November 25, 2024

Energy Storage

Primergy
NV Energy Rejected on Plan to Replace Coal Plant with Storage
NV Energy will keep looking for resources to replace its North Valmy Generating Station after Nevada regulators shot down its plan for a $466 million battery system.
CAISO
Hydro, New Resources Boost CAISO’s Summer Outlook
CAISO says that 8,100 MW of new resources and California's record snowpack, which is expected to increase hydro generation by 72%, improve its summer forecast.
Medway Grid LLC via Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB)
Mass. Energy Facilities Siting Board Punts on Energy Storage
The agency determined that it lacks jurisdiction over battery energy storage systems, referring such projects to the state's Department of Public Utilities.
NREL
DOE Awards $26M to Clean Energy Technology Projects
The Department of Energy says it will fund eight projects to demonstrate how solar, wind, storage and other clean energy resources can support the grid.
CAISO
California Faces Challenges Connecting 156 GW to Grid
A California Energy Commission workshop examined the difficulties of connecting vast quantities of clean energy resources to the bulk electric system by 2045.
WECC
Western Plan to Add 13 GW by Summer Comes with Risks
Up to 13 GW of new generation and storage resources are planned to come online in the Western Interconnection by the end of this summer.
NextEra
Report: Energy Storage Would Save Indiana Utilities $73M
Three Indiana utilities could save customers a combined $73 million if they ditched plans to build new gas plants and invested in battery storage, report says.
Brattle Group
Brattle Group Finds VPPs Cheapest Alternative for Resource Adequacy
A Brattle Group study finds virtual power plants are cheaper than other viable options for resource adequacy, namely storage and natural gas peaking plants.
Entergy
Entergy, NextEra Tout Clean Energy Efforts
Entergy told financial analysts that it is investing to improve reliability and resilience and “significantly” expand its clean energy footprint.
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Former Chairs, Rep. Casten Call for Bolder FERC
FERC has become too politicized and should use its independent authority to move the electricity industry forward, two former commission chairs said.

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