Utilities: Page 50
-
Nanogrid storage could prevent future Puerto Rico-style electricity disasters
As the island territory struggles to keep the lights on, a Cornell professor suggests a way forward: designing buildings that can generate and store their own power.
By Cody Boteler • Sept. 28, 2017 -
Trio of new bills in Congress aim to support energy storage deployment
Industry leaders hope to cast energy storage as a resource that "helps everyone," avoiding the partisan divides of energy resource politics on Capitol Hill.
By Gavin Bade • Sept. 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Solar sector steels for tariff fight after ITC harm ruling
Industry groups are pushing for softer trade remedies after the ITC found harm to domestic solar manufacturers last week.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Sept. 28, 2017 -
San Francisco studying solar-plus-storage systems to boost local resiliency
The city is studying alternatives to diesel generators to help in earthquakes and other major disasters.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 26, 2017 -
Mercedes-Benz plans $1B investment in US electric vehicle production
The outlay includes a 1 million-square-foot electric car battery factory in Tuscaloosa, AL, and the expansion of an existing plant nearby.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 25, 2017 -
Opinion
On infrastructure investment, don’t miss the forest for the trees
All parties must agree on a smart vision for the 21st century that features critical energy infrastructure — including district energy, CHP and microgrids.
By Rob Thornton • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Itron agrees to acquire Silver Spring Networks in $830M deal
The combination of two leading smart grid and metering companies could help Itron challenge Swiss giant Landis+Gyr.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Solar insiders expect ITC harm finding, handing tariff decision to Trump
Sector leaders are confident the International Trade Commission will find that imported solar panels have hurt domestic manufacturers, but how the president will respond remains unclear.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How utility pilot programs are driving renewable energy integration
SCE and APS want to use electric vehicles, water heaters and demand response to help add more wind and solar to the grid.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Sept. 18, 2017 -
NREL report: Solar panel prices fell 30% in the first quarter of 2017
Most of the price decline is tied to the collapse of photovoltaic module prices as a result of a mismatch between supply and demand in China.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 18, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The 3 keys to city inclusivity: Collaboration, access and P3s
This week's Inclusive Smart Cities Summit highlighted how policies and innovations that are mindful of all residents can benefit workplaces, transportation and future workforces.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Can used batteries be the key to unlock EV charging profits?
EVgo has been testing onsite storage at a pilot electric vehicle charging station, aiming to reduce demand charges and make its stations more profitable.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 13, 2017 -
Tesla unveils first city-based Superchargers in Chicago and Boston
The newly-designed urban stations are intended to support customers who may not have immediate access to chargers in their homes or workplaces.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 13, 2017 -
Cybersecurity, resiliency focus of $50M funding for DOE labs
The funding targets next generation tools and technologies, with the largest chunk going to enhance the resiliency of distribution systems.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 13, 2017 -
Cyberattacks raise risk of access to US power system, Symantec says
The attacks in Europe and the U.S. could lead to hackers gaining control of power system operations, the security firm said.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Sept. 6, 2017 -
Arizona Public Service goes beyond LEDs with new efficiency proposals
Priorities include incentives for smart thermostats, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, energy storage and water heater timers.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 6, 2017 -
California lawmakers abandon $3B in proposed EV incentives for additional study
The state legislature radically rewrote a bill that would have boosted electric vehicle incentives, instead sending the issue to the state's Air Resources Board for examination.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The 500-year storm: Quantifying Harvey’s destruction
In the first part of this multi-part series, Smart Cities Dive takes a look at the damage Houston has suffered from Hurricane Harvey — and the remediation efforts that will need to follow.
By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 31, 2017 -
Opinion
DOE grid study will shift and accelerate energy regulatory initiatives
R Street Institute's Devin Hartman analyzes the DOE's grid study's impact on regulatory agencies and nationwide energy initatives.
By Devin Hartman • Aug. 31, 2017 -
Sponsored by Itron
Data makes you smarter: Transforming your data to power tomorrow’s utilities and cities
Harnessing the power of data to drive demand response and energy efficiency programs is the next step in modernizing utilities and creating smarter sustainable cities.
Aug. 31, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Policymaker support key to offshore wind prospects in US
A Department of Energy report found the resource could cost-effectively deliver twice the nation’s electricity needs, but experts say it needs the right policy support.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 30, 2017 -
Deep Dive
California utilities plot ways to prep the grid for the coming EV boom
Utilities are rolling out comprehensive pilot programs to boost EV deployment to meet the state's ambitious transportation goals and leverage grid benefits.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 22, 2017 -
US grid untroubled by total eclipse despite plunge in solar output
From California to South Carolina, as the sun slipped behind the moon yesterday, solar production plummeted and other generation sources stepped up.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 22, 2017 -
San Francisco awards $939M wastewater treatment plant upgrade contract
The project is part of a 20-year plan to upgrade the city's aging sewer systems as utilities join transportation infrastructure in competing for state and federal dollars.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 21, 2017 -
Los Angeles speeds deployment of 20 MW battery storage project
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power accelerated the timeline for a proposed storage project to come online in 2018 instead of 2020.
By Peter Maloney • Aug. 21, 2017
Previous
