AMS signs deal with realty firm for 11 MWh of storage to create hybrid buildings

The systems from Advanced Microgrid Solutions are designed to automatically shift the buildings to battery power based on prices and demand response signals from Southern California Edison.

By Peter Maloney • April 20, 2017

Storage companies file FERC complaint against PJM regulation market rules

The Energy Storage Association argues PJM should have sought FERC approval for changes to the regulation market it says are unsuitable for short-duration batteries.  

By Peter Maloney • April 20, 2017

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Top 5 Stories from Utility Dive

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. 

By Utility Dive staff

GE, DOE roll out ultrasonic clothes dryer prototype to reduce energy consumption

Sure, it's faster and more efficient, could save hundreds of millions of dollars and create thousands of jobs. But the real benefit? You don't need to clean the lint trap.

By Robert Walton • April 20, 2017

Is grid defection still a threat to the utility business model?

Three studies debate solar-plus-storage economics, but all agree the technology will disrupt the power sector.

By Peter Maloney • April 18, 2017

New ConEd EV program to reward customers for off-peak charging

Participants will be given a device by FleetCarma, which plugs into their vehicle to provide data on charging, efficiency and driving habits.

By Robert Walton • April 18, 2017

NRG fires up new distributed analytics platform for SoCal Edison contract

Dubbed "SpaceTag," the platform will help determine buildings' suitability for DERs and monitor their operations on the grid. 

By Robert Walton • April 18, 2017

Despite lack of agreement, New Hampshire groups say solar struggle is 'worth it'

Months of negotiation over a net metering successor failed to produce a settlement, but did reveal ample common ground between utilities and solar advocates. 

By Herman K. Trabish • April 13, 2017

Maryland passes 30% energy storage tax credit for residential, C&I installations

The bill now goes to Gov. Larry Hogan (R), but passed with more than enough votes this week to override a veto. 

By Peter Maloney • April 13, 2017

Wal-Mart taps AMS to install 40 MWh of energy storage at California stores

Advanced Microgrid Solutions will put batteries at 27 of the retail giant's locations, helping reduce peak demand and providing grid services to Southern California Edison. 

By Peter Maloney • April 13, 2017

Is utility rate design the key to widespread electric vehicle adoption?

Electricity rate structure can make or break the business case for independent charging stations essential to spur EV uptake. 

By Robert Walton • April 12, 2017

Portland commits to 100% economywide renewable energy by 2050

Portland and Multnomah County want to meet all electricity needs with renewable power by 2035 and then shift all remaining sectors to renewables by 2050.

By Robert Walton • April 12, 2017

First BTM li-ion battery project approved in New York City

Fire safety concerns had blocked deployment of lithium-ion batteries in New York, despite the city's 100 MWh energy storage mandate. 

By Peter Maloney • April 12, 2017

'America's Greece' and its insolvent electric utility

Former Puerto Rico Sen. Ramón Luis Nieves calls for an energy revolution to transform the island's ailing utility.

By Ramón Luis Nieves • April 11, 2017

'Enabler of the smart city': CPS Energy's CEO on democratizing distributed energy

Electric utilities have a central role to play in spreading the energy technologies that make smart cities possible, Paula Gold-Williams, CEO of San Antonio's municipal utility, told Utility Dive. 

By Gavin Bade • April 11, 2017

Edmunds: EV sales to crash when federal credits expire

When a federal tax credit of up to $7,500 for purchase of an electric vehicle expires, analysts at Edmunds.com believe the market will tank.

By Robert Walton • April 11, 2017

Chicago to power city-owned buildings with 100% renewable energy

Chicago will purchase renewable energy credits, buy wind and solar from utilities and invest in on-site generation to offset power demand from 900 buildings. 

By Robert Walton • April 11, 2017

Generators, business groups line up against Ohio nuclear bill

Arguments against a bill to support at-risk FirstEnergy nuclear plants are similar to those animating legal challenges against generation subsidies in other states. 

By Peter Maloney • April 11, 2017

Vermont bill would direct PUC to draw up energy storage recommendations

Sponsor Rep. Laura Sibilia (I) says she is concerned Vermont could fall behind neighbors like Massachusetts, which is implementing a storage target for utilities. 

By Peter Maloney • April 11, 2017

Why utilities say grid security is the most pressing sector issue of 2017

The successful hack of Ukraine's electric grid in late 2015 got the sector's attention, Utility Dive's recent survey shows.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 10, 2017

California PUC approves doubling of SGIP funding, tilted toward storage

Utilities will allocate $83 million annually for three years to help fund customer-sited storage and renewable energy generation.

By Peter Maloney • April 10, 2017

California solar spike leads to negative CAISO real-time prices in March

CAISO real-time prices routinely dropped into negative territory last month as solar power spiked. 

By Robert Walton • April 10, 2017

North Carolina approves Duke's renewable microgrid project in the Smoky Mountains

The solar and battery microgrid will power a remote communications tower in the national park currently served by an overhead transmission line.  

By Peter Maloney • April 10, 2017

Missouri solar industry hopes to stop fixed fee bill in Senate

While the measure passed with strong support in Missouri's lower chamber, renewables advocates say it is unlikely to be approved by the Senate.

By Robert Walton • April 10, 2017

Report: FPL parent drafted rooftop solar rules Florida lawmaker added to pending bill

A Florida lawmaker added consumer protection language drafted by FPL parent NextEra Energy to a solar energy bill just days after receiving a financial contribution from the company, The Miami Herald reports. 

By Robert Walton • April 7, 2017

Ohio lawmakers introduce bill to support FirstEnergy's nuclear plants

The Zero Emission Nuclear Resource program follows similar proposals in New York, New Jersey, Illinois and Connecticut.

By Peter Maloney • April 6, 2017