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06.17.19 Microgrids 2

Why Electrified Transportation Needs Microgrids

Microgrids provide EV charging flexibility in terms of power and cost savings.

by GTM Creative Strategies

06.13.19 Smart Homes/Smart Buildings 6

EcoFactor's energy diagnostics technology could tap a broader market under its new owner.

HVAC Giant Trane Acquires EcoFactor’s Home Energy Analytics Technology

EcoFactor, whose AI-based analytics platform can tell when AC units are failing or wasting energy, is already in hundreds of thousands of homes, CEO Shayan Habib tells GTM.

by Jeff St. John

06.13.19 Grid Edge 93

Nel Hydrogen has temporarily closed 10 European and U.S. filling stations.

Carmakers Hold Steady on Fuel-Cell EV Sales Despite Norway Blast

The root cause of an explosion this week at a hydrogen filling station near Oslo remains unclear.

by Jason Deign

06.13.19 Research & Analysis 3

Hawaii, Massachusetts and Minnesota are states to watch on the PBR front.

Research Spotlight

More States Explore Performance-Based Ratemaking, but Few Incentives Are in Place

Efforts to redesign the utility business model are gaining traction across the U.S.

by Chloe Holden

06.13.19 Energy 16

Expansion of the grid remains the biggest challenge for the Energiewende.

Political Breakthroughs Brighten Outlook for Germany’s Grid Expansion

A new grid expansion law and an agreement between southern states and the federal government revive Germany’s transmission buildout.

by Justin Gerdes

06.11.19 Electric Vehicles 17

Transportation has replaced the power sector as the largest source of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.

Coalition of Automakers and Utilities Unveils Transportation Policy ‘Roadmap’

The recently formed 50x50 Commission is out with a set of new proposals aimed at updating U.S. transportation infrastructure for the 21st century.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

06.10.19 Solar 4

PREPA has submitted the latest version of its integrated resource plan.

Puerto Rico’s Latest IRP Increases Solar and Storage Targets

The utility’s latest integrated resource plan calls for 1,800 megawatts of solar and 920 megawatts of storage in its first five years.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

06.10.19 Policy 19

California's renewables market could take a hit if PG&E is allowed to walk away from legacy PPAs.

PG&E’s Bankruptcy Judge Leaves Door Open to Shedding Renewables Contracts

The bankrupt California utility’s plan to renegotiate expensive legacy PPAs with developers wins a legal victory—but an appeal looks likely.

by Jeff St. John

06.10.19 Grid Edge 2

Hawaii’s On-Bill Financing Program Unlocks Energy Upgrades for the Masses

The Aloha State’s GEM$ program enables renters and low-income households to install solar and energy-saving equipment with no upfront costs.

by Justin Gerdes

06.05.19 Regulation & Policy 12

California Faces Tough Choices on Utility Wildfire Liability Reform

What policy changes could prevent the next big wildfire from forcing the state’s other utilities into bankruptcy? Moody’s weighs in.

by Jeff St. John

06.05.19 Commercial & Industrial Energy 1

Starbucks Buys Aggregated Wind and Solar Portfolio With Help From LevelTen

Coffee giant contracts for power from three projects built by three developers in three states, in what’s being described as a first for the corporate market.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

6 Stats on the State of the Global EV Sector

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6 Stats on the State of the Global EV Sector

The latest figures on current EV sales, EV sales projections, EV investment, EV energy consumption and EV emissions. Oh, and did we mention EVs?

by Julia Pyper | June 5, 2019

06.03.19 Grid Edge 1

Like many islands, Bermuda's electricity system faces unique opportunities and challenges.

Canada’s Algonquin to Acquire Bermuda Utility Belco

As part of its international expansion, Algonquin Power & Utilities will buy Bermuda’s electric utility and help it prepare for the 21st century.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

06.03.19 Commercial & Industrial Energy 0

LevelTen aims to make renewables deals accessible to companies beyond the traditional tech buyers.

C&I Renewables Marketplace LevelTen Draws Investments From Total and Equinor

LevelTen is targeting the “long tail” of smaller companies interested in renewables, including in Europe, CEO Bryce Smith tells Greentech Media.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

06.03.19 Energy Storage 2

Ontario's clean energy programs are under scrutiny from conservative Premier Doug Ford.

Batteries Benefit From Ontario’s Bizarre Energy Market

Energy storage developers like Enel X, Convergent and Stem are active in the Canadian province’s politically charged energy market.

by Jason Deign

05.30.19 Efficiency 4

Most companies would prefer to upgrade to energy-efficient equipment, the author writes.

Industry Perspective

To Double Down on Clean Energy, Remember These Initials: R&D&D

The moment is ripe for R&D in clean energy—as well as deployment. A close look at energy efficiency policies should be first on the agenda.

by Jennifer Layke

05.29.19 Grid Edge 0

Schneider Electric Ventures' investment will give it a roughly 10 percent stake in AutoGrid.

