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ABM to integrate Mainspring Energy’s power generation tool to strengthen EV charging solutions
ABM’s EV charging services for fleet operators include design, engineering and installation, microgrids and power storage and on-site proactive maintenance.
By Nish Amarnath • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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King Energy secures $10M for rooftop solar financing model
The company, which installs solar panels on unused roof space, provides commercial property owners with a “simple, no-nonsense way” to trim operational costs and carbon footprints, CEO John Witchel said.
By Joe Burns • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Questline DigitalSeasonal strategies: How utilities are engaging customers year-round
Discover how holidays and season changes offer key opportunities for utilities to connect with customers in creative and relevant ways.
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Sponsored by Smarter Grid SolutionsFrom aggregation to action: Implementing effective behind-the-meter control strategies with Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS)
Discover how implementing a DERMS solution will help you utilize BTM DERs for grid reliability
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DOE offers microgrid funding with focus on Alaska, Hawaii, indigenous tribes
“DOE plans to work closely with rural and tribal communities to develop microgrid technologies that will lead to more reliable, affordable energy in isolated regions,” science and innovation chief Geri Richmond said.
By Ethan Howland • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Dunsky Energy + Climate AdvisorsBeyond Net Metering: Unlocking win-win scenarios through robust DER valuation frameworks
Net Energy Metering (NEM) programs are being re-tooled for the clean energy transition using a Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) framework that fairly compensates DERs while managing non-participant costs.
By Samuel Ross, Director at Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors and Anirudh Kshemendranath, Senior Consultant at Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Utility conferences to watch in 2025
We’ve updated our list for the second half of the year with events on energy efficiency, load management and more.
By Ethan Howland, Robert Walton, Diana DiGangi, Meris Lutz • Updated June 27, 2025 -
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IRA incentives driving increased interest in distributed wind: PNNL
The IRA funded 88% of rural wind energy grants awarded in 2023, according to a report from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
By Emma Penrod • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Sponsored by ScottMaddenSigns your organization may need integrated planning
Utility system planning is more complex than ever.
By Stephen Haubrich, Director, ScottMadden • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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Sponsored by GridX & UplightVirtual power plants and time-varying rates: The next big power move for a smarter grid
The energy system is fundamentally changing. There is a major need for new grid management strategies to handle this transition and the challenges that come along.
By Rachel Bryant, Senior Director of Regulatory & Policy Business Development at GridX and Alex Lopez, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Uplight • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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JFK International Airport’s new Terminal One to host largest airport microgrid in US
The 12-MW microgrid comprises solar, fuel cells and battery energy storage that can power half of the terminal’s daily operations, airport and project officials said.
By Nish Amarnath • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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Sponsored by KrakenEnergy’s changing landscape: What a decentralized grid means for grid operators
As we move towards a decentralized grid, grid operators will need to rethink their management strategies using various tools to ensure grid stability.
By Joel Jaton, Lead Product Manager, Kraken • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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NAESB rolls out draft standardized distribution services contract
The contract will allow for “seamless participation” of distributed energy resource aggregators in wholesale markets, consistent with FERC Order 2222, the energy standards board said.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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Clean, dispatchable generation is key to meeting state emissions goals: New York governor
NYSERDA’s Future Energy Economy Summit, held earlier this month, will inform state renewable energy deployments and action on advanced, dispatchable generation, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
By Brian Martucci • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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Utilities need ‘broad culture change’ to deploy emerging clean resources at scale: DOE’s Shah
“Failing to adopt new strategies and technologies is the higher-risk path for utilities today,” said Jigar Shah, director of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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OpinionDistributed capacity procurement: A new model for utilities to deploy DERs at scale
The record-setting surge in PJM capacity pricing spotlights the reality that we have been unable to build new capacity resources fast enough.
By Pier LaFarge • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Virtual power plants ‘well past pilot scale,’ but policy and tech challenges remain: WoodMac
Less than 20% of total DER capacity is VPP-enrolled, with residential thermostat and commercial and industrial demand response dominating, Wood Mackenzie found.
By Brian Martucci • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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Deep Dive
California pioneers new ways to ease interconnection of large DERs
Limited generation profiles in California will schedule limits to DERs during system constraints. New York, Illinois, Colorado and others are testing more flexible approaches.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 21, 2024 -
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OpinionWhy wait? VPPs can help PJM now
Even though PJM’s capacity prices hit record highs for 2025-26, they could go even higher or remain elevated unless the grid operator’s generation capacity can catch up with its surging demand.
By Michael D. Smith • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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Budderfly acquires tech for distributed energy resource management
The company says Sunverge Energy’s system allows it to create virtual power plants that can help improve customer site resiliency and add load flexibility to the grid.
By Joe Burns • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Questline DigitalUtilities finding new ways to educate customers about natural gas
As the energy landscape continues to evolve, utilities must effectively communicate the benefits of natural gas to residential and commercial customers.
Aug. 12, 2024
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