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Pacific Gas and Electric Company in California plans to add a green hydrogen plus battery ultra-long duration energy storage system (BH-ESS) with 293 MWh of dispatchable carbon-free energy.

Madison Gas and Electric’s latest solar array, the 6-megawatt (MW) Tyto Solar in Fitchburg, is operating and delivering locally generated, carbon-free energy to the distribution grid.

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) unveiled four new microgrids featuring advanced remote operation capabilities to help enhance grid reliability and bolster resiliency for the surrounding communities.

ERCOT, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, added a 150 MW, 300 MWh battery energy storage system (“BESS”) project in West Texas.

The DEI Impact Awards Report celebrates the winners of Smart Energy Decisions' inaugural program to honor efforts in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in clean energy.

On this episode of Smart Energy Voices, we continue to highlight the winners of the 2023 DEI Impact Awards, recognizing power users driving the energy transition while advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We speak with Sandeep Blah about the PSE&G Clean Energy Jobs Program, Bambi Ingram about the success and educational value of the UAB Solar House and Sustainable Community project, and Scott Gerba and Ashif Hassan about the Colin Powell Bloom Energy Fellowship. The DEI Impact Awards were sponsored by NRG.

Hawaiian Electric Company will add clean energy facilities, including two facilities located on the island of O‘ahu.

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) announced it is developing the Beaver Creek wind farm, a utility-scale wind project that will be located on the high plains in Stillwater County, Montana.

Ford Pro, the Ford Motor Company’s commercial division, announced plans to partner with Xcel Energy to support the deployment of 30,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging ports in Xcel Energy service territories across the U.S. by 2030.