storage
With new study, critics push back on PJM’s proposed 10-hour storage rule
Industry groups argue that even batteries that don’t meet the 10-hour threshold still provide the same reliability benefits as fossil fuel power plants.
storage
Minnesota utilities weigh energy storage as substitute for peaker plants
A 2019 state law requires utilities to consider energy storage in their long-range resource plans.
electric vehicle charging
Can batteries help smooth demand and lower utility fees for EV fast chargers?
A Missouri test will look at lead-acid batteries’ potential to reduce or eliminate demand fees for vehicle charging.
storage
Iowa officials consider energy storage tax credit, ‘value of storage’ study
The recommendations are contained in an energy storage report stemming from the state’s 2016 energy plan.
energy storage
In Illinois, storage is among the next hurdles for renewables expansion
The state’s largest utility says it will need energy storage to help it manage a surge of intermittent resources.