California Gov. Brown signs carbon trading extension to 2030

The program, a key part of California's climate efforts, has been under attack by opponents who call it an illegal tax.

By Peter Maloney • July 27, 2017

Love the one you're with: Hawaii regulators begrudgingly accept HECO energy plan

The order accepting Hawaiian Electric's third plan to get to 100% renewable energy leaves contentious cost and procurement debates to future dockets. 

By Herman K. Trabish • July 27, 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

EV charging company Greenlots receives funding from utility group

The investment is seen as part of the utility sector's commitment to support electrification of the transport sector.

By Peter Maloney • July 25, 2017

The state of wholesale power markets; Principles for managing an evolving power mix

To harmonize state policies and power markets, Energy Innovation analysts say policymakers should define modern market parameters and then leave them mostly alone.

By Eric Gimon, Robbie Orvis • July 25, 2017

Energy storage group outlines ways for states to promote the technology

The report sees procurement targets as the top state policy needed to spur development.

By Peter Maloney • July 25, 2017

Gas plant makers embrace batteries with hybrid machines

Manufacturers are responding to market demands for flexibility by combining energy storage with conventional generating plants.

By Peter Maloney • July 25, 2017

Microvast Power System deal drives increase in storage funding, Mercom Capital Group finds

A decrease in smart grid and energy efficiency funding in the first half of 2017 was offset by the rise in energy storage funding.

By Peter Maloney • July 25, 2017

UK outlines plan for major grid upgrades, battery storage investments

The U.K. government plans to invest $320 million in battery storage technology over a 4-year span.

By Peter Maloney • July 25, 2017

Hiding in plain sight: Aggregated DERs in wholesale power markets

Distributed resources can't yet compete like traditional generators in U.S. power markets, but demand response products allow them a foot in the door.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 24, 2017

DER aggregation 101: For utilities, smaller resources can go a long way

Demand response programs are one way utilities are optimizing aggregated distributed energy resources.

By Robert Walton • July 24, 2017

DER aggregation: Sector experts identify emerging trends in a nascent market

Wholesale market changes and new regulatory frameworks are key to expanding the sector.

By Krysti Shallenberger • July 24, 2017

Texas muni to shut Gibbons Creek coal plant for most of the year

The Texas Municipal Power Agency says cheap natural gas and wind energy make it uneconomic to operate the plant except in the hottest months of the year.

By Peter Maloney • July 24, 2017

DOE partners with Xcel, Panasonic, to test smart city ideas in Denver

Peña Station NEXT is a planned 382-acre mixed-use development that will feature renewable energy, storage, LED street lighting and autonomous transportation.

By Robert Walton • July 24, 2017

Alectra and AMP form partnership to develop C&I energy storage projects

Alectra, the third largest municipal utility in North America, already has a solar-plus-storage offering for residential customers. 

By Peter Maloney • July 21, 2017

5 new strategies to design more effective utility DER pilots

A new RMI report uses insights from utility pilots and demonstration projects to form a roadmap for the energy transition.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 20, 2017

Straight Outta BQDM: Consolidated Edison looks to expand its non-wires approach

After state officials extended the utility's initial demand management project, Consolidated Edison is considering expanding its grid-edge strategy.

By Robert Walton • July 19, 2017

Vermont regulators to examine grid modernization

The staff of the Public Service Board will lead an initial workshop in August.

By Robert Walton • July 19, 2017

Consumers Energy announces first solar+storage project for Michigan city

The solar-plus-storage project is part of the utility's effort to help build an "energy district" in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. 

By Robert Walton • July 19, 2017

New Hampshire PUC halts C&I, residential renewable energy rebates

A flood of applications compelled the state Public Utilities Commission to put two popular renewable energy rebate programs on hold after Sept. 1. 

By Peter Maloney • July 19, 2017

Sonnen inks deal to install batteries in new Arizona homes

The contract is part of Sonnen's efforts to replicate its residential solar community approach in the U.S.

By Peter Maloney • July 19, 2017

Bloomberg: August eclipse could hurt 9,000 MW of solar output

California is expected to see the biggest impact from the eclipse because solar power serves as much as 40% of its load some days. 

By Peter Maloney • July 18, 2017

California Assembly committee clears measure for 100% renewables goal

If the bill becomes law, the state would be the second to strive for 100% renewable energy by 2045. 

By Peter Maloney • July 18, 2017

AEP Ohio taps Powerley's home energy management platform for residential program

The company's hardware and software platform will be available to 1.5 million customers in AEP's Ohio service territory.

By Robert Walton • July 17, 2017

New York PSC expands ConEd's non-wires alternatives program

The Brooklyn Queens Demand Management project intended to defer construction of a $1.2 billion substation.

By Robert Walton • July 17, 2017

Flow battery developer ViZn Energy says it can pair solar and storage for 4¢/kWh

If successful, the company could beat a previous price benchmark set by an Arizona utility, which signed a solar-plus-storage contract for less than $0.045/kWh.

By Peter Maloney • July 17, 2017