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

ComEd rolls out energy marketplace in time for Cyber Monday

Commonwealth Edison's new offering is part of its effort expand its business model beyond power delivery and grid upkeep.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 29, 2016

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Distributed Energy Resource Growth

Distributed energy resources, including rooftop solar, battery storage and electric vehicles, are experiencing significant growth in the U.S. as the power sector evolves to a cleaner, less centralized future.

By Utility Dive staff

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

Amazon, Dominion to build 5 new solar farms in Virginia

Amazon's projects will push the company closer to its goal of powering its infrastructure with 100% renewable energy.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 21, 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

Inside Exelon's last-minute push to save its nukes and remake the Illinois power sector

The Illinois legislature has a week to decide on a far-reaching energy reform bill that also includes coal subsidies and controversial rate design changes.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 18, 2016

FERC seeks comment on new rules for energy storage in wholesale power markets

The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking stems from concerns that electric storage resources may face barriers that limit them from participating in organized markets.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 18, 2016

DOE ups ante on Sunshot, targeting 50% solar cost cut between 2020 and 2030

In the sunniest regions of the country, DOE hopes to spur solar cost reductions down to $0.02/kWh by 2030. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 18, 2016

FERC dismisses co-ops' case against Maryland community solar program

FERC did not rule on the merits, saying the petition was premature because tariffs have not yet been filed with state regulators. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 17, 2016

Exelon's Illinois energy bill greeted by vociferous opposition

Critics decried the inclusion of capacity payments for coal plants and residential demand charges. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 17, 2016

A 'turning point' for DERs? Utilities, vendors praise new NARUC rate design manual

A new guide to distributed energy rate design and compensation lays out the important questions but leaves the heavy lifting to state commissions.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 17, 2016

Tesla, SolarCity merger approved with 85% shareholder support

More than 85% of unaffiliated shareholder votes were cast in favor of the merger, the company said, though final results are still pending.

By Gavin Bade , Krysti Shallenberger • Nov. 17, 2016

Walmart, Axiom Exergy partner for refrigeration energy storage project

The battery would be “charged” at night by freezing salt water and discharged during the day to decrease peak power consumption.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 16, 2016

How do you value DERs? New York PSC staff rolls out new pricing scheme for REV

Among its suggestions, the report maps out a transition from net metering and could be implemented as soon as January. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 16, 2016

Microsoft signs 237 MW wind deal in Wyoming

The deal gives local utility Black Hills the ability to draw from Microsoft's natural backup generators, avoiding building another power plant to serve the company's data center. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 15, 2016

As energy storage booms in New York, officials tackle safety measures

The Fire Department of the City of New York is at the forefront of coming up with procedures to safely deploy battery storage. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 15, 2016

How wind and solar plan to thrive during the Trump presidency

Steadily declining prices and increasing market share mean the wind and solar industries 'got it from here,' said one exec.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 15, 2016

PJM market monitor pushes capacity market changes to enhance efficiency

Several municipal utilities, environmental groups and rural electric co-ops have questioned PJM's capacity market structure, resulting in new recommendations. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 14, 2016

Trump insider: New administration won't attack renewable energy

The president-elect will halt climate activities but not move to revoke wind and solar subsidies, according to a major Trump financial contributor who said he is a member of the transition team.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 11, 2016

Norway cements position as global EV leader with tax exemption

The country wants to reach 100% electric vehicles, and its policies could be a cue for other nations with aggressive goals.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 11, 2016

Why 'a lot has become the new normal' in state solar policy debates

A new report outlines 5 key decisions and 4 trends from the solar sector's busiest policy quarter yet.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 10, 2016

Tangent and Cummins team up to offer gas generators with DER controls for C&I

While backup generators are usually deployed during outages, this venture could put them to use managing demand charges for C&I customers. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 8, 2016

Idaho regulators approve state's first utility-owned community solar project

The 500 kW community solar project is designed to give access to solar power to all customers. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 8, 2016