Powin Energy's 8 MWh storage project enters service for Aliso Canyon leak mitigation

The Powin Energy storage project was commissioned to alleviate shortages after the Aliso Canyon methane leaks in 2015. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 31, 2017

Texas co-op group forms partnership with Advanced Microgrid Solutions

AMS will install a 200 kWh storage facility for Texas Electric Cooperatives and provide preferred pricing for its 75 member co-ops. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 27, 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. 

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Hawaii utilities, Nissan pair up for $10,000 EV rebates

Combined with federal incentives, two utilities in Hawaii are making electric vehicles a surprisingly affordable option.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 27, 2017

Siemens partners with Eos Energy Storage for energy storage solutions

The companies plan to offer storage solutions to the grid-connected and off-grid markets, and say they have several projects lined in California.

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 27, 2017

The lurking surprise for solar in Arizona's recent ruling to end net metering

The landmark decision in the state's value of solar proceeding could end up slashing rooftop compensation in half.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 26, 2017

To enable EV grid services, states need more electric cars on the road

Electric vehicles offer great promise as grid resources, but scaling up adoption will be key to developing those capabilities

By Robert Walton • Jan. 25, 2017

ConEd's new demo storage project rolls out alternative financing model

The utility proposed a demo project under the Reforming the Energy Vision initiative that would test a new financial model for front-of-the-meter energy storage. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 25, 2017

Mercom: Smart grid, storage and efficiency firms raised $1.3B in VC funding in 2016

Funding for advanced energy firms appears to be moving toward debt and public market funding, with that figure topping $4.5 billion last year. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 24, 2017

As energy storage matures, leading system integrators embrace a flexible project approach

The best storage integrators do it all — from utility-owned turnkey facilities to merchant battery projects — according to a new report from Navigant. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 24, 2017

What Australia's DER revolution can teach US utilities about the age of Trump

When federal support for clean energy faltered, states took the lead on the power sector transition. Sound familiar?

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 24, 2017

California utilities plan to spend $1B electrifying the transportation sector

The three largest investor-owned utilities filed plans that would include installing electric vehicle charging infrastructure and residential rebates. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 24, 2017

Missouri electric co-op group pens bill challenging net metering policy

The proposed bill would give utilities with a customer base of 20,000 or less the ability to add a separate rate class and levy extra fees on net metering customers. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 20, 2017

FERC policy statement upholds concurrent cost recovery for energy storage resources

FERC said it found little chance market competitors would be harmed by allowing storage resources to concurrently recover their costs through cost- and market-based rates. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 20, 2017

Clean energy groups want New York utilities to provide more granular data in REV filings

Advanced Energy Economy and other groups say utilities should provide more granular forecasts of substation demand as part of the Reforming the Energy Vision process.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 19, 2017

Third time's the charm? Inside Hawaiian Electric's new, new plan to get to 100% renewables

Stakeholders say the third edition of HECO's Power Supply Improvement Plan is a real improvement, but question its approach to DERs and $26.5 billion price tag.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 18, 2017

How Pepco is finding ways to shift demand through Maryland EV pilot program

A small pilot program examining electric vehicle charging behavior turned up some near-term hurdles for the utility. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 18, 2017

Why surging lithium prices haven't stopped cost declines for battery energy storage

Lithium is one of the hottest commodities in the market today, but analysts see a muted effect on battery costs.

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 17, 2017

As Trump takes office, job growth is pushing GOP governors to embrace renewables

Economic development is changing the equation for wind and solar, but some say more work remains to ensure benefits are spread to all.

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 17, 2017

What to expect at DistribuTECH 2017 - Booth #3603

The utility industry looks at DistribuTECH to see what technology innovations are new to help improve their business processes. 

By Eric Charette • Jan. 17, 2017

Sunrun partners with National Grid to expand rooftop solar, storage

National Grid is contributing $100 million to finance the initial buildout of 200 MW of distributed solar, including direct utility investment in the rooftop systems. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 17, 2017

Georgia electric vehicle sales shrink 80% in wake of tax credit repeal

Sales of electric vehicles have hit a wall following the state's 2015 decision to cancel a generous tax credit and replace it with a fee.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 17, 2017

Proposed CA bill would require solar panels on 15% of new buildings

New bill would require solar power on 15% of new buildings in California not more than 10 stories tall.

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 13, 2017

Mercom: Global funding for the solar sector fell 64% in 2016

The largest drops came in the public market and debt market sectors, which saw roughly 30% declines, according to Mercom Capital Group.

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 13, 2017

New York Gov. Cuomo backs 90 MW offshore wind farm

The Long Island offshore wind project will be part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's bid to expand offshore wind to 2.4 GW by 2030. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 12, 2017

Solar in 2017: As non-traditional markets break records, more doors open for utilities

A shift away from third party financing to cash or loan purchases has opened up a new window of opportunity for utilities.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 12, 2017