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| CPUC approves SDG&E-owned microgrids for resiliency |
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| Microgrids are an important tool in a utility’s toolbox in terms of decarbonization and resiliency. They break up the larger grid into smaller subsets and can be used to power critical facilities that can’t afford to lose power. If they are powered by clean energy, the serve to lower emissions, too. California utility, San Diego Gas and Electric has just been approved to build and own a handful of microgrids around the city of San Diego. The projects stemmed from a State Emergency issued last summer, which outlines California’s energy needs in the face of growing climate challenges. |
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| | | | | The tariff permits Black Hills Energy to interrupt the customer’s electric service if needed, during periods of peak electrical demand, to prioritize the electricity requirements of its existing CLFP customers. | | Read more |
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| | | Enel, a leading renewable energy developer, is assessing FERC's 'first ready, first served' interconnection reform proposal. | | Read more |
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| | | Under the new rule, DER interconnection requests will be reviewed based on a hosting capacity analysis, which models conditions on the distribution grid. | | Read more |
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| | | A benefit of battery storage that consumers and utilities share is energy resiliency — the ability to avoid or adapt to unanticipated power interruptions. | | Read more |
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| | | Jason Handley explains why startups are important to Duke and why this year’s winner, Resilient Power, is interesting to the utility. |
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| | | Sean Kelley explains how Amperon (this years Initiate! winner) advances grid management by “solving the problem of demand.” |
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| | | In this video, Sales Manager for RapidWater Technologies Dave Devree explains what the company does, and how it feels for him to have won Initiate! 2022. |
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