Tag Archives: Distributed Energy Resources

Latest 50 States of Grid Modernization Report Released

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Anjali Patel

Last week, the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) released its third quarter 50 States of Grid Modernization report (Q3 Grid Modernization Report).  Following on NCCETC’s first and second quarter reports, the Q3 Grid Modernization Report notes that during the … Continue reading →

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California Legislature Passes Bill Requiring Utilities to Consider Using Distributed Energy Resources and Storage to Meet Peak Demand

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Jeff Bayne

Last week, the California Senate and Assembly passed a bill that would require utilities and the California Public Utilities Commission to consider the use of distributed energy resources, energy storage, and grid operational efficiencies to meet peak energy and reliability … Continue reading →

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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Issues Report on Multiyear Rate Plans

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Jeff Bayne

Earlier this month, the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued a report entitled State Performance-Based Regulation Using Multiyear Rate Plans for U.S. Electric Utilities.  This report provides in-depth analysis of multiyear rate plans (MRPs).  MRPs are a particular type of performance-based … Continue reading →

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California ISO, Utilities Outline Path to Increased Integration of Distributed Energy Resources

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Amber Martin

Last week, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), in conjunction with More Than Smart and three of the state’s distribution utilities (Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas & Electric), unveiled a proposed set of … Continue reading →

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Virginia Enacts Suite of Clean Energy Legislation

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Jeff Bayne

On May 8, 2017, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe signed eleven energy-related bills at a ceremonial event.  The Governor’s office released a press release [link eliminated] describing the legislation as “promot[ing] the use of solar and other renewable energy options and aim[ing] … Continue reading →

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