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If recent coverage by The New York Times, The Washington Post, Bloomberg News makes one thing clear, it's that US electric utilities have their work cut out for them. Across the country, the power needs of homes and businesses are growing alarmingly fast. And both the performance of the grid and, not for nothing, the size of our utility bills hang in the balance. Obviously, we've got to keep building renewable power systems, utility-scale batteries to store that power, and the poles and wires needed to deliver it to you and me. But that takes time we don't have and, in some cases, capital that may be better spent elsewhere. That's why we need more virtual power plants (VPPs). With several hundred VPPs active across North America, we have plenty of evidence that these aggregated networks of EVs, smart thermostats, electric heat pumps, rooftop solar plus storage systems, and other remotely controllable and operable devices can keep the grid humming along. But utilities and third-party VPP operators alike will struggle to realize the full potential of this readily available, demand-side grid resource without some assistance on the regulatory side. Fortunately, the folks at the RMI-backed Virtual Power Plant Partnership (VP3) have some actionable guidance. To see what I'm talking about, check out the latest from Liza Martin, Mary Tobin, EIT, WELL AP, Avery McEvoy, EIT, Angela Kent and Joe Bourg in POWER magazine. It wouldn't hurt to take a look at RMI's "VPP Policy Principles," too: https://lnkd.in/gyrfqQDX

Please read the article published by Industry Outreach Magazine, authored by our Director. Mr. Sharan Bansal, Embracing the radiant future of the power transmission and distribution industry. In this article Mr. Bansal talks about the current trends in the Power T&D industry and how Power Transmission and Distribution will play a pivotal role in the green energy revolution. Sharan Bansal #SkipperLimited

Recent headlines have made clear: demand for #electricity is booming. ⚡   And there are some utilities, grid operators, and policymakers who are searching for solutions to keep up and ensure the dependability, affordability, and sustainability of electric service for homes and businesses alike.    Fortunately, as experts with the RMI-backed Virtual Power Plant Partnership (VP3) write for POWER magazine, utilities and regulators in #California, #NewEngland, and elsewhere are showing that we can address these challenges by making better use of the infrastructure and equipment already at our disposal. Because with enabling policies and scalable programs, aggregations of dispatchable distributed energy resources can be designed, deployed, and adapted to multiple challenges.    For more, check out the latest from RMI’s Liza Martin, Mary Tobin, EIT, WELL AP, Avery McEvoy, EIT, and their VP3 colleagues at EnergyHub and Olivine, Inc.. https://lnkd.in/eDYD3eRg 

The fact that California suffers from oppressive, grid-straining heatwaves is news to no one. Less well known, though, are the innovative ways that the Golden State's utility regulator, together with Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Southern California Edison (SCE), and San Diego Gas & Electric, are responding to this perennial challenge. In this article that I contributed to in POWER magazine with our partners at RMI, both the origins and outcomes of the California Public Utilities Commission's Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP) and the California Energy Commission's Demand-Side Grid Support (DSGS) Program offer important lessons for utilities and regulators alike. #VPP https://lnkd.in/gA5F9AbG

How is long-duration battery storage capable of stabilizing the grid?  The root cause of many of our energy challenges is aging grid infrastructure, particularly transmission and storage capacity.   In a recent piece for POWER magazine our CEO, Eric Dresselhuys, provides valuable insights into the need for grid transformation and how #EnergyStorage can bridge the gap in transmission. Discover how Storage-as-a-Transmission Asset (#SATA) can enhance grid reliability and accelerate the transition to clean energy. 👇 #REPlus2023 #EnergyInnovation

Of the four separate, yet connected factors that ensure grid reliability, batteries play a key role in enhancing each. Resource adequacy, reliable operation, resilience, and grid hardening are crucial to ensuring that the grid stays reliable with the evolving mix of energy resources. Distributed fleets of batteries support energy management on both the supply-side and the demand-side. “Reliability is a characteristic of the whole electricity system, to which individual resources contribute, and with respect to resource adequacy, no resource is available 100% of the time.” Check out the grid services chart in the article from Milligan Grid Solutions. Do you know how batteries stack up compared to other grid reliability services? #GridReliability #DERs #BESS

Let's talk DERMS! Learn about the essential role that Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems play in a sustainable energy landscape and discover how combining grid optimization with a flexibility management platform like AutoGrid Flex™ connects the control room to the grid edge, ensuring grid stability and supply/demand balance. Check out our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/dxyeNPbf #DERMS #EnergySolutions #GridOptimization #Blog

Across the U.S., virtual power plants (VPPs) are proving to be a key solution for enhancing the safety, reliability, and sustainability of the grid. EnergyHub’s Angela Kent writes in POWER magazine with RMI and Olivine, Inc. about the success of New England’s ConnectedSolutions VPP program, a collaborative effort between National Grid, Eversource Energy, and Unitil that reduced Massachusetts’ peak summer load by 0.9% in its first year. The best part? Successes like these are replicable when utilities and regulators make demand side solutions a core component of integrated resource planning processes. https://hubs.ly/Q02rvf9D0

Only 45% of utility executives say they’re actively working towards the energy transition — despite 88% admitting they view it as extremely or very important. That’s just one of the key findings from Itron's 2023 Resourcefulness Insight Report. Take a look to learn about the top barriers utilities are facing in the energy transition, and how tech and infrastructure investments (like grid orchestration) can speed up progress. Learn more here:

Only 45% of utility executives say they’re actively working towards the energy transition — despite 88% admitting they view it as extremely or very important. That’s just one of the key findings from Itron's 2023 Resourcefulness Insight Report. Take a look to learn about the top barriers utilities are facing in the energy transition, and how tech and infrastructure investments (like grid orchestration) can speed up progress. Learn more here: