Utilities: Page 40
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Deep Dive
As feds focus on baseload, grid modernization is sweeping the nation
More than 30 states are considering far-reaching modernization and utility business model reforms, including new initiatives to integrate battery storage into grid planning processes.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 15, 2017 -
US cities, businesses highlight climate efforts at UN meeting
"There is nothing Washington can do to stop us," former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said of the efforts.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 14, 2017 -
4 Alaska communities collaborate on wind-diesel microgrid
The project integrates wind power into the system and significantly lowers residents' heating costs.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The future of wind farms
The force behind the proliferation of wind farms could lose momentum, depending on how the next tax reform bill addresses energy tax credits.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How much energy do those programs save? New tool aims to track and boost efficiency
The National Energy Efficiency Registry will collect data with an eye toward improving measurement and verification of savings, ultimately boosting investments in reducing demand.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 8, 2017 -
Opinion
Empowering cities by rethinking wireless networks
The rapidly expanding implementation of smart architecture and infrastructure is shaping the functionality and future of the smart grid.
By Keith Teichmann • Nov. 6, 2017 -
USDA to invest $2.5B for rural grid upgrades
The funding will support infrastructure improvements for rural areas in more than two dozen states.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 3, 2017 -
San Francisco outlines comprehensive flood resilience strategy
The city has proposed $700 million of flood work to be included in the Sewer System Improvement Program over the next 15 years.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 3, 2017 -
ITC proposes 3 solar trade case remedies with tariffs, quotas and capped imports
The agency will send three remedy recommendations to President Donald Trump, who has final say.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Nov. 1, 2017 -
New York Green Bank seeks $1B in private sector funding for clean energy projects
The bank also plans to start working with other states to help them establish similar funding entities.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 1, 2017 -
GE enters deal to make New York Power Authority ‘first fully digital utility’
The agreement aims to digitize NYPA's entire system to boost reliability and decrease its carbon footprint.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 30, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Technology, markets and contracts — oh my! The keys to profiting from California’s duck curve
California policymakers look to address renewables over-generation through smart investments in supply- and demand-side resources.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 30, 2017 -
Tesla’s first Puerto Rico battery project is a microgrid at a children’s hospital
Small renewable energy and battery-based projects are being deployed on the island, while efforts continue to rebuild the bulk power grid.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Atlanta to offer property owners $500M in bonds for clean energy projects
The bonds will be available for projects related to energy efficiency, water conservation and renewable energy.
By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Hawaii expands rooftop solar, storage options for residential customers
A “Smart Export” program offers a new compensation option for customers installing the distributed energy resources.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 24, 2017 -
DOE to fund $15M for fast electric vehicle charging research
The department's goal is to develop plug-in electric vehicle systems that can decrease charge time to 15 minutes or less.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 24, 2017 -
12 major cities sign declaration to promote clean transit
By signing the Fossil-Fuel Free Streets Declaration, mayors pledged to transition to zero-emissions buses and extend green city areas.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Portland, ME may soon install Wi-Fi in its street lights
The city is looking to install smart technologies on its lampposts in addition to energy efficient LED lightbulbs.
By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 23, 2017 -
New Florida muni solar program cuts NEM rates, includes battery storage incentives
Jacksonville Electric Authority seeks to procure 250 MW of utility-scale solar and provide battery storage rebates, while trimming the net metering rate for new customers to the utility's fuel rate.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Toronto officially announces Sidewalk Labs as smart city partner
"Sidewalk Toronto" will become an innovation playground for Google's sister subsidiary.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Sonnen plans solar+storage virtual power plant in Arizona home development
Mandalay Homes has partnered with Germany's Sonnen to install smart residential energy storage systems in a new Arizona community.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Opinion
Automated robots are the key to utility infrastructure management
The real goal is complete autonomy; the removal of human intervention. This is where the true cost savings will materialize.
By Michael Hartnack • Oct. 9, 2017 -
Massachusetts starts inquiry into energy storage eligibility for net metering
Regulators will also examine the qualification of net metering facilities to bid into ISO-New England’s forward capacity market.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 9, 2017 -
Harvard survey: Only one-third of businesses have developed resiliency plans
If city leaders want businesses to get on board with resiliency and sustainability plans, they should target their concerns: costs and continuity of operations.
By Cody Boteler • Oct. 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
ITC seeks more details as solar sector battles over remedies in trade case hearing
More than 50 stakeholders crowded the ITC's hearing room to debate the merits of proposed tariffs as well as a quota and floor price in a 9-hour hearing Tuesday.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 4, 2017
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