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A DER Energy Marketplace Exchange Launching in ERCOT: Live Stream Forum May 22

Join us for the May 22 Energy Changemakers’ live stream forum: A DER Energy Marketplace Exchange Launching in ERCOT

Elisa Wood
May 22, 2024
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Time to set a Moonshot Goal for Distributed Energy Resources?

A moonshot goal for distributed energy resources could get us all rowing in the same direction and quicken the pace of local energy development.

Elisa Wood
May 17, 2024
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A Fuel Cell that Readies Us for the Future

Commodity markets for hydrogen and carbon dioxide are coming. FuelCell Energy gets a Sacramento, Calif. wastewater treatment plant ready.

Elisa Wood
May 7, 2024
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Staying Inspired While Fighting the Status Quo: DER Developer Offers Advice

Join the Energy Changemakers Livestream, “The Spirit of Clean Energy,” Wednesday, May 8.

Elisa Wood
May 6, 2024
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So What’s up Now with Microgrids?

After some time away, here’s how I see the microgrid market now.

Elisa Wood
May 1, 2024
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Update: California Regulators Delay Controversial Community Solar Vote

Community solar development in the state hinges on the May 9 vote, say advocates.

Elisa Wood
April 20, 2024
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There Might Still be a Path Forward for Community Solar in California

Community solar advocates say they have a plan if a vote doesn’t go their way in California on April 18.

Elisa Wood
April 17, 2024
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Is the Inflation Reduction Act Enough for us to Meet Climate Goals?

The $369 billion Inflation Reduction Act is the largest, single US government investment in energy. But it is “barely a downpayment” on achieving climate goals, says international energy and resource economist John “Skip” Laitner.

Elisa Wood
April 9, 2024
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Do You and I Mean the Same Thing When We Say Local Energy?

Local energy is a broad term that encompasses a range of technologies, models and concepts, all of which have one thing in common: They put power in the hands of consumers

Elisa Wood
April 3, 2024
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Weaving Together the Electric and Transportation Industries — and Making it Look Easy

WeaveGrid explains what it takes to
bring together two very different industries with the rise of EV charging.

Elisa Wood
March 26, 2024
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2026 Market Survey: Microgrid and Distributed Energy Projects Grow in Complexity

Reports of distributed energy’s demise have been greatly exaggerated, according to a 2025 survey of distributed energy and microgrid industry professionals. When the One Big Beautiful Bill Act became law in July 2025, many industry experts feared solar-heavy distributed energy development would dry up with the loss of federal incentives. While survey respondents (67%) say […]
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Energy Allies: Communities and Utilities Building Resilience Together

This white paper examines how successful partnerships among communities, utilities, and energy service providers can improve the grid and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
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Microgrids as a Building Block for Future Grids

This white paper is the fourth in a series of seven white papers in support of the DOE Microgrid R&D Program and presents a broad vision for future grids where microgrids serve as a building block along with technologies that would need to be developed, use case scenarios and the research targets. The DOE Microgrid […]
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Utility Bills are Rising: PowerLines

New polling by PowerLines, a nonpartisan consumer education nonprofit, reveals the toll of rising utility bills on American energy consumers.

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