distributed energy resource management News
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New Hampshire Utility is Using Residential Batteries to Create Virtual Power Plant
Caterpillar Inc. announced this week that Liberty - New Hampshire, a local electric provider, has selected Caterpillar to supply turnkey virtual power plant (VPP) solutions for Liberty’s battery storage pilot.Under the initiative, Liberty has installed 2,600 kWh of lithium-ion battery storage at 100 homes to charge overnight when demand and rates are low, reduce peak load during times of high ...
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EnergyHub and Toyota Collaborate to Support the Electrical Grid
EnergyHub announced this week that they are collaborating with Toyota Motor North America to improve the electric vehicle ownership experience. A direct integration with EnergyHub’s platform enables Toyota and Lexus drivers to take advantage of certain utility programs designed to reduce the cost of charging for EV customers, while helping utilities ensure grid reliability and accelerate ...
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DOE Releases Report on Accelerating Grid Solutions to Lower Costs and Improve Reliability
The U.S. Department of Energy this week (April 16) announced the release of its latest Pathways to Commercial Liftoff report, focused on unleashing the potential of advanced grid solutions. "Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Innovative Grid Deployment," marks the tenth installment in the Liftoff series which launched in March 2023. This report demonstrates how commercially available advanced grid ...
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Landis+Gyr and SPAN to Partner on Unlocking Electrification and DER Flexibility at the Grid Edge
SPAN and Landis+Gyr this week announced a strategic partnership to cost-effectively advance electrification, create grid flexibility, and build resilience. The collaboration brings together two energy industry leaders to help utilities improve utilization of existing assets, unlock Distributed Energy Resource (DER) flexibility management, and enhance customer engagement. The companies note that ...
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