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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

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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

10.21.20 Grid Edge 3

Nevada's biggest utility wants to use blockchain technology to track renewable energy down to the kilowatt-hour scale.

A Blockchain-Enabled Smart Meter for Clean Power Trading?

NV Energy tests digital tech to track kilowatts of clean energy from cradle to grave.

by Jeff St. John

10.21.20 Grid Edge 4

Distributed solar, batteries and flexible loads can replace the need for new power plants at lower cost, proponents say.

Why Build a Power Plant if You Can Make a Virtual One?

The Enel X deal in Taiwan shows how virtual power plants can outcompete thermal generators.

by Jason Deign

10.20.20 Grid Edge 3

FERC is being asked to undo a decade-old state

Demand Response Provider Asks Feds to Open States to Energy Market Competition

Petition says failing to end state “opt-out” rules is unfair to customers and could undermine FERC Order 2222.

by Jeff St. John

10.20.20 Energy 251

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)

MIT Validates Science Behind New Nuclear Fusion Reactor Design

Research shows Commonwealth Fusion Systems prototype should work, but huge engineering challenges remain.

by Jason Deign

10.20.20 Energy 10

Verdant's tidal energy generator will be installed in the New York's East River near Roosevelt Island.

New York City Is About to Get an Injection of Tidal Power. Is This Time Different?

A tidal energy startup plans to install a small generator in New York’s East River as soon as this week.

by Jason Deign

10.19.20 Solar 134

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

Industry Perspective

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

Currently available solar, battery and heat pump technology means every building under two stories with a sunny roof can be a net generator of energy.

by Barry Cinnamon

10.19.20 Wind 3

France's Total recently acquired a 20 percent stake in the Eolmed project in the Mediterranean. (Credit: Ideol)

So, What Exactly Is Floating Offshore Wind?

Floating wind turbines atop the ocean could be the next big renewables market. GTM helps explain the weird and wonderful world of clean energy.

by Jason Deign

10.19.20 Grid Edge 2

DOE's funding seeks to combine solar, batteries and smart appliances to match building loads with grid needs.

Funding the Next Generation of Efficient, Electric, Grid-Interactive Communities

Department of Energy provides $65 million for “connected communities,” expanding projects to embed clean energy and grid services in new buildings.

by Jeff St. John

10.16.20 Energy 3

Taking Stock of Job Losses in Clean Energy

This week on The Energy Gang: When will the jobs come back?

by Stephen Lacey

10.16.20 Energy Storage 96

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

The First Major Long-Duration Storage Procurement Has Arrived

California’s community-choice aggregators are moving ahead of the traditional utilities.

by Julian Spector

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10.16.20 Energy 4

California's push to decarbonize transportation will require hundreds of thousands of EV chargers.

California Targets Nearly $400M to Fill Gaps in EV Charging Infrastructure

Gov. Newsom’s plan to end new gasoline-powered car sales by 2035 is pushing more funding for emissions-free alternatives.

by Jeff St. John

Smart Inverters vs. DER Management Systems: Pennsylvania Utility Pilot Runs Them Head-to-Head

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Smart Inverters vs. DER Management Systems: Pennsylvania Utility Pilot Runs Them Head-to-Head

Pennsylvania isn’t yet a hotbed for distributed energy. A PPL Electric Utilities pilot will test two ways to manage the coming influx.

by Jeff St. John | October 16, 2020

October 16, 2020 Energy Storage

The First Major Long-Duration Storage Procurement Has Arrived

96 by Julian Spector

October 20, 2020 Energy

MIT Validates Science Behind New Nuclear Fusion Reactor Design

251 by Jason Deign

October 19, 2020 Solar

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

134 by Barry Cinnamon

10.20.20 Energy

MIT Validates Science Behind New Nuclear Fusion Reactor Design

251 by Jason Deign

10.19.20 Solar

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

134 by Barry Cinnamon

10.16.20 Energy Storage

The First Major Long-Duration Storage Procurement Has Arrived

96 by Julian Spector

10.16.20 Energy Storage 9

Vermont residents can get financial assistance to purchase home batteries.

