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With the new Energy Act, the UK smart meter rollout is at a technological crunch point

Smart Energy International

Although the UK Government’s latest legislation solidifies their commitment to the smart meter rollout in the country, there are yet a number of issues with consumer perception and the performance of the technology that need to be ironed out, explains Michael Jary of Sense. billion ($7.1 7 million will lose functionality.

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Duke Energy’s SC Net-Metering Replacement Won a Crucial Ally: Rooftop Solar Companies

GreenTechMedia

Few grid policy battles have been fought as bitterly as those surrounding replacements for net-metering, which determines how much rooftop solar customers get paid for power they export to the grid. Utility Duke Energy tossed out the conventional playbook when proposing a net-metering successor for its South Carolina territory.

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Keeping the Power on in Extreme Heat

Front And Centered

One such case was House Bill 1329 , which requires that electric and water utilities maintain services for all residential customers during excessive heat. So the law’s approach aligns with our strategy to increase energy access and affordability and crack down on disconnections, not just during extreme heat or cold, but year round.

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? The nuts and bolts of grid tech

Climate Tech VC

For a 2050 net-zero future, we’ll need an electricity grid large enough that its untangled cables would be long enough to stretch all the way to the sun.    Last week, we got in tune with power markets to set the stage for a reliable, resilient, and decarbonized grid.   The grid follows a four-step value chain.

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From bladder-powered energy storage to a green dishwasher called Bob: The best of clean tech at CES 2022

Business Green

Despite a slew of last-minute cancellations from both exhibitors and attendees due to the sharp rise of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 in recent weeks, roughly 40,000 people still decided to attend the conference in person, according to event organiser the Consumer Technology Association. Bladder-power underwater energy storage.

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Roundup: Fellows in the Field

Defend Our Future

Earlier this year Defend Our Future’s Community Organizing Fellowship launched, adding capacity for on-the-ground partners to amplify local investments in renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure and environmental protection. Let’s take a look at what they’ve been up to! Intersectionality with Our Climate In Washington, D.C.,

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Roundup: Fellows in the Field

Defend Our Future

Earlier this year Defend Our Future’s Community Organizing Fellowship launched, adding capacity for on-the-ground partners to amplify local investments in renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure and environmental protection. Let’s take a look at what they’ve been up to!