3 Ways Energy Storage is Fueling the Renewables Revolution
Across our country, there is an increased focus on renewable energy sources to combat the extreme impacts of climate change, and address the problems caused by a growing demand for power from an aging grid. While significant progress has been made through federal and state incentive programs that have helped drive down the costs of […]
The Future of AI in Power Grids is Here
Recently I spoke with Wall Street Journal reporter Asa Fitch for his article “The Key to Keeping the Lights On: Artificial Intelligence.” From the top he noted that Florida Power & Light (FPL) technology investments are paying off especially with the effects of Hurricane Wilma (2005) and of Hurricane Irma (2017). Both category five hurricanes […]
Great 2019 … Another record year on tap with new partner network
The energy storage market is growing exponentially and with Stem coming off a record 2019 in all aspects of the business, we are positioned for another record year in 2020. Our core mission continues to be enabling a more strategic approach to energy management through intelligent storage. Whether our customers are interested in controlling cost, […]
Enterprise energy strategies
How to develop a comprehensive energy management strategy The changing energy landscape Whether your enterprise has one already or not, a comprehensive energy strategy is critical to success in the new energy economy. Once simply a proactive measure to enhance an organization’s reputation as forward-facing, it has now become a critical lever to make your […]
Six areas of expertise required for deploying large-scale energy storage projects
Analysts estimate that around 1 out of every 3 large-scale solar projects contracted today includes energy storage. Adding energy storage to solar increases project revenues through different value drivers depending on the market. Ultimately, energy storage gives solar assets more flexibility, making it possible to use solar generation at the most valuable times, instead of […]
The Santa Rosa Junior College sustainability plus resilience strategy: Solar, energy storage, and microgrids
At just over 100 years old, Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) is part of the California Community Colleges System, the largest higher education system in the U.S. It is also in the heart of Santa Rosa County, a community that over the last few years has been barraged by disastrous wildfires, such as the […]
PG&E power shutoffs enhance the need for resilience
This week, California’s largest utility, Pacific Gas and Electric, is shutting off power for thousands of customers, including highly populated regions like the Bay Area, Napa, and Sonoma County. The move is part of PG&E’s Public Safety Power Shutoff program, which was rolled out this year by the utility to reduce wildfire risk. With heavy […]
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