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

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AI in the Power Sector

Artificial intelligence is uniquely positioned to impact the electricity industry from both ends: as the technology driving large load demand growth and as a tool with the potential to make the power system more efficient. 

By Utility Dive staff

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

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

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