Los Angeles muni speeds deployment of 20 MW battery storage project

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power accelerated the timeline for a proposed storage project to come online in 2018 instead of 2020. 

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 21, 2017

Grid modernization efforts heat up in Q2, but more are on the way

The latest quarterly report from the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center sheds light on policy debates surrounding efforts to boost grid reliability and new technologies. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 18, 2017

Explore the 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.

By Utility Dive staff

ComEd files tariff changes to enable community solar

Development of community solar projects is a result of Illinois' Future Energy Jobs Act, passed last year primarily to keep two nuclear plants afloat.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 17, 2017

Bloom claims largest fuel cell data center deployment with Equinix

The deal, which is between Southern Co., Equinix and Bloom Energy, will provide 37 MW of power through a phased installation that begins this year and stretches through 2019. 

By Robert Walton • Aug. 17, 2017

New Mexico regulators amend resource plan to include energy storage

The amendment separates energy storage from demand response in the integrated resource planning rules.

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 15, 2017

Massachusetts issues final proposed solar incentive rules

The Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target program aims to add 1,600 MW of solar capacity through a modified declining block incentive program. 

By Robert Walton • Aug. 15, 2017

BC Hydro taps Powerley for smart home pilot

Customers in the pilot will be able to manage both their energy and their smart home devices through the "HydroHome" app on their phones.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 15, 2017

Net metering debates rev up, but regulators are skeptical of utility proposals

More regulators are also revisiting net metering successor tariffs, according to a recent report, and are looking to valuation of distributed generation or cost-benefit analysis to craft new rates. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 10, 2017

Sierra Club challenges Oklahoma's electric vehicle fees

Earlier this year, the state established a $100 fee for the purchase of an electric vehicle and $30 for the purchase of a hybrid. 

By Robert Walton • Aug. 10, 2017

Rhode Island clean energy gets boost as governor signs bills

The bills streamline the permitting process for solar projects and extend the state's renewable energy growth program, among other steps.

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 10, 2017

EIA: Solar eclipse will impact almost 2,000 utility-scale solar plants

At least 50% of 22 GW of solar generating capacity will be eclipsed, the agency says. 

By Robert Walton • Aug. 9, 2017

Stem, CPower will pair DR, energy storage for dispatchable virtual power plants

The partnership will give utilities access to dispatchable virtual power plants, with both companies eyeing California as one of the first markets. 

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 9, 2017

California issues RFP for $44.7M in microgrid grants

The solicitation focuses on the deployment of microgrids that will help the state transition to a grid with more distributed energy resources.

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 8, 2017

Valuing storage: A closer look at the Tucson Electric solar-plus-storage PPA

Solar-plus-storage is becoming more cost competitive, but a closer look shows the numbers aren't as simple as advertised.

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 8, 2017

Con Edison approved to build solar generation for low income customers

The pilot program will allow Consolidated Edison to install solar panels capable of generating 3 MW on company roofs and grounds.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 4, 2017

Powin, Adon to deploy 2.4 MWh of storage for 7 solar-paired projects in Hawaii

The seven solar-plus-storage facilities will have a combined PV capacity of 1.53 MW.

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 3, 2017

Texas stakeholders find common ground in utility revenue recovery for DERs

State power sector players say greater efficiency and distributed resources should not hurt utility finances, but consensus over rate design reform remains elusive. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 2, 2017

Court lifts injunction to clear reopening of Aliso Canyon gas storage facility

Los Angeles county had sought an injunction against a regulatory decision to allow limited injections to the gas storage facility for the first time since its 2015 leak. 

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 2, 2017

NV Energy proposes net metering, demand charge analysis in new application

A new law restored net metering rates close to retail after a long battle over Nevada's net metering policy. But NV Energy wants to take a look at its impact on consumers.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 2, 2017

Los Angeles issues plan to electrify its entire bus fleet

The Los Angeles Metro proposes to replace its 2,200 bus fleet with all electric buses by 2030. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 2, 2017

Go Electric to build 1 MW storage system for US Army

The storage system will be part of a self-sufficient microgrid, reflecting the U.S. military's continued focus on sustainability.

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 1, 2017

DER aggregation 101 — what you need to know

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By Gavin Bade • July 31, 2017

Navigant sees $221B energy as a service market by 2026

A new report says the market is being driven by companies looking to reduce their energy use and spending.

By Peter Maloney • July 31, 2017

Connexus Energy planning Minnesota's largest energy storage facility

The company says the 20 MW, 40 MWh system would be next to three solar plants.

By Peter Maloney • July 31, 2017

Connecticut's energy strategy update focuses on renewables, grid modernization

The draft plan would increase the state's renewables goal to 30% by 2030.

By Robert Walton • July 28, 2017