Bay State storage: New law could give Massachusetts 3rd US energy storage mandate

Massachusetts was already a top state for energy storage. A new law could bolster that position with a mandate and utility ownership.

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 9, 2016

The Duck is learning to fly in California and Hawaii

The dreaded 'duck curve' is evolving more slowly than anticipated thanks to smart rate design and efficiency, RAP's Jim Lazar writes.

By Jim Lazar • Aug. 8, 2016

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Virtual Power Plants

Virtual power plants and their ability to balance energy supply and demand are increasingly sought by utilities as electricity demand increases, but their lack of standardization remains a barrier.

By Utility Dive staff

FERC greenlights Apple's petition to sell electric power

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has granted Apple market based rate authority, saying the tech company didn't raise the risk of unfairly hiking rates. 

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 8, 2016

ConEd awards 22 MW of demand response contracts in Brooklyn-Queens project

Battery provider Stem was among 10 auction winners, and expects to install as much as 850 kW of batteries in New York by 2018.

By Gavin Bade • Aug. 8, 2016

Nuclear plants safe, New York ISO CEO Brad Jones readies for a low-carbon grid

New transmission and grid practices will be needed for a deeply decarbonized grid, Jones told Utility Dive. 

By Gavin Bade • Aug. 8, 2016

Xcel Energy proposes $562M grid management system, smart meter upgrade

The new smart meters and support software would improve reliability, provide better renewables integration and help customers control their usage, Xcel said. 

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 5, 2016

NARUC rate design manual reignites debate over cost shift, value of solar

A new guidebook for state regulators runs into familiar contentions among utilities and the solar sector.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 4, 2016

Texas regulators to explore alternative utility ratemaking mechanisms

The Public Utility Commission of Texas will address a report on revisions to traditional cost-of-service ratemaking in their Aug. 10 meeting. 

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 4, 2016

Schneider Electric starts network to help corporate renewables goals

Schneider Electric's new service aims to help corporations meet their sustainability goals, following the formation of the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance. 

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 3, 2016

The non-wire alternative: ConEd's Brooklyn-Queens pilot rejects traditional grid upgrades

Consolidated Edison has turned to energy efficiency, demand response and a host of distributed resources to stave off a $1.2 billion substation investment. Here's a detailed look at how they're doing it.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 3, 2016

AEP subsidiary buys set of 5 Hawaii storage projects from EnSync

The deal, which includes one solar-plus-storage project, validates the power purchase development model in Hawaii, EnSync said.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 3, 2016

PG&E: California policies will boost its capital expenditures

The utility expects to spend $5.6 billion this year, including $2 billion on distribution, $1.2 billion on transmission and $700 million on generation,

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 2, 2016

Report: Growth of grid-tied storage to rival solar's recent trajectory in upcoming decade

Grid-tied energy storage will double in 2016, according to a new IHS Markit report.

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 1, 2016

Tesla agrees to $2.6B price tag for SolarCity merger

The agreement also includes a 45-day "go-shop" period, during which SolarCity may solicit offers from other companies.

By Gavin Bade • Aug. 1, 2016

Los Angeles solar-plus-storage microgrid pilot to slash carbon emissions, boost industrial efficiency

The $27 million project will include electric vehicles, storage and solar panels.

By Robert Walton • July 29, 2016

Energy advisor says Clinton is open to a carbon tax

Hillary Clinton's energy advisor said the presidential candidate is open to a CO2 tax if lawmakers bring it to her.

By Peter Maloney • July 29, 2016

Consumers Energy seeks to put 800 EV charging stations in Michigan

The utility has asked Michigan regulators for permission to put the cost of installing 800 EV stations into its ratebase.

By Peter Maloney • July 28, 2016

PG&E's EV charging proposal would lock out alternative business models, critics say

PG&E's latest proposal would require customers to charge based on time-of-use rates, which the industry says would exclude innovative third-party models.

By Robert Walton • July 28, 2016

Maine's governor proposes an end to net metering

Maine Gov. Paul LePage wants to exchange the net metering for a market-based approach. 

By Peter Maloney • July 27, 2016

Updated: Headed for the exits, Nevada PUC Commissioner David Noble lifts lid on net metering fight

The commissioner, who won't be reappointed to write the next chapter of the saga, spoke out against solar tactics: 'Words are one thing, actions are another.'

By Gavin Bade • July 27, 2016

As costs fall, C&I energy storage economics become more attractive

C&I storage market is the fastest growing, but is confined to a handful of states with local incentives for now, said GTM report.

By Peter Maloney • July 26, 2016

Minnesota first to adopt 'value of solar' approach for community solar

The value of solar methodology incorporates external factors, such as avoided transmission investments and the health and environmental effects of clean energy. 

By Peter Maloney • July 25, 2016

NextEra merger dead, Hawaii turns to realizing a 100% renewables future

NextEra never convinced regulators they could follow through on their clean energy goals. Can Hawaiian Electric?

By Herman K. Trabish • July 25, 2016

White House plan to boost EV adoption includes $4.5B in loan guarantees

Federal government, states and the private sector will all work together to build charging stations and put more electric vehicles on the road.

By Robert Walton • July 25, 2016

Maryland PSC rejects Baltimore microgrid proposal

Exelon's subsidiaries are having a hard time convincing policymakers to allow rate-based investments in microgrids. 

By Peter Maloney • July 22, 2016