Navy developing 44 MW solar+storage facility on Kauai

The project would make the Barking Sands missile testing facility a net zero military installation, according to the Navy.

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 13, 2017

DistribuTECH 2017: Why utilities are skeptical about transactive energy

Blockchain-based power trading on the distribution system has captured the imagination of many in the power sector — just not the companies at its center.

By Gavin Bade • Feb. 13, 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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Invenergy launches energy investment fund with stake in cloud company Aquilon

The developer's first fund will not invest in physical projects or equipment, but in companies that use technology to improve the operation of energy assets.

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 13, 2017

Colorado lawmakers seek to restrict potential energy storage charges from utilities

A bill introduced in the Colorado state Senate would limit residential energy storage charges from utilities for storage systems up to 25 kW. 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 10, 2017

Research spotlight: Solar cost shift negligible, DER valuation efforts advancing slowly

New studies from LBNL and Rhodium detail the latest findings in distributed energy resource valuation.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 10, 2017

Connecticut lawmakers prepare legislation to support Millstone nuclear plant

The bill to support the 2,110 MW nuclear plant is expected to recall zero-emission credit schemes in New York and Illinois. 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 10, 2017

Utah lawmakers debate electric vehicle tax credit extension

Some lawmakers, worried about a potential rise in EV adoption, say the program could wind up costing the state too much money.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 10, 2017

Sunrise from the West: How the California Solar Initiative points the way for states

The Golden State's decade-old incentive program contains valuable lessons for states looking to accelerate clean energy adoption, argue David Hochschild and Steve Chadima. 

By David Hochschild, Steve Chadima • Feb. 9, 2017

Tucson Electric aims for greater reliability with 3 new battery storage projects

Two large batteries and a smaller R&D project will provide voltage support and help integrate renewable energy.

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 9, 2017

Morgan Stanley: US energy storage market could grow to 145 GWh with FERC support

A current "addressable" market of 85 GWh could nearly double if FERC allows utilities to deploy storage in organized power markets, a new report forecasts. 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 9, 2017

What the US can learn from Australia's innovative approach to grid transformation planning

A 'no-regrets' approach aims to build a grid that can handle DERs at 40% of consumer households.

By Mark Higgins • Feb. 8, 2017

How utility data sharing is helping the New York REV build the grid of the future

Making detailed grid data public can enable more clean resources and cut consumer costs. The REV docket shows just how difficult that can be. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 8, 2017

Ice Energy will provide 1 MW of residential storage to Southern California Public Power Authority

The company's storage systems reduce customer cooling load and can be aggregated by the utility to lower peak system demand. 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 8, 2017

With tax reform on the table, senators prepare second push for energy storage incentives

Tax credits for energy storage have some bipartisan support, but could conflict with Trump administration plans to simplify the tax code.

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 7, 2017

NRG, Hawaiian Electric strike deals to revive stalled SunEdison solar farms

The utility canceled three contracts for utility-scale solar generation on Oahu when SunEdison declared bankruptcy last year. 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 7, 2017

How California's utilities are planning the next phase of electric vehicle adoption

IOUs in the nation's largest EV market are pushing new proposals to enable electrification beyond small consumer cars.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 7, 2017

Report: Electric vehicle sales climbed 37% in 2016

Following a decline in 2015, nationwide sales of electric vehicles jumped in 2016, according to data from Inside EVs.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 7, 2017

Utah House committee clears bill to phase out solar tax credit

The solar industry is not contesting a compromise bill to phase out the $2,000 incentive by 2021. 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 7, 2017

LBNL: High rooftop solar penetrations can shift costs to non-solar customers

But researchers concluded the impact is negligible in most service territories and efficiency programs have a far larger impact on overall power sales. 

By Robert Walton • Feb. 7, 2017

New York ISO releases 5-year roadmap to dispatchable DERs

The ISO plans to treat distributed energy resources similarly to generators, but recognizes inherent limitations. 

By Robert Walton • Feb. 6, 2017

Looming tax reforms and regulatory changes could challenge utilities' financials

If proposed tax reforms and regulatory changes from the Republican-led Congress and the Trump administration succeed, what will they mean for utilities? 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 6, 2017

Will Trump disrupt the US military's clean energy mission?

President Trump’s election has thrown climate goals in doubt, but former leaders say the military will keep investing in renewables and shifting away from fossil fuels. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 3, 2017

Duke, Schneider pair up to build two microgrids in Maryland

The microgrids will serve the Public Safety Headquarters and Correctional Facility in Montgomery County. 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 2, 2017

Stem, HECO launch 1 MW storage virtual power project on Oahu

The project serves 29 C&I customers and is designed to help them reduce the demand charge portions of their bills.

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 2, 2017

SEPA, SGIP plan to merge to boost grid modernization, DER integration efforts

The Smart Electric Power Alliance and SGIP announced their intention to combine forces this week at DistribuTECH 2017 in San Diego.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 2, 2017