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Grid edge

Virtual Peaker’s platform taps home devices to help utilities balance the grid

The scrappy Kentucky-based startup has landed $16.6M and a slew of big contracts.

By Jeff St. John . 25 February 2022
Podcast

Will advanced reactors solve nuclear's problems?

Startups are testing new technologies to solve the challenges facing conventional nuclear. Will they succeed?

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By Lara Pierpont . 25 February 2022
Fossil fuels

How fast can Europe wean itself off Russian gas?

Heat pumps and clean energy can improve Europe's energy security while aiding climate goals.

By Jeff St. John . 1 March 2022
Grid edge

EnergyHub buys Packetized Energy to get millions of thermostats and EVs to help balance the grid

Utilities need to orchestrate energy-smart devices at a massive scale. This startup's radically distributed approach could help.

By Jeff St. John . 3 March 2022
Solar

Erthos rakes in $17M to install solar panels directly on the ground

The startup says its down-to-earth approach can cut the cost of solar farms by 20%.

By Eric Wesoff . 4 March 2022
Energy storage

Chart: Outpacing even China, the US takes the lead in grid battery investment

Global storage investment grew from $460 million to $4.7 billion in just seven years.

By Julian Spector, Maria Virginia Olano . 4 March 2022
Grid edge

Goldman Sachs and Shell bet $75M that chain stores can boost grid resiliency

GridPoint will use the funds to expand its work beyond HVAC and lighting controls.

By Jeff St. John . 7 March 2022
Ocean energy

Can shore-based wave power unlock clean, affordable ocean energy?

Israeli startup Eco Wave Power says its tech steers clear of the pitfalls that have sunk previous efforts.

By Julian Spector . 10 March 2022
Fun stuff

This Twitter bot showcases Ireland’s role as a leader in renewable energy

While others were perfecting sourdough bread recipes under pandemic lockdown, one couple created a useful energy tracking tool.

By Mike Munsell . 11 March 2022
Heat pumps

How to shift building heat to electric? NY activists have lots of ideas

Climate advocates are backing bills that would push New York state to go big on heat pumps — and move faster to phase out fossil gas.

By Jeff St. John . 11 March 2022