ConEd Brooklyn-Queens non-wire alternative project installs first microgrid

The project, sited on a Brooklyn apartment complex, will include lithium batteries, solar PV and a fuel cell. 

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 14, 2016

With big gains in the Q3, energy storage market set to finish strong in 2016

Corporate investment in energy storage nearly hit $660 million in the third quarter, according to a new GTM Research report. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 13, 2016

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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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Why Exelon's mammoth Illinois energy bill could set a precedent for other states

The grand bargain in Springfield may be a model to save nuclear plants in other jurisdictions, though not everyone is comfortable with the final deal. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 12, 2016

APS selects AES to install 4 MW of storage to support utility-owned solar pilot

The two installations will provide power to participants in APS's utility-owned rooftop solar pilot. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 12, 2016

Energy storage projects win 6% of UK capacity auction

A total of 3.2 GW of energy storage projects were among the winners for the 15-year contracts.

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 9, 2016

Canada poised to implement carbon price by 2018

Canada's federal government and 10 provinces will soon agree on a national carbon price, marking a split with expected U.S. climate policies. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 9, 2016

Updated: Arizona proposal seeks to mandate renewable generation during peak demand hours

A fix to the renewables mandate floated by the state’s consumer advocate would require a portion of wind and solar resources to deliver power when electricity demand is highest.

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 9, 2016

Snohomish PUD in Washington to install 2 MW, 8 MWh flow battery

The vanadium redox flow battery is scheduled to be in service in the first half of next year. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 8, 2016

AEE: Renewable energy demand rising rapidly among large corporations

More than 70 of Fortune 100 companies have set renewable energy or sustainability targets, up from 60 just two years ago, according to a new report.  

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 7, 2016

Updated: Illinois Gov. Rauner signs Exelon nuclear legislation

The bill to support unprofitable nukes and expand clean energy and efficiency passed the General Assembly last week. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 7, 2016

Inside construction of the world's largest lithium ion battery storage facility

SDG&E's 120 MWh Escondido storage project is being built in less than six months to help mitigate a natural gas shortage in southern California. 

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 6, 2016

Tesla acquires Germany's Grohmann, plans European battery factory

Something of a storage arms race is building between battery companies as they each try to ramp up production in huge new factories. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 6, 2016

Report: Global flywheel storage market to hit $477M by 2024

North America was the largest market for flywheel storage applications in 2015 with a share of more than 77%, the report says. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 5, 2016

How PG&E's EV charging pilot will test utility ownership models

A new proposed decision seeks to strike the right balance between utility investment and third party participation. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 5, 2016

Illinois passes sweeping energy bill with support for Exelon nuclear plants

Gov. Bruce Rauner (R) is expected to sign the bill that would touch nearly every aspect of the state's power sector. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 2, 2016

In New Hampshire, stakeholders debate the next NEM successor tariff

Proposals including demand charges and TOU solar compensation could help boost energy storage. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 1, 2016

Last-minute amendments slow progress on Exelon Illinois bill as deadline nears

Exelon and ComEd reached an agreement with Gov. Bruce Rauner that could see the bill signed — if legislators can push it through in time. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 1, 2016

Votes nearing, efficiency changes in Exelon Illinois bill draw environmental support

Further changes to Exelon's far-reaching Illinois legislation have won over some green groups, but lawmakers only have through Thursday to pass the bill.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 30, 2016

AMS CEO: Energy storage can reach scale without subsidies

The biggest problem for energy storage is scale, and Advanced Microgrid Solutions has a plan to get there.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 29, 2016

Illinois lawmakers still shaping Exelon nuclear bill ahead of planned Wednesday vote

The far-reaching legislation has seen a number of controversial provisions stripped from it as lawmakers try to push it through during the shortened session. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 29, 2016

IHS: Storage inverter market to grow 4 times larger by 2020 as adoption booms

As energy storage installations grow, IHS sees inverter and power conversion costs in steep decline. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 29, 2016

Scientists in Florida develop nano supercapacitor storage technology

Emerging flexible supercapacitors could be recharged as many as 30,000 times without degrading. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 23, 2016

Ameren opposes Exelon's Illinois nuclear energy bill

Ameren is wary of the bill impacts on its 1.2 million customers in southern Illinois, even though some of its coal plants could benefit. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 22, 2016

Siemens, LO3 Energy teams up for blockchain-powered microgrid in Brooklyn

The microgrid will allow rooftop photovoltaic systems to feed excess electricity back to the local grid and receive payments from the purchasers.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 22, 2016

How California utility regulators are turning electric vehicles into grid resources

Harnessing the power of electric vehicles will be critical to the state’s renewable energy and climate goals, but big questions remain about how to spur adoption and structure the charger buildout.  

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 21, 2016