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What does Stem offer?

What is Stem, Inc.?

Stem is a global leader in AI-driven clean energy solutions and services. As the first pure play energy company on the New York Stock Exchange (“STEM”), Stem helps partners and customers maximize the economic, environmental, and resiliency value of energy assets and portfolios. Learn more here.

How can Stem’s Athena® enterprise energy optimization platform improve clean energy projects?

Athena leverages best-in-class data engineering, forecasting, and optimization to maximize ROI and performance for every system in our network. The platform consists of scalable applications as you grow, including Analyzer™ – for site simulation and revenue modeling data; Bidder™ – an automated market participation tool; Supervisor™ – to view system operation and real-time performance; Explorer™ – to review energy savings & system performance data; and PowerTrack – to monitor, control, and optimize clean energy portfolios. Learn more here.

What is the latest Stem’s clean energy technology?

The latest advancements for clean energy technology includes Stem’s newly unified enterprise energy optimization platform, Athena®, that works with solar, storage, EV charging, and other renewable and distributed energy projects. Benefits include increased revenue, automated market participation, monitor tools, and real-time performance. Learn more here.

Where can I find Stem’s case studies?

Stem helps hundreds of partners and customers successfully achieve revenue and sustainability goals with clean energy while building a cleaner, more resilient electricity grid. Read Stem’s case studies here.

What career opportunities are available at Stem?

Stem’s culture embodies diversity & inclusion beyond the traditional facets of gender, ethnicity, age, disabilities, and sexual orientation. Our values include prioritizing diverse experience, personality, communication, workstyles, and more. Stem is currently hiring for all departments. View our open roles here.

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How can I become a Stem partner?

Stem’s solar EPC and project developer partners that deploy smart energy storage systems receive many benefits, including a differentiated storage offering from a market leader; end-to-end project support; access to the highest quality hardware; lower procurement costs with volume-based pricing; procured products from Stem’s existing distributor partner; easily modeled solar plus storage and standalone storage projects; and access free training materials through Stem University and our Partner Content Library. Get started here.

What is Stem’s solar + storage offering?

When you add battery storage to a solar project you gain control over solar generation and distribution – allowing energy to be used when it’s most valuable. With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (ACT), solar EPCs and project developers can leverage incentives like Standalone Storage Investment Tax Credits (ITC) and Solar Product Tax Credits (PTC). Learn more about solar + storage here.

What are Stem’s enterprise solutions?

Dozens of Fortune 500 companies – including Whole Foods, Amazon, Walmart, Adobe, and UPS – all trust Stem’s expert software, hardware, and services to seamlessly integrate clean energy assets with corporate control systems and the grid. Learn more here.

How can I register for Stem University?

All Stem partners are eligible to gain access to Stem University, where you can become an expert in energy optimization solutions and energy storage by viewing short, interactive learning material, testing your knowledge, leveraging energy market summaries, and accessing helpful content. Already a partner? Apply today.

How to stack Investment Tax Credits (ITC) made available through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

How can I stack investment tax credits for solar retrofit projects?

As part of the IRA, project developers can receive up to 70% of the project’s cost through ITCs. To reach the full 70%, incentives need to be stacked. For example, by using Stem’s interactive map, you can see the areas best suited for stacked incentives by overlapping Energy Communities with Low Income Communities and Tribal Lands. Access Map

Where are energy communities in the US?

Stem developed an interactive map that displays energy communities that are prime for solar retrofit projects. Solar developers, asset owners, and EPCs can use this map to capitalize on the Investment Tax Credits made available through the Inflation Reduction Act. Access Map

What is the data source for Stem’s Inflation Reduction Act map for energy communities?

The different layers of data that comprise Stem’s IRA map are derived from several different federal government agencies, such as the Energy Information Administration, the Department of the Interior, and the Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant, Communities, and Economic Revitalization. Links to their respective reports are in the map. Access Map

How smart energy storage unlocks the infrastructure for electric vehicle (EV) charging

Why is battery storage necessary for EV chargers?

The benefits of adding battery storage to EV chargers include reduced EV charging costs; reduced demand charges; improved reliability and resilience for your chargers and the local grid; increased EV charging capacity; and increased renewable energy use and security for the local neighborhood. A battery energy storage system can support the electrical grid by discharging from the battery when the demand for EV charging exceeds the grid’s capacity — and then the battery can recharge via renewable energy during low demand. To learn more, download Stem’s eBook, 5 Keys for Building a Flexible, Integrated eMobility Strategy

What federal EV policies are at play today?

