Distributed Energy: Page 47
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Deep Dive
As grid modernization accelerates, which states are in the lead, and why?
California, Illinois and Texas are at the top, according to the latest GridWise survey, with Rhode Island, Colorado and Washington showing the biggest improvement over the prior rankings.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 5, 2017 -
Dive Awards
Policymaker of the Year: Scott Pruitt
Pruitt’s ambitious deregulation agenda and his influence in the Trump White House could have lasting impacts for federal environmental policy.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Trendline
Distributed Energy Resource Growth
Distributed energy resources, including rooftop solar, battery storage and electric vehicles, are experiencing significant growth in the U.S. as the power sector evolves to a cleaner, less centralized future.
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Hawaiian Electric transitions public EV chargers to time-of-use rates
At DC Fast Charger stations operated by the utility, electric vehicle drivers will soon pay per kilowatt-hour of electricity, with small and average-size vehicles expected to pay less than they do now.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 4, 2017 -
New York energy storage target official after Gov. Cuomo signs bill
The state is now the fourth with an energy storage target, but specific details have yet to be unveiled.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
A tale of 2 states: Massachusetts and California provide different lessons on growing community solar
The Golden State has no privately developed community solar while the Bay State has the second most in the U.S. — why?
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 30, 2017 -
Last-minute provision in Senate tax bill could ‘devastate’ renewable energy
The so-called BEAT provision, introduced in committee mark-up, would reduce the value of tax equity deals that drive renewable energy investments.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 30, 2017 -
Familiar battle lines drawn in first day of EPA’s single hearing on Clean Power Plan repeal
Coal barons, environmentalists and coal miners showed up at the agency’s two-day hearing on the Clean Power Plan repeal in the heart of coal country.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 29, 2017 -
Xcel EV charging pilot would eliminate need for 2nd meter
The utility says customers who charge their electric vehicle during off-peak hours can save up to 50%.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 29, 2017 -
DOE identifies possible microgrid opportunities in Puerto Rico
The island continues to struggle with rebuilding its electric grid after Hurricane Maria, but federal officials say there is progress in making the power supply more resilient.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 28, 2017 -
SDG&E set to unveil renewables plan as alternative to San Diego’s proposed CCA program
The initiative responds to San Diego’s proposed government-run community choice aggregation program to meet the renewable energy target.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Has California built its last natural gas plant?
Two pending decisions from state regulators will decide how the Golden State moves toward a clean(er) energy future.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Storage for T&D deferral works, Arizona Public Service finds in Tonto National Forest
An Arizona Public Service project provides a case study in deploying energy storage to avoid transmission and distribution investment.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 21, 2017 -
PJM price formation proposal would dramatically change how prices are set in the RTO
A proposal from the grid operator to incentivize “inflexible” generation could fit squarely within the Trump administration’s efforts to save baseload generation in power markets.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
FERC storage/DER integration proposal gets high marks, but other priorities loom
The commission’s proposed rule raises important issues, but could face delays as it tackles the grid resilience NOPR and other matters.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
As feds focus on baseload, grid modernization is sweeping the nation
More than 30 states are considering far-reaching modernization and utility business model reforms, including new initiatives to integrate battery storage into grid planning processes.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 14, 2017 -
Colorado electric co-op rolls out ‘community battery’ program
United Power Cooperative and SoCore Energy are developing a 4 MW, 16 MWh storage project to shave peaks and reduce demand charges as part of a new program.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 14, 2017 -
NRG Energy, Toshiba deploy 2 MW battery storage system in ERCOT
The project will help integrate wind power in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 13, 2017 -
Senate GOP tax bill preserves wind PTC, EV tax credits
The bill’s significant differences from a House tax package — which would cut wind subsidies and eliminate the electric vehicle credit — could set up contentious debates in the weeks to come.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
One small step for Hawaii solar, one leap toward 100% renewables
After Hawaii regulators approved two new solar tariffs last month, solar customers in the state must now decide whether to buy, lease or pass on battery storage.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 9, 2017 -
National Grid plans to install a 48 MWh battery storage system on Nantucket
The Massachusetts island is currently experiencing a rise in power demand and aging diesel generators, which provide partial backup power.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 9, 2017 -
Sponsored by Doosan GridTech
Getting on top of the next wave in energy storage: The utility-integrated era
Why is energy storage so important to managing ever-growing levels of distributed energy resources?
Nov. 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Energy storage gets a bigger seat at the utility planning table
The growing inclusion of storage in integrated resource plans is, to some extent, the next step in the evolution of the technology at utility-scale.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Who needs a NOPR? 7 ways to make wholesale power markets more reliable
DOE wants to support coal and nuclear, but grid operators and experts say greater power system flexibility is what’s needed.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 7, 2017 -
Energy storage could hit 35 GW by 2025, new white paper says
The technology only makes up 0.5 GW of market share in the United States. But that’s set to change, according to a new white paper.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How Vistra’s coal retirements could impact the Texas power market
Coal retirements are predicted to tighten reserve margins in ERCOT, but only time will tell if they will bring the higher prices fossil generators are looking for.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 6, 2017
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