The Rise of the Shadow Grid
The growing use of onsite energy could create a shadow grid operating outside the reach of electric utilities, says report.
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An Irresistible Force Collides with an Immovable Object
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
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When It Comes to Electricity, Will We All Become Puerto Rico?
With its use of distributed power plants, the island offers a lesson on how the mainland grid can survive the age of AI.
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How Utilities Can Do Less and Make More Money
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.
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The Significance of the Google/Voltus Deal Beyond the Megawatts
By creating virtual power plants, tech companies can give something back to the community and maybe ease some of the opposition to data centers.
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Calling Distributed Energy “Rinky-Dink” Gets the Grid Wrong
Local solar, batteries, EVs and virtual power plants aren’t sideshows. They’re becoming core grid resources.
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Inside This Company’s Effort to Unite Microgrid Stakeholders
An inside look at what led to creation of Xendee’s University Week, June 8-10, 2026.
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The $67 Billion Utility Deal That Could Reshape the Grid Edge
The proposed NextEra–Dominion merger could create a distribution powerhouse as data centers, microgrids and customer-sited energy begin reshaping the electric system.
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How to Achieve True Energy Abundance: Start Local
Three grid experts say the US needs a new blueprint to fix its power system, one that creates energy abundance from the bottom up.
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Ameresco and VoltaGrid Deals Show Investor Appetite for Energy Alternatives
New investments involving VoltaGrid and Ameresco underscore rising demand for behind-the-meter power and renewable natural gas.