The federal government has $16 billion aimed at EV charging. On November 15, 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was signed into law, including EV infrastructure investments valued at $7.5 billion. This money will go to charging and fueling infrastructure grants and a national electric vehicle formula program. Read More

How do current policies benefit energy storage solutions and EV adoption?

There’s both a direct link and an indirect link as to how current policies are influencing the deployment of ESS. Directly, there are policies that provide tax credits at both the federal- and state-levels that involve installing batteries and energy storage solutions. Indirectly, these federal policies and tax credits are spurring on EV adoption, which will increase the density of charging loads, especially where fleets of passenger EVs need to charge simultaneously, or where multiple medium- and heavy-duty trucks all need to charge at the same depot at the same time. Read More

What role can utilities play in developing EV charging infrastructure and policy?

California and New York utilities are leading the way when it comes to installing EV charging stations through Make Ready-style policies. Through programs like this, entities can earn incentives that will offset a large portion of or, in some cases, all of the infrastructure costs associated with preparing a site for EV charger installation. Read More

How do demand charged holidays slow ESS installation?

A demand charge holiday is when the customer is not charged for the first five years of EV charging. While this is good in the short-term for the businesses, what they don’t immediately realize is that an ESS will save them even more in the long run. Read More

How Stem works with Solar EPCs & Project Developers for California’s Title 24

What is California’s Title 24?

Title 24 is California’s building energy code that affects all new construction within the state. The most recent update requires all new commercial and mixed-use developments to obtain a minimum required amount of solar PV and storage based on Climate Zone and conditioned floor area. Read how to leverage Stem’s Title 24 expertise here | Use Stem’s Title 24 Calculator

Which buildings must comply with Title 24 requirements for solar + storage?

All new commercial buildings that apply for a building permit on or after January 1, 2023 must comply with the Title 24 solar+storage requirements. 

Read how to leverage Stem’s Title 24 expertise here | Use Stem’s Title 24 Calculator

What are building energy codes?

Building energy codes help ensure construction and installations achieve a minimum level of energy efficiency for both residential and nonresidential buildings. 

Read how to leverage Stem’s Title 24 expertise here | Use Stem’s Title 24 Calculator

How does Stem help EPCs and Project Developers deploy solar + storage?

Stem is the most experienced provider and operator of commercial storage systems in the United States. Developers partner with Stem for best-in-class service and expertise in system design, procurement, deployment, and asset management. Stem’s Athena-AI software delivers maximum savings for the entire lifecycle of a solar + storage project.  

Read how to leverage Stem’s Title 24 expertise here | Use Stem’s Title 24 Calculator

How will California's Option S impact customers with energy storage?

What is Pacific Gas & Electric’s Option S Tariff?

Option S is a Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) tariff designed for customers with storage. Customers’ demand charges are split between a monthly demand charge and a daily demand charge. The daily demand charge, billed according to a customer’s daily peak demand, creates an additional cost savings opportunity for energy storage systems (ESS). Energy charges are consistent with those under PG&E’s solar-friendly Option R tariff. Read More (PDF)

Which types of businesses are a good fit for Option S?

Option S is ideal for “peaky” loads with low load factors. Examples of optimal load types include EV charging, aggregates and mining, heavy industrial, food processing, and arenas and event centers. Sites with peak demand over 400kW are most likely to see substantial savings.

How do I determine eligibility for this tariff?

Option S is available to all existing B-19 Voluntary, B-19, and B-20 PG&E customers, as well as customers on legacy C&I rates that are eligible to transition to the “B” rate. It is available to bundled, Direct Access (DA), or Community Choice Aggregator (CCA) customers. All customers on the Option S tariff must have an ESS onsite, and the ESS inverter capacity must be greater than 10% of the site peak load. Read More (PDF)

How can I evaluate the financial savings under Option S?

By enrolling customers in Option S, Stem has reduced customers’ utility bills by 10-35% and generated a 30% return on investment (ROI) on the ESS.  Stem uses our proprietary modeling tools to estimate utility bill savings based on your specific load profile and the ideal storage system for your site. Contact Stem to receive an evaluation of your utility bill savings under Option S.

