What Kind Of Virtual Power Plant Would You Choose?

A UC San Diego-led project will study how 200 California households want to share energy and what incentives could make virtual power plants work for them.

Google Plans Big Virtual Power Plant In Energy-strapped PJM Grid

Google and Voltus plan to secure 1 GW of virtual power capacity in PJM, up from an initial 100 MW target, as data-center demand grows.

Massachusetts Bill Could Hinder Push To Weatherize Lower-income Homes

A pending Massachusetts energy bill could require some moderate-income households in designated equity communities to verify income for free weatherization.

Balcony Solar Bill Introduced In Congress For The First Time

Rep. Rob Menendez introduced a bill directing state utility regulators to consider rules for plug-in solar and creating help for lower-income households.

New Mexico’s Transition To Clean Energy Is Actually Ahead Of Schedule

New Mexico reached a 50% renewable electricity benchmark in 2024, years before its 2030 deadline. PNM is seeking approval for more wind, solar and batteries.

New York To Build State’s First Two Utility-scale Thermal Networks

New York approved $111.5 million for thermal networks in Haverstraw and Buffalo, while rejecting nine other proposed projects.

Around 34,000 Homes Could Be Left Without Heating Or Hot Water Over The Coming Days

British Gas estimates about 34,000 households could face boiler failures as colder weather prompts people to switch on heating. The estimate’s basis is unclear.

This Geothermal Startup Produced A Tiny Bit Of Power From The Seafloor

Endurance Energy says its seafloor test unit generated about 60 watt-hours near Oregon’s Axial Seamount, but the run lasted only 29 seconds.

Illinois Needs Batteries. Will A New Incentive Program Help?

Illinois selected developers for 600 MW of batteries, below its initial target, with just one 80-MW project planned in ComEd territory.

France Confirms 25 MW Limit Exemption For Solar-plus-storage

France plans to let solar-plus-storage projects reach 25 MW while capping grid exports at 17 MW, with the exemption planned by end-2026.