Utility Dive
Coverage of Utility Dive in the Nexus archive.
- California DER wholesale market participation could grow 2+ GW from CAISO ‘accounting change’: advocate
California's DER wholesale market participation could grow by over 2 gigawatts due to a CAISO accounting change, according to an advocate. A related rulemaking at the California Public Utilities Commission may further support aggregated DERs like behind-the-meter batteries, though a final decision is not expected before next year.
- Can zinc-based batteries scale into US storage buildout?
The U.S. Department of Energy's support is seen as crucial for the growth of zinc-based batteries as an alternative to lithium in energy storage. International Zinc Association officials highlighted this during a conversation with Utility Dive.
- DOE’s Alex Fitzsimmons on energy markets, AI, renewables and more
Alex Fitzsimmons from the Department of Energy discussed energy markets, AI, and renewables at the Edison Electric Institute conference in Las Vegas. The conference focused on balancing demand growth with affordability in the energy sector.