As we discussed in our January 22, 2016 post, Oncor (Texas’ largest electric utility) is the subject of an acquisition effort by Hunt Consolidated Inc. in a proceeding before the Public Utilities Commission of Texas.
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We will never sell or share your information without your consent. See our privacy policy.Energy News Roundup: DOE Hails Wind, Energy Future Holdings Secures A Buyer & Linc Energy Emitting Toxic Chemicals
By Conor O'Sullivan
Two new reports published today by the Department of Energy finds that wind energy is on a steady rise, and will be a key factor in reducing carbon emissions. [The Washington Post] Energy Future Holdings has finalized a deal with Dallas energy and real estate mogul Ray L. Hunt to sell its power line subsidiary… Keep reading →
Energy News Roundup: Bipartisan Bill Enters The House, Energy Future Finds Funding & Energy Markets Continue To Struggle
By Conor O'Sullivan
The highly anticipated bipartisan energy bill has been formally introduced to the House, calling for longer utility energy service contracts, reauthorize weatherization and more study of grid storage. [Utility Dive] Hunt has teamed up with creditors of Energy Future Holdings to raise about $12.1 billion to repay the power company’s debt and convert its power… Keep reading →
Energy News Roundup: Water Replenishment In Red, Energy Futures Lawsuit Takes Another Turn & European Solar Demand Rising
By Conor O'Sullivan
Close to a third of the world’s 37 largest aquifers are being drained faster than they are being replenished, according to a recent study by scientists at the University of California, Irvine. “The aquifers are concentrated in food-producing regions that support up to two billion people. A companion study indicates that the total amount of water in… Keep reading →
Texas Mulls New Grid Markets For Aggregated Distributed Energy Resources
By Greentech Media
How ERCOT’s idea for aggregating solar, storage and other DERs could unlock the state’s grid-edge potential Texas, despite being one of the country’s largest and sunniest energy markets, has not seen a lot of growth of distributed solar power. Beyond low energy prices, one big reason is that the Texas deregulated energy market, which covers… Keep reading →
Energy News Roundup: Bloom’s Fuel-Cell Blueprint For Ikea, Energy Holdings Group Avoid Liquidation & Saudi’s Domestic Surge
By Conor O'Sullivan
Bloom Energy will launch itself into the biogas market this summer with IKEA confirming two of its retail stores in the San Francisco area will start producing electricity from Bloom’s manufactured fuel-cell system. “For IKEA, Bloom’s fuel cells will help offset carbon dioxide emissions and contribute to the global home-furnishings chain’s 2020 goal of being… Keep reading →
Microgrid Evolution: Energizing Co. Gets $250M For Grid Project Finance
By Greentech Media
Microgrids are not so micro anymore. When a traditional infrastructure asset investor like Stonepeak Partners is ready to bankroll microgrids with a $250 million finance facility, it’s a sign of the mainstreaming of grid modernization. Energizing Co. will be the sole project developer for the $250 million Stonepeak fund focused on microgrids and grid modernization.… Keep reading →
When the power goes out, electric utility customers want it back, and fast. Now it’s possible for a “smart” or “self-healing” electronic grid to reduce customers’ hours without power to just a few minutes. But adopting this technology is more complicated than flipping a switch. Keep reading →
For the average residential customer, there’s a lot of confusing information out there about smart meters. Much of the discussion around the smart grid focuses on how advances in technology will benefit utilities.
While it’s true that a self-healing grid will bring shorter, less frequent outages and that smart meters can help make the electrical grid more efficient, most customers view reliability of electrical service as a given, not a benefit. In order to increase customer acceptance and adoption of advanced metering technology, the personal benefits need to be framed in ways that resonate with residential customers. Keep reading →
