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Micro DERs Serving the Macro Grid: Momentum Continues to Grow for Virtual Power Plants

Feb. 11, 2025
For a growing number of utilities such as Rocky Mountain Power and Xcel Energy, virtual power plants are a key tool for navigating energy market volatility, maintaining the grid...

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Key Microgrid Trends Impacting the New Energy Landscape

Feb. 10, 2025
As we enter 2025, microgrids are driving the evolution of the New Energy Landscape, fueled by advancements in renewable energy and smart technology. I see several transformati...
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Unlocking Microgrid Potential: The Role of Solar Thermal

Feb. 11, 2025
Learn how ELM Solar’s Virtu HOT collectors enhance heat decarbonization, reduce emissions, and support NYC’s carbon goals while optimizing space and energy efficiency in urban...
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Demand Response Can Boost the Economics of Microgrid & DER Projects yet Participation has Stagnated

Feb. 10, 2025
Microgrid and DER providers who can take advantage of demand response programs in wholesale markets aren't stepping up. In fact, participation in most markets had stagnated or...
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How Firefighters, Animals and Local Organizations are Benefitting from Diesel-Free Microgrids in L.A. Fire Zones

Jan. 27, 2025
In response to the Los Angeles fires, cleantech industry members that generally provide clean energy to the entertainment business have partnered with nonprofits like the Footprint...
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DOE Pushes Accelerated Deployment of VPPs with New Liftoff Report

Jan. 17, 2025
“Utilities, regulators, policy makers and industry partners all have a role to play to adopt an innovation mindset to accelerate the deployment of virtual power plants and serve...
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PowerSecure Powering Edged's New Data Center in Atlanta

Jan. 16, 2025
The Edged Atlanta campus includes a recently completed 27-MW data center within an overall 168-MW critical Information Technology site.
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California Electricity Aggregator Targets Low-Income Customers with its First Virtual Power Plant

Jan. 9, 2025
The Clean Power Alliance, one of California’s largest Community Choice Aggregators and green energy suppliers, will partner with Haven Energy to create a virtual power plant and...
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What Will Drive Clean Energy, DER Progress in 2025? Expert Panel Weighs In

Dec. 30, 2024
During a World Resources Institute teleconference, a panel of experts predicted that the Trump administration may implement changes to the Inflation Reduction Act, Environmental...