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This 100-page paper examines how California is reshaping power utility markets and defining opportunities for the generation and delivery of distributed, clean energy.

California Energy Policies and Power Utility Regulation: A Long-Term Outlook

This 100-page paper examines how California is reshaping power utility markets and defining opportunities for the generation and delivery of distributed, clean energy.

by Jeff St. John | January 9, 2020

12.19.19 Grid Edge 15

FERC's latest decision could jeopardize the participation of renewables in PJM's capacity markets.

FERC Orders PJM to Restrict State-Backed Renewables in Its Capacity Market

The sole Democratic commissioner says Republican majority plan will “nullify” state clean energy policies and predicts legal challenges.

by Jeff St. John

12.11.19 Grid Edge 4

3 Trends That Shaped the Grid Edge in 2019

Spotting opportunity in California’s climate crisis. Shell’s acquisition spree. Google and Amazon inside your home. It was a busy year at the grid edge.

by Jeff St. John

11.18.19 Efficiency 12

The cars and buses on American roads today will only be replaced once or twice by 2050.

Industry Perspective

The Capital Stock Turnover Problem for 100% Clean Energy Targets

The slow replacement of existing cars and buildings makes these sectors tough to decarbonize quickly, even with aggressive electrification mandates.

by Amanda Myers

11.08.19 3

California is seeking 3.3GW of grid capacity by 2023 to meet a looming shortfall.

California Demands 3.3GW of New Resources as Grid Shortfall Looms

Procurement is a boon for solar-storage, demand response and other clean resources, and it could forestall the last-ditch option of keeping coastal gas plants open.

by Jeff St. John

11.04.19 Energy Storage 2

EDF's West Burton battery facility in the U.K. (Credit: EDF)

EDF’s Energy Storage Ambitions Come Out of Hibernation

After something of a hiatus, EDF has acquired Pivot Power — along with its 2-gigawatt storage pipeline and its unique approach to the market.

by John Parnell

10.24.19 Grid Edge 0

European utilities including Enel, Engie, Centrica and EDF have been investing in grid edge startups at a rapid pace.

National Grid’s Venture Capital Arm Closes 3 More Investments

National Grid Partners has grown its portfolio to 18 companies in 12 months, as the utility steps further into the clean energy sector.

by Julia Pyper

10.18.19 Grid Edge 0

Research Spotlight

Grid Edge Trends From 2019 (So Far)

Wood Mackenzie analysts pick out key trends and developments shaping the global grid edge ecosystem.

by Elta Kolo

10.17.19 Wind 5

MHI Vestas turbines are coming to Scotland's east coast. (Credit: MHI Vestas)

MHI Vestas Wins 1.1GW Turbine Order for UK Offshore Wind Farm

Deal for utility SSE’s Seagreen project breaks run of big wins for GE’s mammoth Haliade-X offshore turbines.

by John Parnell

10.16.19 Grid Edge 3

Silicon Valley Clean Energy and UtilityAPI Want to Free Your Meter Data

Why is it so hard to get a quick, accurate online quote for a rooftop solar system, backup battery or EV charger?

by Jeff St. John

10.14.19 Solar 46

Solar and storage companies may see a rush of business after PG&E's power outages.

Can Solar and Batteries Outlast an Extended Power Outage?

It depends, experts say. Just expect to make a few sacrifices.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

10.09.19 Grid Edge 85

It's a nerve-wracking week for California's electricity consumers.

California on Edge as PG&E’s Power Outage Plan Goes Into Effect

Biggest fire-prevention power outage in state’s history puts spotlight on bankrupt utility responsible for last year’s deadly Camp Fire blaze.

by Jeff St. John

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by Nicholas Rinaldi | September 25, 2019

09.13.19 16

Looming Grid Shortfall Prompts 2.5GW California Procurement Proposal

“All-source” reliability procurement for Southern California could open massive new market for renewables, batteries and demand response.

by Jeff St. John

09.04.19 Grid Edge 2

Oahu faces the retirement of a coal-fired power plant, one of its primary generators.

Sunrun Lands Another Big Virtual Power Plant Deal, This Time in Hawaii

Aggregated residential solar-storage systems will be used to help meet Hawaii’s unique grid challenges.

by Jeff St. John

09.03.19 Solar 4

The Trump administration excluded bifacial modules from import tariffs in June. (Credit: NEXTracker)

JinkoSolar Strikes Upbeat Tone on Market Signs in China and the US

The world’s largest PV manufacturer reported a healthy Q2 with increased shipments and revenue.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

08.23.19 Research & Analysis 1

MISO needs demand response resources to be available outside of summer months and in a shorter timeframe.

Research Spotlight

Demand Response Rules Are Changing. MISO Shows How

The grid operator is in the midst of a transformation and now faces a growing reliance on demand-side resources year-round.

by Elta Kolo and Chloe Holden

08.02.19 Smart Homes/Smart Buildings 0

Watt It Takes: Nest Co-Founder Matt Rogers on Thinking Differently About the Smart Home

In this edition of Watt It Takes, Rogers digs into the origins of Nest.

by Stephen Lacey

07.30.19 Grid Edge 2

Not all utilities want to own their own smart metering infrastructure.

