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ARPA-E Battery/Storage Exposition 14 Jan

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CHARGES (Cycling Hardware to Analyze and Ready Grid-Scale Electricity Storage). GRIDS (Grid-Scale Rampable Intermittent Dispatchable Storage). Flexible, large-scale storage would create a stronger and more robust electric grid by enabling renewables to contribute to reliable power generation.

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California agencies release report charting path to 100% clean electricity; need to triple grid capacity by 2045

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The report is the initial analysis called for in Senate Bill 100 (SB 100, De León, Chapter 312, Statutes of 2018), the state’s policy requiring that renewable and zero-carbon energy resources supply 100% of electric retail sales to customers by 2045. A clean electricity grid is necessary to achieve economywide carbon neutrality.

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DOE seeking feedback on findings of hydrogen production and delivery workshops

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The first workshop focused on hydrogen transmission and distribution and was held at DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) 25-26 February 2014. The second workshop also was held at NREL 27-28 February 2014, and focused on electrolytic hydrogen production. Highlights of the workshop by topic area included: Commercial.

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DOE seeking public input regarding “energysheds”

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Given that the term “energyshed” is relatively new, DOE is seeking feedback on its concept and definition, as well as its application to the electric grid. DOE’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is seeking input on: Concept and Definition: Additional or alternate energyshed definitions; benefits and drawbacks. Morton, A.M.

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The EV Transition Explained: Can the Grid Cope?

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There have been vigorous debates pro and con in the United States and elsewhere over whether electric grids can support EVs at scale. Further, the system was designed for one-way power, not for distributed renewable-energy devices sending power back into the system. The answer is a nuanced “perhaps.” million miles of power lines.

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DOE launches ARIES integrated energy systems research platform at NREL

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US Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette announced the launch of the Advanced Research on Integrated Energy Systems (ARIES) platform at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

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Tesla’s latest submission for Texas VPP pilot

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The Texas utility would be able to reduce the stress on its fragile grid by allowing for extra renewable generated energy to be sent to the grid. The next #PUCTX Agg DERs workshop is scheduled for July 28. Energy Markets Policy Lead, Arushi Sharma Frank took part in a workshop with the PUC and ERCOT.

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