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There's hard work ahead to achieve Order 2222's vision for batteries, electric vehicles, smart buildings and virtual power plants.

4 Big Challenges Facing FERC’s Plan to Open Up Power Markets to Distributed Energy

Utilities and state regulators may struggle with the new federal mandate to allow behind-the-meter resources access to wholesale energy markets.

2 hours ago by Jeff St. John

The Rise and Fall and Rise of Battery-Based Customer Bill Savings

GTM Squared

The Rise and Fall and Rise of Battery-Based Customer Bill Savings

Commercial storage has never followed a straight path, but its current champions have staying power and new strategies for sustained growth.

9 hours ago by Julian Spector

Hurricanes and demand response now go together.

Research Spotlight

Wood Mackenzie’s Key Takeaways From the Grid Edge in Q3

SPACs, DRAM and FERC Order 2222: Analysts pick the major themes from last quarter’s alphabet soup.

8 hours ago by Kelly McCoy

Ørsted hopes to scale up the planned 8 MW turbines at some of its U.S. sites. (Credit: Ørsted)

Ørsted Looks to Soften Impact of US Permitting Delays With Bigger Turbines

The Revolution, Ocean Wind, Skipjack and Sunrise projects now “highly likely” to be delayed due to permitting issues.

4 hours ago by John Parnell

Enphase plans to add 'grid-independent' microinverters and energy controls to its its battery systems next year.

Enphase Sees Megawatt-Scale Uptake of Encharge Batteries in North American Debut

Microinverter maker boosts targets for integrated battery system, promises ‘grid-independent’ systems next year.

1 day ago by Jeff St. John

GTM Squared Insights

Higher Wattages, Coming to a Solar Panel Near You

2 days ago by Emma Foehringer Merchant

Arizona’s Shifting Approach to Distributed Energy: Reaching Across the Utility-Customer Divide

5 days ago by Jeff St. John

Batteries Can Defer Grid Upgrades, But It’s a Tough Business

1 week ago by Julian Spector

Pumped hydro will compete with newfangled technologies to supply 500 megawatts to California communities.

October 16, 2020 Energy Storage

The First Major Long-Duration Storage Procurement Has Arrived

94 by Julian Spector

CFS’s Sparc machine could pave the way for the world’s first commercial fusion reactor. (Credit: CFS/MIT-PSFC; CAD rendering by T. Henderson)

October 20, 2020 Energy

MIT Validates Science Behind New Nuclear Fusion Reactor Design

249 by Jason Deign

Customer economics for on-site renewables are compelling in California, the author writes.

October 19, 2020 Solar

I Fully Converted a Home to Electricity. Here’s How It Worked — and What It Cost

128 by Barry Cinnamon

10.20.20 Energy

MIT Validates Science Behind New Nuclear Fusion Reactor Design

249 by Jason Deign

10.19.20 Solar

I Fully Converted a Home to Electricity. Here’s How It Worked — and What It Cost

128 by Barry Cinnamon

10.16.20 Energy Storage

The First Major Long-Duration Storage Procurement Has Arrived

94 by Julian Spector

Read Verisk's statement on racial equity and diversity

10.26.20 0

The Path to 100%

Take an interactive dive into the trends of decarbonization, the transition away from fossil fuels, and what it means for one leading entity: the state of California.

by GTM Creative Strategies

10.27.20 Wind 29

BP CEO Bernard Looney says moves are coming soon on the hydrogen front. (Credit: BP)

BP Signals Imminent Hydrogen and Offshore Wind Plays

Potential investments in offshore wind and hydrogen are on the near-term horizon, says CEO Bernard Looney.

by John Parnell

10.27.20 1

Minigrid projects are struggling with regulatory burdens in many countries.

Recovering the Missing Millions Owed to Africa’s Minigrids

Only a tiny percentage of international donor cash is going to projects, and it’s especially bad in Africa.

by Jason Deign

10.27.20 Energy 47

Small modular nuclear reactors could provide zero-carbon power 24/7.

NuScale Faces Questions on Nuclear Reactor Safety and Financing Its First Project

The first small modular reactor to receive federal approval must still grapple with design changes and safety concerns if it’s to be built by 2030.

by Jeff St. John

09.25.20 PODCASTS

How a Changed Supreme Court Could Boost Trump’s Deregulations or Thwart Biden’s Climate Ambitions

This week on The Energy Gang, we look at what climate policy looks like in the wake of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death.

by Stephen Lacey

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10.27.20 Energy 3

Nearly 100 GW of coal-fired generation capacity closed in the U.S. last decade, and the trend will continue.

