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Utility Dive•3 days ago

Prepaid leases, data center dollars key for DERs in 2026: Enphase executive

•The residential solar-and-storage market is projected to rapidly shift away from direct customer ownership towards lease and subscription models, starting in 2026.
•Prepaid leases are identified as a key financial mechanism driving this transition in residential DER deployment.
•"Data center dollars" are highlighted as a significant factor influencing the growth and financing of DERs, suggesting new investment streams or demand-side drivers.

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Utility Dive•3 days ago

Hydrostor secures key permit for 500 MW, 8-hour California energy storage facility

•Hydrostor secured a key permit for its first US grid-scale advanced compressed-air energy storage (A-CAES) project: 500 MW, 8-hour duration in California.
•This long-duration storage facility will provide significant capacity and flexibility within the CAISO market, supporting renewable integration and grid reliability.
•The project's advancement signals growing regulatory acceptance and market viability for non-lithium, utility-scale long-duration energy storage solutions.

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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

EV Enthusiasts Are Winning Globally

•Despite potential localized challenges (e.g., in the USA), global EV adoption is experiencing significant growth and success.
•This global trend indicates a sustained and accelerating shift towards transportation electrification worldwide.
•The 'winning' narrative implies strong market momentum and supportive conditions for EVs in many international markets, driving future electricity demand.

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Utility Dive•3 days ago

Using scenario modeling to address uncertainty in the clean energy transition

•Scenario modeling and forecasting are highlighted as crucial tools for developers and large power consumers to navigate the inherent uncertainties of the clean energy transition.
•This methodology allows stakeholders to explore multiple 'what-if' futures, enabling more informed decision-making before committing to significant capital projects or long-term energy strategies.
•By de-risking long-term planning, scenario modeling helps developers and IPPs optimize investment portfolios and large loads secure reliable, cost-effective power in an evolving market.

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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

Bots Are Manipulating The Clean Energy Information You Seek Online

•Sophisticated AI chatbots are proven to significantly sway public opinion (up to 15% preference swing), posing a risk for manipulation of clean energy information.
•This AI-driven information manipulation can influence public perception, investor sentiment, and policy support for clean energy projects and technologies.
•Developers and large power consumers should be aware of potential AI-fueled disinformation campaigns that could impact project approvals, regulatory landscapes, and financing for clean energy initiatives.

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Utility Dive•3 days ago

Home efficiency upgrades could offset data center loads while creating jobs: report

•A new report highlights significant benefits for local grids, employment, and utility ratepayers when data center companies invest in residential energy efficiency.
•This strategy allows large power consumers, like data centers, to proactively offset their growing load impact on local infrastructure.
•Investing in residential efficiency can improve grid stability, potentially reduce overall system costs for ratepayers, and foster positive community relations.

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Energy Storage News•3 days ago

How to navigate volatility in ERCOT: Ascend Analytics

•ERCOT's volatile market conditions present significant revenue opportunities for market participants, particularly those with flexible assets like energy storage.
•The implementation of RTC+B (Real-Time Co-optimization with Ancillary Services and Batteries) is a critical regulatory change in ERCOT, fundamentally altering market dynamics and asset valuation.
•Sophisticated optimization platforms and strategies are essential for developers, IPPs, and large power consumers to navigate ERCOT's evolving market, maximize returns from assets, and capitalize on new opportunities under RTC+B.

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Utility Dive•3 days ago

Energy industry dealmaking soared in 2025 on large utility, IPP mergers

•The dollar value of energy industry mergers and acquisitions (M&A) increased fivefold in 2025 compared to 2024, according to PwC.
•This surge was driven by several large utility and IPP mergers, significantly reshaping the energy landscape.
•For developers, this signals a consolidating market with potentially fewer, larger off-takers and partners, requiring adaptation to new market structures.

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Energy Storage News•3 days ago

New Orleans approves US$30 million virtual power plant programme to support grid resilience

•New Orleans City Council unanimously approved a US$28 million virtual power plant (VPP) program.
•This initiative marks the city's first distributed energy resource (DER) program, establishing a new regulatory and market framework.
•The program creates a significant new market opportunity for DER developers and VPP operators in New Orleans.

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Utility Dive•3 days ago

Senate Democrats end permitting reform talks over offshore wind freeze

•Five offshore wind projects, totaling 7 GW, have been frozen by the Trump administration, halting construction.
•This executive action has caused Senate Democrats to end bipartisan permitting reform talks, citing a breakdown of trust.
•The political fallout signals heightened regulatory uncertainty and potential delays for energy infrastructure projects, impacting developers and large power consumers seeking clean energy.

