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Deep Dive
Has California built its last natural gas plant?
Two pending decisions from state regulators will decide how the Golden State moves toward a clean(er) energy future.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Storage for T&D deferral works, Arizona Public Service finds in Tonto National Forest
An Arizona Public Service project provides a case study in deploying energy storage to avoid transmission and distribution investment.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 21, 2017 -
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The U.S. clean energy transition is expected to accelerate in 2024 but faces question around transmission, financing, federal elections and other issues.
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PJM price formation proposal would dramatically change how prices are set in the RTO
A proposal from the grid operator to incentivize "inflexible" generation could fit squarely within the Trump administration's efforts to save baseload generation in power markets.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 16, 2017 -
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Deep DiveFERC storage/DER integration proposal gets high marks, but other priorities loom
The commission’s proposed rule raises important issues, but could face delays as it tackles the grid resilience NOPR and other matters.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
As feds focus on baseload, grid modernization is sweeping the nation
More than 30 states are considering far-reaching modernization and utility business model reforms, including new initiatives to integrate battery storage into grid planning processes.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 14, 2017 -
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Colorado electric co-op rolls out 'community battery' program
United Power Cooperative and SoCore Energy are developing a 4 MW, 16 MWh storage project to shave peaks and reduce demand charges as part of a new program.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 14, 2017 -
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NRG Energy, Toshiba deploy 2 MW battery storage system in ERCOT
The project will help integrate wind power in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 13, 2017 -
Senate GOP tax bill preserves wind PTC, EV tax credits
The bill's significant differences from a House tax package — which would cut wind subsidies and eliminate the electric vehicle credit — could set up contentious debates in the weeks to come.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
One small step for Hawaii solar, one leap toward 100% renewables
After Hawaii regulators approved two new solar tariffs last month, solar customers in the state must now decide whether to buy, lease or pass on battery storage.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 9, 2017 -
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National Grid plans to install a 48 MWh battery storage system on Nantucket
The Massachusetts island is currently experiencing a rise in power demand and aging diesel generators, which provide partial backup power.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 9, 2017 -
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Sponsored by Doosan GridTechGetting on top of the next wave in energy storage: The utility-integrated era
Why is energy storage so important to managing ever-growing levels of distributed energy resources?
Nov. 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Energy storage gets a bigger seat at the utility planning table
The growing inclusion of storage in integrated resource plans is, to some extent, the next step in the evolution of the technology at utility-scale.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 7, 2017 -
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Deep DiveWho needs a NOPR? 7 ways to make wholesale power markets more reliable
DOE wants to support coal and nuclear, but grid operators and experts say greater power system flexibility is what's needed.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 7, 2017 -
Energy storage could hit 35 GW by 2025, new white paper says
The technology only makes up 0.5 GW of market share in the United States. But that's set to change, according to a new white paper.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How Vistra's coal retirements could impact the Texas power market
Coal retirements are predicted to tighten reserve margins in ERCOT, but only time will tell if they will bring the higher prices fossil generators are looking for.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 6, 2017 -
House GOP tax package boosts nukes, slashes wind, EV credits
The long awaited tax package includes an estimated $6 billion credit for nuclear power but would cut the wind PTC and end incentives for electric vehicles.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 3, 2017 -
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Despite earnings tumble, Tesla deploys 110 MWh of storage in Q3
The company said it is on track to deliver its 100 MW, 129 MWh energy storage project in South Australia, which it promised to build in 100 days.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 3, 2017 -
Portland General to spend up to $100M for 39 MW of energy storage
The utility's plan will help it comply with Oregon's energy storage mandate, requiring major utilities to deploy a minimum of 5 MWh of energy storage by 2020.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 2, 2017 -
PNM issues RFP for 456 MW of resources, pushing for renewables and storage
The utility announced earlier this year that it plans to phase out coal-fired generation completely, replacing it with natural gas, storage, solar and its stake in the Palo Verde nuclear facility.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 2, 2017 -
Military microgrid spending could top $1B annually by 2026, Navigant finds
The U.S. Department of Defense is the world's largest consumer of petroleum, but it's exploring the use of microgrids to decrease its heavy reliance on fossil fuels.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 2, 2017 -
SoCal Edison looks to decarbonize grid, transportation in new climate plan
The utility devised a framework that would help California meet its goal to slash emissions 40% from 1990 levels by 2030.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Is solar+storage eligible for net metering in Massachusetts? Tesla and others want to know
The state could become the first to provide comprehensive guidance on pairing energy storage with solar installations.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 31, 2017 -
Enel moves into EV charging space with eMotorWerks acquisition
The move will provide EnerNOC, a subsidiary of Enel, with grid balancing resources in the form of electric vehicle chargers capable of bidirectional flows.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 31, 2017 -
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New York Green Bank seeks $1B in private sector investment for clean energy projects
The bank also plans to start working with other states to help them establish similar funding entities.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 31, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Technology, markets and contracts — oh my! The keys to profiting from California's duck curve
California policymakers look to address renewables over-generation through smart investments in supply- and demand-side resources.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 30, 2017
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