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03.12.21 News 43

Greentech Media in action at the 2019 Solar Summit, one of our last live events before the pandemic put us all behind screens.

Greentech Media Bids Farewell

A 14-year run covering an energy industry transformed — and just getting started.

by Jeff St. John

01.08.21 Grid Edge 6

New Jersey's first large-scale smart meter deployment comes on condition of giving customers access to data.

New Jersey Approves PSE&G’s $778M Smart Meter Rollout

The state’s first big AMI deployment comes with a demand from the regulator to share data and value with customers.

by Jeff St. John

01.07.21 Perspectives 3

Decisions made about today's smart meter deployments could affect the energy transition for decades to come.

Industry Perspective

We Already Have the Key to a Clean Energy Economy. We’re Just Not Using It

Smart meters can optimize the grid and empower customers — if regulators and utilities can ensure they’re used that way.

by Nora Mead Brownell and Josh Brumberger

12.29.20 Grid Edge 3

Aggregated energy companies racked up new customer fleets and bigger investments in 2020.

10 Victories for Virtual Power Plants in 2020

When life went virtual, virtual power plants came alive.

by Julian Spector

12.14.20 Grid Edge 3

Distribution grids will need more visibility as distributed energy grows.

Research Finds Unknown ‘Critical Points’ in European Grids

Finding from Depsys highlights need for network intelligence to speed the energy transition.

by Jason Deign

12.01.20 4

An ongoing bribery scandal is leading to questions about a 2011 Illinois state law that's offered utility ComEd favorable regulatory treatment.

ComEd’s Favorable Regulatory Treatment for Grid Investments Comes Under Fire

Consumer watchdog blasts Illinois utility ComEd and parent Exelon for profiting from a 2011 law linked to the recent bribery scandal, and it demands changes.

by Jeff St. John

11.25.20 Grid Edge 3

IBM's Brad Gammons will discuss the global utility digital transformation at next week's virtual Grid Edge Innovation Summit 2020. (Credit: IBM)

Grid Edge Innovation Summit 2020: IBM’s Brad Gammons on Utility Digitalization in the Age of Decarbonization

IBM’s Energy, Environment & Utility industry lead explains how IT will enable the clean energy evolution.

by GTM Staff

11.10.20 Energy 0

GTM's 2010 tally of VC-backed startups includes now-successful companies like Tesla as well as flameouts like Solyndra.

What Happened to the VC-Backed Startup Class of 2010?

One-third of the top 50 venture-backed firms from a decade ago are now out of business. On the other hand, there’s Tesla.

by Jason Deign

11.09.20 Energy 4

Joe Biden's election victory is being cheered by clean energy industry groups eager to share their priorities for his first 100 days in office.

Clean Energy Industries Cheer Biden’s Victory, Lay Out Hopes for Early Action

Solar and wind power, energy storage and grid infrastructure groups have high hopes for a climate-friendly administration.

by Jeff St. John

10.21.20 Grid Edge 6

Nevada's biggest utility wants to use blockchain technology to track renewable energy down to the kilowatt-hour scale.

A Blockchain-Enabled Smart Meter for Clean Power Trading?

NV Energy tests digital tech to track kilowatts of clean energy from cradle to grave.

by Jeff St. John

10.19.20 Grid Edge 2

DOE's funding seeks to combine solar, batteries and smart appliances to match building loads with grid needs.

Funding the Next Generation of Efficient, Electric, Grid-Interactive Communities

Department of Energy provides $65 million for “connected communities,” expanding projects to embed clean energy and grid services in new buildings.

by Jeff St. John

08.25.20 Grid Edge 1

Power metering and billing are critical to building robust grids in developing countries. (Photo: SparkMeter)

SparkMeter Closes $12M Round to Expand From Metering Minigrids to Analyzing ‘Broken Grids’

With the world electrifying, this startup sees an opportunity to provide data analytics for utilities in places with unreliable power grids.

by Jeff St. John

07.28.20 Grid Edge 0

Stimulus packages in Europe and China boosted subsidies for EVs and charging infrastructure.

Research Spotlight

WoodMac: V-Shaped Recovery for Distributed Energy Resources in 2021

The pandemic has dented the DER market, but some segments — including electric vehicles and grid modernization — may benefit in the long run.

by Francesco Menonna

07.27.20 Grid Edge 5

Southern California Edison, along with partners Smarter Grid Solutions and Opus One, are testing a marketplace for distributed energy to balance the grid.

Opus One Tests ‘Transactive Energy’ for California Rooftop Solar, Behind-the-Meter Batteries

The Southern California Edison project will dispatch real-time grid-stabilizing price signals.

by Jeff St. John

07.17.20 Grid Edge 8

A bribery scandal has swallowed the Exelon subsidiary's legislative goals over the past year.

ComEd Agrees to $200M Fine on Federal Bribery Charge

The Chicago-area utility has struggled with key clean-energy and grid-modernization plans amid a scandal.

by Jeff St. John

07.01.20 Grid Edge 15

Hitachi ABB Power Grids will combine high-voltage transmission with distributed energy assets and digital control systems.

Hitachi Completes Acquisition of ABB Power Grids to Tackle Renewable Energy’s Rise

The deal, worth up to $7.8 billion, follows moves by rivals GE and Siemens to refocus on clean energy integration and distributed energy digitization.

by Jeff St. John

06.02.20 Grid Edge 1

UKPN has committed to making non-wires alternatives its default approach to network reinforcements.

Research Spotlight

UK Power Networks’ New Platform for Flexibility Services Could Be Groundbreaking

UKPN is rolling out one of the most advanced grid planning and operations digitalization efforts in the global electricity industry.

by Francesco Menonna and Chloe Holden

04.22.20 Grid Edge 1

Sales and marketing efforts for DERs are changing due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Research Spotlight

Will the Coronavirus Pandemic Curb Grid Edge Momentum in 2020?