How does Stem’s Athena platform optimize Option S tariff?

Stem’s Athena® smart energy software identifies both monthly and daily demand peaks to maximize savings under Option S. To reduce daily demand charges, Athena accurately predicts more frequent site peaks and then optimizes battery dispatch during peak periods. This unlocks substantial additional savings that are not possible under tariffs where demand charges are assessed solely on a monthly basis. Read More (PDF)

Is there a tariff cap? And how much capacity remains in the tariff?

Enrollment on the Option S rate is capped at 150MW in PG&E’s service area, with separate 50MW caps for each of the three rate categories: B19 Voluntary; B19 Mandatory; and B20. To help stakeholders view how enrollment by PG&E customers in Option S is tracking toward the cap, the tables on PG&E’s site show information on current and reserved Option S capacity. The tables will be updated monthly until enrollment of each rate B19 Voluntary, B19 Mandatory, and B20 reaches a cap capacity of 50MW.

How do I sign up for PG&E's Option S tariff?

Customers may reserve their opportunity to enroll in Option S by submitting their interconnection agreement to PG&E. Enrollment in Option S occurs once the ESS has received  Permission to Operate (PTO) from PG&E. Contact Stem today to learn how we can help you design a project that meets Option S requirements and delivers maximum savings.

How will California net energy metering 3.0 impact C&I?

What is California net energy metering 3.0?

A key part of the solar industry’s success has been widespread adoption of rooftop systems by homeowners, C&I businesses, enterprises, and public-sector organizations. Given that new technologies can be initially expensive, utility customers were incentivized to adopt rooftop solar through NEM rates. This would allow solar systems to export excess energy back to the utility at the full retail electricity rate. In effect, a solar customer’s monthly utility bill would be based only on the net energy consumed.

Utilities and some ratepayer advocates contend that solar customers are not paying their fair share for access to the grid and that Net Energy Metering leads to cross subsidization. Essentially, this suggests that those customers who cannot afford rooftop solar are paying for grid services on behalf of those who can afford solar. The CPUC’s proposed solution is a new rate structure called NEM 3.0. It introduces a “Grid Participation Charge” that greatly increases what rooftop solar owners would pay for use of the grid, and it reduces the value that solar owners receive for exporting to the grid. Solar proponents agree that NEM needs to be modified but argue that the reduction in rate value should be more gradual and not as draconian. And, they believe the Grid Participation Charge should be less severe.

Why is net energy metering important for California and the C&I sector?

Passed in 2014, Assembly Bill (AB) 327 requires the CPUC to develop a NEM policy that is cost-effective for all customers while ensuring that rooftop solar continues “to grow sustainably.” AB 327 did not, however, define what “to grow sustainably” meant. The CPUC must define this term through the NEM 3.0 proceeding and apply the definition of “to grow sustainably” as a critical metric to evaluate each NEM 3.0 proposal. (Source.)

The proposed Net Energy Metering decision is highly controversial and is expected to halve the residential solar market, according to analysis from Wood Mackenzie. However, the C&I market is less impacted as neither the solar nor storage asset is required to pay the Grid Participation Charge. And while the value of the export credit is significantly reduced, the majority of production at C&I sites is not exported and is instead used for onsite consumption. Solar self-consumption is likely to increase if a smart energy storage system is added, which is one of the main objectives of the order in the first place.

What does net energy metering mean for energy storage and the ability to optimize solar?

Although the C&I sector will be less impacted as a whole relative to the residential sector, there will be specific C&I solar projects that have lower returns under NEM 3.0. For relevant C&I projects, energy storage can mitigate the impact of Net Energy Metering by storing solar generation that would have otherwise been exported and shifting it to more favorable time periods. This is part of the intent of the CPUC decision: to incent new storage development.  

C&I storage systems can deliver value under NEM 3.0 via “solar self-consumption,” while also providing many other value streams, such as demand charge management, demand response participation, SGIP compliance, and GHG reduction. Stem is the most experienced C&I storage provider in California, and our Athena AI-driven energy software is the industry’s leading platform for optimizing across all of these various value streams.

How can C&I solar developers prepare for net energy metering now?

