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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...

New York Public Utility Funds Virtual Reality Initiative to Train Microgrid and Energy Storage System Electricians

Feb. 6, 2025

The New York Power Authority has awarded $400,000 to support the development and integration of a virtual reality (VR) component into the Energy Storage and Microgrid Training...

Mission 300: World Bank Initiative Aims to Improve Electricity Access in Africa by 2030

Jan. 31, 2025

The World Bank and the African Development Bank, supported by a host of other partners, have launched Mission 300, an initiative that aims to expand access to reliable, affordable...

Microgrids: Enhancing Grid Resilience and Shaping the Future of Energy Distribution

Dec. 18, 2024

As we move toward decarbonization and increased electrification, these localized power systems offer unique advantages in terms of reliability, flexibility and energy independence...

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Data Center Load Commitment: Big Tech Signs on to AEP Indiana Agreement for Grid Upgrade Financing

Nov. 26, 2024

Google, AWS and Microsoft joined Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) along with the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, ratepayer advocate Citizens Action Coalition and Data...

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Everything’s Bigger in Texas, Including Virtual Power Plants

Nov. 25, 2024

NRG Energy and Renew Home have announced plans to create a 1-GW AI-powered virtual power plant in Texas, delivering capacity equivalent to that of 200,000 homes during peak demand...

It Takes a Mega-Village: New Residential VPP Company Launches

May 9, 2024

First announced in December 2023, Renew Home was created as a result of the merger of Google Nest’s Renew and OhmConnect, along with a $100 million investment from majority owner...

Construction Begins on 13.4-MW Biogas Cogeneration Plant Near Sacramento

April 11, 2024

The biogas cogeneration plant, which is being built by Ameresco, will produce renewable electricity and reduce emissions for the Sacramento Area Sewer District.