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08.24.17 Regulation & Policy 2

DOE Supports Cutting-Edge Grid Technologies. But They’re Missing From Its Major Reliability Analysis

The study ordered by Rick Perry comprehensively details sweeping market changes. But it pays little attention to the most distributed resources that can improve grid reliability and flexibility.

by Jeff St. John

Storage Didn’t Play a Primary Role During the Eclipse, but It Helped in Its Own Quiet Way

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Storage Didn’t Play a Primary Role During the Eclipse, but It Helped in Its Own Quiet Way

Plus: A new grid service arises, an exotic battery chemistry vanishes and a lost brand reappears.

by Julian Spector | August 24, 2017

08.23.17 Grid Optimization 29

For US Grid Markets, an Eclipse Day Is Like Any Other Day for Managing Solar Power

How energy markets absorbed gigawatts of solar lost to the eclipse—and why it wasn’t a big deal.

by Jeff St. John

08.23.17 Electric Vehicles 18

Industry Perspective

Getting the Most Out of Vehicle Electrification for Both Customers and the Grid

If managed well, electric vehicles present a massive opportunity for utilities to invest productive capital into the distribution system.

by Mike O’Boyle

08.22.17 Regulation & Policy 1

A Snapshot of the US Gigawatt-Scale Non-Wires Alternatives Market

GTM Research charts how New York and California—and Vermont, Oregon, Maine and other states—are replacing grid investments with energy efficiency and distributed energy.

by Jeff St. John

08.22.17 PV, EV, & Storage 2

From the Podcast Vaults: Analyzing Elon Musk and Reviewing Distributed Grid ‘Fan Fiction’

As we ride out the final weeks of summer, we revisit a couple of our favorite recent interviews from The Energy Gang and Interchange podcasts.

by Stephen Lacey

08.22.17 Solar-Plus-Storage 60

Solar-Plus-Storage Poised to Beat Standalone PV Economics by 2020

For most, the payoff is not here yet, according to a new NREL study. But it’s coming as PV deployment increases.

by Julian Spector

A Call for More Solar in the Wake of South Carolina’s Nuclear Debacle

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A Call for More Solar in the Wake of South Carolina’s Nuclear Debacle

Plus, Massachusetts and Arizona finalize new, novel solar compensation policies.

by Julia Pyper | August 18, 2017

Inside New York REV’s Summer of Pilots, Non-Wires Alternatives, and Behind-the-Meter Frustrations

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Inside New York REV’s Summer of Pilots, Non-Wires Alternatives, and Behind-the-Meter Frustrations

The latest in New York’s energy transformation: 17 demo projects, 200+ megawatts in DER grid alternatives, and Con Edison’s stalled battery-solar VPP.

by Jeff St. John | August 18, 2017

08.18.17 Energy Storage 17

The Solar Eclipse Could Become a Massive Test Case for Grid Storage

When the sun goes dark, storage technology’s quick-acting charge and discharge will have a chance to shine.

by Julian Spector

08.17.17 Nuclear 175

Interim FERC Chairman: Coal and Nuclear ‘Need to Be Properly Compensated’

Neil Chatterjee says baseload generation needs to be recognized as an essential part of the fuel mix. How will FERC tackle this issue?

by Julia Pyper

08.17.17 Energy Storage 37

Study: We’re Still Underestimating Battery Cost Improvements

But sustained research investment is key to success: “At the most extreme case of no new innovation, the opportunity cost of meeting cost reduction targets through deployment alone would be extremely high.”

by Julian Spector

08.15.17 Regulation & Policy 0

Research Spotlight

5 Important Questions About New York’s Energy Market Reform

GTM Research’s grid edge team explains how energy storage, non-wires alternatives, customer engagement and microgrids are shaping REV.

by Olivia Chen

08.15.17 140

Industry Perspective

Are Court Victories for Nuclear Credits a Win for Renewables? Maybe Not

NRG’s Abe Silverman argues that zero-emissions credits for nuclear power plants are bad public policy and need to go.

by Abe Silverman

The Utility Love Affair With Storage Is Not Just a Fling

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The Utility Love Affair With Storage Is Not Just a Fling

The 2017 Energy Storage North America conference was notable for the effusive participation of major utilities.

by Julian Spector | August 15, 2017

08.14.17 Regulation & Policy 15

Sierra Club Sues Energy Dept. Over Disclosure of Grid Study Data and Communications

Green groups want to know who Trump appointees are communicating with as they craft a controversial grid reliability study.

by Jeff St. John

A Guide to Navigating the Brave New World of State Electricity Policy

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A Guide to Navigating the Brave New World of State Electricity Policy