C&I solar developers should consider pairing energy storage with all of their solar projects since energy storage is the best solution to future-proof solar investments. NEM 3.0 is the latest chapter in an ongoing trend of utility rates becoming less and less favorable for distributed solar. A few years ago, the CA IOUs shifted their peak time periods to evening hours when solar is less productive, which reduced solar value. Today, the proposed Net Energy Metering decision will significantly reduce export compensation. Policies will continue to evolve while utilities typically implement significant rate changes every 3 to 5 years. Storage is the key to ensuring solar continues to deliver value, regardless of how NEM 3.0, or any other future rate structure, is  implemented. 

Why should solar developers work with stem for net energy metering?

Adding energy storage to solar projects has become increasingly key to maximizing solar project value. But storage is different and fundamentally more complicated than solar, adding project risk and potential deployment delays. With our industry-leading expertise and best-in-class software, Stem works closely with developers to enhance solar plus storage offerings through optimized design, streamlined procurement, and customized deal support.

If an existing solar system adds storage, can an investment tax credit (ITC) be claimed for the new storage asset?

The guidance on this issue is unsettled in the energy industry. While the federal tax code allows for a battery energy storage system to qualify for the ITC when paired with solar (provided it is charged 75% of the time from the solar asset), the IRS has previously only dealt with this question in Private Letter Rulings (PLRs). To date, the IRS has claimed that a storage asset could be added to an existing solar asset and be eligible to claim the ITC but only if it is done less than one year after the solar asset went into operation and is at least 75% charged by the solar asset. Consequently, it is best for any retrofit project to seek the guidance of a tax lawyer before proceeding to develop such a project.

Why does California net energy metering impact residential solar more than C&I customers?

C&I customers are already susceptible to additional charges – like demand charges – from their respective utilities, whereas residential solar customers are not. The CPUC attempts to be equitable in the way it subjects these respective classes to new charges.

What is the timeline for a final decision on California’s net energy metering 3.0?

Originally, the CPUC was expected to rule on this proposed decision on January 27, 2022.  However, the proposed decision never made it onto that meeting’s docket, and it is not expected to be ruled on now until sometime in mid-to-late February 2022 at the earliest. The CPUC has a new Chairman and another new Commissioner who are trying to better understand the impacts of NEM 3.0 on all stakeholders. In the end, this could lead to either a final or alternative decision.

Are other states considering similar changes to their existing net energy metering laws or rules? 

California has been a pioneer in rooftop solar and is home to approximately 40% of the nation’s residential solar capacity. (Source.) However, there is fear among the solar industry that this proceeding is being closely watched by other states and could lead to similar developments across the country. 

How to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

How to reduce GHG emissions?

A smart ESS can match the energy generation from renewable sources to a users’ demand, and as a result, reduce GHG emissions. Stem’s Athena software uses GHG data to reduce GHG impact from sites based in California by matching electricity consumption in real time to the marginal GHG emissions intensity of the utility-supplied power. Read More

How energy storage solutions add value to solar projects

What is Solar Self-Consumption?

Solar Self-Consumption is when an Energy Storage Solution can intelligently store excess energy and then determine when to use it during expensive Time of Use rates. Read More

How to increase utility bill savings?

Solar is not effective at reducing demand charges. A dispatchable resource, like energy storage, is needed to address this growing component of customer bills. Read More

How to maintain the value of solar despite changes to NEM?

To help maintain value, storage paired with solar can consume extra solar generation that would have otherwise been exported and can discharge during times when energy is more valuable than the NEM compensation rate. Read More

How to respond when utilities shift on-peak periods?

Sites can discharge stored energy during the new on-peak hours to offset the site’s energy draw from the grid and reduce costs. Read More

What is a microgrid?

What is a microgrid?

A microgrid is a relatively small, controllable power system composed of one or more generation units connected to nearby users that can be operated with, or independently from, the local bulk transmission system, typically a local utility company. Microgrids can disconnect from the main grid to function autonomously in “island mode.” Read More

Which types of end users benefit from a microgrid?

Customers with electric loads from buildings or electric vehicle (EV) charging stations that could be powered by islanded generation units can benefit from a microgrid. End users who benefit from a microgrid include municipalities (e.g., WWTP), campuses, and commercial & industrial customers, federal agencies, and electric cooperatives. Read More

What is Stem’s intelligent microgrid solution?

Stem’s microgrid solution consists of an advanced energy storage system (ESS), a custom-built microgrid controller, and our Athena® AI-driven software – all integral components of a clean energy intelligence platform. Read More

Are there incentives for building energy storage projects that could include a microgrid?

