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PG&E’s Latest Energy Storage Procurement Includes Fleet of Behind-the-Meter Batteries

GreenTechMedia

Pacific Gas & Electric is asking state regulators to approve another massive round of energy storage procurements, including its first large-scale contract for behind-the-meter batteries to serve grid needs. gigawatt-hours, of energy storage projects. The 15-year agreement calls for Nexus Renewables U.S.,

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Entergy reaches smart meter milestone

Smart Energy International

New Orleans headquartered energy company Entergy has reported upgrading more than 3 million electricity meters for home and business customers. The milestone recorded on December 31, 2021 marks completion of the initial phase of the company’s grid modernisation initiative, which was launched in January 2019.

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California’s Big 2021 Grid Reliability Decision: Expand Supply or Manage Demand?

GreenTechMedia

California is facing a major decision under a tight deadline — whether it should push for large-scale power plants and batteries to prevent a repeat of its August 2020 rolling blackouts this coming summer, or turn to behind-the-meter resources like batteries and demand response. 14 and 15 last year. 14 and 15 last year.

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The 2021 GreenBiz 30 Under 30

GreenBiz

The 2021 GreenBiz 30 Under 30. Mon, 05/17/2021 - 00:01. Clean energy for Native American communities. Our honorees for 2021 are intrepid startup founders, tenacious corporate innovators and determined public servants. Others have lost their own homes to natural disasters. GreenBiz Editors. Planet-healing fast food.

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Our grid isn't ready for climate change

GreenBiz

Fri, 02/19/2021 - 01:30. California is now unable to perform even basic functions of civilization, like having reliable electricity. Biden/Harris/AOC want to make CA’s failed energy policy the standard nationwide. But at this moment, millions of Americans are freezing without power — with no end in sight. Sarah Golden.

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Ameren Missouri Looks to Harness Wind, Solar and Batteries With $7.6B ‘Smart Energy Plan’

GreenTechMedia

billion grid modernization plan that includes smart meters for its nearly 1.3 million customers by 2025, adding nearly 700 megawatts of wind power, plus more solar and battery storage systems to boost rural reliability. Ameren Missouri, the largest investor-owned utility in the Midwestern state, has filed a $7.6

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Global Energy Trends From The 2023 Statistical Review Of World Energy

R-Squared Energy

As I indicated in the previous article , BP has turned over publication of the annual Statistical Review of World Energy to the Energy Institute (EI). Overview The newest Review shows the world remains heavily reliant on fossil fuels for energy needs, even as renewables like solar and wind continue rapid growth.