Download Free (.pdf)ETB Ask an Expert: Kelly Speakes-Backman from the Energy Storage Association on Federal Energy Storage Policy Issues including FERC 841, FERC 2222, and ITC
In this “ETB Ask an Expert” interview, we discussed a few key, current federal energy storage policy topics with Kelly Speakes-Backman, the CEO at the Energy Storage Association (ESA). Topics include FERC Order 1841, FERC Order 2222, Energy Storage (ITC) investment tax credit legislation, and ESA’s recently announced 100 GW’s by 2030 vision.
The Net Metering Successor Tariff “NEM-3” Proceeding in California has Officially Kicked Off
Key takeaways: The CPUC has formally opened its NEM-3 proceeding, which will redefine the rules for the Net Energy Metering (NEM) tariff in California. The recently released NEM 2.0 lookback study concluded that NEM 2.0 customers have net benefited from the structure and ratepayers have seen increased rates as a …
New York’s solar and energy storage Market – Key Acronyms, Entities, and Online Resources
New York’s solar and energy storage market has evolved significantly in recent years, which we summarized in a previous blog where we unpacked the policies and initiatives driving the market forward. To successfully deploy projects in New York, developers first need to be able to interpret the technical language that …
ETB Ask an Expert: SGIP Program history & current market update with Scott Murtishaw from CALSSA
In our very first “ETB Ask an Expert” interview series we explored the topic of SGIP, the Self Generation Incentive Program in California, which is the longest running and most lucrative behind-the-meter energy storage incentive program in the country. The SGIP program was recently re-upped with $675 million dollars of …
Net Energy Metering in Massachusetts: A Current State of the Union
Net Energy Metering, often referred to as NEM, is widely considered one of the most important policy mechanisms that have allowed customer-sited solar to flourish over the last 20 years. NEM policies effectively allow behind-the-meter solar customers to sell their exported electricity back to the utility at the retail rate. …
The Evolution of New York’s Reforming the Energy Vision (REV): An Overview of solar and energy storage Market Drivers
Over the last decade we have seen major shift s in energy policy and renewable resource development throughout the United states . Market leaders such as California and Hawaii have continued to set the bar for the rest of the country, but they are no longer in a league of …
Energy Storage Net Metering – An Illustration of Why it’s so Valuable
Energy Storage Net Energy Metering (aka NEM Paired Storage) allows a customer with a behind-the-meter solar and energy storage system to discharge their battery, exporting stored energy back to the grid and receive a Net Energy Metering credit, if the battery can verifiably charge 100% from solar. In certain cases, NEM …
A Definitive Guide to the Updated SGIP Incentive Program (2020 Edition)
The Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) in California is the longest running and most lucrative incentive program for behind-the-meter energy storage projects in the country. The program received a historic new commitment of funding in 2018 when the California legislature passed Senate Bill 700 (SB 700), which provided the program an …
Our top 5 picks for the best solar and energy storage industry blogs
The solar and energy storage market is constantly evolving. It can sometimes feel overwhelming trying to keep up with the never-ending changes happening in policy, technology, incentives, and regulations that are affecting our industry. So how do we keep up? Solar and energy storage industry blogs have been a great way for us to stay current on the latest changes and trends affecting the market.
Public Safety Power Shutoffs & Equity Resiliency Incentives – A Perfect Storm for Home Energy Storage Demand
The behind-the-meter energy storage market posted another year of record growth in 2019, according to Wood Mackenzie’s latest U.S. Energy Storage Monitor report. In Q3 2019, energy storage deployments grew 93% versus Q3 2018, with behind-the-meter projects accounting for 55% of the total storage market. Residential sector deployments grew for …
5 big things that happened to California’s energy storage market in 2019
2019 was a historic year for the energy storage market in California. Several big things happened that will influence the market over the next decade. From major policy changes that will have long-lasting effects on the economics of storage projects, to significant changes to the flagship SGIP incentive program, to …
California Utilities now Accepting Applications for Net Energy Metering (NEM) – Paired Storage
We published a policy update in February of 2019 entitled “CPUC Approves Energy Storage Net Metering” that summarized the CPUC’s decision to allow customers with (ESS) energy storage systems to receive credits for storage exports that are sent back to the grid, as long as the storage system charges entirely …