Incentives are available on a regional basis for energy storage projects. Click through to see where Stem’s expertise can help leverage your position. Read More

Are there any design constraints when considering a microgrid solution?

Stem’s energy experts guide you through a detailed and technical design process to: appropriate sizing to ensure your microgrid can meet demand; ensure a grounding transformer is used to support single phase loads; apply ground fault protection for island situations; PV inverters should have modbus communication and should have the ability to be curtailed remotely; and employ load management devices such as relays or integration to manage the load. Read More

General

Why consider an energy storage solution?

Having a strategy to add energy storage offers valuable opportunities to improve projects:
  • The commercial & industrial sector uses more energy than any other end-use sector – consuming a majority of the world’s total delivered energy and making up a large portion of companies’ operating expenses
  • Research has found that companies taking actions to develop a “green” brand image benefit from increased brand loyalty
  • An intelligent Energy Storage Solution (ESS) is one of the most innovative and sustainable ways to reduce operating expenses automatically, operate more flexibly and sustainably, and improve resilience
  • ESS can be implemented quickly, without upfront capital investment

Which industries benefit the most from energy storage solutions?

How does the manufacturing industry benefit from energy storage?

The manufacturing industry can benefit from energy storage in the following ways:

  • Automate energy cost reductions by up to 10-30% or more with no upfront cost, guaranteeing immediate returns. Storage can cut the peaks off demand spikes by injecting stored energy during periods of high energy consumption, eliminating demand spikes and their related costs.
  • Reduce manual processes to optimize energy costs without requiring any staff time to monitor energy rates, manually turn off equipment at certain times, or align your production schedule with the utilities rate schedule. Smart energy storage optimizes energy costs for production schedules tailored to employees’ safety and customers’ needs, without worrying about the impact on the utility bill.
  • Instantaneously switch from energy cost savings mode to backup power mode as local power conditions change. Whether it’s a severe weather event or unreliable grid supply, storage can help avoid costly outages and restarts.
  • Energy storage is considered critical infrastructure that modernizes the future of energy, enabling businesses to take control of their energy use and support the adoption of renewables.

Read a Manufacturing case study

How does the transportation & logistics industry benefit from energy storage?

The transportation & logistics industry can benefit from energy storage in the following ways:

  • Warehouses and depots can spend significant time tracking time-of-use rates and energy consumption in an effort to lower energy costs. Strategies like operating during non-peak hours, staggering operations to lower peaks, or manually curtailing energy use can reduce costs but are time-consuming and disruptive.
  • Severe weather and extreme temperatures are straining the electric grid and increasing the risk of power disruptions and outages, which could significantly impact companies’ ability to meet customer expectations for timely delivery.
  • Freight transportation is a large and growing contributor to U.S. air pollution. Fleet electrification brings down emissions, particularly when charged by clean electricity. An intelligent clean energy platform will help companies meet their ESG goals.
  • Energy is typically among companies’ top three operating expenses, and traditional investments to bring down energy costs (e.g., energy efficiency retrofits) can involve CAPEX investments with long (~7 yr) payback periods.

Read a Transportation & Logistics case study

How do food processing facilities benefit from energy storage?

Food processing facilities can benefit from energy storage in the following ways:
  • After years of growing consumer interest in sustainability, U.S. consumers now consider the environment when making food purchases and want companies to provide more information about sustainability performance. A clean energy platform helps food processing facilities’ public relations by creating a “green” brand.
  • Energy consumption is among the key ways companies differentiate their sustainability strategies, and the increasing popularity and affordability of onsite clean energy options – including solar and energy storage – now make it easier than ever for companies to take control of their energy use and sustainability profile.
  • Stem’s intelligent energy software – Athena® – increases resilience by avoiding costly power outages, enhancing operational efficiency and flexibility, and delivering durable, guaranteed energy savings to strengthen balance sheets.
  • Align with and support an industry-wide trend toward digitization and automation to realize energy cost savings other technologies accomplish elsewhere.
Read a Food Processing Facility case study

How does the retail industry benefit from energy storage?

