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A Massachusetts pilot program provides a replicable and scalable model for bringing renewable energy, battery storage, and electrification to low-income households. The Cape and Vineyard Electrification Offering (CVEO) is run by the Cape Light Compact, an energy services provider serving 210,000 customers in 21 towns on Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard. The CVEO pilot is…
Energy Storage Program Design for Peak Demand Reduction
This issue brief, released by CEG and CESA, outlines best practices and lessons learned for state policymakers and regulators engaged in developing energy storage peak demand reduction programs. The brief explores key elements of program design, such as incentive mechanisms and dispatch methods, as well as considerations for incentivizing load reduction versus power export, and peak demand reduction versus emission reduction.
Energy Storage Equity: An Assessment of Three Massachusetts Programs
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a national leader in clean energy policy. In recent years, it has adopted ambitious energy storage procurement targets supported by innovative policies and programs, which are entering a period of internal review. The Commonwealth also has a long-held commitment to equity in its clean energy programs. Against this backdrop, Clean…
This analysis demonstrates that battery storage can cost effectively replace aging fossil-fueled peaker power plants in New England.
Energy Storage Incentive Rate Setting for States
This issue brief provides recommendations and guidance on incentive rate-setting for states seeking to develop distributed (behind-the-meter) energy storage incentive programs. It is intended to help states decide how to structure incentive programs and how to set incentive rates.
The PEAK Coalition, in partnership with Earthjustice and El Puente, filed comments on March 7, 2024, with the New York State Public Service Commission. The comments call for the need for a capacity carveout and additional incentives for battery storage in New York City (NYISO’s Zone J) in any upcoming order implementing New York’s Energy Storage Roadmap.
Clean Energy Group Comments on Massachusetts DOER Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target Program
Clean Energy Group submitted comments to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources on DOER’s Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Program.
Clean Energy Group submitted comments to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources on DOER’s December 2023 report, “Charging Forward: Energy Storage Toward a Net Zero Commonwealth.”
Massachusetts Clean Peak Coalition Comments to DOER
The Massachusetts Clean Peak Coalition submitted comments to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources regarding DOER’s December 2023 report, “Charging Forward: Energy Storage in a Net Zero Commonwealth”.
Comments on Connecticut’s Energy Storage Solutions Program
Clean Energy Group (CEG) submitted comments regarding the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority’s annual Energy Storage Solutions (ESS) program review. The comments focus on multifamily affordable housing participation in the program and the benefits of energy storage for residents. CEG proposes that the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority consider establishing additional adders in the ESS program…