What to do when state initiatives meet market dynamics, according to a former utility commissioner and FERC member.

by Julia Pyper | August 11, 2017

08.11.17 2

Mexico’s Nascent Energy Storage Market Is ‘Very Open for Business’

A recent market reform has set the stage for private grid investment. The government wants storage to be a part of it.

by Julian Spector

AMSC Looks Beyond Wind to the Grid Edge; Distributed Wind Attracts Battery Storage Pairings

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AMSC Looks Beyond Wind to the Grid Edge; Distributed Wind Attracts Battery Storage Pairings

Plus: New York REV wants your business ideas, an update on Clean Power Plan litigation, and another utility joins Energy Impact Partners.

by Jeff St. John | August 11, 2017

08.10.17 589

The Nuclear (Power) War Isn’t Over Yet

Georgia regulators remain committed to completing the Vogtle nuclear units and South Carolina’s V.C. Summer plant reaches for a lifeline amid a broader debate over the value of nuclear power in the U.S.

by Julia Pyper, Emma Foehringer Merchant

08.09.17 Energy Storage 6

Punkin Center APS energy storage project with AES

APS Buys Energy Storage From AES for Less Than Half the Cost of a Transmission Upgrade

Punkin Center, known for its prominent pumpkin sign, will now also be known for pushing the vanguard of battery storage.

by Julian Spector

08.08.17 53

An Hour’s Difference Triggers Pushback Over California’s Time-of-Use Rates

Why are state regulators letting San Diego Gas & Electric set their peak hours so late in the day?

by Jeff St. John

How to Make Dynamic Pricing Work for Everyone

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How to Make Dynamic Pricing Work for Everyone

A former commissioner’s tip: Weigh rate changes meticulously—or you might not get the results that you want.

by Julia Pyper | August 4, 2017

Investment Watch: Grid Edge Companies Pull In More Money From Utilities

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Investment Watch: Grid Edge Companies Pull In More Money From Utilities

Plus: Energy Impact Partners talks EV charging, New York’s community solar plan gets the go-ahead, Illinois explores microgrids and demand response, and California seeks better green energy procurement.

by Jeff St. John | August 4, 2017

08.04.17 Regulation & Policy 4

With a Quorum, FERC Now Grapples With Distributed Energy Trends Outpacing Market Rules

FERC has been frozen for six months. With new commissioners finally approved, they now need to catch up with rapidly accelerating changes on the grid.

by Julia Pyper, Stephen Lacey

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?

Regulation & Policy

DOE Supports Cutting-Edge Grid Technologies. But They’re Missing From Its Major Reliability Analysis

Storage Didn’t Play a Primary Role During the Eclipse, but It Helped in Its Own Quiet Way

For US Grid Markets, an Eclipse Day Is Like Any Other Day for Managing Solar Power

Getting the Most Out of Vehicle Electrification for Both Customers and the Grid

A Snapshot of the US Gigawatt-Scale Non-Wires Alternatives Market

From the Podcast Vaults: Analyzing Elon Musk and Reviewing Distributed Grid ‘Fan Fiction’

Solar-Plus-Storage Poised to Beat Standalone PV Economics by 2020

A Call for More Solar in the Wake of South Carolina’s Nuclear Debacle

Inside New York REV’s Summer of Pilots, Non-Wires Alternatives, and Behind-the-Meter Frustrations

The Solar Eclipse Could Become a Massive Test Case for Grid Storage

Interim FERC Chairman: Coal and Nuclear ‘Need to Be Properly Compensated’

Study: We’re Still Underestimating Battery Cost Improvements

5 Important Questions About New York’s Energy Market Reform

Are Court Victories for Nuclear Credits a Win for Renewables? Maybe Not

The Utility Love Affair With Storage Is Not Just a Fling

Sierra Club Sues Energy Dept. Over Disclosure of Grid Study Data and Communications

A Guide to Navigating the Brave New World of State Electricity Policy

Mexico’s Nascent Energy Storage Market Is ‘Very Open for Business’

AMSC Looks Beyond Wind to the Grid Edge; Distributed Wind Attracts Battery Storage Pairings

The Nuclear (Power) War Isn’t Over Yet

APS Buys Energy Storage From AES for Less Than Half the Cost of a Transmission Upgrade

An Hour’s Difference Triggers Pushback Over California’s Time-of-Use Rates

How to Make Dynamic Pricing Work for Everyone

Investment Watch: Grid Edge Companies Pull In More Money From Utilities

With a Quorum, FERC Now Grapples With Distributed Energy Trends Outpacing Market Rules