Schneider Buys Stake in AutoGrid to Tap Its Software for Distributed Energy and Microgrids

Investment in the Silicon Valley startup could boost French electric tech giant’s distributed energy integration capabilities, from design to operations.

by Jeff St. John

05.28.19 Grid Edge 2

‘Every Asset We Deploy in the Field Has the Potential to Become a Sensor’

Julio Romero Aguero, chief innovation and transformation officer at Jacksonville municipal utility JEA, on the the next wave of disruptive technologies and concepts in the electricity business: “Disruption is the new normal.”

by Juan Monge

05.28.19 Grid Edge 11

Shuttle applications, like connecting ports and nearby logistics centers, could quickly make use of electrified overhead lines for trucks.

Siemens Sees a Future for Electric Trucks Powered by Overhead Lines

Germany’s first “eHighway” truck route has opened along a stretch of the autobahn. Siemens spoke to GTM about expanding and commercializing the technology for the long haul.

by Justin Gerdes

Are 100% Zero-Emission Vehicle Targets the Hot New Energy Policy Trend?

GTM Squared

Are 100% Zero-Emission Vehicle Targets the Hot New Energy Policy Trend?

A look at ZEV policy proposals in the city of Los Angeles, the province of British Columbia, the U.S. Congress and beyond.

by Julia Pyper | May 24, 2019

05.23.19 Grid Edge 3

SDG&E wants to build 100 megawatts of battery-backed microgrids. Who should own them?

San Diego Gas & Electric Hits Snag in California Microgrids Rollout

California utility SDG&E wants to build microgrids quickly to protect communities from wildfires. But regulators may force it to reopen its projects to third-party competition.

by Jeff St. John

Solar Software Summit 2019: Watch the Entire Event on Demand

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Solar Software Summit 2019: Watch the Entire Event on Demand

GTM Squared members get exclusive access to the industry’s leading event devoted to the solar software ecosystem.

by Nicholas Rinaldi | May 22, 2019

05.20.19 Regulation & Policy 17

Xcel Energy Fast-Forwards Minnesota Coal Plant Closures but Extends Nuclear Window

The utility struck a deal with environmental and labor groups in the Upper Midwest that will allow it to reduce its carbon emissions while easing job losses related to coal plant retirements.

by Jeff St. John

05.17.19 Commercial & Industrial Energy 1

California remains the leading U.S. market for behind-the-meter storage, but opportunities are expanding in the Northeast.

Engie Acquires Genbright to Unlock More Value From Distributed Storage and Solar Portfolio

Genbright’s software matches distributed energy resources with multiple wholesale energy market opportunities. New England is a key growth target, Engie Storage CEO Chris Tilley tells GTM.

by Jeff St. John

05.17.19 Grid Edge 3

Mini-grids and home solar systems can help transform communities detached from the main grid.

Industry Perspective

How Facebook’s Predictive Grid Map Can Identify African Off-Grid Market Opportunities

To bring electricity to the 600 million Africans without it, we must first know where they are. New tools are emerging that will allow developers to more efficiently target opportunities.

by Lucy Shaw and Jake Cusack

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

Why Electrified Transportation Needs Microgrids

HVAC Giant Trane Acquires EcoFactor’s Home Energy Analytics Technology

Carmakers Hold Steady on Fuel-Cell EV Sales Despite Norway Blast

More States Explore Performance-Based Ratemaking, but Few Incentives Are in Place

Political Breakthroughs Brighten Outlook for Germany’s Grid Expansion

Coalition of Automakers and Utilities Unveils Transportation Policy ‘Roadmap’

Puerto Rico’s Latest IRP Increases Solar and Storage Targets

PG&E’s Bankruptcy Judge Leaves Door Open to Shedding Renewables Contracts

Hawaii’s On-Bill Financing Program Unlocks Energy Upgrades for the Masses

California Faces Tough Choices on Utility Wildfire Liability Reform

Starbucks Buys Aggregated Wind and Solar Portfolio With Help From LevelTen

6 Stats on the State of the Global EV Sector

Canada’s Algonquin to Acquire Bermuda Utility Belco

C&I Renewables Marketplace LevelTen Draws Investments From Total and Equinor

Batteries Benefit From Ontario’s Bizarre Energy Market

To Double Down on Clean Energy, Remember These Initials: R&D&D

Schneider Buys Stake in AutoGrid to Tap Its Software for Distributed Energy and Microgrids

‘Every Asset We Deploy in the Field Has the Potential to Become a Sensor’

Siemens Sees a Future for Electric Trucks Powered by Overhead Lines

Are 100% Zero-Emission Vehicle Targets the Hot New Energy Policy Trend?

San Diego Gas & Electric Hits Snag in California Microgrids Rollout

Solar Software Summit 2019: Watch the Entire Event on Demand

Xcel Energy Fast-Forwards Minnesota Coal Plant Closures but Extends Nuclear Window

Engie Acquires Genbright to Unlock More Value From Distributed Storage and Solar Portfolio

How Facebook’s Predictive Grid Map Can Identify African Off-Grid Market Opportunities