Faced with challenges such as surging demand, aging infrastructure, and extreme weather events, the energy grid is under considerable pressure. Demand response, a strategy that allows energy consumers to adjust their usage in real-time to maintain grid stability, is presented as an innovative and
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has proposed new maintenance and operation standards, as well as heightened emergency response plan oversight, for battery energy storage facilities in California. This proposal was brought forward in response to a significant fire at Vistra Corp.'s
As the Lone Star State confronts the demands of an evolving energy landscape, significant efforts are underway to expand Texas's energy storage capabilities. These moves are essential in accommodating the increasing electricity demand and facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources
The article by Neil Veilleux and Nick Papanastassiou meticulously delves into the vital role that utility leadership plays in the effective scaling of Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) within the residential sector. With America's electricity demand poised to rise significantly and the proliferation of
The PJM Interconnection, which oversees the electricity grid for 13 Mid-Atlantic and Midwest states along with the District of Columbia, has agreed to implement price caps and floors for its upcoming capacity auctions. This decision comes in response to a complaint filed in December by Pennsylvania
Ohio has recently been allocated significant federal funds from the Inflation Reduction Act to improve home energy efficiency. However, the state's history with similar programs has left many professionals in the industry skeptical about the longevity and stability of these new initiatives. Their
