USA
Business
‘Blockchain for Energy’ consortium (re)launched
The oil and gas operators blockchain consortium has rebranded as the Blockchain for Energy consortium.
New technology
AI can enhance natural gas delivery, NARUC reports
Artificial intelligence can provide value to natural gas utilities and customers, a National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) primer states.
Storage
Largest US coop utility installs first battery energy storage system
Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) has installed its first battery energy storage in Johnson City, Texas.
Renewable Energy
Four microgrids for California water treatment facilities
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is preparing to build four new microgrids at its facilities.
Energy & Grid Management
Underground powerlines demonstrate benefits for Florida Power & Light
An underground powerlines pilot demonstrates improved supply reliability for Florida Power & Light (FPL) and its customers.
Policy & Regulation
SDG&E looks towards carbon neutrality with sustainability strategy
California utility San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has launched a sustainability strategy to “enable a just and equitable transition to a cleaner energy economy”.
Business
Octopus Energy launches into US market with startup acquisition
UK independent green energy supplier Octopus Energy heads across the pond with acquisition of the Silicon Valley-based startup Evolve Energy.
Smart Meters
Con Edison provides smart gas detectors in New York
Con Edison is installing 376,000 smart technology natural gas detectors for customers across its New York City and Westchester County service areas.
New technology
Transactive blockchain platform updated by LO3 Energy
Blockchain pioneer LO3 Energy has announced updates to its Pando energy marketplace and migrated it onto the Energy Web Chain platform.
Distributed generation
First community solar-storage project completed in New York
New York’s first community solar-storage installation is a venture involving approximately 150 households.
