Smart Grids are electricity transmission systems that offer many potential improvements over the existing grid system, including increased reliability and reduced energy consumption. It is estimated that the Smart Grid […]
Breakthrough Batteries: Implications and Recommendations for Utility Leaders
With advanced battery technology powering the era of clean electrification, utility leaders must look ahead to understand how quickly lower-cost batteries will accelerate the transition to zero-carbon grids, open new […]
How utilities wield bad science to stunt clean energy
The following is a contributed article by Greer Ryan, the Renewable Energy and Research Specialist at the Center for Biological Diversity, and Emma Searson, the Go Solar Campaign Director at […]
Let’s reduce wholesale market costs by tapping the full potential of DERs
The cost and performance of distributed energy resources (DERs) have improved faster than anyone would have expected. Between 2010 and 2017, residential rooftop solar system costs fell over 60%, and […]
Capturing the Full Benefits of Demand Flexibility
Demand flexibility—allowing household devices like HVAC systems and smart appliances to interact with the electric grid in response to real-time price changes—can save customers money and lower the overall cost […]