News Commentary | October 18, 2018
This two‑and‑a‑half year program will allow the customers in Hillsboro, Portland, and Milwaukie to enroll any connected thermostats, water heaters, electric vehicle chargers, and batteries in demand response (DR). The service is likely being provided by AutoGrid, which partnered with PGE last year. ... Not part of subscription
News Commentary | June 21, 2019
National Grid has announced that owners of Tesla batteries in its U.S. territory can join a virtual power plant to provide demand response and earn as much as $700 to $1,000 per year. This program echoes previous projects from other parts of New England, starting with Green Mountain Power and ... Not part of subscription
Analyst Insight | January 28, 2020
This insight is part of the Lux Energy Team's Year in Review series examining the highlights and key developments of the energy industry in 2019. For an overview of the entire energy ecosystem, see the hottest energy topics and highlights across four key storylines. For deep dives into particular ... Not part of subscription
by Jessica Hernandez
Ovo plans for 1,000 U.K. homes to participate in its trial, in which the company offers homeowners a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charger for free. Only Nissan Leaf drivers will be able to participate in the program, designed to allow participants to use renewable electricity for charging and sell back to the grid during periods of peak usage. However, residential charging will likely take place in the evening, during times of minimal generation from rooftop solar, and during peak demand for electricity. A bidirectional EV charger will likely be more useful for utilities in managing home electricity demand and in providing staggered charging throughout the night or demand response.
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