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Demand management is a valuable tool to quickly meet reliability needs without needing to extend the use of polluting fossil fuel assets like peakers, but so far New York state has lagged behind other parts of the country in implementing it effectively. In this report, the PEAK Coalition digs into models that have worked elsewhere, as well as a regulatory framework for implementation.

By reducing reliance on fossil fuel “peaker” plants, demand response programs and virtual power plants can help cut emissions and improve grid stability. But accessibility for building operators remains a hurdle. How can the industry and policymakers make demand response a win-win for reliability and sustainability? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e8jK46GR

“Is true "community" solar possible in Michigan without legislation enabling third-party ownership? Are utility-sponsored community solar models capable of delivering energy just outcomes to low-to-moderate income (LMI) households? This Free webinar will help you answer these questions using a case example. Check out upcoming webinars from the Catalyst Communities Initiative: https://ow.ly/1Cmj50T3kpn Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

What solar, wind, renewable energy, net-zero, and climate policies have. not achieved. Here is what net zero and climate policies have not accomplished. Solar, Wind, and Peak Oil. 1. Despite the impressive number of new Wind and Solar plants and their gigawatts of energy produced, the reality is that Wind and solar have only supplied 45 Exajoules of energy in the last 27 years, averaging 1.7 exajoules per year. 2. To put this into perspective, each exajoule equals 174 million barrels of oil. The urgency of the situation becomes clear when we consider that until Wind, solar, and renewables can grow exajoules by 9.4 exajoules per year for the next 26 years and have an electricity generation capacity of approximately 250 exajoules of energy by 2050, the "energy transition" will never replace peak oil. 3. Reaching net zero would require more nuclear, hydro, hydrogen, batteries, and whatever other sources of energy we can create. 4. It's crucial to acknowledge the global scale of the issue. From 1997, the year of the Kyoto Protocol, to 2022, the world's dependence on fossil fuels has grown significantly, as the energy use of crude oil has increased by 180 exajoules, a staggering figure. This stark reality underscores that crude nor coal, demand has not peaked. 5. Let's delve into the specific case of China. China has increased its use of crude oil from 5 million barrels per day in 2011 to 11.3 million barrels per day in 2023, representing a rise in energy consumption from 10.49 exajoules to 23.7 exajoules. 6. This increase reflects China's growing reliance on fossil fuels, driven by its rapid industrialization and economic growth. India is also importing more oil per day, a trend that mirrors its own economic expansion. Only when the developing nations' demand for crude oil, coal, and natural gas stabilizes and they have industrialized will there be a peak in oil demand. 7. Additionally, China's coal use in exajoules [EJ] has grown from 22 exajoules in 1998 to 88 exajoules by 2022, an increase of 400%. India's coal use has grown from 457 million tons, or 13.39 Exajoules. to 1155 million tons in 2023, or 33.77 Exajoules, an increase of 252%. Globally, coal consumption has increased from 4.4 billion tons, or 129 Exajoules of global energy, to over 8 billion tons by 2023, or 234 Exajoules, an increase of 181%.  8. Just accounting for coal and crude, the increase in exajoules of fossil fuels consumed is 180 exajoules for crude oil and 105 [234-129], an increase of 295 exajoules in the use of coal and crude.   Article on peak oil: https://lnkd.in/gE_mwmp8. Facts from Vaclav Smil, report on Achieving Net Zero, 2024. I formed a group on Electricity Generation Worldwide, https://lnkd.in/graRy4uz

Everyone should have access to clean energy – it’s a lofty statement. But it's also an area where Prologis is currently making an impact. We have community solar projects in New York, New Jersey, Illinois, California and Maryland! Through community solar, the energy produced on our rooftops can power homes in the surrounding neighborhood. Learn about it in this Nareit article:  https://lnkd.in/eAUsF_4S

This year, we've seen unprecedented investment in building electrification and efficiency policy, including groundbreaking bills in California, Colorado, and Washington, and adoption of new regulatory approaches that will create and shape markets. Policy changes that empower advanced energy solutions to provide clean, affordable, and resilient buildings are being driven by state leaders across the country. Learn more on Tuesday, October 29, and join Advanced Energy United's webinar "Leveraging Today's Trends in Building Electrification and Efficiency," featuring United staff and expert panelists discussing these policy developments and how we as an industry can build on this momentum.  https://lnkd.in/ga_pk55N

What’s on the Christmas wishlist for energy storage? 🎄 As we approach the end of the year, Britta Wißmann and Dr. Christian Bauer, Partners at Watson Farley & Williams LLP, reflect on the policy changes needed to unlock the full potential of #energystorage and support the growth of the storage sector. Among the crucial changes are the abolition of exclusivity regulations, market-specific and transparent regulation, and a fair construction and grid connection cost system. What else do you think is necessary to accelerate the expansion of energy storage? BVES Energy Storage Systems Association Urban Windelen Beatrice Schulz Simon Steffgen Turkan Maharramova Ekaterina (Katja) Esche Gerrit Lühring Jan Knaack Dr. Julia Wulff Dr. Julian Asmus Nebel Dr. Mirko Sauer Florian Valentin Raffaela Schamböck Vanessa Hensel Ariane Lautenschläger Constanze Adolf, Phd Camila Piovesan Anna von Bremen

Demand response programs are a powerful tool to reduce emissions, enhance grid reliability, and cut costs for buildings. Yet in New York, outdated utility incentives and participation barriers are slowing progress. With a projected 446 MW reliability gap by summer 2025, it’s time to prioritize smarter energy solutions. At Enersponse, we help streamline participation in demand response programs, making it easier for buildings to take part in solutions that drive sustainability and grid resilience. 🌿 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/emeiQ5vd Utility Dive #DemandResponse #SustainableEnergy #GridResilience #EnergyTransition

It's time for a new National Energy Policy to support a clean, modernized energy system. 🔋Check out our latest blog post for an overview of: 1 Regulatory and Institutional barriers to sustainable energy 🔴 2 Opportunities for legislative action on new national energy policy 🏁 3 And More! Read @ https://lnkd.in/dE2uASP6 #ReImagineBlogs Authors: Patricia M. DeMarco, Ph.D. Michael Zimmer

Energy policy experts say that legislative changes and greater incentives for demand response programs in New York can boost buildings’ participation in the programs, help increasing reliability, and emissions in the state. We couldn't agree more! We have the technology to make demand response successful — like Maplewell's JANiiT platform, an intelligent energy management system coupled with storage that automates demand management. We must remove the barriers to participating in these programs, to enable the technology we have now to bring us into the future we need. #demandresponse #gridmanagement #renewableenergy #energystorage