Colorado PUC decision codifies environmental justice advocates’ settlement with Xcel Energy
A coalition of environmental justice groups is celebrating a Colorado Public Utilities Commission decision that will dedicate more funding to income-qualified programs.
EG4 and Outback Power Advantage programs bring DIY-friendly pre-paid battery leases to homeowners
The programs — now available in Texas and California as part of a limited rollout — offer homeowners backup power, cash incentives, and the option to purchase systems after 5 years.
AES scraps 320 MW California battery project amid fierce local opposition
The developer officially withdrew its application for the Seguro storage facility in San Diego County following a three-year standoff with residents over fire safety and siting concerns.
California proposed decision on community solar ‘virtually ensures no projects will be built’
The California Public Utilities Commission approved a new community renewable energy program that critics argue favors investor-owned utilities while failing to create a workable market for distributed resources.
ERCOT proposes $1,500/MW incentive for legacy Texas storage to adopt grid stability support
Older storage and renewables might be incentivized to add grid stability services in Texas if current plans continue with a $25 million program.
Lion Energy takes equity stake in American Battery Factory aimed at securing domestic battery supply
Lion had already ordered 4.5 GWh of production from American Battery Factory, but the deal now goes further with an unspecified equity stake.
Batteries buying “free” California solar, driving up price
Aurora Energy Research has found that energy storage is raising the value of negatively priced solar electricity by up to $42 per MWh in the CAISO wholesale market.
“Pry open” VPP markets by ensuring VPP providers may access customer data, groups say
Two groups allege that utilities are blocking virtual power plant aggregators from accessing the meter data they need to provide a VPP. The groups call for using antitrust law to “pry open” VPP markets.
Base Power announces battery-free Texas retail energy plan across major utility territories
The company says it can save the majority of Texans money by leveraging its fleet of home batteries to offer “all-in” rates between 13.2 and 15.7 cents per kWh.
Arizona task force roadmap prioritizes virtual power plants and distributed solar to cut energy costs
Arizona’s Energy Promise Taskforce released 31 recommendations calling for the accelerated deployment of virtual power plants and distributed solar to meet a projected 40% increase in peak demand.
