EV charging
EVs are one step closer to becoming roaming grid batteries
A new vehicle-to-grid (V2G) standard could make it much easier for EVs to share data and power — and save money for drivers and utilities alike.
By Jeff St. John .
Grid edge
Grid edge
California’s patchwork push to scale up virtual power plants
The state has created more ways for solar-and-battery-equipped homes to get paid to help the grid — but not enough to save the crashing rooftop solar market.
By Jeff St. John .
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Climatetech finance
Swell Energy acquires Renu to help build virtual power plants
The startup aims to combine privately owned batteries into grid resources. Renu, a regional battery installer, will help Swell access new markets.By Eric Wesoff .
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Grid edge
Smart thermostats are helping Arizona's grid ride out brutal heat
Amid soaring temperatures, Arizona has seen success with utility programs that incentivize people to turn down the AC when the power grid is stressed.By Jeff St. John .
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Podcast
Can the V2X dream become reality?
GM’s V2X lead Ty Jagerson talks through the challenges and benefits of vehicle-to-everything charging.PlayBy Shayle Kann . 39 min .
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Energy efficiency
Why efficient buildings are key to decarbonizing the power grid
New data shows that efficient, grid-responsive buildings would make a zero-carbon grid $100B cheaper per year — if utilities and policymakers can act in time.By Jeff St. John .
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EV charging
More money for EV charging software — ev.energy raises $33M
EV charging can either help or hinder the world's clean-grid goals. That makes software that manages charging a hot target for climate investors.By Jeff St. John .
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Grid edge
Why aren't Texans paid to help prevent blackouts during heat waves?
As the state endures another bout of extreme heat, experts lament its lack of incentives to recruit residents to help ease demand on the stressed grid.By Jeff St. John .
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Solar
Home batteries will help bolster Puerto Rico's grid in emergencies
Sunrun is launching a first-of-its-kind program on the island that will harness rooftop solar and battery storage systems to avoid rolling blackouts.By Maria Gallucci .
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Electrification
Lunar Energy bets on a seamless 'ecosystem' for home electrification
Tesla's former residential energy chief raised $300 million to bring a vertically integrated home battery and energy controls system to market. Here's the result.By Jeff St. John .
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EV charging
NYC's grid is stressed. A 'smart' EV charging program aims to help
Con Ed’s revamped SmartCharge program will tap direct-to-EV communications to track and pay drivers for charging at times that reduce grid strain.By Jeff St. John .
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