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The Energizer – Volume 53

Oct 04 2019

A biweekly update on blockchain technology applications, distributed energy resources, and other innovative technologies in the energy sector.

By: Buck B. Endemann, Benjamin L. Tejblum, Daniel S. Cohen, Toks A. Arowojolu, Olivia B. Mora, Abraham F. Johns

There is a lot of buzz around blockchain technology, distributed energy resources (“DERs”), microgrids, and other technological innovations in the energy industry. As these innovations develop, energy markets will undergo substantial changes to which consumer and industry participants alike will need to adapt and leverage. Every other week, K&L Gates’ The Energizer will highlight emerging issues or stories relating to the use of blockchain technology, DERs, and other innovations driving the energy industry forward. To subscribe to The Energizer, please click here.

IN THIS ISSUE

NEC to Use Ambri’s Liquid Metal Battery Technology for Energy Storage.
Three New Residential Battery Systems Unveiled at SPI.
Tech Giant Announced New Renewable Energy Purchases.
Power Ledger and Thai Partners Introduce Blockchain-based P2P Electricity Trading Platform to Select Areas of Bangkok.
ComEd and Xage to Develop Blockchain Smart Grid Technology.

To view more information on these topics in Volume 53 of The Energizer, click here.

Split FERC Floats Overhaul of Utility Power Purchase Regs

Sep 20 2019

A divided Federal Energy Regulatory Commission proposed major changes Thursday in how it implements the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, with one commissioner saying the change would “administratively gut the statute” that requires utilities to buy power from small-scale renewable energy producers.

The notice of proposed rulemaking fulfills a priority of FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee to update the agency’s long-standing policies under PURPA, which is four decades old and has been criticized by many — especially in the utility industry — as being outdated.

Partner Will Keyser commented that PURPA reform has been long in the making. Read his quote and the full article here.

Originally reported by law360.com

The Energizer – Volume 52

Sep 18 2019

A biweekly update on blockchain technology applications, distributed energy resources, and other innovative technologies in the energy sector.

By Buck B. Endemann, Benjamin L. Tejblum, Daniel S. Cohen, Toks A. Arowojolu, Olivia B. Mora, and Abraham F. Johns

IN THIS ISSUE:

EDF Renewables Acquires PowerFlex Systems to Boost EV Technology.
DOE Awards $200,000 to Blockchain Start-Up to Improve Grid Data Integrity.
Five States Leading the Charge in DER Integration.

To view more information on these topics in Volume 52 of The Energizer, click here.

Digital Optimization of the OSW Industry: Big Data, AI & Blockchain

Sep 05 2019

You’re invited!

Please join K&L Gates and the Business Network for Offshore Wind for a practitioner-led event focused on the utilization of emerging technologies like Big Data, AI and blockchain in the offshore wind industry.

The Energizer – Volume 51

Aug 29 2019

A biweekly update on blockchain technology applications, distributed energy resources, and other innovative technologies in the energy sector.

By Buck B. Endemann, Benjamin L. Tejblum, Daniel S. Cohen, Toks A. Arowojolu, Olivia B. Mora, and Abraham F. Johns

IN THIS ISSUE:

Softbank Vision Fund Invests $110 Million in Energy Vault’s Gravity Storage Plants.
Omega Grid Trial will Use Blockchain to Connect Electric Vehicles and Solar Generators.
Study Describes How to Effectively Move Existing Energy system onto a Blockchain Platform.
Hawaiian Electric Seeks Bids for 900MW of Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Projects.

To view more information on these topics in Volume 51 of The Energizer, click here.

The Energizer – Volume 50

Aug 29 2019

A biweekly update on blockchain technology applications, distributed energy resources, and other innovative technologies in the energy sector.

By Buck B. Endemann, Benjamin L. Tejblum, Daniel S. Cohen, Toks A. Arowojolu, Olivia B. Mora, and Abraham F. Johns

IN THIS ISSUE:

Power Ledger and Kepco Complete P2P Trading Trial
Glendale, California, Drops Gas Plant for Clean Integrated Resource Plan
BPX Energy and Ondiflo Finish Blockchain Pilot Program

To view more information on these topics in Volume 50 of The Energizer, click here.

The Energizer – Volume 49

Aug 01 2019

A biweekly update on blockchain technology applications, distributed energy resources, and other innovative technologies in the energy sector.

By Buck B. Endemann, Benjamin L. Tejblum, Daniel S. Cohen, Toks A. Arowojolu, Olivia B. Mora, and Abraham F. Johns

IN THIS ISSUE:

GE and BlackRock Launch Distributed Solar and Storage Business.
400-MW Montana Pumped Storage Hydro Project Funded.
Major Chinese Energy Service Provider to Develop Blockchain Platform for LNG.
Indonesian NEWX Energy to Implement Blockchain Smart City Ecosystem.

To view more information on these topics in Volume 49 of The Energizer, click here.

From Fat Duck to Flat Duck to Firm Duck

Jul 25 2019

By: Matt Baumgurtel and Rachel Lawlor

How Energy Storage is Creating New Opportunities

A major disruption to the global economy is coming in the form of a seismic shift in energy markets. Largely driven by energy storage, this disruption will create exciting opportunities for the renewable energy market and will, in our view, drastically change the time of day electricity price curve (that is, the ‘duck curve’).

THE ENERGIZER – VOLUME 48

Jul 18 2019

A biweekly update on blockchain technology applications, distributed energy resources, and other innovative technologies in the energy sector.

By: Buck B. Endemann, Benjamin L. Tejblum, Daniel S. Cohen, Toks A. Arowojolu, Olivia B. Mora, Abraham F. Johns

On Wednesday, July 24, Energizer author Buck Endemann will be speaking at the Mid-C Seminar in Wenatchee, Washington on “Blockchain & Energy – The Current State of Supply and Demand.” Have a perspective to share? A development that we missed? Please email Buck or any of the author Energizer authors to share!

IN THIS ISSUE:

New York Allocates $55 Million for Long Island Energy Storage.
Shell Invests in Clean Energy Blockchain-Based Platform LO3 Energy
Electric Car Owners in Tucson Receive Newly Approved Rates

To view more information on these topics in Volume 48 of The Energizer, click here.

RENEWS SOUTHEAST – VOLUME 4

Jul 17 2019

K&L Gates reports on the latest renewable energy policies and activities in the southeastern United States

By Kenneth J. Gish, William M. Keyser, Abraham F. Johns, Olivia B. Mora, and Laura B. Truesdale

K&L Gates’ ReNEWS Southeast is a periodic bulletin that will track key developments in renewable energy policy, activities, and technologies that are driving the industry forward.

IN THIS ISSUE:

Dominion Energy Breaks Ground on Virginia’s First Offshore Wind Installation
Duke Energy Hits Milestone of 1GW of Owned Solar Energy
Offshore Wind Areas Examined Off East Coast from Virginia to South Carolina
North Carolina Legislature Drops Ban on Wind Projects

View more details of Volume 4 by clicking here.