Once a niche product, EVs are coming into the mainstream. In the United States, registrations for EVs have grown at an astronomical 55% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2011 to 2016 . According to a recent AAA survey, one in five U.S. drivers desires an EV for their next car. For utilities, EVs offer […]
For the last three years, conversations in Europe, then in North America, has been about the need for new revenue streams for utilities. Utilities are facing decline in consumption, yet need to make capital investments to maintain grid reliability and integrate renewables while satisfying customers who are demanding more options and shareholders who are expecting […]
“Focused on the Future” was the theme of DistribuTECH 2016 and the conference lived up to that promise. In the words of Yogi Berra (maybe) and others, the concept was demonstrated in Orlando. The buzz words this year were “grid modernization”, with mention of transmission and an emphasis on the distribution grid, notably a distribution […]
California has done it again – moved the state closer to goals for emissions reductions. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved utility installation of 5,000 electric vehicle charging stations to help calm range anxiety. These pilot programs will go a long way in helping utilities develop new business models while giving consumers more […]