Distributed Energy: Page 59
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Deep Dive
Utilities in hot water: Realizing the benefits of grid-integrated water heaters
Water heaters offer storage capabilities at a fraction of the cost of batteries. The challenge is getting everyone a piece of the returns.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 20, 2017 -
Genbright, Ice Energy team up for non-wires alternative storage on Nantucket
The thermal storage project aims to provide 1 MW of peak load reduction to avoid the need for a new undersea transmission line.
By Peter Maloney • June 20, 2017 -
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Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources.
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Navigant sees hybrid storage installations growing to 2.1 GW by 2026
Battery-battery and battery-capacitor combinations are expected to dominate the hybrid market for the next decade.
By Peter Maloney • June 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
5 trends to watch in utility customer engagement
From smart thermostats to energy marketplaces, these are the trends shaping consumer engagement in the power sector.
By Robert Walton • June 19, 2017 -
New England, California could see tight spots with reliability this summer, says FERC
The agency's annual summer reliability report highlighted possible reliability concerns in regions such as California, New England and Texas.
By Peter Maloney • June 19, 2017 -
CAISO finalizes proposed storage, DR rules
The goal is to lower barriers to energy storage and distributed resources participating in the California ISO market.
By Robert Walton • June 16, 2017 -
Apple issues $1 billion in green bonds in wake of US exiting Paris climate accord
The company said the second bond issuance affirms its commitment to sustainable projects and the Paris climate accord.
By Peter Maloney • June 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
SMUD's holistic DER planning process could set new standard for utilities
Even solar advocates are praising the distributed resource planning done by Sacramento's municipal utility.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 16, 2017 -
Texas revives $2,500 electric vehicle credit
Tesla vehicles may be locked out of the rebate program, however, because of its direct sales model.
By Robert Walton • June 15, 2017 -
Massachusetts bill would compel utilities to consider non-wires alternatives
Under H. 1725, utilities would have to submit any plans for system upgrades to a newly created Grid Modernization Board, which would evaluate the viability of NWAs.
By Robert Walton , Gavin Bade • June 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Will California's 100% renewables goal survive the political process?
With current clean energy goals in sight, liberal lawmakers are pushing the state to ratchet up its ambitions. But utility companies could prove a powerful roadblock.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 14, 2017 -
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BP: Global coal consumption drops to lowest level since 2004
Wind and solar power, on the other hand, accounted for nearly one-third of the increase in primary energy use last year.
By Peter Maloney • June 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Energy storage hits record growth in Q1 2017, but slowdown likely
Energy storage deployment grew nearly 1,000% in Q1 2017. But a new GTM Research report says that pace will probably not last the rest of the year.
By Peter Maloney • June 13, 2017 -
US could lag on battery research if Trump's proposed budget clears, researchers warn
Budget cuts to the Department of Energy could result in an outflow of U.S. research talent to countries with better-funded programs, such as China, Japan and South Korea.
By Peter Maloney • June 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Wordwide appetite for power sector M&A is rising, new reports find
An EY survey says 59% of power and utility CEOs expect to pursue an M&A deal this year.
By Peter Maloney • June 12, 2017 -
PG&E-BMW pilot successfully deploys EVs as flexible grid resources
The California utility dispatched 209 demand response events totaling 19,500 kilowatt-hours by leveraging the electric vehicle's flexible charging and a solar-plus-storage project.
By Robert Walton • June 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
What makes a successful utility-led community solar program?
An examination of shared solar programs across the country reveals diverse pathways to success — so long as the customer demand is there.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 8, 2017 -
LG subsidiary will install 40 MW of batteries on Guam
The two storage facilities are expected to help reduce intermittent power outages and integrate more solar energy for the U.S. territory.
By Peter Maloney • June 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Colorado decoupling proposal unites Xcel, distributed energy advocates
Separating utility revenues from power sales would benefit efficiency and DERs, but some critics worry customer bills will rise and argue for a more extensive regulatory overhaul.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 7, 2017 -
Duke files for grid modernization rider in Ohio, proposes 10 MW storage pilot
The battery project would be located to allow it to provide ancillary services to the grid and backup power to critical infrastructure.
By Peter Maloney • June 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Maryland, Hawaii turn to storage incentives as state markets gain momentum
A new GTM Research report examines Hawaii and Maryland as examples of a trend in state energy storage incentives.
By Peter Maloney • June 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
PJM auction results could push nuke operators to 'double down' on subsidies
Unexpectedly low prices in the May capacity auction could mark a turning point for market reform debates, particularly in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
By Peter Maloney • June 5, 2017 -
California Senate passes bill for residential energy storage incentives
The new storage incentives would be modeled after the California Solar Initiative and provide an alternative to the Self-Generation Incentive Program.
By Peter Maloney • June 5, 2017 -
Stem tapped by Austin Energy for up to 1MWh of aggregated energy storage
The partnership is part of Austin Energy's SHINES grant from the Energy Department, which assists in integration of renewables and distributed energy.
By Peter Maloney • June 2, 2017 -
New retail power provider enters New York market
Seattle-based Drift is setting up as an energy services company in New York City, and eventually wants to sign up behind-the-meter customers while moving away from traditional wholesale generators.
By Robert Walton • June 2, 2017
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