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NRStor wins approval for 7 MWh compressed air storage project in Ontario
Developed with Hydrostor, officials say the project in a Goderich salt cave will be the first fuel-free CAES facility in the world.
By Peter Maloney • May 15, 2017 -
CAISO: Wholesale power prices dropped 9% in 2016 to $34/MWh average
The 2016 power price decline foreshadows an ongoing bout of negative pricing events experienced by the California grid operator this spring.
By Krysti Shallenberger • May 12, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineDistributed Energy Resource Growth
Utilities' traditional reliance on large power plants is shifting to a model that includes distributed energy resources such as rooftop solar, battery storage and even electric vehicles.
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National Grid taps AutoGrid to manage DR, DER projects in Northeast territory
The partnership is expected to enroll over 400 MW of demand response and distributed energy resource programs over three years.
By Peter Maloney • May 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
In the throes of bankruptcy, Suniva wants solar panel tariffs to shield manufacturing business
Suniva's complaint filed with the ITC could help U.S. panel manufacturers as a whole, but do wider damage to the solar industry.
By Peter Maloney • May 11, 2017 -
Wartsila adds energy storage, hybrid gas plants to its power portfolio
The power technology developer better known for thermal turbines is moving quickly into renewables and energy storage.
By Peter Maloney • May 11, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The next generation utility business model — what you need to know
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By Gavin Bade • May 10, 2017 -
Hawaii PUC nixes Hawaiian Electric bid to purchase oil power plant
Hawaii regulators said the benefit to ratepayers was "marginal," particularly since the utility has to hit 100% renewables by 2045.
By Krysti Shallenberger • May 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
In Massachusetts, utilities take a collaborative approach to EV infrastructure
The state wants to see a 50-fold increase in electric vehicles, prompting a novel charging buildout approach from utilities.
By Robert Walton • May 10, 2017 -
Xcel strikes grid modernization settlement with Colorado stakeholders
The utility submitted a $562 million proposal last year to upgrade its grid system and security efforts.
By Krysti Shallenberger • May 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Software upgrade to old sodium battery marks shift in AEP's storage strategy
Tapping into a new revenue stream will help the utility to incorporate storage into its long-term plans.
By Peter Maloney • May 9, 2017 -
Virginia governor signs 11 energy bills, including solar, pumped hydro proposals
A slew of energy bills landed on the desk of Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D), including measures on community solar pilot projects, green development zones and rate approval for new pumped storage projects.
By Krysti Shallenberger • May 9, 2017 -
CAISO updates proposed rules for demand response, energy storage
The California ISO plans to present updated station power rules and standards assessing the DR potential of aggregated customers at its late July board meeting.
By Peter Maloney • May 9, 2017 -
NPCC: Northeast has sufficient power supplies to meet demand this summer
Even extreme weather wouldn't amount to enough power demand to cause reliability problems, the Northeast Power Coordinating Council said in its seasonal assessment.
By Peter Maloney • May 9, 2017 -
California ISO preps solar-heavy grid for total eclipse this summer
CAISO expects to see a 4,194 MW reduction in solar generation during the 82-minute eclipse on August 21.
By Peter Maloney • May 8, 2017 -
California's SGIP opens to strong demand for storage incentives
Tesla and AMS lead in allocations for large-scale storage in the first round of SGIP allocations.
By Peter Maloney • May 5, 2017 -
EV charging group raise red flags over AEP Ohio proposal
AEP's plan would add almost 300 public stations and about 1,000 residential chargers over a four-year period.
By Robert Walton • May 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
As utilities embrace DERs, pilot projects emerge as key element of compromise
Utility DER pilots are helping build familiarity with new technologies and resolve sector disputes over distributed energy policies.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 4, 2017 -
Sponsored by Essense Partners
Myth-busting the 2017 electric utility customer
What would you do differently if electricity became THE ultimate object of desire, with your customers lining up to pay 24,000x its cost for power?
May 4, 2017 -
California PUC finalizes new 500 MW BTM battery storage mandate
The new utility mandate for 500 MW of behind-the-meter and distribution-connected storage is separate from private deployments under the state's SGIP incentive program, which re-opened Monday.
By Peter Maloney • May 4, 2017 -
Sonnen, German grid operator to pair blockchain tech with storage
The project will link Sonnen’s residential storage batteries with the grid controlled by TenneT TSO.
By Peter Maloney • May 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Safety first: A microgrid project in Brooklyn tackles lithium-ion fire fears
A microgrid project in Brooklyn demonstrates progress in New York's efforts to adopt safety guidelines for lithium-ion energy storage installations.
By Peter Maloney • May 2, 2017 -
Tesla's SolarCity to end door-to-door sales
The shift appears to be part of the company’s wider efforts to reduce customer acquisition costs.
By Peter Maloney • May 2, 2017 -
San Diego water authority wants proposals for 500 MW of pumped storage
The water authority is looking for more detailed proposals after 18 responses to a previous RFP issued earlier this year.
By Peter Maloney • May 2, 2017 -
Sponsored by Siemens
Consumer enablement: the future is now
As more consumers invest in distributed energy resources, utilities look for smarter ways to manage power output, substation automation and reporting.
May 2, 2017 -
California SGIP re-opens Monday with greater funding for energy storage
Under the revised program, 79% of SGIP’s $567 million budget through 2019 is now earmarked for energy storage projects.
By Peter Maloney • April 28, 2017
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