How to leverage virtual power plants for a better grid
A panel at RE+ Northeast 2025 discussed ways to maximize the value of virtual power plants so everyone on the grid wins.
RE+ Northeast 2025: Focusing on the new era of American energy dominance
With uncertainty surrounding the effect of changing federal policies on the renewable energy industry, the importance of strong state energy policy was a topic of discussion at this week’s RE+ Northeast.
Looking back, looking ahead
pv magazine USA spoke with Sheri Givens, president & CEO of the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) and Paul Lau, chief executive officer and general manager of Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) and chairman, SEPA Board of Directors.
Solar industry solidifying its place in history
In the opening General Session at RE+ 2024, the message is to show up, work together and continue to tell the story of the historic clean energy advances.
Los Angeles, Austin and Vermont plan to exceed 90% carbon-free power by 2030
A dozen U.S. utilities have targeted at least 80% carbon-free generation by 2030. The Smart Electric Power Alliance hopes that their strategies to get there will influence other utilities to accelerate their own clean energy commitments.
Big name speakers deliver powerful message of inclusion at RE+ 2023 opening
Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff, actor and former White House aide Kal Penn, and CNN’s Van Jones addressed the opening ceremony of RE+ yesterday. The high-profile speakers opened the event and delivered a rallying cry to the solar and energy storage industry to be more inclusive of disadvantaged communities and people of color as it undergoes a period of unprecedented expansion.
Hot topics at RE+ Southeast renewable energy conference
pv magazine USA traveled to Atlanta, Georgia for a regional conference convening leaders in the energy transition.
RE+ Texas: Optimism for renewables in oil country
Despite facing an uphill battle in the Texas legislature, industry experts at RE+ Texas see great opportunities in building a reliable, resilient grid.
Sunrise brief: Solar-powered sports stadiums on the rise
Also on the rise: Duke Energy to cut jobs following Q4 loss. $2 billion loan for battery material gigafactory. And more.
SEPA survey shows utilities’ favored approaches to become carbon-free
The Smart Electric Power Alliance survey reports utilities’ progress on actions that can support the deployment of solar, wind and storage.
