UK outlines plan for major grid upgrades, battery storage investments

The U.K. government plans to invest $320 million in battery storage technology over a 4-year span.

By Peter Maloney • July 25, 2017

Hiding in plain sight: Aggregated DERs in wholesale power markets

Distributed resources can't yet compete like traditional generators in U.S. power markets, but demand response products allow them a foot in the door.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 24, 2017

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Companies are pursuing increasingly ambitous sustainability goals around clean energy, but integrating rising amounts of renewables, minimizing environmental impacts, and achieving carbon reduction targets can be challenging.

By Utility Dive staff

DER aggregation: Sector experts identify emerging trends in a nascent market

Wholesale market changes and new regulatory frameworks are key to expanding the sector.

By Krysti Shallenberger • July 24, 2017

DOE partners with Xcel, Panasonic, to test smart city ideas in Denver

Peña Station NEXT is a planned 382-acre mixed-use development that will feature renewable energy, storage, LED street lighting and autonomous transportation.

By Robert Walton • July 24, 2017

Colorado clean energy: 4 reasons the future is bright despite Trump

Earthjustice's Michael Hiatt says renewables and efficiency will continue growing in the state, regardless of federal policy.

By Michael Hiatt • July 21, 2017

DOE geothermal project aims to expand technology's reach

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory will lead a research effort with seven national laboratories and six universities to remove technical barriers to enhanced geothermal systems.

By Robert Walton • July 21, 2017

Alectra and AMP form partnership to develop C&I energy storage projects

Alectra, the third largest municipal utility in North America, already has a solar-plus-storage offering for residential customers. 

By Peter Maloney • July 21, 2017

5 new strategies to design more effective utility DER pilots

A new RMI report uses insights from utility pilots and demonstration projects to form a roadmap for the energy transition.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 20, 2017

Vermont regulators to examine grid modernization

The staff of the Public Service Board will lead an initial workshop in August.

By Robert Walton • July 19, 2017

Washington regulators approve Microsoft deal to buy clean energy on open power markets

The tech giant will pay a $23.6 million transition fee to Puget Sound Energy.

By Robert Walton • July 19, 2017

Consumers Energy announces first solar+storage project for Michigan city

The solar-plus-storage project is part of the utility's effort to help build an "energy district" in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. 

By Robert Walton • July 19, 2017

New Hampshire PUC halts C&I, residential renewable energy rebates

A flood of applications compelled the state Public Utilities Commission to put two popular renewable energy rebate programs on hold after Sept. 1. 

By Peter Maloney • July 19, 2017

Third time's the charm: Regulators accept HECO plan for 100% renewables

The filing was the Hawaiian Electric Company's third attempt at developing a 100% renewable power supply plan after the first two were rejected by regulators. 

By Robert Walton • July 18, 2017

California lawmakers send 10-year carbon trading extension to governor

Both the Assembly and Senate yesterday voted to extend the state's cap-and-trade program to 2030, snagging the supermajority of votes needed to pass the measure. 

By Robert Walton • July 18, 2017

Bloomberg: August eclipse could hurt 9,000 MW of solar output

California is expected to see the biggest impact from the eclipse because solar power serves as much as 40% of its load some days. 

By Peter Maloney • July 18, 2017

California Assembly committee clears measure for 100% renewables goal

If the bill becomes law, the state would be the second to strive for 100% renewable energy by 2045. 

By Peter Maloney • July 18, 2017

Perry: 'I haven't seen' DOE grid review draft faulting gas for baseload retirements

A draft leaked Monday finds the impact of renewables on coal and nuclear closures is "minor" compared to low gas prices and stagnant power demand, but changes are likely.

By Gavin Bade • July 17, 2017

Flow battery developer ViZn Energy says it can pair solar and storage for 4¢/kWh

If successful, the company could beat a previous price benchmark set by an Arizona utility, which signed a solar-plus-storage contract for less than $0.045/kWh.

By Peter Maloney • July 17, 2017

AES CEO Andres Gluski on how his new storage venture will enable the 'network of the future'

The founding of Fluence will allow AES to market its batteries to third parties and apply storage to its other business units, from renewables to conventional generation.

By Gavin Bade • July 14, 2017

California lawmakers aim for cap-and-trade vote next week

Leading lawmakers seek a two-thirds majority on the bill to protect the emissions trading scheme from legal challenges.

By Peter Maloney • July 13, 2017

DOE's SunShot awards $46.2M for early-stage solar technology projects

As Congress debates budget cuts to clean energy programs, DOE's solar program is doling out funding for new projects. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • July 13, 2017

New Jersey bill would phase out SREC program, boost renewables standard

The measure would phase out existing incentives for solar and develop other methods of accelerating deployment of the resource.

By Krysti Shallenberger • July 13, 2017

Virginia's Dominon, DONG Energy pair up for offshore wind project

The 12 MW facility would be the Mid-Atlantic region's first offshore wind project in a federal lease area.

By Robert Walton • July 12, 2017

Maine governor vetoes bipartisan solar bill — again

Gov. Paul LePage says retail net metering subsidizes energy costs for those with solar panels, at the "expense of the elderly and poor who can least afford it.”

By Robert Walton • July 12, 2017

After sector outcry, Massachusetts energy chief defends 200 MWh storage target

Some storage interests expected a higher target, but DOER defends it as a first step in a comprehensive plan

By Peter Maloney • July 11, 2017