State Legislative Energy Priorities
What to Expect in 2021
State lawmakers are exploring ways to integrate energy storage into their grid modernization efforts, with legislatures considering nearly two hundred energy storage bills in 2020.
Law & Lawyers
HVDC, Not Just For Long Distance Anymore
Consider Converting to HVDC, Part 2
There are hundreds of miles of DC cables crisscrossing the North Sea, some moving power from offshore platforms, some connecting the power systems of Scandinavia, the UK, and the EU.
Ready to Massively Increase Renewables in Southeast Europe?
How to Get There
We conclude that from a market perspective, the combination of new RES, added gas generation, and carbon prices may cause lignite plants to retire at a faster pace than in the current resource plans.
Cautionary Tale on Subsidizing an Energy Technology
The Case of CHP
What are those barriers stifling certain energy technologies, what are their sources, and should current policies and regulations change to address them?
Solar Buyer Beware
Misleading Analysis Promotes Cost Ineffectiveness
I will identify cautions for buyers, in the hope that utilities, regulators, and others communicate to potential solar customers what to look for when considering installing solar panels.
Association of Energy Services Professionals' 31st Annual Conference
Memorable and Meaningful Moments
Highlights of AESP's 31st annual conference.
AESP's 31st Annual Conference: CEO Panel
AESP
In this session, forward-thinking CEOs talk about how demand flexible resources can act as one component within a utility's decarbonization strategy.
AESP's 31st Annual Conference: Collaborating for Customers
AESP
This panel discussed development and growth of this partnership along with benefits for customers and utilities.
AESP's 31st Annual Conference: Engaging Residential Customers
AESP
Panelists shared insights into how best to communicate the value of emerging AMI-enabled smart rate structures and price-responsive technologies to residential customers.
AESP's 31st Annual Conference: Demand Side Flexibility in Gas Networks
AESP
This panel discussed emerging natural gas DR programs, looking at research in and the status of gas demand response, utility justification and implementation, customer experience, and evaluation, measurement, and validation.