Jessica Collingsworth of the Union of Concerned Scientists provides an update on NextGrid, a grid modernization effort in Illinois, which is the subject of public comment sessions this week. Last year, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) launched NextGrid, a collaboration between key stakeholders to create a shared base of information … [Read more...]
Here's another good reason for microgrids. Grid terrorists are hiding in your backyard behind cute furry faces. John Rogers of the Union of Concerned Scientists describes how we can win the cyber squirrel wars. Some recent experiences with wildlife, and news about wildlife-electricity interactions, have me thinking about the risks of our … [Read more...]
You might say the U.S. electric grid is like someone who can’t swim but lives on a boat. A big chunk of the grid is located in coastal areas. It’s vulnerable to flooding, and the problem is getting worse. Water and electricity don’t play well together. Flooding leads to outages and is likely to cause even more as sea levels rise. That's the … [Read more...]
Unlocking energy storage for microgrids and utilities creates a huge opportunity to green the grid. Michael Jacobs, of the Union of Concerned Scientists, explains what's needed to hasten the storage revolution. New energy storage technologies can make electric grids better as batteries become part of the electricity supply. Huge markets for … [Read more...]
Tyeler Matsuo and Julia Meisel, of the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), explore climate auctions. This 21st century alternative to grants and loans uses competitive bidding to disperse public funding to carbon-reducing projects.
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