Decentralized Grid Magazine
Xcel Energy Wins Approval of Controversial Minnesota Virtual Power Plant Pilot
Xcel Energy Minnesota won approval of its controversial virtual power plant pilot that divided the distributed energy community.
Almost Bankrupt, This Electric Co-op Saved Itself by Ditching the Status Quo
Rayburn Electric Cooperative’s story offers a provocative message for utilities: Ditch the status quo.
Strange New Alliance Powers the AI Era
Enphase Energy executive explains how the AI build-out is turning utilities and distributed energy companies into collaborators.
The Factory Boom Is Real—Until You Try to Plug It In
As data centers absorb growing amounts of grid capacity and interconnection delays stretch for years, even modest industrial loads are struggling to secure power. The result is a shift in how factories are sited—and a growing role for onsite energy.
States Deliver a Record Year for Distributed Energy Policy
2025 was a record year for distributed energy policy, with states accelerating action on solar, storage, EVs, and resilience. New Pew data shows just how widespread the shift has become.
Fast Power. New Money. How the Data Center Race is Remaking Distributed Energy
Speed to power is creating a new market for distributed energy. Three developments from the past week illustrate how varied — and unsettled — the new market is.