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The Energy Markets & Policy Group at Berkeley Lab conducts technical, economic, and policy analysis of energy topics in the U.S. electricity sector.
Berkeley, CA
Joined January 2016
The Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X™) enables simpler, faster, and fairer interconnection of new energy resources on distribution and transmission systems while enhancing the reliability, resiliency, and security of electric grids. More at https://t.co/le5FE2EFi5.
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Join a free i2X webinar to discuss innovations in allocating interconnection-related costs for distribution upgrades among beneficiaries. September 29. With panelists from @Mass_DPU, @NMPRC1, @New_Leaf_Energy, and @Current_Energy_. Register at https://t.co/X0t7qZRhBV
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TODAY: “Regulatory sandboxes” allow utilities to test and scale innovations in a structured environment. Learn how they are being applied to advanced grid technologies on a free @BerkeleyLab webinar. August 13, 2pm Eastern/ 11 am Pacific. Register at https://t.co/Wk6nSHo5ZS.
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The huge new Eland solar + storage plant is now online, serving @ladwp.com. It is one of hundreds of “hybrid” clean power plants in the U.S., according to our research at https://t.co/YGLKsCiI5r.
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An immense solar-plus-storage power plant in the desert is now pumping out inexpensive clean electricity at full bore.
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Brought to you by the Interconnection Innovation Exchange (i2X) from the Office of Electricity | U.S. Department of Energy. Learn more at https://t.co/5sm7b648KB.
energy.gov
Homepage for the Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange
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Join us for an i2X webinar on how closer alignment between distributed energy interconnection and long-term grid planning can improve economic efficiency and reduce costs. Panelists include Eversource, NC Utilities Commission, and the NY PSC. Register at https://t.co/hmtJQZvIPX
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“Regulatory sandboxes” allow utilities to test and scale innovations in a structured environment. Learn how they are being applied to advanced grid technologies on a free @BerkeleyLab webinar. August 13, 2pm Eastern/ 11 am Pacific. Register at https://t.co/Wk6nSHo5ZS.
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Join @BerkeleyLab and state experts for a public webinar on August 13, at 2pm Eastern / 11am Pacific. Register at https://t.co/Wk6nSHnyak. The U.S. Department of @ENERGY's Office of Electricity supported this work. <end>
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Learn more about how these mechanisms create an ongoing laboratory to test innovative ideas for advanced grid technologies, respond to changing grid needs, and document impacts, benefits, and lessons learned. Download the @BerkeleyLab report at https://t.co/h9Pbuch22i. 5/x
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Sandboxes are flexible approaches that can adapt to customer needs, create a culture of innovation at utilities and commissions, increase collaboration and elicit ideas, and scale technologies and programs that improve grid reliability, resilience, and affordability. 4/x
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A dozen jurisdictions across the U.S. are using sandbox-type mechanisms to trial advanced grid technologies like dynamic line rating and smart distribution circuits, new customer programs, and resilience and cybersecurity strategies. 3/x
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We categorize four types of innovation mechanisms—regulatory sandboxes as well as complementary approaches, such as funding opportunities, pilot processes, and rate cases and rulemakings that include innovation initiatives. 2/x
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Advanced grid technologies don’t easily scale under traditional regulatory approaches. “Regulatory sandboxes” allow utilities to test innovations in a structured environment and rapidly scale successful approaches. Our new report talks about how to do that. <THREAD>
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12 new scientists. 1 mission: Build real tech from breakthrough science. Meet the 2025 @cyclotronroad cohort at Berkeley Lab. Over 2 years, they’ll grow lab-based science into real-world impact! Backed by @ENERGY + @ActivateFellows. Full list ⬇️ https://t.co/P3uJ47M6JV
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This webinar on grid reslience planning for severe storms is starting NOW! Register and join.
Join us for a webinar on Grid Resilience Planning for Severe Storms in the East and Southeast. June 16, 2–5 pm ET. Experts will discuss planning for severe storms and hurricanes and answer questions from participants. Register: https://t.co/HuuLokqf71
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Join us for a webinar on Grid Resilience Planning for Severe Storms in the East and Southeast. June 16, 2–5 pm ET. Experts will discuss planning for severe storms and hurricanes and answer questions from participants. Register: https://t.co/HuuLokqf71
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@SecretaryWright @desisurvey @ENERGY @doescience @LBNLnuclearsci @witherell_lbnl @DellTech @nvidia @nvidianewsroom @ESnet @NERSC At @NERSC and @ESnet, @SecretaryWright joins Nobelist Saul Perlmutter and Associate Lab Dir. Jonathan Carter to explore state-of-the art supercomputer and high-speed science network driving massive-scale public-private collaboration and discoveries. @ENERGY
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@SecretaryWright @desisurvey @ENERGY @doescience @LBNLnuclearsci @witherell_lbnl @DellTech @nvidia @nvidianewsroom @ESnet @NERSC Berkeley Lab's @NERSC, @DellTech, and @nvidia announce new public-private partnership for game-changing @ENERGY supercomputer, strengthening US capabilities, accelerating discovery, and powering future science. https://t.co/UrMfbH18hf
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