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GTM Squared Live! An Electric Vehicle Roundtable

GTM Squared’s quarterly roundtable will take us into the mind of our resident EV expert, Julia Pyper.

by Julia Pyper | December 4, 2018

12.04.18 Smart Homes/Smart Buildings 0

Tendril Lands Private Equity Investment to Take Energy Management to the Next Level

Rubicon Technology Partners to provide an exit for VC investors in the 14-year-old startup and support next stages of growth—including potential acquisitions.

by Jeff St. John

12.04.18 Electric Vehicles 2

Padmasree Warrior, US Chief of Potential Tesla Rival, Suddenly Resigns

The power player leaves Nio soon after a $1B IPO and a $214 million quarter.

by Eric Wesoff

12.04.18 Demand Response 0

Demand Response M&A Update: CPower Bought by LS Power

A new owner for a big U.S. demand response player with broader distributed energy ambitions.

by Jeff St. John

10.21.21 Finance & VC

Where Will DOE’s Loan Program Make the Next Climate Tech Investments?

47 by Stephen Lacey

10.23.21 Fossil Fuels

What the Frack Is Happening With Natural Gas Prices?

15 by Stephen Lacey

10.14.21

With an Energy Crisis Brewing, No Peak in Sight for Emissions

9 by Stephen Lacey

12.03.18 Fossil Fuels 8

Shell Outlines Near-Term Climate Targets to ‘Thrive Through the Energy Transition’

The oil and gas major presented a plan to limit emissions from its operations and products—a significant move in the sector, driven by investors.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

12.03.18 Energy Efficiency 10

Heat pumps are a great way to reduce emissions in the residential sector.

Electric Heat Pumps Can Slash Heating Emissions by More Than Half in California Homes

A new NRDC study finds that a gas-to-electric conversion could reduce greenhouse gas emissions in California homes by 50 percent or more annually for both water and space heating.

by Justin Gerdes

12.03.18 Fossil Fuels 148

Fossil fuels won't go away in a carbon-constrained world, but the energy landscape will change dramatically.

Fossil Fuels Won’t Go Away, Even if the Energy Transition Accelerates

Fossil fuels would still make up 77 percent of global energy demand in a carbon-constrained future, according to Wood Mackenzie.

by Julia Pyper

12.03.18 Energy Storage 5

U.K. market changes will hurt the case for battery storage.

Rule Change Would Imperil UK Commercial Storage Market

The Triad demand charge could give way to a fixed fee, eliminating the need for batteries onsite.

by Julian Spector

Electric Vehicle Adoption Through the Consumer Lens, Part 2

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Electric Vehicle Adoption Through the Consumer Lens, Part 2

How can going electric be made more consumer-friendly—from the first test drive to charging the vehicle every day?

by Julia Pyper | December 1, 2018

11.30.18 Utilities 9

California Regulators to Review PG&E’s Corporate Structure, Safety Culture in Wake of Deadly Fires

California’s top utility regulator slams PG&E for its safety record and considers a “different model” for keeping power and gas flowing.

by Jeff St. John

How Arizona Public Service and EnergyHub Are Testing DER Integration at Scale

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How Arizona Public Service and EnergyHub Are Testing DER Integration at Scale

Inside a pilot project to integrate smart thermostats, water heaters, batteries and smart inverters to soak up excess solar power—and to build a platform for managing them all for local and systemwide benefits.

by Jeff St. John | November 30, 2018

11.30.18 Nuclear 32

Pennsylvania has two planned nuclear closures: Three Mile Island and the Beaver Valley Nuclear Station.

Pennsylvania State Lawmakers Call to End the ‘Epidemic’ of Nuclear Power Plant Closures

A group of state legislators join the national resilience debate.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

11.30.18 Blockchain 0

We explain the top energy-blockchain stories of the year.

Blockchain in 2018: Where Are We in the Hype Cycle?

On this episode of The Interchange, we look at the trajectory for energy blockchain.

by Stephen Lacey

11.30.18 Energy Storage 0

Austin Energy's general manager reflects on the utility's storage program.

Austin Energy GM on the Utility’s Innovative Storage Program: ‘We’ve Already Learned a Lot’

“We’ve already learned a lot about the interconnection process of putting battery storage on the distribution system.”

by Juan Monge

11.30.18 Energy Storage 1

South Korea is turning its attention to solar-plus-storage.

Kokam Wins Major Project as South Korea Looks to Solar-Plus-Storage

Battery maker unveils 40 megawatt-hours of solar-connected projects.

by Jason Deign

11.30.18 Energy Storage 0

The program would subsidize home batteries to use them as miniature power plants in response to system peaks.

New Hampshire Utility to Fight System Peaks With Home Batteries Under New Settlement

Liberty Utilities will own up to 500 units, but the compromise allows third parties to participate, too.

by Julian Spector

11.29.18 Fossil Fuels 27

Two-fifths of the globe's coal power generators are operating at a loss, according to a new report.

Renewables May Prove Cheaper Than 96% of Coal Plants Worldwide by 2030

“Over time, these coal-fired power plants will just become more and more unviable.”

