Demand Response

POLITICO reports that Advanced Energy United, the California Solar and Storage Association, the Solar Energy Industries Association, and several other companies sent a letter to California Assemblymember Steve Bennett and Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes asking the budget subcommittee chairs to fund California’s Demand Side Grid Support program.

In an article from Maryland Matters, United’s Katie Mettle underscores what’s at stake as lawmakers consider cuts to Maryland’s EmPOWER program at a time when energy affordability is a top concern statewide. 

The Providence Journal reports on a proposal for a 208MW battery facility to store power from the Revolution Wind project during off-peak hours. United’s Kat Burnham emphasized the value of battery storage, stating that the project would provide a safety net of backup power and reduce grid strain during times of peak demand.