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#Tucson_Electric_Power customers may see new rate for energy storage systems

Tucson Electric Power customers may see new rate for energy-storage systems When Duane Ediger and Carol Rose installed a Tesla Powerwall 2 battery on their Barrio Hollywood home last January, they knew it wouldn’t pencil out financially. “Though there’s a slight financial benefit, it’s definitely not enough to pay for the battery,” he said. “We … Continue reading #Tucson_Electric_Power customers may see new rate for energy storage systems

NYISO stakeholders clash over exclusion of REC holders from carbon price payments

NYISO stakeholders clash over exclusion of REC holders from carbon price payments New York — New York Independent System Operator stakeholders are at odds over whether certain power suppliers receiving renewable energy credits should be excluded from obtaining payments that would be generated by the state’s proposed carbon pricing plan. NYISO proposed at a July … Continue reading NYISO stakeholders clash over exclusion of REC holders from carbon price payments

Vehicle-to-grid could be ‘capacity on wheels’ for electricity networks

Vehicle-to-grid could be ‘capacity on wheels’ for electricity networks “There are already many Gigawatt-hours of batteries on wheels”, which could be used to provide balance and flexibility to electrical grids, if the “ultimate potential” of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology could be harnessed. That’s according to a panel of experts and stakeholders convened by our sister site … Continue reading Vehicle-to-grid could be ‘capacity on wheels’ for electricity networks

#New_England governors urge ISO-NE to focus on affordablility

New England governors urge ISO-NE to focus on affordablility Vermont Business Magazine Connecticut Governor Dannell Malloy, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo, and Vermont Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement related to ISO New England and affordable electricity. ISO-NE is charged with maintaining electric supply … Continue reading #New_England governors urge ISO-NE to focus on affordablility

PG&E’s landmark energy storage projects snagged by pushback

PG&E’s landmark energy storage projects snagged by pushback Ratepayer advocates and consumer groups claim the selection process is flawed and not transparent. It may not be smooth sailing for Pacific Gas and Electric’s landmark energy storage projects. Totaling 567 MW, 2,270 MWh, the four projects were hailed as the largest battery storage investment ever proposed … Continue reading PG&E’s landmark energy storage projects snagged by pushback

Utilities Prepare for Increased Cyberattacks on the Electric Grid

Utilities Prepare for Increased Cyberattacks on the Electric Grid More electric utilities and energy companies are turning to cybersecurity vendors for protection against attempted attacks, a growing threat highlighted by the recent disclosure of Russian hacking into their communications networks last year. The U.S. utility sector faces millions of attempted cyber intrusions a day. Duke … Continue reading Utilities Prepare for Increased Cyberattacks on the Electric Grid

US Wind Industry ‘Full Steam Ahead’ Despite #Wind_Catcher Cancellation

US Wind Industry ‘Full Steam Ahead’ Despite Wind Catcher Cancellation Case in point: new projects on the way from Apple and PacifiCorp. It’s American Wind Week, and the U.S. wind industry has a lot to celebrate. The American Wind Energy Association launched Wind Week last year when wind power became the country’s largest source of … Continue reading US Wind Industry ‘Full Steam Ahead’ Despite #Wind_Catcher Cancellation