John Carrington

In this episode of The Solar PVcast, Steve Unger, Lead of Microgrid Development at Shift, discusses the future of net-metering as it transitions to net-billing under new self-generation policies adopted by utility companies. Steve breaks down the reasons behind this shift and what it means for solar users. We explore the pros and cons of the new net-billing model, helping listeners understand how these changes could impact their solar energy systems and what they need to know to adapt. #ShiftToSolar #Podcast #NewEpisode #NetBilling #WePowerChange

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Merchant vs hedge in battery storage... That's what I'll be discussing at the Solarmedia Battery Asset Management Summit November 12 in San Diego I'll be on a panel with my friend Joe Crespo, Sandeep Arora of REV Renewables, Erdal Kara, PhD of Vistra Corp., Li Xu of LXI Capital and Sebastian Blake of Octopus Energy talking about risks and rewards, and sharing my Plus Power perspective #energystorage #batterystorage #batteries https://lnkd.in/eQDiv_Ax

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⚡📊 MCE Sync drove a 90% peak EV load reduction among participants and saved them money in the process. Here’s how. As electricity demand continues to climb, the grid in California is under immense strain - especially during hot summer days. As a Community Choice Aggregation, MCE needed a win-win-win solution to serve its customers, fund clean energy initiatives, and reinforce the grid. With the MCE Sync program, powered by ev.energy, MCE can actively manage and shift EV charging demand in real-time to align with low-carbon and renewable sources and incentivize drivers to do their part to reduce local grid constraints. Delve into the strategy behind MCE’s success in active EV demand management here 👉 https://bit.ly/3w9YK6A Melanie Biesecker Kalicia Pivirotto Alice Havenar-Daughton #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition #EnergyFlexibility #Utilities #CCAs

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🌟 The Southern California Edison Microgrid Incentive Program (MIP) is set to revolutionize the way we approach energy resilience and sustainability in the region. 🌿 With $200M in funding, this program will prioritize communities most vulnerable to outages and power disruptions exacerbated by climate change. By investing in clean, local energy solutions, MIP aims to provide a reliable source of power when it's needed most. 💡Microgrids offer a unique opportunity to disconnect from the main grid during emergencies, ensuring continuous power supply and reducing reliance on traditional sources. This initiative is a significant step towards a more sustainable and resilient energy future for all. https://lnkd.in/g-hB8giV 🌍 Innovative cost-saving green energy solutions for commercial businesses are our specialty. Contact Saddleback Energy Consulting: saddlebackenergy.net | [email protected] | (949) 633-0299 #Microgrid #CleanEnergy #Resilience #Sustainability #CaliforniaEnergy #commercialproperty #californiaenergy #cleanenergy #saddlebackenergyconsulting #esg #sustainability #renewables #renewableenergy

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Reminder that the #IESS market change goes live today, as noted via WattClarity here (with more to come): https://lnkd.in/gdzUz2FU IESS (and hybrid Solar + Storage) will be discussed at the Clean Energy Council's #ALSSSS2024 sessions tomorrow (Tue 4th) and Wed 5th June in Brisbane. In particular, looking forward to: 1) Former team member and WattClarity author Marcelle Gannon talking (Tuesday afternoon) about how reality sometimes does not match what the Excel model initially showed; and 2) Overwatch Energy Operations Manager Ellise Janetzki (Harmer) talking about these hybrid things ... the power stations of the future. Will we see you there?

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Aspen Power's Kristy Zaragoza will be on GridTECH Connect Forum's upcoming panel: "Community solar: A California dream?" Expect an interesting discussion on the heels of the recent California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) decision to adopt a flawed community solar program. If you have questions or would like to connect in advance let us know! By siding with utilities, the CPUC has made a choice that not only undermines the interests of ratepayers but also poses a significant setback to California's ambitious climate goals. Distributed energy generation supports the equitable and sustainable growth of community solar initiatives, and our progress toward a cleaner and more resilient energy future. Learn more about the panel here: https://lnkd.in/eAw87QMP #GridTECH #Sustainability #Solar

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Southern California Edison (SCE) signed two power purchase agreements totaling 320 MW with Fervo Energy in the largest-ever PPAs for geothermal. These massive deals show utilities' increasing demand for non-fossil electricity and a fully decarbonized grid: SCE had to procure 1,000 MW of non-weather-dependent renewables, because of a mandate from the California Public Utilities Commission. So that's a big moment for utility-scale geothermal. At the on-site scale, I've got my eye on the New York's biggest geothermal residential project going up in Brooklyn right now. Great to see these sorts of projects going online -- we gotta do more of what works, and invest in the rest. Software alone will not change the way the global economy powers itself. #energy #climatetech

