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Distributed Generation & Microgrids

Does Europe Have a Handle on Its Energy Future?

Leaders or Laggards

We expected to find that Europeans had figured out a pathway to a clean-energy future, but to our surprise, this was not the case. We found Europeans tackling many of the same challenges we face in the United States.
Byline: 

Tanuj Deora and John Pang

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Net Metering FAQ

Rate Design and Subsidies

The NEM debate transcends regulatory boundaries and embodies a full-throttled argument under oath between divergent experts who are cross-examined by the opposing attorneys.
Byline: 

Ahmad Faruqui, with Steve Mitnick

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AEIC Member Companies Discuss DER and Grid Ops

Improving and Integrating

The Association of Edison Illuminating Companies' Distributed Energy Resources Subcommittee met at the Grand Hotel Marriott Resort in Point Clear, Alabama, February 28 — March 1, 2018.
Byline: 

Alabama Power’s William Mintz, Arizona Public Service’s Jacob Tetlow, PPL’s David Quier

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Power Profile: Jan Vrins Talks Clouds

Navigant’s Global Energy Practice Leader

Day to day, we’re focused on where technology meets policy and regulation, and its impact on organizations, business models and operations.
Byline: 

Steve Mitnick, with Jan Vrins

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Revisiting the Regulatory Paradigm

Where Do DERs Fit In?

Too often discussions on complex topics like valuing and rewarding DER resources occur in silos. Here are some questions to form the basis for conversations between stakeholders. To stimulate policy-making, the answers must be shared with the other sector representatives.
Byline: 

Kansas Rep. Tom Sloan

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