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04.23.20 Efficiency 8

New York's famous buildings account for 70 percent of the city's greenhouse gas emissions.

After Pandemic, New York’s Buildings Face Daunting Decarbonization Mandate

Multimillion-dollar fines. Cap-and-trade for buildings. How will New York decarbonize its famous skyline?

by Justin Gerdes

04.23.20 Grid Edge 2

The idea of shifting data center loads for clean energy has seldom been tested in the real world. (Credit: Google)

Google Tests Load-Shifting at Data Centers to Capture the Grid’s Peak Clean Energy Hours

In its quest for 24/7 renewables, Google tries scheduling “non-urgent” computing tasks at times of maximum wind and solar output.

by Jeff St. John

04.22.20 Solar 4

EDF installs rooftop solar systems for corporate clients through its interest in EnterSolar. (Credit: EDF)

Can EDF Make Big Money in Small-Scale Renewables?

The world’s leading nuclear power generator is betting big on a future of small-scale, distributed energy.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

04.16.20 Grid Edge 0

New York's COVID-19 lockdown is shifting load from businesses to homes in places including Westchester County.

In New York, a New Way for Stay-at-Home Customers to Get Paid for Shaving Peak Energy

A new program in Westchester County will allow customers to make money at home using software, smart meters and demand response.

by Jeff St. John

04.13.20 Grid Edge 0

Cutting wait times for access to energy data could be a boon for solar, battery and efficiency vendors.

‘Data Hive’ Opens for Solar, Battery Vendors in Silicon Valley

A pilot project that lets homeowners easily share their smart meter data takes on new significance under coronavirus restrictions.

by Jeff St. John

04.10.20 Grid Edge 1

Tri Delta Transit brought in Amply to make its charging operations more cost-effective. (Credit: Amply Power)

How Much Money Does Smart Fleet Charging Save? 40%, for This California Bus Operator

Amply Power’s charging management is saving money for an e-bus fleet in Northern California, as more transit agencies prepare to go electric.

by Julian Spector

04.07.20 Grid Edge 8

Homes in Austin, Texas showed markedly different energy consumption patterns in March. (Credit: Pecan Street)

The Solar ‘Duck Curve’ Might Look Different Under Coronavirus

Solar, EV charging and air conditioning use is changing with stay-at-home orders, data from researcher Pecan Street shows.

by Jeff St. John

03.19.20 Grid Edge 2

Research Spotlight

A New Era Is Beginning for the Grid Edge. Is the Utility Industry Ready?

The groundwork for a flexible grid was laid in the last decade. The 2020s will be when it comes of age, Wood Mackenzie says.

by Elta Kolo

03.18.20 Energy Storage 4

Steady as she goes: Extremely fast charging can heat up and degrade a battery.

Battery Researchers Look to Artificial Intelligence to Slash Recharging Times

Today’s EV fast-charging technology remains slow by gas-station standards. Faster testing processes for new charging techniques would help.

by Jason Deign

03.04.20 Grid Edge 0

Northeastern states' focus on decarbonization offers challenges and opportunities for building owners.

David Energy Raises $1.5M to Turn New York’s Buildings Into Energy Market Players

Decreasing a building’s energy demand is one thing. A Brooklyn startup thinks owners can get more value out of their on-site energy assets.

by Jeff St. John

02.27.20 The Interchange Podcast 0

The Key to Unlocking 100% Renewables

In this episode, produced in collaboration with Wärtsilä, we look at the hidden hero of the 100 percent renewable future: power systems modeling.

by GTM Creative Strategies

02.27.20 Energy Storage 0

Branding and reputation will be increasingly important in the energy storage market.

Industry Perspective

10 Predictions for the Solar and Storage Market in the 2020s

Batteries will be standard with virtually every new solar system installed in the U.S. by 2025, the author predicts.

by Paul Dailey

02.19.20 Grid Edge 0

Utilidata is using its grid voltage tech to manage solar and other DERs.

Utilidata, Long-Time Grid Voltage Specialist, Sets Its Sights on Grid Edge Controls

The grid edge vendor sees opportunity as utilities grapple with the challenge of balancing solar, batteries and electric vehicles.

by Jeff St. John

02.10.20 Grid Edge 2

Led by PG&E, California's utilities plan to spend billions on grid-hardening efforts. (Credit: Jeff Turner/Flickr)

California Utilities Look to Spend $10B Reducing Threat of Grid-Sparked Fires

California’s big utilities have different investment plans with the same goal: preventing fires and limiting blackouts.

by Jeff St. John

02.04.20 Efficiency 0

Limerick, Ireland is bringing energy-efficiency measures to neighborhoods with old buildings.