Verizon’s Smart-Grid-as-a-Service Business Grows Up

Four years on, the U.S. cellular carrier’s cloud-based energy IOT platform is gaining customers among smaller utilities and expanding its applications.

by Jeff St. John

07.26.19 Grid Edge 6

FERC Forces PJM to Delay Its August Capacity Auction

An uncertain future for the country’s biggest capacity auction unnerves market players and underscores the battle between fossil fuels and state clean energy policies.

by Jeff St. John

07.23.19 Grid Edge 1

Google Nest and Leap are linking smart thermostats to California's energy markets.

Leap and Google Nest Launch Smart-Thermostat-to-Energy-Market Offering

In some ways, “This is the first time that single residential customers are providing flexibility in the wholesale market,” Leap CEO Thomas Folker says.

by Jeff St. John

06.25.19 Grid Edge 17

The pilot was conducted by EnergyHub, Rheem and New England utility United Illuminated.

Heat Pump Water Heaters Can be Demand Response Assets

A pilot project shows utilities can have the best of both worlds: the efficiency of heat pump water heaters along with grid flexibility.

by Jeff St. John

06.20.19 Grid Edge 2

Elta Kolo, research manager at Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables, on stage in San Diego.

The 2019 Grid Edge Investment Landscape

The latest investment trends for storage, electric vehicles, solar integration — and the software platforms to manage them.

by Jeff St. John

06.18.19 Commercial & Industrial Energy 0

FirstFuel joins Tendril's other recent acquisitions, EEme and EnergySavvy.

Tendril Acquires FirstFuel to Help Utilities Serve Commercial and Industrial Customers

Home energy data specialist’s latest acquisition has 35 utilities using its software and analytics to manage their business customers.

by Jeff St. John

05.29.19 Grid Edge 0

Schneider Electric Ventures' investment will give it a roughly 10 percent stake in AutoGrid.

Schneider Buys Stake in AutoGrid to Tap Its Software for Distributed Energy and Microgrids

Investment in the Silicon Valley startup could boost French electric tech giant’s distributed energy integration capabilities, from design to operations.

by Jeff St. John

How Cheap and Abundant Can Clean Power Get?

Climate Fintech Startup Atmos Financial Puts Savings to Work for Clean Energy

Could Chile’s Auction Help Save CSP From Oblivion?

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

Extreme Weather Keeps Maxing Out the Grid

A Wartime Plan for Electrifying America

An Island’s Path to 100% Renewables

Greentech Media Chronicled Clean Energy Before It Was Cool

Are Batteries at a Turning Point?

Vestas Ventures Makes First Investment With Stake in Wooden Tower Start-Up

Vestas Launches World’s Largest Turbines as 'Big 3' Competition Ramps Up

BP, RWE and EnBW Win Big in UK Offshore Wind Leasing Round

How Cheap and Abundant Can Clean Power Get?

Climate Fintech Startup Atmos Financial Puts Savings to Work for Clean Energy

Could Chile’s Auction Help Save CSP From Oblivion?

Energy Demand Response

California Energy Policies and Power Utility Regulation: A Long-Term Outlook

FERC Orders PJM to Restrict State-Backed Renewables in Its Capacity Market

3 Trends That Shaped the Grid Edge in 2019

The Capital Stock Turnover Problem for 100% Clean Energy Targets

California Demands 3.3GW of New Resources as Grid Shortfall Looms

EDF’s Energy Storage Ambitions Come Out of Hibernation

National Grid’s Venture Capital Arm Closes 3 More Investments

Grid Edge Trends From 2019 (So Far)

MHI Vestas Wins 1.1GW Turbine Order for UK Offshore Wind Farm

Silicon Valley Clean Energy and UtilityAPI Want to Free Your Meter Data

Can Solar and Batteries Outlast an Extended Power Outage?

California on Edge as PG&E’s Power Outage Plan Goes Into Effect

Watch Blockchain in Energy Forum 2019 On Demand Right Here

Looming Grid Shortfall Prompts 2.5GW California Procurement Proposal

Sunrun Lands Another Big Virtual Power Plant Deal, This Time in Hawaii

JinkoSolar Strikes Upbeat Tone on Market Signs in China and the US

Demand Response Rules Are Changing. MISO Shows How

Watt It Takes: Nest Co-Founder Matt Rogers on Thinking Differently About the Smart Home

Verizon’s Smart-Grid-as-a-Service Business Grows Up

FERC Forces PJM to Delay Its August Capacity Auction

Leap and Google Nest Launch Smart-Thermostat-to-Energy-Market Offering

Heat Pump Water Heaters Can be Demand Response Assets

The 2019 Grid Edge Investment Landscape

Tendril Acquires FirstFuel to Help Utilities Serve Commercial and Industrial Customers

Schneider Buys Stake in AutoGrid to Tap Its Software for Distributed Energy and Microgrids