From Pilot to Permanent: Green Mountain Power’s Home Battery Network Is Here to Stay

The Vermont utility now controls several thousand Tesla Powerwall batteries sited in customers’ homes. The results have been promising.

by Julian Spector

10.16.20 Wind 0

Scatec's Kalkbult solar plant in South Africa. (Credit: Scatec)

Scatec Solar Makes $1.1B Acquisition to Become Global Renewable IPP

Norway’s Scatec has quietly built big momentum in emerging solar markets. After acquiring SN Power, it’s looking at hydro, wind and storage too.

by John Parnell

10.15.20 Solar 3

Array Technologies was the world's second largest supplier of solar tracking systems in 2019. (Photo: Array)

Array Technologies Shares Surge After First Big US Solar IPO of 2020

New Mexico gets its first big clean energy IPO as the global market for solar tracking systems comes of age.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

10.15.20 Grid Edge 10

FERC's order could end a two-year hiatus in country's biggest grid capacity market, but it doesn't resolve worries from states with clean energy goals.

FERC Order Will Restart PJM’s Capacity Market

But state-subsidized clean energy resources and programs still face major challenges.

by Jeff St. John

10.15.20 Research & Analysis 2

Investors are prioritizing only the most favorable solar projects.

Research Spotlight

Competition for Solar Tax Equity Is Reaching a Fever Pitch

But solar tax equity will become less important for solar project financing starting in 2022.

by Michelle Davis

10.15.20 Policy 1

Trammel S. Crow wants to reduce spending on political battles and boost spending on environmental solutions.

Green Republican Trammell S. Crow on Reshaping US Politics to Solve Climate Change

On this week’s Political Climate, we speak to Dallas real estate scion and environmentalist Trammell S. Crow and social entrepreneur Bill Shireman about their effort to redirect billions in political spending toward solving issues.

by Julia Pyper

10.15.20 Energy Storage 2

AMS started out developing commercial batteries like these in Southern California, but got acquired for an algorithmic trading tool it created later.

Fluence Acquires Grid Software Startup AMS

Pioneering California battery startup AMS finds an exit — and a home for its market-bidding software — with the global energy storage supplier.

by Julian Spector

Sunnova Logs Another Quarterly Loss, but Picks up Solar Dealers Amid Coronavirus

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

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

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

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

So, What Exactly Is Long-Duration Energy Storage?

The First Major Long-Duration Storage Procurement Has Arrived

From Pilot to Permanent: Green Mountain Power’s Home Battery Network Is Here to Stay

Vestas to Acquire Full Control of Offshore Turbine Business

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

BP Signals Imminent Hydrogen and Offshore Wind Plays

10 Rooftop Solar and Storage Predictions for the Next Decade

3 Predictions for US Renewables and Storage Markets in 2025

The Interchange: Live From Home!

Getting to Net Zero – DER Challenges and Opportunities for Utilities

2020 Analyst Roundtable: The State of Decarbonization

Sunnova Logs Another Quarterly Loss, but Picks up Solar Dealers Amid Coronavirus

Ed Mazria Uncovers the Carbon Hidden in Our Buildings

Could Environmental Voters Tip the Scales in 2020?

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

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

Tesla Hits Its ‘Best Quarter in History’ in Q3

Iberdrola’s Avangrid to Acquire Southwest Utility PNM Resources

A Blockchain-Enabled Smart Meter for Clean Power Trading?

Why Build a Power Plant if You Can Make a Virtual One?

Demand Response Provider Asks Feds to Open States to Energy Market Competition

MIT Validates Science Behind New Nuclear Fusion Reactor Design

New York City Is About to Get an Injection of Tidal Power. Is This Time Different?

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

So, What Exactly Is Floating Offshore Wind?

Funding the Next Generation of Efficient, Electric, Grid-Interactive Communities

Taking Stock of Job Losses in Clean Energy

The First Major Long-Duration Storage Procurement Has Arrived

California Targets Nearly $400M to Fill Gaps in EV Charging Infrastructure

Smart Inverters vs. DER Management Systems: Pennsylvania Utility Pilot Runs Them Head-to-Head

From Pilot to Permanent: Green Mountain Power’s Home Battery Network Is Here to Stay

Scatec Solar Makes $1.1B Acquisition to Become Global Renewable IPP

Array Technologies Shares Surge After First Big US Solar IPO of 2020

FERC Order Will Restart PJM’s Capacity Market

Competition for Solar Tax Equity Is Reaching a Fever Pitch

Green Republican Trammell S. Crow on Reshaping US Politics to Solve Climate Change

Fluence Acquires Grid Software Startup AMS