CPUC finds DERs save on transmission investments, but implementation remains ‘the big question’
Utility Dive reports on the CPUC's acknowledgement that distributed energy resources can help avoid certain transmission investments.
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Fires are coming. But PG&E and some cities are holding up battery backups
The Los Angeles Times reports on the struggle to get batteries installed in homes as local governments and PG&E throw up roadblocks because of COVID-19.
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California values distributed energy resources fairly — and ratepayers score a big win
PV Magazine reports on the CPUC's decision to factor in future avoided transmission costs when valuing DER.
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California to Include Avoided Transmission Costs in DER Benefits Calculation
Microgrid Knowledge reports on our work with the CPUC on the Avoided Cost Calculator, a methodology used to determine the benefits of DER.
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California regulators have agreed to include avoided transmission costs to the valuation of distributed energy resources
PV Magazine reports on the change being made as a part of the CPUC's biannual review.
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