Industry Perspective

How Utilities Can Avoid Being Financially Swamped by the Coal Closure Wave

Securitization allows utilities to retire uneconomic coal plants at a faster clip, but it will require legislative change in most states.

by Mike O'Boyle and Silvio Marcacci

10.26.20 3

Minigrids are seen as a key piece of the integrated electrification puzzle in places like Africa.

Research Spotlight

Disconnects Between Minigrid Policy Stakeholders Keep Sector’s Bankability at Bay

Minigrids have yet to scale on a trajectory reflective of their massive potential.

by Benjamin Attia, Emily Chessin, and Artie Abal

10.26.20 Solar 7

A judge has stopped a tariff on bifacial solar panels from going into effect — for the time being.

Trump Administration’s Attempt to Revoke Exclusion for Bifacial Solar Modules Hits Another Roadblock

An October presidential proclamation on Section 201 tariffs faces legal challenge.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

10.26.20 People 1

Watt It Takes: Steph Speirs on Making Solar Accessible to All

This week on Watt It Takes, Powerhouse CEO Emily Kirsch sits down with Solstice CEO Steph Speirs.

by Stephen Lacey

10.26.20 Energy Storage 27

A new watchword: Long-duration storage is a critical missing piece of the energy transition.

So, What Exactly Is Long-Duration Energy Storage?

Everyone’s talking about it, and Californians are buying in. Here’s what you need to know about this emerging grid sector.

by Julian Spector

Higher Wattages, Coming to a Solar Panel Near You

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Higher Wattages, Coming to a Solar Panel Near You

Power output is the next challenge in drawing down solar costs.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant | October 26, 2020

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10.23.20 Grid Edge 23

Waitlisted battery projects will get some relief without tapping funds aimed at those most vulnerable to fire-prevention blackouts.

California Shifts $100M in Behind-the-Meter Battery Incentives to Low-Income Communities

The new funds are designed to boost resilience for a broader group of customers threatened by wildfires and rolling blackouts.

by Jeff St. John

Arizona’s Shifting Approach to Distributed Energy: Reaching Across the Utility-Customer Divide

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Arizona’s Shifting Approach to Distributed Energy: Reaching Across the Utility-Customer Divide

A state known for utility fights against rooftop solar is now taking steps to enlist customers in balancing a clean-powered grid.

by Jeff St. John | October 23, 2020

10.22.20 Wind 5

The U.S. is a key growth market for Ørsted's onshore and offshore renewables businesses.

Ørsted May Employ 1,000 American Workers by 2030, New US Offshore CEO Says

The world’s leading offshore wind developer has a new U.S. head, and this time he’s a local.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

10.22.20 Grid Edge 14

VPPs can include batteries, electric vehicles, smart appliances, flexible heating and cooling loads, on-site generators, and other grid-responsive assets.

So, What Exactly Are Virtual Power Plants?

GTM helps explain a growing grid resource that can mimic power plants without dominating the landscape.

by Jason Deign

10.22.20 Green Building 1

Ed Mazria Uncovers the Carbon Hidden in Our Buildings

This week on The Interchange: an interview with Ed Mazria on the embedded emissions in the built environment.

by Stephen Lacey

10.22.20 Policy 1

Could Environmental Voters Tip the Scales in 2020?

On this week’s Political Climate, we examine whether environmental issues are mobilizing voters in a meaningful way with Nathaniel Stinnett of the Environmental Voter Project.

by Julia Pyper

10.21.20 Energy 4

Cities like Los Angeles are pushing to reduce emissions in the absence of federal leadership.

Big Cities Are Cutting Serious Carbon, But Could Do Much More

Only 45 of the 100 biggest U.S. cities have a carbon goal and specific measurements to meet it.

by Julian Spector

10.21.20 Energy 4

Lawmakers have long been divided over action on climate change.

Can US Lawmakers Agree on Big Climate and Clean Energy Legislation?

Two senators weigh in.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

10.21.20 Grid Edge 20

Gigafactory Shanghai now has installed capacity to deliver 250,000 Model 3 units annually. (Photo credit: Tesla)

Tesla Hits Its ‘Best Quarter in History’ in Q3

Cars, batteries and profits all hit new highs for the pioneering electric carmaker.

by Julian Spector

10.21.20 Wind 2

New Mexico holds vast, untapped potential for renewable energy development. (Photo: Avangrid)

Iberdrola’s Avangrid to Acquire Southwest Utility PNM Resources

Spain’s Iberdrola promised to invest its way through the COVID-19 crisis, and it’s sticking to that plan.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

Enphase Sees Megawatt-Scale Uptake of Encharge Batteries in North American Debut

Trump Administration’s Attempt to Revoke Exclusion for Bifacial Solar Modules Hits Another Roadblock

I Fully Converted a Home to Electricity. Here's How It Worked — and What It Cost

What the Coming Wave of Distributed Energy Resources Means for the US Grid