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The future of energy storage is here: An inside look at Rocky Mountain Power’s 600-battery DR project
The 12.6 MWh Utah project uses solar and battery systems as a virtual power plant.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Sept. 30, 2019 -
Uber, EVgo partner to expand ride-share electrification
The companies signed an MOU to research use of EVs on the platform and assess where more charging infrastructure is needed.
By Jason Plautz • Sept. 27, 2019 -
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TrendlineSustainability
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.
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PG&E wants EV demand charges to mimic smartphone plans. Regulators are skeptical
A proposed decision by the California Public Utilities Commission would slash PG&E's proposed 'subscription' fees for commercial EV charging.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 26, 2019 -
Minnesota, New Mexico propose clean car rules as Trump attacks California standards
State and city leaders as well as utilities worry the administration's proposed rules could threaten EV momentum and are setting their own rules.
By Catherine Morehouse • Sept. 26, 2019 -
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Deep DiveNortheastern utilities aim to 'crush and flatten' system peaks as DERs boost grid efficiency
DER providers and utilities have found shared market interests in New England, leading to cooperative BYOD programs that provide a range of benefits for customers and the power system.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 23, 2019 -
Amazon
Amazon buys 100K electric vans as part of net zero carbon goals
The e-commerce company revealed its total carbon footprint was 44.4 million metric tons in 2018, and it wants to achieve carbon neutrality 10 years ahead of the Paris Climate Accord's 2050 goal.
By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 20, 2019 -
Ex-Tesla exec wants to increase utility control of DERs, and has a smart panel to do it
The new electric panel combines smart metering capabilities with remote control of energy use in residences, while easing installation of solar, energy storage and EV chargers.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Sept. 20, 2019 -
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FERC proposal would 'gut' PURPA, could lower rates utilities pay to solar developers
The proposed rule would allow states to set the avoided cost rate based on changing market conditions, which would lessen small solar's ability to compete in the market, renewable energy groups contend.
By Catherine Morehouse • Updated Oct. 8, 2019 -
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Trump administration threatens California emissions authority as state continues EV-focus
California passed six EV-related bills this legislative session, but its zero emissions vehicle rebate program could be threatened by EPA's actions.
By Catherine Morehouse • Sept. 19, 2019 -
Virginia Gov. Northam orders 100% carbon-free power by 2050
The governor's order also calls for the state to reach 30% renewable energy and reduce its power consumption 10% below 2006 levels by 2022.
By Catherine Morehouse • Sept. 18, 2019 -
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Do your systems have what it takes for grid modernization?
To meet tomorrow's challenges, utilities need to maintain and deliver greatly expanded network information to all systems and stakeholders. GIS provides the technology to help utilities understand how to evolve the grid from where it is today to where it needs to be.
By Pat Hohl, PE • Sept. 18, 2019 -
IREC includes storage for the first time in its updated interconnection procedures
As storage becomes a larger player in the power system, the Interstate Renewable Energy Council recommends best practices for interconnecting the controllable distributed generation.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 13, 2019 -
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Louisiana utilities to pay less for rooftop solar power under new net metering rules
The changes will also allow utilities to recover any lost revenues from the excess power provided by rooftop solar, "a pretty remarkable turn," says one opponent.
By Catherine Morehouse • Sept. 13, 2019 -
Michigan urges MISO, PJM to improve regional reliability after Consumers compressor station fire
In a letter to the grid operators, the state's governor and head regulator called for quicker interconnection processes to improve regional resource diversity and a reexamination of demand response capabilities.
By Catherine Morehouse • Sept. 12, 2019 -
Deep Dive
As utilities scramble to manage explosive DER growth, is power grid autonomy a solution?
The U.S. electric grid could face hundreds of millions of distributed resource deployments in the near future. But optimizing these data points may exceed human ability.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 11, 2019 -
Deep Dive
The unknown costs of a 100% carbon-free future
State approaches to 100% clean energy vary, and while several costs remain unknown, some utility solutions are emerging.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 3, 2019 -
Dominion launches electric school bus initiative, aims for 100% electric fleet in Virginia territory by 2030
The utility wants 1,000 electric buses by 2025, at no additional cost to school districts.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 30, 2019 -
Is PREPA ready for hurricane season?
The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority has "a fragile system," according to the utility's director of project management, and "it still hasn't been elevated to the codes and standards for a Category 4" storm.
By Catherine Morehouse • Aug. 29, 2019 -
Opinion
Let's reduce wholesale market costs by tapping the full potential of DERs
"FERC should continue to enable more opportunities for DERs to contribute to the future of the grid ... we must unlock the potential of this fleet to create a more efficient grid for all," writes Sunrun's Chris Rauscher.
By Chris Rauscher • Aug. 27, 2019 -
Deep Dive
PG&E may answer the billion dollar grid modernization question
A step-by-step regulatory process in California confronts the technical challenges and "obscene expenses" of distributed resource investments.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 26, 2019 -
RMI calls for national mandates on EV purchases, AV testing
The Rocky Mountain Institute warned the U.S. could fall further behind on new mobility options without stronger central leadership.
By Chris Teale • Aug. 23, 2019 -
California calls for $100M to incentivize DERs in high-risk wildfire areas
The Public Utilities Commission proposed changes to the state's primary storage incentive that would create a budget for low-income customers in wildfire threat areas.
By HJ Mai • Updated Sept. 13, 2019 -
'Nearly all' high voltage EV charging stations lose money: Report
Lower-wattage electric vehicle charging stations are less likely to lose money in the current market, as some regions struggle to launch large-scale EV deployment.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 22, 2019 -
Phase 2 of HECO's performance-based rate rollout would reward speedy DER interconnection
The company's proposal includes several performance-based metrics, including penalties and rewards for speed of connecting DER systems less than 100 kW.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 21, 2019 -
Colorado adopts California's zero emission vehicles mandate
The ZEV mandate requires automakers to develop more electric models and advocates say it will save customers $65 million annually by 2025.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 21, 2019
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