Robert Cross of Outfit argues that distributed energy resources have become an “irresistible force” colliding with the “immovable object” of the traditional utility business model
With its use of distributed power plants, the island offers a lesson on how the mainland grid can survive the age of AI.
Michael Lee, founder of Distributed Grid, says the cost-of-service model is increasingly out of step with today’s grid realities. He argues for a distributed grid where utilities are paid for outcomes such as affordability, reliability and speed to power, rather than for expanding rate base.
By creating virtual power plants, tech companies can give something back to the community and maybe ease some of the opposition to data centers.
Local solar, batteries, EVs and virtual power plants aren’t sideshows. They’re becoming core grid resources.
The proposed NextEra–Dominion merger could create a distribution powerhouse as data centers, microgrids and customer-sited energy begin reshaping the electric system.
As AI drives unprecedented load growth, DERs, efficiency, and flexible demand are complicating the supply–demand equation
50 states. 50 different policies for distributed energy (DERs). So, how do you scale the technologies? Pew has a playbook.
Xcel Energy Minnesota won approval of its controversial virtual power plant pilot that divided the distributed energy community.
Enphase Energy executive explains how the AI build-out is turning utilities and distributed energy companies into collaborators.