June 2019 – Global Power Law & Policy

The Energizer – Volume 47

Jun 20 2019

A biweekly update on blockchain technology applications, distributed energy resources, and other innovative technologies in the energy sector.

By: Buck B. Endemann, Benjamin L. Tejblum, Daniel S. Cohen, Toks A. Arowojolu, Olivia B. Mora, Abraham F. Johns

There is a lot of buzz around blockchain technology, distributed energy resources (“DERs”), microgrids, and other technological innovations in the energy industry. As these innovations develop, energy markets will undergo substantial changes to which consumer and industry participants alike will need to adapt and leverage. Every other week, K&L Gates’ The Energizer will highlight emerging issues or stories relating to the use of blockchain technology, DERs, and other innovations driving the energy industry forward. To subscribe to the Energizer, please click here.

IN THIS ISSUE

Puerto Rico Introduces “MiniGrids” to Improve Grid Resilience.
New Jersey Becomes the Latest State to Commit to 100% Clean Energy.
KEPCO to Lead a Blockchain-based Renewable Energy Certificates Trading Platform Pilot Program.
U.S. Department of Energy Assigns Energy Security Grant to XAGE.
PPL Electric Earns Award for its DER Management System.

To view more information on these topics in Volume 47 of The Energizer, click here.

Webinar: Energy Storage project development: An Overview of key policy, finance & development issues with K&L Gates

Jun 07 2019

Join Energy Toolbase and K&L Gates for a webinar on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 2:00pm EDT.

Webinar topics will include:

1) Key BTM energy storage policy issues (update on the current ITC legislation for energy storage, federal tax & depreciation, utility revenue streams/aggregation, FERC 841)

2) Development issues affecting BTM energy storage projects (EPC agreements, interconnection, insurance, common development hurdles)

3) Financing & monetizing energy storage projects (capacity service agreements, operating leases, PPA’s, shared savings, project financing risks)

4) How to configure & model different storage incentives in Energy Toolbase

5) How to configure & model different storage financing transactions in Energy Toolbase

K&L Gates attorneys Buck Endemann, Elizabeth Crouse, and Jim Wrathall will be participating in this webinar, along with with Energy Toolbase COO, Adam Gerza.

To register, please click here.

The Energizer – Volume 46

Jun 07 2019

A biweekly update on blockchain technology applications, distributed energy resources, and other innovative technologies in the energy sector.

By: Buck B. Endemann, Benjamin L. Tejblum, Daniel S. Cohen, Toks A. Arowojolu, Olivia B. Mora, Abraham F. Johns

IN THIS ISSUE

United States to Become the Largest Grid-Connected Energy Storage Market in the World
Utah Storage Project to Be Largest Renewable Storage Project in the United States
Texas Legislature Passes Three Grid-Protection Bills
Lyft Offers EV Drivers Free Charging In Portland
Toyota Explores Blockchain P2P Trading in Japan

To view more information on these topics in Volume 46, click here.

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