wind
NREL engineer on the ‘grand challenges’ of supersizing wind power on the grid
Wind power could supply up to half the world’s electricity by 2050 if scientists and engineers can overcome some big challenges.
grid
Federal policy could unlock new value from rooftop solar and home batteries
A clean energy group’s report says distributed energy resources need better access to wholesale markets.
natural gas
When is a new power plant ‘necessary’ in New England? Regulators defer to capacity market
The regional grid operator’s long-term capacity auctions have become key to developers’ state siting applications.
electric vehicle charging
Chicago startup will help test hyperlocal electric vehicle incentive in California
Sacramento’s municipal utility will use blockchain software to track rewards for customers who charge with solar power.
transportation
Report: City electric vehicle efforts could threaten grid in Seattle and elsewhere
While the analysis focused on Seattle, researchers said the findings highlight a challenge that could await other cities and states with emission-cutting commitments.