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The Top 10 Utility Regulation Trends of 2018
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The Top 10 Utility Regulation Trends of 2018

Advanced Energy Economy looks back at the top regulatory developments of the past year.

by Coley Girouard
Breaking Down Illinois’ NextGrid Roadmap to a Grid Edge Future
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Breaking Down Illinois’ NextGrid Roadmap to a Grid Edge Future

From distributed energy integration to market reforms, a dive into Illinois’ flagship grid modernization policy effort.

by Jeff St. John |
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Customers will hold more power than ever before in the coming year.
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What 2018 Grid Edge Trends Reveal About 2019

Which grid edge trends will continue into 2019, and what kind of disruption is on the horizon in the coming year?

by Chloe Holden
Utilities 20
PG&E is going through one of the most pivotal bankruptcies in energy history.

Dissecting PG&E’s Historic Looming Bankruptcy

This week on The Energy Gang, we examine the consequences of dismantling PG&E.

by Stephen Lacey
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Regulation & Policy 27
PG&E's looming bankruptcy presents a lot of questions. Here are some initial answers.

The Big Questions Raised by PG&E’s Coming Bankruptcy

How will costs be spread? Are legacy solar and wind PPAs at risk? And how can California policymakers and its largest utility reorganize to cope with a future severely impacted by climate change?

by Jeff St. John
Electric Vehicles 2
Batteries for Jaguar's next-generation

Jaguar Land Rover Confirms Battery Manufacturing Plans Amid Job Cuts

But the U.K. carmaker’s switch to electric vehicles could be complicated by Brexit.

by Jason Deign
Microgrids 12
In the wake of California's devastating wildfires, emergency services are turning to resilient micrigrids.

This East Bay Energy Startup Is Building Microgrids for California’s Fire Stations

Gridscape’s systems keep power flowing to emergency services, as state regulators contemplate powering down the grid when the risk of wildfire is high.

by Kevin Stark
Utilities 2
The possibility of a PG&E bankruptcy has now become reality.

PG&E Files Notice for Bankruptcy Protection Facing Billions of Dollars in Wildfire Liabilities

Bankruptcy opens new challenges for California’s biggest utility and state lawmakers grappling with fire, climate change and energy policies.

by Jeff St. John, Julia Pyper
Electric Vehicles 66
And is it still too soon to push EVs to

How Should EV Owners Pay for Use of the Roads?

A new UC Davis report studies the optimal way to collect road user fees from drivers of electric vehicles.

by Justin Gerdes
Utilities 2
PG&E faces billions of dollars in liabilities stemming from a series of deadly wildfires.

PG&E CEO Steps Down Amid Reports of Bankruptcy Preparations

The board is seeking a new CEO with extensive operational and safety expertise, as the utility faces billions of dollars in wildfire liabilities.

by Julia Pyper
Electric Vehicles 6
Tesla has a lot of new models and plans for 2019 — including the Model Y crossover.

Tesla’s New Products and Challenges in 2019

Can Tesla keep the rapid growth story alive?

by Eric Wesoff
Electric Vehicles 1
It's a small program by national standards, but a big one for Consumers Energy.

Michigan Approves Its First Utility EV Charging Infrastructure Pilot

Consumers Energy gets $10 million to incentivize the deployment of EV chargers.

by Jeff St. John
Utilities 19
2019 is off to a rough start for the California utility.

PG&E’s Very Unhappy New Year

Leaked bankruptcy contingency plans, a credit downgrade to junk status, and calls to prosecute over wildfire deaths.

by Jeff St. John
Why Utility Spending Continues at Historic Highs, Despite Headwinds
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Why Utility Spending Continues at Historic Highs, Despite Headwinds

The regulated utility sector is on rough financial footing, but its spending remains high.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant |
PV, EV, & Storage 0
If completed, SMRE will represent the biggest acquisition yet for SolarEdge.

SolarEdge Adds EV Tech to Its Portfolio With Majority Stake in Italy’s SMRE

The solar inverter maker will pay $77 million for a majority stake in the EV drivetrain and charging technology provider.

by Jeff St. John
Electric Vehicles 35
Tesla had several victories and setbacks last year.

Tesla’s Quarterly Production Numbers Cap an Awesome, Amazing, Horrible 2018

There’s enough disruption and disaster to confirm any Tesla bias you might have.

by Eric Wesoff
Electric Vehicles 75
Tesla was responsible for more than half of all plug-in sales last year.

US Electric Vehicle Sales Increased by 81% in 2018

Tesla had a banner year. But it’s not all good news for the U.S. EV market.

by Julia Pyper
Regulation & Policy 0
Energy Jobs: Former FERC Commissioner McIntyre Dies; New Tesla Board; Moves at Bloom and More
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Energy Jobs: Former FERC Commissioner McIntyre Dies; New Tesla Board; Moves at Bloom and More

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

by Katherine Tweed
Grid Edge 34
Tesla Adds Oracle’s Larry Ellison and Walgreens’ Kathleen Wilson-Thompson to Its Board

Tesla Adds Oracle’s Larry Ellison and Walgreens’ Kathleen Wilson-Thompson to Its Board

Is Ellison really independent if he has $1 billion invested in “very close” friend Elon’s company?

by Eric Wesoff
Solar 1
But the forecast growth in solar worldwide will not be enough to meet global climate goals.

Major Solar PV Markets Are Emerging Worldwide

Experts forecast global solar installations to increase by more than 100 gigawatts per year through 2023.

by Jason Deign
Electric Vehicles 0
A look at the evolution of EV adoption.

The Global Electric Vehicle Market Outlook

Electric vehicles are an increasingly attractive competitor to internal combustion engine vehicles.

by Jason Deign
Mobility 45
The U.S. market still prefers SUVs.

A Look at the Passenger Transportation Challenge for the US

Transportation accounts for the most energy use worldwide—and the U.S. still has an addiction to cars.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant
Grid Edge 78
Trends to Watch in the Energy Transformation of 2019

Trends to Watch in the Energy Transformation of 2019

Expect new state decarbonization goals, sharper utility planning and more.

by Julian Spector
Energy 3
Listen to our podcast recap of 2018.

Trying to Process the Last 12 Months? Listen to Our Year-in-Review Podcasts of 2018

Some listening to keep you sharp a over the holidays and into 2019.

by Stephen Lacey
Batteries, Storage & Fuel Cells 20
A scan of public fuel cell company financials and exploits.

Fuel Cell Industry Financials in 2018

Bloom’s IPO and aftermath, SFC Energy on the edge of profits, red ink abounds.

by Eric Wesoff