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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.

Jeff St. John . 5 April 2023

A hand holding a phone with a mobile app with charging status and incentive options for a Tesla plugged into an EV charger — Ev.energy’s software taps on-board EV telematics to reward New York City EV drivers for charging when power is plentiful and avoiding charging when the grid is under stress. (ev.energy)

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Can a new way to pay for behind-the-meter flexibility help prevent rolling blackouts in California?

Marin Clean Energy’s Demand FLEXmarket merges efficiency and demand response to capture the value of behind-the-meter resources. Could it be the start of a statewide trend?

Jeff St. John . 19 April 2021
Long-duration energy storage

Long-duration storage roundup: News, players and technology

Long-duration storage keeps on slipping into the future.

Eric Wesoff . 12 April 2021
Grid edge

How distributed energy can harden the Texas power grid

Natural-gas microgrids and battery-backed solar can hedge against climate change risk — maybe even without major policy changes.

Jeff St. John . 7 April 2021

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