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This week, Quino CEO Eugene Beh is attending California Energy Storage Alliance's 15th Annual Market Development Forum. Safe, affordable, and scalable energy storage solutions are needed to help California achieve its decarbonization and grid reliability goals. This conference will convene regulators, utilities, and innovators - like Quino! - working across the energy storage ecosystem. Attending and interested in learning about how Quino is shaping the flow battery market in California and beyond? Message Eugene to set up a meeting. #CESA #marketdevelopment #LDES #flowbattery

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Great overview by Gridmatic on the differences in battery #energystorage bidding behavior between California ISO and ERCOT https://bit.ly/40TRBEv "A significant portion of CAISO’s revenue comes from Day-Ahead Energy, whereas it remains relatively small in ERCOT. Several factors contribute to this difference, including obligations for storage resources with resource adequacy contracts, Default Energy Bid (DEB) complexities, and CAISO’s methods of awarding ancillary services based on State of Charge (SOC) expectations. Comparing individual systems in ERCOT and CAISO, we see that ERCOT batteries primarily rely on ancillary services throughout the day, while CAISO batteries need Day-Ahead Energy to ensure they are cleared for higher-value RegUp and RegDn awards."

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When is a utility NOT a utility, and how can they affect massive change for EV charging optimization at scale? In California, one of the largest Community Choice Aggregators (#CCA) is MCE which provides retail electricity to nearly 1.5 million residential and business customers in the Bay Area. Our company, ev.energy, provides MCE and its customers with a method to ensure that EV charging happens 1) to avoid stress on the electric grid and 2) when the most abundant renewable energy is available. In the video here, MCE's customers explain in their own words how the ev.energy app allows them to "set it and forget it" to optimize charging to keep electricity bills as low as possible, while keeping their EV charged and ready to go when they need it. We at ev.energy are bringing this forward-looking approach to managed charging not just to utilities around the country and the world, but also to emerging organizations dedicated to clean transportation. #electriccars #electricvehicles #virtualpowerplant #vpp #EVcharging #utilities #tesla #marincounty #loadmanagement #demandresponse

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🌞 California’s battery energy storage market is booming! By the end of 2024, CAISO is set to reach 12 GW of commercially operational capacity—a mind-blowing 25x growth from just 470 MW four years ago. 🔋⚡ Highlights: 📍 Big BESS: World-leading sites like Edwards & Sanborn (1,066 MW/3,287 MWh), Moss Landing, and Desert Sunlight are setting the standard. ☀️ SP15 dominance: 75% of CAISO’s battery capacity is in Southern California, leveraging abundant solar power and flexible storage needs. 📈 2025 outlook: Another 5.6 GW of battery storage is on the way, including the highly anticipated 1,920 MW Atlas Complex. Want to be part of this record-breaking growth? Modo Energy is hiring Market Analysts to help shape the future of energy markets. 🌍 Whether you’re in California or beyond, this is your chance to work on cutting-edge projects in the energy transition. 📽️ Watch the video and check out the full article (link in comments 👇). Let’s chat if this sounds like the perfect role for you! 🚀 #CAISO #BatteryEnergyStorage #EnergyTransition #Hiring #RenewableEnergy

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Today, Edison International published Reaching Net Zero, a forward-looking analysis that reinforces the urgent need for public-private collaboration, enhanced efficiencies and significant investment in clean firm generation to meet California’s goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.   While California’s clean energy future is within reach, it is not assured. We need proactive planning to address and navigate challenges and risks.   Edison International is committed to delivering 100% clean electricity to customers and reaching net-zero GHG emissions by 2045. I hope you’ll take some time to read this significant new analysis.   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gWVNyKCX   #NetZeroBy2045 #cleanenergy #sustainability #renewableenergy #ClimateWeekNYC

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LineVision COO Tim Stelzer talked with New Perspective Marketing this week about how dynamic line rating and real-time insights can unlock significant capacity within the existing grid infrastructure as demand increases. Tim shares success stories from The AES Corporation and National Grid and highlights the role LineVision plays in making the grid more flexible, resilient, and sustainable. #GridEnhancingTechnologies #Utilities #CleanEnergy

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For anyone who will be at IEEE Power & Energy Society T&D Conference feel free to stop by our panel session on #EVs and #gridreliability. Will be an interesting cross-sector discussion including technology provider, independent system operator, and utility perspectives among others. E-mobility is driving the blending of Transmission and Distribution system planning, design, and operations. Particularly with the growing prevalence of distributed energy resources, IoT and grid-edge technologies, and virtual power plants (#VPPs).

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Modo Energy - USA projects a "total battery #energystorage buildout of just under 150 GW by the end of 2030. California ISO and ERCOT both continue to see significant growth, each with around 40 GW of commercially operational capacity by the end of 2030. PJM Interconnection has the potential to experience the largest growth of all. By this method of projection, battery energy storage capacity in PJM could grow from around 400 MW today to nearly 30 GW by the end of the decade." https://lnkd.in/gf2sQTS5

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