June 25, 2019
NV Energy announced the procurement of nearly 1,200 megawatts of new solar photovoltaic generation to be built in Nevada, along with 590 megawatts of battery storage.
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June 21, 2019
Suggest PUC May Wish To Reactivate Electric Storage Review Given Legislative Inaction
Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas have filed a recommended schedule and implementation plan related to various legislation adopted during the 86th Regular Legislative Session
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May 31, 2019
Makes Recommendation On Disposition Of RECs Recommends Consideration of Storage Procurement
An offshore wind study from the Massachusetts DOER recommends that the electric distribution companies, "should proceed with additional offshore wind solicitations for up to 1,600 MW of offshore wind and only enter into contracts if found to be cost-effective."
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May 24, 2019
Seeks Capacity Release, Storage, Other Market Changes Direct Energy Alleges ConEd Made Out Of Cycle Adjustment To Its WACOC
Direct Energy Services, LLC filed testimony in a Consolidated Edison rate case before the New York PSC seeking greater transparency in certain ConEd charges and improved communication from ConEd
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May 22, 2019
During an annual shareholder meeting, Chuck Jones, President and CEO of FirstEnergy, touted the companies' new Emerging Technologies group, whose recent formation was previously reported by RetailEnergyX.com (story here)
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May 22, 2019
As part of newly filed rate cases, New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation (RG&E) (collectively, the Companies), the Companies are seeking authority for utility ownership of four energy storage projects
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May 15, 2019
The Maryland PC 44 energy storage working group has filed a revised Proof of Regulatory Concept Program Proposal which is intended, "to test innovative regulatory and business models for energy storage."
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May 15, 2019
Acquisition, "Paves The Path Toward Realizing The Stacked-Value Stream Potential Of Energy Storage," Company Says
ENGIE North America Inc. today announced the acquisition of Genbright LLC, a company which integrates distributed energy resources into wholesale electricity markets.
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May 10, 2019
PUC Also Won't Consider CEHE Proposal For Additional Allowance For Facility Extensions To Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The Public Utility Commission of Texas issued a preliminary order in CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (CEHE, or CenterPoint), LLC's newly filed rate case.
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April 13, 2019
Recommends Utility Ownership Of Distributed Generation, Storage, Microgrids Address Access To Customer Data, Security Requirements For Such Access
The Modernizing the Energy Delivery System for Increased Sustainability (MEDSIS) work group process established by the District of Columbia PSC has released a draft report and recommendations
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April 8, 2019
Would Reduce Non-Volumetric Charges By Over $1 (20%) For Residential Customers Would Refund Tax Cut Savings To REPs Via Rider Seeks Authorization For Use Of Electric Storage
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC (CEHE) has filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas an electric base rate case
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February 26, 2019
At the last ERCOT TAC meeting, stakeholders discussed ERCOT conducting a workshop so market participants can start developing a list of issues that need to be addressed for the proper integration of storage into the ERCOT system.
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February 22, 2019
The Maryland PSC scheduled for March 13, 2019 a legislative-style hearing on a non-consensus working group Proof of Regulatory Concept Program Proposal concerning energy storage which is, "intended to test innovative regulatory and business models for energy storage."
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February 19, 2019
Centrica confirmed to EnergyChoiceMatters.com that it will offer in the U.S. its announced expansion of smart home offerings to include the integration of solar, battery and heat pump technology
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February 18, 2019
Invests In Home Energy Management Solutions Provider
Centrica announces that it will, "expand its smart home activity in a move that will unlock the power of millions of customers’ homes, driving down electricity bills through the development of new propositions that will also support the flexibility of the grid."
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February 15, 2019
Envisions Building Customer-Focused Energy System, Offering More Choices, Energy Solutions
Shell has agreed to acquire 100% of sonnen, a provider of smart energy storage systems and innovative energy services for households.
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February 8, 2019
Includes Unique Supply Pricing Mechanism Versus Standard Default Service
The New York PSC has approved a Smart Home Rate (SHR) REV Demonstration Project filed at Consolidated Edison and Orange and Rockland, for electricity customers
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February 5, 2019
Viking Cold Solutions, a Thermal Energy Storage (TES) provider, will work with Constellation, an Exelon company and a competitive energy provider, to offer Viking's commercial and industrial refrigeration customers access to Constellation’s Efficiency Made Easy (EME) program.
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January 31, 2019
Consolidated Edison announced the filing of new electric and natural gas rate cases with the PSC
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January 18, 2019
Will Hold Action On Storage Review Pending Legislative Session
The Texas PUC is to open a broad project concerning electric vehicles
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January 15, 2019
A Maryland energy storage working group under PC 44 has proffered a non-consensus Proof of Regulatory Concept Program Proposal which is, "intended to test innovative regulatory and business models for energy storage."
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December 24, 2018
Will Also Offer Prepay, But Won't Enable Ability For Retail Suppliers To Offer Prepay Service Seeks Authority For Community Solar, Storage, Microgrid Pilots, Including Residential Battery Storage Would Install AMI, Upgrade Billing System
Dayton Power & Light has filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio a distribution modernization plan (DMP)
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December 19, 2018
Council States Intent That Utility Shall Not Own Energy Storage
The Council of the District of Columbia passed as final an amended substitute of Bill B22-0904, which increases the District's RPS to 100%
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December 17, 2018
The Illinois Commerce Commission has posted a draft final report in its NextGrid grid modernization proceeding
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December 14, 2018
Directs Competitive Procurement Of 250 MW Of Storage Resources
The New York PSC issued an order directing the utilities to competitively procure 350 MW of storage resources (discussed below).
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