Utilities

Politics

Clean energy is on the ballot in these utility regulator races

Ten states elect their public utility commissions, which make big decisions about energy. This November, the stakes are high, especially in Arizona and Louisiana.

By Julian Spector . 25 October 2024

Long-duration energy storage

Iron-air battery maker Form has an unexpected new customer: Georgia Power

The regulated utility is only the second known customer trying out the novel technology for clean long-duration energy storage.

By Julian Spector . 10 February 2022
Grid edge

The country’s first neighborhood microgrid is coming online in Chicago

A network of solar panels, generators, batteries and more will boost resilience for Bronzeville, a historic Black neighborhood.

By Jeff St. John . 9 February 2022
Policy & regulation

The Texas energy system faces a winter reckoning — again

Texas political leaders say the state is ready to prevent another winter grid collapse. Energy experts disagree.

By Jeff St. John . 2 February 2022
Guest essay

I tried to add EV chargers to my rental property. Here's what happened

My experience as a landlord illustrates the challenge of electrifying everything — and points to ways to improve the system.

By Andrew Campbell . 31 January 2022
Solar

California's Gov. Newsom says 'changes need to be made' to the state's polarizing net-metering proposal

But he says he won't intervene in the heated debate that's pitted solar and environmental groups against utility customer watchdogs.

By Jeff St. John . 12 January 2022
Fossil fuels

We're still expanding the natural gas system — and there's a good chance you're paying for it

The climate crisis demands we wean ourselves off gas, but new buildings keep getting hooked up, thanks to sweetheart provisions and utility-bill subsidies.

By Mike Henchen, Sherri Billimoria . 11 January 2022
Grid edge

Smart meters were supposed to free your energy data. Arcadia wants to finish the job

The community-solar stalwart makes a move into the utility software space.

By Eric Wesoff . 10 January 2022
Grid edge

GE snaps up Opus One and its operating system for a fast-changing grid

Opus One is part of a new breed of software platforms that manage the rapid influx of renewables, batteries, EVs and more.

By Jeff St. John . 10 January 2022
Utilities

Chart: US utilities are spending less on making electricity and more on getting it to customers

Cheap renewables are a good thing, but customers will likely be stuck with a hefty bill for grid upgrades.

By Jeff St. John, Maria Virginia Olano . 7 January 2022
Workforce diversity

Charging Up: Women’s climatetech career moves at SunPower, Borrego, Nextracker, Duracell, SEIA and more

Whether you're developing the multi-megawatt deals or covering them in the press, we salute you.

By Eric Wesoff . 4 January 2022

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Utilities

Clean energy is on the ballot in these utility regulator races

Iron-air battery maker Form has an unexpected new customer: Georgia Power

The country’s first neighborhood microgrid is coming online in Chicago

The Texas energy system faces a winter reckoning — again

I tried to add EV chargers to my rental property. Here's what happened

California's Gov. Newsom says 'changes need to be made' to the state's polarizing net-metering proposal

We're still expanding the natural gas system — and there's a good chance you're paying for it

Smart meters were supposed to free your energy data. Arcadia wants to finish the job

GE snaps up Opus One and its operating system for a fast-changing grid

Chart: US utilities are spending less on making electricity and more on getting it to customers

Charging Up: Women’s climatetech career moves at SunPower, Borrego, Nextracker, Duracell, SEIA and more