State Interconnection Rules: The Gatekeepers to Energy Storage

FERC Order 841, which was upheld by a D.C. Circuit Court ruling this summer, made clear that states could not explicitly bar the participation of distributed energy storage in wholesale markets. While this is an important milestone, state-level interconnection policies are the true gatekeepers to energy storage market participation.

State Interconnection Rules: The Gatekeepers to Energy Storage
Regulatory Engagement

State Interconnection Rules: The Gatekeepers to Energy Storage

FERC Order 841, which was upheld by a D.C. Circuit Court ruling this summer, made clear that states could not explicitly bar the participation of distributed energy storage in wholesale markets. While this is an important milestone, state-level interconnection policies are the true gatekeepers to energy storage market participation.
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Energy Efficiency Plays Crucial Role in a 100% Clean Energy Future
Local Energy & Climate Solutions

Energy Efficiency Plays Crucial Role in a 100% Clean Energy Future

Energy efficiency cuts down on waste by reducing the amount of energy required to achieve the same, or an even better, result.
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Overcoming the Barriers to Energy Storage Interconnection
Regulatory Engagement

Overcoming the Barriers to Energy Storage Interconnection

Across the U.S., the process of connecting storage to the electric grid continues to be sluggish, complex, and unclear due to lack of clarity in relevant policies. 
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How IEEE 1547.1-2020 Paves the Way for More Energy Storage & a Smarter Grid
Regulatory Engagement

How IEEE 1547.1-2020 Paves the Way for More Energy Storage & a Smarter Grid

A newly released standard creates nationally applicable guidance for DER manufacturers on how grid support functions in their products will be tested.
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