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Exelon Joins Electric Highway Coalition, Encourages EV Adoption

Exelon this week announced a commitment to join the Electric Highway Coalition, a partnership among 14 U.S. utilities to create a seamless network of rapid electric vehicle charging stations connecting major highway systems, stretching from the Atlantic Coast through the Midwest, South and into the Gulf and Central Plains regions. Exelon's six utility companies - Atlantic City Electric, BGE, ...

Jul. 27, 2021

By Smart Grid Observer

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California PUC Issues Draft Distributed Energy Resources Action Plan

The California Public Utilities Commission on July 23 issued a Draft Distributed Energy Resources Action Plan 2.0, intended to coordinate development and implementation of policy, and will host a public workshop to discuss the draft and solicit comments.Distributed energy resources include rooftop solar and other distributed renewable generation resources, energy storage, electric vehicles, time ...

Jul. 26, 2021

By Smart Grid Observer

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Electric Utility Sustainability Initiatives Not Connecting with Consumers, J.D. Power Finds

Few local electric customers have any idea what their utility is planning to do to improve the environment despite a historic bipartisan infrastructure proposal that calls for the single largest federal investment in clean energy, countless clean-air initiatives launched by local utilities and growing consumer interest in clean energy. According to the J.D. Power 2021 Sustainability Index, ...

Jul. 26, 2021

By Smart Grid Observer

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LISST-100X Deploys in Cook Inlet of Alaska

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), has subcontracted Integral Consulting Inc. to deploy a LISST-100X for collecting sediment characterization data to support potential tidal energy development in the Cook Inlet region of Alaska. The instrument uses laser diffraction technology to perform in situ measurements of particle size and concentration; used by scientists globally, learn ...

Jul. 14, 2021

By Sequoia Scientific, Inc.

SunPower and Wallbox Team Up to Integrate Solar and Home Electric Vehicle Charging

SunPower Corp., a leading solar technology and energy services provider, recently announced it is teaming up with Wallbox, a leading provider of electric vehicle charging solutions, to make the switch to an electric lifestyle more convenient, affordable, and sustainable. Through the strategic alliance, new SunPower customers can opt to install a Wallbox home EV charger at the same time as their ...

Aug. 2, 2021

By Smart Grid Observer

How to maximise financial returns from battery storage: new guide published

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are key to supporting the transition to net-zero, while improving the reliability and resilience of on-site energy generation. The battery storage optimisation guide is written for businesses, developers and investors who are looking to accelerate risk-free, sustainable energy revenue opportunities that support grid stability. The whitepaper guide explores ...

Jul. 30, 2021

By Centrica Business Solutions

The 50 States of Grid Modernization Q2 2021: States Explore Market Reforms and Mechanisms to Accelerate Storage and Microgrid Development

The N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) released its Q2 2021 edition of The 50 States of Grid Modernization. The quarterly series provides insights on state regulatory and legislative discussions and actions on grid modernization, utility business model and rate reforms, energy storage, microgrids, and demand response. The report finds that 47 states, as well as the District of ...

Jul. 29, 2021

By Smart Grid Observer

New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) Approves 3,750 MW Successor Solar Incentive Program

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) this week voted unanimously to implement a new solar incentive program that will pave the way for up to 3,750 megawatts of new solar generation by 2026, doubling the state’s solar capacity. The Successor Solar Incentive Program (or “SuSI” Program) is the culmination of a nearly three-year Solar Transition process mandated by the Clean Energy Act of ...

Jul. 29, 2021

By Smart Grid Observer

PPL Corporation Joins Energy Impact Partners' Global Investment Platform to Foster Innovation and Accelerate Clean Energy Transition

PPL Corporation this week announced it is expanding its efforts to advance clean energy technologies by joining Energy Impact Partners' global investment platform, which brings together leading companies and entrepreneurs worldwide to foster innovation toward a sustainable energy future.PPL said it has committed to invest up to $50 million across EIP's investment platform to help accelerate the ...

Jul. 29, 2021

By Smart Grid Observer

Geothermal Installation Showcased by MassCEC

Recently, one of our installations was showcased by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center as a geothermal success story. Before Geothermal Installation: The 3700 square foot home had an oil boiler, two hydro-air units, and two air conditioning condensers. Despite having the air conditioning evaluated by several HVAC companies, it never worked properly. Between 1997 and 2016, the average oil ...

Jul. 27, 2021

By EnergySmart Alternatives, LLC

Massachusetts Homeowners Earn Cash Back with Geothermal

Massachusetts Homeowners Can Earn Alternative Energy Credits with a Geothermal System Massachusetts has a little-known program that offers cash back to homeowners who install geothermal heating systems. All geothermal systems installed in Massachusetts are eligible to earn Alternative Energy Credits (AECs) through the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (MA DOER). If the heating ...

Jul. 27, 2021

By EnergySmart Alternatives, LLC

Coal-to-chemical plant deploys Siveco China`s Smart O&M

Anyang Yingde Gases, a large scale clean energy chemical enterprise, has selected Siveco China to implement its Smart O&M solution in a project combining Asset Management consulting and innovative software based on Coswin 8i and bluebee®. Anyang Yingde Gases is located in the Industrial Cluster Area of Anyang, Henan Province, China. Using coal as raw material, the company produces ...

Jul. 27, 2021

By Siveco

Virtual Peaker and Enel X Partner to Provide Smart Home Energy Solutions

Virtual Peaker, a cloud-based energy management platform, has partnered with Enel X, the Enel Group's advanced energy services business line, to offer smart home energy solutions to utilities and their customers from coast to coast. The Virtual Peaker and Enel X teams have signed multi-device agreements to provide software and energy services for two innovative public utilities, Snohomish County ...

Jul. 22, 2021

By Smart Grid Observer

CPower Makes Vertical Commercial Agriculture More Cost Effective through Distributed Energy Resource Optimization

CPower Energy Management this week announced that it will support Scale Microgrid Solutions, a leading provider of distributed clean energy and microgrid platforms, to deliver energy management services to vertical commercial farming company, Fifth Season. Scale and CPower will provide Fifth Season with utility bill savings, energy resilience and reliable access to clean energy, while generating ...

Jul. 22, 2021

By Smart Grid Observer

Calpine and GE Renewable Energy Complete Santa Ana Storage Project in Southern California

Calpine and GE Renewable Energy announced this week the completion of the Santa Ana Storage Project (SASP) in Southern California. The project contains a 20MW/80MWh (4hr) standalone battery energy storage system using GE's Reservoir energy storage technology. The system, now in commercial operation, is supported by a 20-year Resource Adequacy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The project will be ...

Jul. 22, 2021

By Smart Grid Observer

Geo`s Whole Home Optimization Trial Shows Dramatic Energy and Carbon Savings

UK households are saving an average of 49% on their annual energy bills and cutting their carbon footprint by 14% as part of a trial led by smart energy specialist, geo, to assess how real-time smart meter data enables the Whole Home Optimization of energy. Funded by the Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), the trial, known as Core4Grid, uses geo's Whole Home ...

Jul. 21, 2021

By Smart Grid Observer

Voltus Exceeds Its Demand Response Commitment to MISO Grid During June Extreme Weather Event

Voltus, Inc., a leading distributed energy resource (DER) technology company and DER aggregator, this week reported that it delivered more than its commitment during the June 10th Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) Load Modifying Resource (LMR) demand response event. LMR was called by MISO in response to unplanned generator outages and higher than expected electricity demand linked ...

Jul. 20, 2021

By Smart Grid Observer

Responsible Energy Receives 9th Patent

Responsible Energy is happy to announce that on November 24, 2020 we received notification from the United States Patent and Trademark Office that Responsible Energy's 9th patent (US 10,864,496) will be issued on December 15, 2020. This patent focuses on adding additional protection to the commercial design of our Free Radical Gasification (FRG) solution. 'System and Apparatus for Processing ...

Jul. 20, 2021

By Responsible Energy Inc.

Measurement in cycle mode

With immediate effect, the manufacturer is equipping the NivuFlow series units with the option of cycle or interval operation. This allows a large part of the energy consumption to be reduced compared to continuous operation. Operators of permanently operated measurement places without a connection to mains power benefit from the option of energy-saving operation, as the self-sufficient power ...

Jul. 20, 2021

By NIVUS GmbH

Hawaiian Electric Encourages Customers to Add Energy Storage to Rooftop Solar Systems

Hawaiian Electric is accepting applications for Battery Bonus, a new program that will pay a cash incentive for residential and commercial customers on Oahu to add energy storage (a battery) to an existing or new rooftop solar system. This one-time incentive will help move Hawaii toward the company's goal of 100% clean energy by 2045 and add more renewable resources to the grid in the short-term ...

Jul. 20, 2021

By Smart Grid Observer