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Electric Vehicles
The transportation sector, specifically electric vehicles, is a whole new world for utilities. Indeed, EVs are a whole new world for everyone. In theory, EV charging offers opportunity for public power utilities. As electricity sales otherwise flatten, EVs create new demand. As public power
Distributed Energy Resources
As more people invest in onsite generation, such as rooftop solar panels, home battery storage, electric vehicles, and other technologies, the nation's electric grid and electric utilities have an important...
Distributed Energy Resources
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District recently signed a 30-year power purchase agreement with Lendlease Energy Development for the output from a 160-megawatt solar project on the site of the decommissioned Rancho Seco Nuclear Generation Station.
Electric Vehicles
The utility is piloting a time of use fee structure with five new public electric vehicle charging stations in an effort to encourage drivers to use the stations in off-peak times.
Distributed Energy Resources
In recent years, many programs and funding options have opened up to extend the benefits of solar power to low- and moderate-income consumers. One of the most popular options is community solar. Community solar — sometimes described as shared solar or locally controlled solar — includes any solar
Distributed Energy Resources
Power Ledger, in conjunction with Midwest Renewable Energy Tracking System (M-RETS) and Clearway Energy Group, plans to launch a Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) marketplace in the United States. M-RETS already has a web-based software platform that tracks RECs in North America, but it does not
Distributed Energy Resources
The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) in New York is rolling out a new, two-pronged community solar program.
Distributed Energy Resources
The California Independent System Operator recently curtailed a record amount of solar and wind power.
Distributed Energy Resources
U.S. renewable energy developer Clearway Energy Group at the end of June signed an agreement with Australian technology company Power Ledger to develop a blockchain platform for trading renewable energy credits (RECs).
Electric Vehicles
The lack of interoperability in EV charging networks inhibits the ability of electric utilities to manage public charging infrastructure securely, cost-effectively, and reliably, while also planning for future public charging...