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Policy 6
DOE Delays Grants for Small Businesses Researching Solid-State Lighting, Materials and Biofuels

DOE Delays Grants for Small Businesses Researching Solid-State Lighting, Materials and Biofuels

The congressionally authorized grants are being held up pending review by Secretary Perry.

by Julian Spector
Policy 0
EPA and ARPA-E Funding Survive Congressional Budget Cuts—For Now

EPA and ARPA-E Funding Survive Congressional Budget Cuts—For Now

In fact, ARPA-E won a $15 million increase instead of being cut. That, plus other stories we’re reading this morning.

by GTM Editors
Energy Storage 11
Ultracapacitor Makers Look to Micro-Hybrid Vehicles for Growth

Ultracapacitor Makers Look to Micro-Hybrid Vehicles for Growth

Ultracaps can dramatically improve the performance of micro-hybrids, say leading companies.

by Jason Deign
People 0
Energy Jobs: Wellinghoff’s New Gig, Plus NEXTracker, Sunrun, Blue Oak, HelioPower, Voltus, JLM
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Energy Jobs: Wellinghoff’s New Gig, Plus NEXTracker, Sunrun, Blue Oak, HelioPower, Voltus, JLM

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

by Eric Wesoff
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Demand Response 1
Startup Voltus Unstealths With 400 Megawatts of Demand Response

Startup Voltus Unstealths With 400 Megawatts of Demand Response

Former EnerNOC exec and team have projects across U.S. and Canada, a first-of-a-kind portfolio for the Midwest grid, and a $100 box to plug buildings into the cloud.

by Jeff St. John
Policy 5
Trump’s First 100 Days: Do His Bold Actions on Energy Have Bite?

Trump’s First 100 Days: Do His Bold Actions on Energy Have Bite?

Democrat and Republican policy experts share insider perspectives on the president’s energy agenda to date.

by Julia Pyper
Grid Optimization 69
Why the Australian Grid May Be on the Brink of Collapse (and It’s Not Wind’s Fault)

Why the Australian Grid May Be on the Brink of Collapse (and It’s Not Wind’s Fault)

“It’s a recipe for disaster, which is why I’m raising the red flag.”

by Jason Deign
Policy 5
Trump Ministry of Environment Issues Climate Newspeak: ‘Content Related to Climate Is Under Review’

Trump Ministry of Environment Issues Climate Newspeak: ‘Content Related to Climate Is Under Review’

The EPA starts wiping climate change references in order to reflect Administrator Pruitt’s agenda. That, plus other stories we’re reading this morning.

by GTM Editors
Residential Solar 32
Tesla Halts SolarCity’s Door-to-Door Residential PV Sales to Focus on Retail and Online

Tesla Halts SolarCity’s Door-to-Door Residential PV Sales to Focus on Retail and Online

Are door-to-door sales the bane or future of residential solar?

by Eric Wesoff
A Taxonomy of Building Energy Management Platforms, Gateways to the Grid Edge
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A Taxonomy of Building Energy Management Platforms, Gateways to the Grid Edge

GTM Research’s latest report on the complex BEMS space details how data and devices are creating big opportunities for software — and what’s separated success from failure thus far.

by Jeff St. John |
Green IT & Data 3
How the Internet of Things in Buildings, Manufacturing and Agriculture Will Differ From Each Other
Industry Perspective

How the Internet of Things in Buildings, Manufacturing and Agriculture Will Differ From Each Other

Joseph Aamidor examines the ways connectivity will impact different industries.

by Joseph Aamidor
Energy Stats: Solar Trade War II, It’s On
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Energy Stats: Solar Trade War II, It’s On

Plus, a look at alternative battery upstarts from around the globe—can they challenge Li-ion? The week’s most important numbers are all right here.

by Nicolas Rinaldi |
Energy Storage 28
Startup Says Molten Silicon Will Make Lithium-Ion Storage ‘Uneconomic.’ Here’s the Full Story

