Phoebe Skok
A storage industry vibe-check after a month of Trump 2.0
Industry leaders are cautiously optimistic about the state of U.S. energy storage despite a murky landscape.
Building a solar-focused registered apprenticeship program
Nexamp is laying the groundwork for a workforce training initiative that will help meet growing demand for skilled workers in the solar industry.
Breaking the U.S. interconnection logjam
Experts at Intersolar & Energy Storage North America 2025 highlight key reforms to accelerate interconnection and reduce project delays.
Market and policy tailwinds drive uptick in domestic battery manufacturing
Despite uncertainty, discussions at the Intersolar & Energy Storage North America 2025 conference made clear that strengthening domestic manufacturing is a priority of the new administration.
Electric vehicles: Grid problem or grid solution?
At Intersolar & Energy Storage North America 2025, a panel of vehicle-to-grid experts discussed how standardization, incentives, and utility partnerships could unlock the full potential of EVs as flexible, cost-saving grid resources.
Energy storage prices in Q1 face market stabilization and tariff uncertainty
Energy storage prices saw slight declines in late 2024, but a new wave of tariffs and trade rulings is likely to reshape pricing in the months ahead.
Record-breaking rates of solar connected to the power grid in 2024
A new report by the Business Council for Sustainable Energy and BloombergNEF unpacks the market and policy trends facing the U.S. solar industry.
Yotta Energy replaces ballast blocks with battery storage
The energy storage startup’s new plug-and-play modules will provide a kilowatt of storage in a small package.
Who’s footing the bill for new transmission?
While the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Order 1920 could provide a step forward, many regions continue to struggle with implementing effective cost-sharing frameworks.
How utilities use financial models to justify higher rates of return
A former chief economist from Sempra Energy explains how utilities manipulate financial models to justify higher electricity rates.