Europe’s Plan for Districts That Produce Energy, Rather Than Using It

As many as 100 “positive energy districts” could be up and generating across Europe by 2025.

by Jason Deign

01.29.20 Grid Edge 0

DistribuTech: Itron and Landis+Gyr Take Smart Meter Energy Disaggregation Mainstream

Itron partners up with Bidgely to mine historical data, while L+G will embed Sense’s real-time technology into its new Revelo smart meters.

by Jeff St. John

01.23.20 Grid Edge 2

Utilities deploy the smart meter collar to help monitor behind-the-meter resources. (Credit: ConnectDER)

ConnectDER Draws Investment From Avista in Latest Funding Round

The grid edge startup is set to roll out its next generation of devices, which help monitor and orchestrate behind-the-meter solar and storage.

by Jeff St. John

01.22.20 Grid Edge 2

Tightrope: America's big utilities have taken remarkably different approaches to climate change.

How 4 Top US Utilities Are Grappling With Climate Change and the Energy Transition (or Not)

Renewable energy is reshaping America’s electricity sector. Some utilities are doing it better than others.

by Jeff St. John

01.16.20 6

Leap's platform allows demand response providers to harness smaller devices like EV chargers.

Leap Lands Investment to Grow Behind-the-Meter Load Flexibility Business

Union Square Partners led the equity side in the first energy investment for the New York-based venture firm.

by Jeff St. John

01.15.20 Energy Storage 1

Axiom hopes to have 100 of its cloud-based thermal control boxes in place by the end of 2020.

Axiom Exergy Joins List of Commercial Storage Companies Pivoting to Software

The energy storage startup thinks grocery stores can slash their electricity bills with better thermal management software, no battery required.

by Julian Spector

01.09.20 Grid Edge 20

Grouping EV chargers on a single site can save big money.

EV Charging Infrastructure Has a Soft Costs Problem

The EV charging industry needs to follow solar’s lead in streamlining installations, a new report from the Rocky Mountain Institute says.

by Justin Gerdes

01.03.20 Solar 24

Don't expect a unifying app for all your home's energy systems any time soon, the author writes.

Industry Perspective

10 Rooftop Solar and Storage Predictions for the Next Decade

California solar veteran Barry Cinnamon lays out his predictions for home solar and batteries in 2020 — and the decade ahead.

by Barry Cinnamon

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

12.04.19 Grid Edge 1

Startups Use Renewables-Rich UK to Test Power Electronics Technologies at Scale

National Grid and Scottish Power have partnered with U.S. startups to test transmission power routing and distribution smart transformers.

by Jeff St. John

11.08.19 Grid Edge 33

EV battery packs are functionally similar to stationary systems but much larger.

Will Your EV Keep the Lights On When the Grid Goes Down?

Home battery systems can help during power outages. So can the battery packs rolling around in electric vehicles.

by Justin Gerdes

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?

Smart Grid Software

After Pandemic, New York’s Buildings Face Daunting Decarbonization Mandate

Google Tests Load-Shifting at Data Centers to Capture the Grid’s Peak Clean Energy Hours

Can EDF Make Big Money in Small-Scale Renewables?

In New York, a New Way for Stay-at-Home Customers to Get Paid for Shaving Peak Energy

‘Data Hive’ Opens for Solar, Battery Vendors in Silicon Valley

How Much Money Does Smart Fleet Charging Save? 40%, for This California Bus Operator

The Solar ‘Duck Curve’ Might Look Different Under Coronavirus

A New Era Is Beginning for the Grid Edge. Is the Utility Industry Ready?

Battery Researchers Look to Artificial Intelligence to Slash Recharging Times

David Energy Raises $1.5M to Turn New York’s Buildings Into Energy Market Players

The Key to Unlocking 100% Renewables

10 Predictions for the Solar and Storage Market in the 2020s

Utilidata, Long-Time Grid Voltage Specialist, Sets Its Sights on Grid Edge Controls

California Utilities Look to Spend $10B Reducing Threat of Grid-Sparked Fires

Europe’s Plan for Districts That Produce Energy, Rather Than Using It

DistribuTech: Itron and Landis+Gyr Take Smart Meter Energy Disaggregation Mainstream

ConnectDER Draws Investment From Avista in Latest Funding Round

How 4 Top US Utilities Are Grappling With Climate Change and the Energy Transition (or Not)

Leap Lands Investment to Grow Behind-the-Meter Load Flexibility Business

Axiom Exergy Joins List of Commercial Storage Companies Pivoting to Software

EV Charging Infrastructure Has a Soft Costs Problem

10 Rooftop Solar and Storage Predictions for the Next Decade

3 Trends That Shaped the Grid Edge in 2019

Startups Use Renewables-Rich UK to Test Power Electronics Technologies at Scale

Will Your EV Keep the Lights On When the Grid Goes Down?