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Decentralized Grid Magazine
Going Off-Grid to Tackle Big Problems in Energy and Real Estate
The term “off-grid” conjures a cabin in the woods, not sophisticated urban buildings. But that’s beginning to change, and the latest example is an apartment building in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Can DER Tariffs Solve the Last Man Standing Interconnection Problem?
Last man standing policies create unfair charges for interconnection of solar, batteries and EV fleets in many states. Could a DER tariff solve the problem?
Making the Crush of Utility Data Usable
In this episode of the Energy Changemakers Podcast, Elisa Wood interviews Awesense CEO Mischa Steiner about making utility data usable.
Ann Arbor, Michigan, Begins Work on Utility Dedicated to Distributed Energy After Big Ballot Win
With a big mandate from voters, Ann Arbor hopes to have its sustainable energy utility up and running in 18-24 months.
How My Hometown Offers Important Lessons for Those Seeking Links between Data Centers and Nuclear Power
Bodega Bay changed energy history 60 years ago. Today, as data centers and nuclear power form alliances, its story gains new relevance.
Unfair Charges to Distributed Energy Projects for Grid Modernization
When distributed energy projects trigger the need for grid upgrades, project developers can face huge costs.