COVID-19 is expected to exacerbate already lengthy grid edge and utility sales cycles.

by Elta Kolo

04.13.20 Grid Edge 0

Cutting wait times for access to energy data could be a boon for solar, battery and efficiency vendors.

‘Data Hive’ Opens for Solar, Battery Vendors in Silicon Valley

A pilot project that lets homeowners easily share their smart meter data takes on new significance under coronavirus restrictions.

by Jeff St. John

03.27.20 Grid Edge 0

Virginia regulators approved some of Dominion's plans but found others didn't prove their long-term benefits.

Virginia Regulators Reject Key Parts of Dominion’s Smart Meter, Grid Upgrade Plan

American utility regulators are increasingly pushing back against projects they say don’t show clear customer benefits.

by Jeff St. John

03.09.20 Grid Edge 5

Smart meters represent a potential gold mine for electric utilities.

Smart Meters Set for $30B Gusher of Investment Over Next 5 Years

By mid-decade the world will have almost 1.3 billion smart meters in place, bringing many countries to full deployment, according to Wood Mackenzie.

by Jeff St. John

02.27.20 Wind 0

Missouri has lagged other Midwestern states in tapping its wind resource. (Credit: Invenergy)

Ameren Missouri Looks to Harness Wind, Solar and Batteries With $7.6B ‘Smart Energy Plan’

Coal-heavy Midwestern utility’s five-year budget includes $1 billion for new wind farms and a big smart meter rollout.

by Jeff St. John

02.19.20 Grid Edge 0

Utilidata is using its grid voltage tech to manage solar and other DERs.

Utilidata, Long-Time Grid Voltage Specialist, Sets Its Sights on Grid Edge Controls

The grid edge vendor sees opportunity as utilities grapple with the challenge of balancing solar, batteries and electric vehicles.

by Jeff St. John

02.10.20 Grid Edge 2

Led by PG&E, California's utilities plan to spend billions on grid-hardening efforts. (Credit: Jeff Turner/Flickr)

California Utilities Look to Spend $10B Reducing Threat of Grid-Sparked Fires

California’s big utilities have different investment plans with the same goal: preventing fires and limiting blackouts.

by Jeff St. John

02.04.20 Efficiency 0

Limerick, Ireland is bringing energy-efficiency measures to neighborhoods with old buildings.

Europe’s Plan for Districts That Produce Energy, Rather Than Using It

As many as 100 “positive energy districts” could be up and generating across Europe by 2025.

by Jason Deign

How Cheap and Abundant Can Clean Power Get?

Climate Fintech Startup Atmos Financial Puts Savings to Work for Clean Energy

Could Chile’s Auction Help Save CSP From Oblivion?

What the Coming Wave of Distributed Energy Resources Means for the US Grid

Extreme Weather Keeps Maxing Out the Grid

A Wartime Plan for Electrifying America

An Island’s Path to 100% Renewables

Greentech Media Chronicled Clean Energy Before It Was Cool

Are Batteries at a Turning Point?

Vestas Ventures Makes First Investment With Stake in Wooden Tower Start-Up

Vestas Launches World’s Largest Turbines as 'Big 3' Competition Ramps Up

BP, RWE and EnBW Win Big in UK Offshore Wind Leasing Round

How Cheap and Abundant Can Clean Power Get?

Climate Fintech Startup Atmos Financial Puts Savings to Work for Clean Energy

Could Chile’s Auction Help Save CSP From Oblivion?

Smart Grid Network

Greentech Media Bids Farewell

New Jersey Approves PSE&G’s $778M Smart Meter Rollout

We Already Have the Key to a Clean Energy Economy. We’re Just Not Using It

10 Victories for Virtual Power Plants in 2020

Research Finds Unknown ‘Critical Points’ in European Grids

ComEd’s Favorable Regulatory Treatment for Grid Investments Comes Under Fire

Grid Edge Innovation Summit 2020: IBM’s Brad Gammons on Utility Digitalization in the Age of Decarbonization

What Happened to the VC-Backed Startup Class of 2010?

Clean Energy Industries Cheer Biden’s Victory, Lay Out Hopes for Early Action

A Blockchain-Enabled Smart Meter for Clean Power Trading?

Funding the Next Generation of Efficient, Electric, Grid-Interactive Communities

SparkMeter Closes $12M Round to Expand From Metering Minigrids to Analyzing ‘Broken Grids’

WoodMac: V-Shaped Recovery for Distributed Energy Resources in 2021

Opus One Tests ‘Transactive Energy’ for California Rooftop Solar, Behind-the-Meter Batteries

ComEd Agrees to $200M Fine on Federal Bribery Charge

Hitachi Completes Acquisition of ABB Power Grids to Tackle Renewable Energy’s Rise

UK Power Networks’ New Platform for Flexibility Services Could Be Groundbreaking

Will the Coronavirus Pandemic Curb Grid Edge Momentum in 2020?

‘Data Hive’ Opens for Solar, Battery Vendors in Silicon Valley

Virginia Regulators Reject Key Parts of Dominion’s Smart Meter, Grid Upgrade Plan

Smart Meters Set for $30B Gusher of Investment Over Next 5 Years

Ameren Missouri Looks to Harness Wind, Solar and Batteries With $7.6B ‘Smart Energy Plan’

Utilidata, Long-Time Grid Voltage Specialist, Sets Its Sights on Grid Edge Controls

California Utilities Look to Spend $10B Reducing Threat of Grid-Sparked Fires

Europe’s Plan for Districts That Produce Energy, Rather Than Using It