Startup Says Molten Silicon Will Make Lithium-Ion Storage ‘Uneconomic.’ Here’s the Full Story

1414 is making some pretty big claims about its molten silicon thermal energy storage system before it gets to commercial scale. But the technology does have promise—for specific applications.

by Jason Deign
Energy Storage 23
Axiom Exergy Brings Its Refrigeration Batteries to Market in 3 Years

Axiom Exergy Brings Its Refrigeration Batteries to Market in 3 Years

Not having to deal with exotic battery chemistries or slow-paced utilities is an advantage in energy storage.

by Eric Wesoff
Batteries, Storage & Fuel Cells 3
A Battery-Material Startup Applies Lessons From the Venture Capital Bust

A Battery-Material Startup Applies Lessons From the Venture Capital Bust

SiNode specialized in a single component—a silicon anode—and is growing without raising VC funds.

by Julian Spector
Wind Markets & Policy 47
Denmark Preparing to End Renewable Energy Subsidies: ‘We’re Now Very Close’

Denmark Preparing to End Renewable Energy Subsidies: ‘We’re Now Very Close’

The global wind pioneer is reaping rewards. That, plus other stories we’re reading this morning.

by GTM Editors
53
France’s Presidential Election Could Yield Two Different Futures for Nuclear and Renewables

France’s Presidential Election Could Yield Two Different Futures for Nuclear and Renewables

On this week’s Energy Gang podcast: We look at the debate over the future of France’s energy mix amid the ongoing presidential elections.

by Stephen Lacey
Fossil Fuels 21
Coal Down, Renewables Up, India on the Rise in 2035 Energy Outlook

Coal Down, Renewables Up, India on the Rise in 2035 Energy Outlook

Five key charts from a new Wood Mackenzie report on the coming market shifts, from Asia-Pacific fossil fuel demand, to U.S. energy exports, to electric vehicles.

by Julian Spector
Markets & Policy 2
Solar Block-and-Index Contracts: A New Market for Utility-Scale Solar?

Solar Block-and-Index Contracts: A New Market for Utility-Scale Solar?

7X Energy says its new SolarBlocks concept can fund megawatts of solar that wouldn’t otherwise have been built.

by Jeff St. John
Grid Optimization 11
Burning Questions for the Brooklyn-Queens Demand Management Program
Industry Perspective

Burning Questions for the Brooklyn-Queens Demand Management Program

Con Ed’s latest forecast shows BQDM is unnecessary, while major rate spikes lie ahead if the program continues. Why is no one talking about it?

by Ben Pickard
It’s Been Exactly 3 Years Since New York Launched Historic Electric Utility Reform. How’s It Going?
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It’s Been Exactly 3 Years Since New York Launched Historic Electric Utility Reform. How’s It Going?

On this week’s Interchange podcast, we have a progress report on New York’s ambitious plan to reform electricity markets.

by Stephen Lacey |
Efficiency 2
Eliminating Energy Star Efficiency Program Could Benefit Trump Properties

Eliminating Energy Star Efficiency Program Could Benefit Trump Properties

That, plus other stories we’re reading this morning.

by GTM Editors
Technology 1
Why It’s a Critical Time to Be at the Forefront of Solar Software

Why It’s a Critical Time to Be at the Forefront of Solar Software

“Solar Software Summit is for decision-makers to make sure they’re using the best-in-class software products, because every year the best in class changes.”

by GTM Editors
2
Clean Energy Investment Fell by 17% in 2016. Here’s Why That’s Fine

Clean Energy Investment Fell by 17% in 2016. Here’s Why That’s Fine

“This is not alternative energy.”

by Katherine Tweed
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Oil and Gas Heavyweights Back a Roadmap for Deep Decarbonization

Oil and Gas Heavyweights Back a Roadmap for Deep Decarbonization

A panel with leaders from Shell, GE and BHP Billiton just recommended steep declines in fossil fuel use.

by Julian Spector