The aging and inefficient power markets in the US are almost untouched by technology, and it’s become a real problem as the US anticipates new directions for energy production and distribution. But Drift is a company that wants to change this, by partnering directly with power makers, working with them to reduce their production costs, and saving consumers money.
The proposed solution is a three-part price for solar energy produced, but not used, locally: the value of the electricity based on location, the value to the distribution (local) grid, and the “external” societal value. The new price works in concert with, rather than replacing, net metering.
Along with boosting the overall reliability of electricity distribution, smart microgrid deployment from companies like Anbaric is today proving to be an important smart step in offering solutions for the distribution of renewable energy. Defining microgrids According to the Microgrid Institute, a microgrid is a small energy system capable of balancing … [continued]
Originally published on RMI Outlet. By Courtney Fairbrother and Dan Cross-Call In December, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo directed the state’s regulators to come up with a plan to reach 50 percent renewables by 2030. Early last week, the New York Department of Public Service (NYDPS) released its proposed plan … [continued]
Originally published on NRDC. By Jackson Morris There are big goings-on in the Empire State these days related to how to move to a 21st century electric system. And while there is much work ahead, the early results are noteworthy. On February 27, the New York State Public Service Commission … [continued]