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Energy Storage News•3 days ago

VIDEO: Discover how New York powers energy storage innovation

•NYSERDA is sponsoring a webinar titled 'Discover how New York powers energy storage innovation'.
•The webinar will likely detail New York's policies and initiatives driving energy storage development.
•This event signals potential market opportunities and regulatory frameworks for developers and large power consumers in the New York energy storage sector.

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Energy Storage News•3 days ago

Operational risk, optimisation, data, tolls and more: Battery Asset Management Summit Europe key takeaways

•The European Battery Asset Management Summit highlighted critical discussions around BESS risk management, operation, commercialization, and optimization.
•Key stakeholders, including operators, optimizers, and software/hardware suppliers, are focused on practical strategies for maximizing BESS asset value.
•The summit emphasized the growing importance of data-driven approaches and advanced software solutions for BESS performance and revenue generation.

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Energy Storage News•3 days ago

Policy storms ahead, fire safety and data centres: Energy-Storage.news 2025 Guest Blog picks, Part 1

•The energy sector anticipates significant policy changes and 'storms' that will impact development and operations.
•Fire safety in energy storage systems is highlighted as a critical and ongoing concern for the industry.
•The energy demands and implications of data centers are a key focus area for future discussions and analysis.

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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

Peak Oil Is Not Dead: Reviewing the IEA’s World Energy Outlook for 2025

•The IEA's World Energy Outlook for 2025 was widely interpreted by media as forecasting continued oil demand growth until 2050, a view this article disputes, asserting "Peak Oil Is Not Dead."
•The ongoing debate over the timing of peak oil is critical for long-term energy planning, influencing fuel price forecasts, investment in fossil fuel infrastructure, and the economic viability of thermal assets.
•Developers and large power consumers should critically assess long-term oil demand projections when evaluating new projects, hedging strategies, and the decarbonization pathways for their operations.

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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

“Short-sighted” Pause on Offshore Wind Projects Could Kill Jobs & Increase Electric Bills

•The Trump Administration has paused leases on all fully permitted offshore wind projects currently under construction, escalating its 'war on clean energy'.
•This policy reversal follows a court ruling against the Administration's ban on wind energy permits, creating significant regulatory uncertainty for developers.
•The move is projected to kill jobs and increase electric bills, directly impacting project economics for IPPs and energy costs for large power consumers.

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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

Just When You Thought It Was Safe To Go Back In The Water …

•President Trump ordered an immediate halt to construction on the 2.6 GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project.
•This executive action introduces significant policy and regulatory uncertainty for large-scale renewable energy projects, particularly offshore wind, in the US.
•Developers and large power consumers should anticipate increased political risk and potential volatility in project timelines and investment decisions for future energy infrastructure.

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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

Trump Pause on All Offshore Wind Projects an Attack on Our Economy & Public Health

•The Department of the Interior has halted construction on five major offshore wind projects: Vineyard Wind 1, Revolution Wind, Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind, Sunrise Wind, and Empire Wind 1.
•This federal action introduces significant regulatory uncertainty and increased risk for all offshore wind development in the United States.
•The pause will delay new renewable generation capacity, impacting state clean energy goals, PPA fulfillment, and potentially increasing future energy costs.

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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

380,000+ Oppose Trump Administration Effort to Roll Back Endangered Species Act Protections

•Over 380,000 individuals and organizations, including the Sierra Club, formally opposed proposed Trump administration rules aiming to weaken the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
•The strong public opposition indicates continued political and social pressure to maintain robust environmental protections, which can impact permitting and development timelines for large energy and industrial projects.
•Developers and large power consumers should anticipate that environmental reviews, particularly those related to species protection, will remain a significant factor in project siting and approval processes, irrespective of specific administrative changes, due to ongoing advocacy and potential legal challenges.

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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

Environmental & Community Orgs File Lawsuit to Stop Trump Exemptions from Air Pollution Rules for Steel Industry Coke Ovens

•Environmental and community groups have filed a lawsuit challenging Trump-era exemptions that allowed steel industry coke ovens to bypass certain air pollution rules.
•The lawsuit aims to reinstate stricter air pollution controls on coke ovens, identified as major sources of hazardous pollutants.
•This legal action signals potential for increased regulatory scrutiny and compliance costs for heavy industries, particularly steel manufacturers, which could impact their operational expenses and energy demand profiles.

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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

Organizations Celebrate NTEC Fossil Gas Plant Hitting Major Setback, Groups Call on Dairyland Power Coop to Cancel Plans

•Minnesota Power has officially withdrawn from the proposed Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC) fossil gas plant project.
•This withdrawal leaves Dairyland Power Cooperative and Basin Electric Power Cooperative as the remaining developers, creating a major setback for the project.
•The decision follows significant pressure from environmental organizations and public opposition, signaling increased regulatory and social license risks for new conventional generation.

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