A new report from Navigant Research examines the global market for solar photovoltaics (PV) plus energy storage nanogrids, including an analysis of market issues, with forecasts for capacity and revenue, through 2024. During the last year, partnerships between solar PV companies and energy storage system (ESS) providers have increased rapidly, with their synergies giving way… Keep reading →
A new report from Navigant Research examines the global market for industrial energy management systems (IEMSs), segmented by software and services, with forecasts for revenue by region, through 2024. The need for continuity in operations and production has made energy efficiency a lower priority in industrial facilities compared to commercial buildings, despite their status as… Keep reading →
The Illinois Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee today passed SB 1879, known as “The Energy Plan for Illinois’ Future,” out of committee. The comprehensive bill expands support for renewable energy in Illinois and ensures that energy consumers and the state economy will continue to benefit from affordable renewable power, a more secure and resilient… Keep reading →
C3 Energy Chairman and CEO Thomas M. Siebel testified before the U.S. House of Representative’s Energy & Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Energy and Power, chaired by Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-KY), during today’s hearing on “The 21st Century Electricity Challenge: Ensuring a Secure, Reliable and Modern Electricity System.” Siebel addressed how technology innovation is reshaping the… Keep reading →
ComEd announced that it has been selected by the United States Department of Energy (DOE) to receive a $1.2 million grant to build a master controller that could drive the operations of clusters of microgrids. ComEd assembled a group of leading science and technology partners for the DOE proposal including Alstom Grid, Argonne National Laboratory,… Keep reading →
With growing gridlock in Washington, states throughout the country – both red and blue – are implementing innovative renewable energy and energy-efficiency programs which could be adopted by their neighbors to improve their economies and reduce emissions cost-effectively, according to a new joint study by Stanford University’s Steyer-Taylor Center for Energy Policy and Finance and… Keep reading →
Last week, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released their 2013 Distributed Wind Market Report summarizing 2013 industry highlights, including the advent of third-party financing, which is expected to positively affect the market in subsequent years. The purpose of the report is to help guide future investments and decisions by industry players, including utilities, government… Keep reading →
Technology Training Corporation (http://www.ttcus.com), in association with the American Institute of Engineers, has announced the “4th Symposium on Federal Big Data R&D” to take place in Arlington, VA, June 17-18, 2014. This outstanding symposium brings together the key government and industry experts who are shaping the direction of big data research and development across the… Keep reading →
The following press release was issued by Vote Solar: Businesses, advocates, and environmental groups joined together to applaud Gov. Andrew Cuomo for extending the successful NY-Sun Initiative to install ten times more solar power in New York State by 2023. Announced today in honor of Earth Week, the Governor’s bold expansion of the state’s landmark solar program will… Keep reading →
Georgetown University Energy Prize: WHAT: National launch of the Georgetown University Energy Prize, a multi-year incentive competition that challenges small- to medium-size U.S. communities to rethink energy use, and implement creative strategies to increase and sustain efficiency. The list of 49 U.S. communities who have signed a Letter of Intent to compete will be unveiled…. Keep reading →