DOE will prioritize fossil fuels, but it still expects strong growth from storage, solar, Wright says

“There is simply no physical way that wind, solar and batteries could replace the myriad uses of natural gas,” Energy Secretary Chris Wright said at S&P Global’s CERAWeek.

By Diana DiGangi • March 11, 2025

21 House Republicans oppose cutting clean energy credits to pay for tax cuts

“Both our constituencies and the energy industry alike remain concerned about disruptive changes to our nation’s energy tax structure,” the letter led by Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-N.Y., said.

By Lamar Johnson • March 11, 2025

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Energy Storage

The proliferation of energy storage in everything from utility-scale batteries to electric vehicles is a driving force in the transition to a cleaner, more distributed power system. This trendline includes the best Utility Dive reporting on this dynamic sector.

By Utility Dive staff

Beyond traditional demand response: How energy storage is revolutionizing grid reliability

Energy storage transforms grid reliability beyond traditional demand response programs.

By Nate Walkingshaw, CEO & Co-Founder of Torus • March 10, 2025

IRA funding freeze has put ‘many’ clean energy projects on pause

The uncertainty created by the funding freeze has affected projects at “various stages of development,” a clean energy executive said on a recent press call.

By Lamar Johnson • March 7, 2025

Basin Electric urges Congress to support clean energy tax credits

Inflation Reduction Act tax credits support energy infrastructure needed to meet rising demand for electricity, an Iowa Republican said during a House hearing.

By Ethan Howland • March 6, 2025

Massachusetts to deploy 100 bidirectional EV chargers in first-of-its-kind ‘V2X’ pilot

The program is available for residential, commercial, municipal and school customers and could add 1.5 MW of flexible grid capacity by September 2026, program partners said.

By Brian Martucci • March 4, 2025

PPL’s Kentucky utilities propose 1.3 GW of gas, 400 MW of storage to meet data center load

The $3.7 billion plan comes as Kentucky Utilities and Louisville Gas and Electric expect their annual electric sales to jump nearly 50% by 2032.

By Ethan Howland • March 3, 2025

After Moss Landing, what’s next for battery storage?

The fire that destroyed a 300-MW battery installation is a “learning opportunity” for a safety-conscious industry, experts say. Will non-lithium chemistries benefit?

By Brian Martucci • Feb. 28, 2025

IRA tax credit repeal would drive up electricity prices, system costs: reports

Sharply lower deployments of new generating resources could lead to power shortfalls, studies commissioned by a conservative environmental nonprofit and an electricity buyers group found.

By Brian Martucci • Feb. 27, 2025

New York PSC approves retail and residential storage plan as 6-GW 2030 target in question

New York plans to hold the first of three bulk energy storage procurements later this year as an Aurora Energy Research report forecasts 30 GW of in-state storage capacity by 2050.

By Brian Martucci • Feb. 25, 2025

Are utility demand response program costs outstripping their benefits in California?

California Public Utilities Commission policy has been pushing customers to choose utility-run supply-side DR programs over third-party options that face pressure to keep costs low.

By Collin Smith • Feb. 24, 2025

Scaling up sustainability: Meeting growing demand with SF6-free solutions

Learn how SF6-free sustainable EconiQ switchgear & infrastructure solutions can help decarbonize power grids.

Feb. 24, 2025

Leveraging surplus interconnection could unleash 800 GW of energy the US needs today

By using existing interconnection sites to plug in low-cost clean energy sources, energy planners can increase grid reliability and lower costs.

By Cassady Craighill • Feb. 21, 2025

Texas regulators move virtual power plant pilot development to ERCOT

The aggregated distributed energy resource pilot currently provides about 25.5 MW of energy and almost 20 MW of other reserve services to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas market.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 19, 2025

CBRE selects EVPassport to roll out 3,600 chargers

The agreement comes as the real estate firm seeks to meet demand for EV charging infrastructure.

By Joe Burns • Feb. 18, 2025

EV nonprofit holds out hope for embattled IRA tax credits

Canceling incentives for the purchase of EVs would harm low-income Americans and cost the country jobs — but there's still reason to believe that might not happen, according to EV nonprofit Generation180.

By Emma Penrod • Feb. 18, 2025

How installers can navigate energy volatility in 2025 and beyond with solar battery storage

A look at how installers can use batteries to help homeowners navigate upcoming energy volatility.

Feb. 18, 2025

Enphase expands VPP support in Colorado as Xcel Energy seeks up to 125 MW

Generous upfront incentives from Xcel’s Renewable Battery Connect program could help scale its grid impact, an Enphase executive said.

By Brian Martucci • Feb. 11, 2025

Using energy storage to bridge gaps in gas-electric coordination

Energy storage offers a powerful solution for harmonizing gas and electric systems, providing flexibility and reliability for the grid.

By Carrie Zalewski • Feb. 10, 2025

GE Vernova to invest nearly $600M in US factories

The energy equipment manufacturer will create over 1,500 jobs as it expands its nuclear, solar and onshore wind energy sectors.

By Joelle Anselmo • Feb. 7, 2025

Electricity is the next energy crisis

Electricity demand and distribution technologies won't solve the entire problem, but they can provide immediate relief.

By Juan Macias • Feb. 6, 2025

Puerto Rico utility LUMA plans to add 1 GW renewables, 700 MW storage

LUMA’s agreement with engineering and construction firm Linxon US calls for the development of nine “energy interconnection points” as part of Puerto Rico’s Tranche 1 renewable procurement plan.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 6, 2025

FERC delay on ISO-NE interconnection plan could lock out 3 GW from capacity auction: Flatiron

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s failure to act on ISO New England's interconnection reform proposal is creating market uncertainty, according to New England states.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 6, 2025

Utilities await clarity on DOE loans as decisive court battle looms

The Trump administration will likely scrutinize funding for renewables and climate change mitigation, potentially affecting outlays for critical grid investments, experts say.

By Brian Martucci • Feb. 5, 2025

US ‘needs more storage’ to ensure grid reliability, resilience: SEIA

The Solar Energy Industries Association wants to see the U.S. reach 10 million distributed energy storage installations and 700 GWh of grid-connected capacity by 2030, it said last month.

By Brian Martucci • Feb. 4, 2025