The retail industry can benefit from energy storage through Stem’s:

  • Financing capabilities and shared savings approach, which mean companies can realize immediate savings without an upfront capital investment.
  • Best-in-class Athena software, which optimizes battery storage systems to provide automated, set-and-forget utility bill savings via demand charge management and energy arbitrage.
  • Design and deployment experts who ensure maximum savings over a 15-year lifetime.
  • Guidance on achieving corporate sustainability goals and hitting ESG targets.

Read a Retail case study

How do college campuses use energy storage?

College campuses can benefit from energy storage in the following ways:

  • Reduce operating costs and put more funds into student programs.
  • Achieve carbon neutrality across all sites and zero net energy across all buildings.
  • Minimize any disruptions caused by natural power outages or planned outages by going into Island mode (read the FAQ on microgrids).
  • Stem’s Athena software calculates rate structure, energy consumption, and other factors to optimize automatic deployment of stored energy  helping to reduce grid demand and shield colleges from unnecessary costs.

Read a College Campus case study

How do construction plants use energy storage?

Construction plants benefit from energy storage solutions in several ways:

  • Gain the flexibility to buy energy at the most inexpensive times and use stored power when costs are higher.
  • Take advantage of storage-friendly tariffs.
  • Leverage Stem’s market-leading intelligent energy software capabilities that are essential to optimizing batteries to maximize savings.
  • Learn from Stem’s expertise partnering with 40+ utilities.

Read a Construction Plant case study

How do stadiums & sports complexes benefit from Stem’s energy platform?

Stadiums & sport complexes benefit from energy storage and their smart energy strategies can also help benefit the community to:

  • Help set the standard for green stadium operations for public relations and community good like installing LED stadium lighting and irrigating recycled water.
  • Adapt to constantly changing energy use and prices that align with game times and sport seasons.
  • Link to Stem’s storage network that can be called upon by utilities as a cost-effective alternative to fossil-fuel powered resources and enable greater utilization of renewables like solar.

Read a Sports Complex case study

How do hotels use energy storage?

The hotel industry can benefit from energy storage in the following ways:

  • Reduce energy costs through Stem’s proprietary combination of real-time data analytics, energy storage, and actionable insights.
  • Deploy Stem’s energy storage during energy spikes caused by energy-intensive systems like HVAC, elevators, and laundry equipment that are running simultaneously.
  • Leverage Stem’s smart energy software to know precisely when to stagger the start-up of other devices.

Read a Hotel case study

How can electrical contractors benefit from working with Stem?

Electrical contractors have much to benefit when they partner with Stem:

  • Partner with Stem  when providing renewable energy and microgrid services with an energy storage solution for your agricultural, industrial, and government customers.
  • Gain exclusive access to Stem University for customized training and sales support.
  • Provide energy storage solutions to your customers to protect them from power outages, and high energy costs while helping them meet ESG goals.

Read a Electrical Contractor case study

How can municipalities improve service with energy storage?

An energy storage solution (ESS) can benefit municipalities to:

  • Minimize facilities’ import of energy.
  • Energy storage solutions mitigate risk to power disruption when operations must be running 24/7/365.
  • Monitor plant generation capacity, metering information,varying load conditions, and cogeneration operating conditions to quickly control the ESS and maximize demand savings while meeting the utility’s demand needs.
  • Enable four value streams:
    • Receive revenue by allowing the ESS owners to use the available plant demand.
    • Achieve energy savings and utility bill optimization with Stem by charging the batteries during lower energy costs and discharging at peak energy costs.
    • Discharge when a momentary peak demand exceeds the average monthly peak during an unexpected cogeneration system shutdown.
    • Benefit from local incentive programs – like California’s Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) – while funding remains available.

Read a Municipality case study

What energy storage incentives should electric cooperatives be aware of?

Electric cooperatives are in a terrific position to benefit from new federal- and state-level policies promoting renewables and storage. To learn more, read Stem’s blog, Everything Electric Cooperatives Should Know About the Federal Storage ITC, which explores
  • The Federal Standalone Storage ITC
  • How the Direct Pay option is a game changer for electric cooperatives
  • The Reconciliation Bill’s broader impact on co-op storage projects
See more on Electric Cooperatives

How does Stem work with utilities?

Stem works with local utility companies in several ways, including:
  • Developing Virtual Power Plants (VPP)
  • Leveraging energy storage when land is limited for new development
  • Providing thought-leadership to develop program rules, enrollment strategies, and incentives
  • Jointly recruit customers, including hotels, schools, and other businesses
Read a Utility case study

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