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

11.29.18 Electric Vehicles 39

Another Historic EV Production Quarter in Store for Tesla

Tesla’s Model 3 is just crushing its EV rivals in the U.S.

by Eric Wesoff

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11.28.18 Utilities 0

Energy Jobs: Netflix Talent Moves to Cleantech, Exec Ousted at Tesla, GE Restructuring Continues

Executive and boardroom moves in cleantech, utilities, energy and venture capital.

by Katherine Tweed

11.28.18 Utilities 18

PG&E's decision is being questioned by critics as wildfires have become more severe.

Why PG&E Didn’t Cut the Power to Possibly Prevent California’s Deadliest Wildfire

A new PG&E report details how it decided against de-energizing power lines that may have sparked the Camp Fire. But should it cut power more aggressively?

by Jeff St. John

11.28.18 Electric Vehicles 8

It's the biggest funding round yet for the charging company.

ChargePoint Raises $240 Million, With Backers Including Chevron and American Electric Power

The charging company has now secured over $500 million in funding.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

11.28.18 Other Energy 14

Why hasn't geothermal shown hockey-stick growth?

Can Geothermal Scale?

In this week’s episode of The Energy Gang: We survey the geothermal landscape.

by Stephen Lacey

11.28.18 Utilities 1

Enel lays out a new decarbonization plan.

Enel Plans to Spend €10.6 Billion on Renewables Through 2021

Enel raises its ambitions with a power portfolio goal that’s 62% emissions-free.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

11.28.18 Blockchain 16

The cryptocurrency crash will slow the energy consumption of mining.

What Does the Bitcoin Crash Mean for Crypto Energy Use?

It’s better for the planet—temporarily.

by Jason Deign

11.27.18 Utilities 4

Will PG&E get wildfire relief extended to the Camp Fire?

PG&E May Get a Legislative Lifeline to Extend Wildfire Liability Relief

A new bill could allow the utility to raise bonds to cover this year’s deadly Camp Fire – and avoid potential bankruptcy.

by Jeff St. John

How Cheap and Abundant Can Clean Power Get?

Climate Fintech Startup Atmos Financial Puts Savings to Work for Clean Energy

Could Chile’s Auction Help Save CSP From Oblivion?

What the Coming Wave of Distributed Energy Resources Means for the US Grid

Extreme Weather Keeps Maxing Out the Grid

A Wartime Plan for Electrifying America

An Island’s Path to 100% Renewables

Are Batteries at a Turning Point?

Storage Integrator FlexGen Gains New Leadership at Crucial Time

Vestas Ventures Makes First Investment With Stake in Wooden Tower Start-Up

Vestas Launches World’s Largest Turbines as 'Big 3' Competition Ramps Up

BP, RWE and EnBW Win Big in UK Offshore Wind Leasing Round

How Cheap and Abundant Can Clean Power Get?

Climate Fintech Startup Atmos Financial Puts Savings to Work for Clean Energy

Could Chile’s Auction Help Save CSP From Oblivion?

GTM Squared Live! An Electric Vehicle Roundtable

Tendril Lands Private Equity Investment to Take Energy Management to the Next Level

Padmasree Warrior, US Chief of Potential Tesla Rival, Suddenly Resigns

Demand Response M&A Update: CPower Bought by LS Power

Where Will DOE’s Loan Program Make the Next Climate Tech Investments?

What the Frack Is Happening With Natural Gas Prices?

With an Energy Crisis Brewing, No Peak in Sight for Emissions

Shell Outlines Near-Term Climate Targets to ‘Thrive Through the Energy Transition’

Electric Heat Pumps Can Slash Heating Emissions by More Than Half in California Homes

Fossil Fuels Won’t Go Away, Even if the Energy Transition Accelerates

Rule Change Would Imperil UK Commercial Storage Market

Electric Vehicle Adoption Through the Consumer Lens, Part 2

California Regulators to Review PG&E’s Corporate Structure, Safety Culture in Wake of Deadly Fires

How Arizona Public Service and EnergyHub Are Testing DER Integration at Scale

Pennsylvania State Lawmakers Call to End the ‘Epidemic’ of Nuclear Power Plant Closures

Blockchain in 2018: Where Are We in the Hype Cycle?

Austin Energy GM on the Utility’s Innovative Storage Program: ‘We’ve Already Learned a Lot’

Kokam Wins Major Project as South Korea Looks to Solar-Plus-Storage

New Hampshire Utility to Fight System Peaks With Home Batteries Under New Settlement

Renewables May Prove Cheaper Than 96% of Coal Plants Worldwide by 2030

Another Historic EV Production Quarter in Store for Tesla

Energy Jobs: Netflix Talent Moves to Cleantech, Exec Ousted at Tesla, GE Restructuring Continues

Why PG&E Didn’t Cut the Power to Possibly Prevent California’s Deadliest Wildfire

ChargePoint Raises $240 Million, With Backers Including Chevron and American Electric Power

Can Geothermal Scale?

Enel Plans to Spend €10.6 Billion on Renewables Through 2021

What Does the Bitcoin Crash Mean for Crypto Energy Use?

PG&E May Get a Legislative Lifeline to Extend Wildfire Liability Relief