SMART GRID - RECENT NEWS
Though smart grids are a technology of the future, transformative actions are being taken now. Read the articles below for an understanding of the ongoing efforts to make this vision a reality.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Makes $5B for National EV Charging Network Possible
The U.S. Department of Transportation and U.D. Department of Energy are working together on the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program on Alternative Fuel Corridors.
SEIA Pushing for Grid Interconnection Reforms
Michael Bates of Solar Industry writes that the Solar Energy Industries Association has submitted new comments in response to the FERC's notice of proposed rulemaking. These reforms would speed up clean energy and smart grid deployment.
97% of Smart Meters Fail to Provide Promised Customer Benefits. Can $3B in New Funding Change That?
Smart meters aren't as helpful as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act first professed, Herman Trabish of Utility Dive reports. Can the DOE remedy this?
Californians Saved the Grid Again. They Should Be Paid More For It.
Jeff St. John reports that Californians' behavior has been crucial in preventing rolling blackouts during the recent heat waves. Are financial incentives the best policy to promote similar behavior in this state and beyond?
Smart Grid Market Size to Surpass Around USD 846.1B by 2030
The global smart grid market size is projected to grow from 17.7% from 2022 to 2030, altenergymag.com reports. This comes from a rapid adoption of centralized grid distribution management and control.
Part IV: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Brasher and Nickerson of Skadden identify initiatives that the DOE's Loan Programs Office is funding, including Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing and Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment Financing.