Could blockchain streamline distributed generation?

Analyst Stuart Ravens discusses whether energy utilities have missed the wagon on blockchain technology.

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AES batteries to replace dirty peak power plants

The batteries could step in as a substitute for inefficient peaker plants or to back up intermittent renewable energy.

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3 paths for plugging in to better energy management

McDonald's, AT&T and Jones Lang LaSalle have learned that to achieve energy priorities, engaging execs, employees and communities is key.

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3 paths for plugging in to better energy management

Distributed defectors: When customers leave the grid

It won't be long before solar-plus-battery systems become cheaper than utility-sourced electricity.

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Install a building battery, save the grid?

Distributed energy storage could fuel commercial solar while addressing emerging problems with the electric grid. 

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Install a building battery, save the grid?

Fort Collins aims to grow greener with new solar garden

Thanks to bold initiatives, the Colorado city hopes to become a zero-energy district. 

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Duke Energy, Google get behind clean-energy program for utilities

Duke has filed an application to launch a program that would allow customers to run their operations with 100 percent renewable energy.

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Why green infrastructure is a savvy business investment

According to a new report, sustainable features on private property provide a host of benefits to commercial property owners and their tenants. 

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Solar industry forecast: sunny with a chance of issues

Solar in the U.S. has been on a tear, but utilities' uneasiness with distributed solar, costs and grid integration could throttle the pace of growth. 

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How IBM uses local weather forecasts to boost clean energy

Wind farm operators create more accurate predictions about clean power generation using IBM's HyRef technology.

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