Energy Storage: Page 57
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CAISO proposes load-shifting product for energy storage
The program aims to reduce the need to curtail solar power during peak generation hours, combating negative prices.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 25, 2017 -
Xcel considers splitting off North Dakota operations
Divergent state renewable energy policies are pushing Xcel to consider separating its North Dakota and Minnesota operations.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 22, 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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Deep DiveReporter's notebook: Utility pilot projects could soothe contentious regulatory proceedings
Utility Dive reporter Herman Trabish says pilot projects can bridge divides between utilities and stakeholders.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 21, 2017 -
Convergent
Battery storage could help New York City's ambitious energy, climate goals, report says
Within the next five years, 30% of the city's generation fleet will be past typical retirement age, according to a new study by Strategen Consulting.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 21, 2017 -
Duke to build its first utility-scale regulated battery storage projects
The utility pledged $30 million to install a 9 MW lithium-ion battery system and a similar 4 MW system near two towns in western North Carolina
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 21, 2017 -
Storage gets boost as 100% renewables, grid expansion fail in California
The state isn't yet following Hawaii and its mandate to achieve a 100% renewable electric sector, but the Los Angeles area got an energy storage stimulus.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
An inside look at using energy storage to integrate renewable resources
Soaking up solar power during the day and dispatching it in the evening is often cited as a renewable-enabling use for energy storage, but in practice it's often not so simple.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 18, 2017 -
PJM task force heads into the next stage of capacity market redesign
The grid operator's capacity construct group will begin evaluating 10 proposals for market reforms this week.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 18, 2017 -
DOE
DOE awards $20M to commercialize new energy technologies
More than 50 projects at 12 national labs will receive funding to help them bridge the gap to commercial use.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 15, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Alectra Utilities CEO: 'Someone's going to cannibalize our business — it may as well be us'
"Someone's going to eat our lunch. They're lining up to do it," CEO Brian Bentz told Utility Dive. Here's how the Canadian utility is moving aggressively into DERs.
By Gavin Bade • Sept. 14, 2017 -
DOE expands SunShot program after hitting original cost goal 3 years early
The new program aims to cut utility-scale solar costs to $0.03/kWh and boost durability and lifetimes in panels.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Sept. 13, 2017 -
Brattle: Regulatory barriers prevent stacking of battery benefits
Even in California's nation-leading storage market, stacking battery benefits still faces regulatory and rate design challenges, a new report finds.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 13, 2017 -
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California Dems look to restart CAISO regionalization with 11th hour amendments
With only days left in the state's legislative session, lawmakers are pushing bills that would create a planning process for a full ISO across the western United States.
By Gavin Bade , Peter Maloney • Sept. 12, 2017 -
Convergent
Arizona Public Service wants to boost customer storage incentive funding 50%
The utility this month proposed a slate of new energy programs and rates that will help customers conserve energy and control their usage.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 12, 2017 -
Vivint, ChargePoint to pair home solar with EV charging
The companies plan to offer a suite of energy tools, including solar arrays, an EV charger, a home battery and an intelligent energy management system.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Utilities see benefits in energy storage, even without mandates
Greater operational flexibility, customer savings, frequency response and black start capability were among the advantages cited by utilities in pursuing storage absent any legal requirement.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
California energy interests set to square off over Puente natural gas plant
Solar and storage can meet power needs cheaper than outdated capacity analyses suggest, clean energy advocates will tell regulators this week.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 11, 2017 -
Bill to California governor would direct utilities to plan storage, DERs for peak demand
SB 338 would compel utilities to include considerations for peak demand management with storage, efficiency and DERs in their integrated resource plans.
By Gavin Bade • Sept. 11, 2017 -
Behind-the-meter storage has record quarter, GTM-ESA report says
Despite the large uptick in one category, the overall number of new storage deployments declined from the first to the second quarter.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 8, 2017 -
Opinion
Choosing the right grid infrastructure in the wake of the DOE grid study
Rocky Mountain Institute's Mark Dyson says the grid study failed to highlight the opportunities to boost resiliency with distributed energy resources.
By Mark Dyson • Sept. 7, 2017 -
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Idaho PUC says storage projects only eligible for 2-year PURPA contract
Franklin Energy sought 20-year PURPA contracts for four storage facilities, but regulators said those resources should be granted two-year contracts.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 7, 2017 -
Fuel cells get $10M funding boost from DOE
Some 16 research projects will address cost and reliability issues with solid oxide fuel cells, which DOE calls ideal for carbon capture.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 7, 2017 -
PJM mulls capacity repricing strategies to tackle subsidy programs
Issues under debate include whether repricing should be triggered only when a subsidy occurs in a capacity delivery year and if retriggering would apply to carbon dioxide pricing schemes.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 6, 2017 -
Arizona Public Service goes beyond LEDs with new efficiency proposals
Priorities include incentives for smart thermostats, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, energy storage and water heater timers.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Massachusetts utilities take divergent approaches to grid modernization
The state Attorney General's Office gave a qualified endorsement to National Grid's plan while roundly criticizing Eversource's plan. But approval of any plan is going to require a lot more work.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 6, 2017
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