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The 2018 Grid Edge Year in Review

Rising renewables, major federal and state-level policy shifts, and the march toward integration of distributed energy resources at scale.

by Jeff St. John | December 24, 2018

12.21.18 Commercial & Industrial Energy 0

C&I customers signed deals for over 6 gigawatts of renewables so far in 2018.

The Year of the Corporate PPA

C&I offtake agreements saw a “massive” increase in 2018, but customers are calling for more flexible options in procuring wind and solar.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

2018 in Energy Storage: Inching Toward Greatness

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2018 in Energy Storage: Inching Toward Greatness

The enduring accomplishments, lousy misses and unexpected breakthroughs of 2018.

by Julian Spector | December 21, 2018

12.20.18 Networking/AMI 2

The U.K.'s smart meter rollout is behind schedule and getting more expensive.

Britain Won’t Meet Its Smart Meter Rollout Deadline

The project should focus on getting it right rather than ending on time, experts say.

by Jason Deign

12.20.18 Electric Vehicles 11

Volvo's Zaki Fasihuddin and FreeWire's Arcady Sosinov pose with the Mobi, a mobile car charging device.

With $15 Million Raise, FreeWire Wants to Deliver EV Charging That Doesn’t Stress the Grid

The new battery-assisted charger attracted attention from Volvo, BP and Macquarie.

by Julian Spector

12.19.18 Regulation & Policy 4

The CPUC is clearing up confusion around California's electric vehicle policy.

California Regulators Open a New Chapter in Utility EV Charging Policy

A new CPUC docket on EV charging doesn’t freeze funding for years, as industry groups feared. But it will introduce questions about utilities’ role in the state’s electric transportation future.

by Jeff St. John

12.19.18 Other Energy 102

Could hydrogen become Australia's next export industry?

How Australia Is Looking to Develop a Hydrogen Economy

Policymakers see hydrogen as a key carrier for exporting renewable energy.

by Jason Deign

12.18.18 Mobility 19

California is decarbonizing bus fleets, in a sweeping move.

California Commits to Zero-Emissions Bus Fleet by 2040

A regulatory push adds momentum to improving economics for electric school buses and transit vehicles.

by Jeff St. John

GTM Squared

The 2018 EV Market Highlight Reel

A snapshot of the evolving electric vehicle market, in 12 charts.

by Julia Pyper | December 17, 2018

12.17.18 Energy 0

Energy Jobs: Exec Moves at CenterPoint and Entergy, Buyout at 8minutenergy, and More

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

by Katherine Tweed

12.14.18 Energy Management 1

Cannabis Growers Embrace IOT for Energy Efficiency

Greenhouses are being wired up to the internet of things in order to save cash.

by Jason Deign

12.13.18 PV, EV, & Storage 0

After a rocky start, Australia's AGL is again pursuing battery-backed virtual power plants.

Enbala to Enable World’s Biggest Residential Solar-Plus-Storage Virtual Power Plant

Australia’s AGL picks startup to manage its 1,000-battery VPP for both distribution and wholesale needs.

by Jeff St. John

12.12.18 Electric Vehicles 42

Musk may be winning the battle with shortsellers.

Is the Tesla Bear Case Dead? Have the Tesla Bulls Prevailed?

The good, the bad and Elon Musk’s 60 Minutes interview.

by Eric Wesoff

GTM Energy Storage Summit 2018 live broadcast from San Francisco on December 11 and 12, 2018.

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Watch Energy Storage Summit 2018 On Demand

We has 10+ hours of panels and presos on demand from our industry-leading energy storage conference. And you can watch it all by registering here!

by Nicholas Rinaldi | December 11, 2018

12.11.18 Blockchain 1

4 Podcasts That Will Give You a Deeper Understanding of Energy Blockchain

Looking for some heady listening over the holidays? We’ve compiled some of our best blockchain coverage for you.

by Stephen Lacey, Scott Clavenna

12.10.18 Policy 0

California regulators have been scrambling over the past month to institute a host of new regulations and policies to manage the utility-wildfire nexus.

California Regulators Consider New Rules for Powering Down the Grid to Stop Fires

A new CPUC proposal could set stricter rules for “de-energizing” power lines to prevent a repeat of the deadly Camp Fire.

by Jeff St. John

12.10.18 Energy 0

Virginia's SCC ordered Dominion to rework its integrated resource plan for the first time ever.

Virginia Regulator Asks Dominion Energy for More Accurate Resource Plan

It’s a first for the utility and could bring about a “sea change” in its modeling.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

The Latest and Greatest in EV Innovation

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The Latest and Greatest in EV Innovation

Takeaways from the 2018 L.A. Auto Show.

by Julia Pyper | December 10, 2018

12.10.18 Electric Vehicles 174

“The need to carry around a backup generator under the hood is just going away.

Why General Motors Is Ditching the Chevy Volt

Out with the plug-in hybrid, in with the all-electric vehicle.

by Julia Pyper

12.07.18 Utilities 1

Substituting “steel,” in the form of new wind and solar generation, for “fuel,

Industry Perspective

Steel for Fuel: How Utilities Can Replace Fossil Fuel Expenses With Renewables Earning Potential

The “steel for fuel” strategy is an increasingly appealing method for hitting the sweet spot on risk, return and scale for utility customers and investors.

by Ron Lehr and Mike O'Boyle

12.04.18 Utilities 14

Xcel Energy Commits to 100% Carbon-Free Electricity by 2050

The utility’s ambitious plan could pre-empt a messy policy battle over renewable energy mandates.

by Julia Pyper

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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

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?

Grid Edge

The 2018 Grid Edge Year in Review

The Year of the Corporate PPA

2018 in Energy Storage: Inching Toward Greatness

Britain Won’t Meet Its Smart Meter Rollout Deadline

With $15 Million Raise, FreeWire Wants to Deliver EV Charging That Doesn’t Stress the Grid

California Regulators Open a New Chapter in Utility EV Charging Policy

How Australia Is Looking to Develop a Hydrogen Economy

California Commits to Zero-Emissions Bus Fleet by 2040

The 2018 EV Market Highlight Reel

Energy Jobs: Exec Moves at CenterPoint and Entergy, Buyout at 8minutenergy, and More

Cannabis Growers Embrace IOT for Energy Efficiency

Enbala to Enable World’s Biggest Residential Solar-Plus-Storage Virtual Power Plant

Is the Tesla Bear Case Dead? Have the Tesla Bulls Prevailed?

Watch Energy Storage Summit 2018 On Demand

4 Podcasts That Will Give You a Deeper Understanding of Energy Blockchain

California Regulators Consider New Rules for Powering Down the Grid to Stop Fires

Virginia Regulator Asks Dominion Energy for More Accurate Resource Plan

The Latest and Greatest in EV Innovation

Why General Motors Is Ditching the Chevy Volt

Steel for Fuel: How Utilities Can Replace Fossil Fuel Expenses With Renewables Earning Potential

Xcel Energy Commits to 100% Carbon-Free Electricity by 2050

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