If you aren’t already paying attention to energy storage, you should be. While most people admittedly don’t get giddy at the thought of a lithium ion battery, energy experts and policymakers do and they are becoming increasingly excited about the potential role energy storage can play in the future of electricity management. Read more >

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Five Facts about Energy Storage that Every Californian Should Know
Matthew Beyer, Guest Commentary
October 26, 2020 5:56 PM EDT

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ELCC Explained: the Critical Renewable Energy Concept You’ve Never Heard Of
Mark Specht, Energy analyst
October 12, 2020 5:25 PM EDT
To completely transition away from fossil fuels, we’ll need to replace not only the energy from fossil-fueled plants, but the capacity and grid reliability contributions as well. However, it’s actually pretty tricky to determine the extent to which renewable capacity ensures grid reliability. This has grid operators across the nation asking, “To what extent can we count on renewables to ensure grid reliability by preventing electricity shortfalls? And what is the best methodology to answer that question?” Great questions. This blog has answers. Read more >