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K&L Gates Blockchain Energizer – Volume 28

May 24 2018

By Buck Endemann, Ben Tejblum, and Daniel Cohen

Your Blockchain Energizer authors Buck Endemann and Ben Tejblum presented at EUCI’s “Blockchain Technology for the Energy Sector” conference on May 8-9 in Houston, Texas. The crowd included existing market participants (utilities, retail suppliers, and regulators) along with new participants looking to leverage blockchain technology to facilitate energy transactions and improve utility operations. During our time in Houston, we found that blockchain discussions are a great way to spur broader conversation on innovation and industry sector change. Recurring themes included how utilities could be incentivized to adopt new technologies (through performance-based regulation or other constructs) while ensuring that they continue to meet their obligation to provide reliable service to all customers. The impact of new and innovative business models on low-income households, under-represented communities, and the unknown impacts on data privacy were important topics, as well.

Looking ahead, several panelists proposed that Europe is the “canary in the coal mine” due to the proliferation of distributed energy technologies and strong commitments to renewable energy. Perhaps not coincidentally, that is where the most energy-related blockchain use cases have taken root, usually with the support of business, regulators, and other state actors. K&L Gates attorneys will continue to monitor these developments and keep you abreast, right here in the Blockchain Energizer.

Finally, we are pleased to partner again with EUCI on our “Blockchain Technology Fundamentals: Energy Industry Applications” webinar, to take place on June 5, 2018. Click the link to register!

IN THIS ISSUE

Centrica and LO3 Partner to Minimize Renewable Energy Curtailment.
PG&E has proposed a Demonstration Project Using Smart Contracts to Generate Low Carbon Fuel Standard Credits.
The United Nations and Sun Exchange Team up with ElectriCChain to Use Blockchain and Cryptocurrency to Provide Solar Power in Moldova.

To view more information on theses topics in Volume 28 of the Blockchain Energizer, click here.

K&L Gates Blockchain Energizer – Volume 27

May 07 2018

By Buck Endemann, Ben Tejblum, and Daniel Cohen

There is a lot of buzz around blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize a wide range of industries from finance and health care to real estate and supply chain management. Reports estimate that over $4.5 billion was invested in blockchain startups in 2017 alone, and many institutions and companies are forming partnerships to explore how blockchain ledgers and smart contracts can be deployed to manage and share data, create transactional efficiencies, and reduce costs.

While virtual currencies and blockchain technology in the financial services industry have been the subject of significant debate and discussion, blockchain applications that could transform the energy industry have received comparatively less attention. Every other week, the K&L Gates’ Blockchain Energizer will highlight emerging issues or stories relating to the use of blockchain technology in the energy space. To subscribe to the Blockchain Energizer newsletter, please click here.

Authors Buck Endemann and Ben Tejblum will be in attendance at EUCI’s, “Blockchain Technology for the Energy Sector” Conference in Houston, Texas, from May 8–9, 2018. They will be available to discuss the latest in blockchain.

IN THIS ISSUE

Energy Web Foundation Is Implementing a Different Consensus Protocol to Reduce Blockchain Electricity Demand.
Energy Storage Meets Blockchain: Sonnen Joins the NEMoGrid Project.
Softbank and TEPCO Announce a Blockchain Pilot Program to Reduce Carbon Emissions.
IOT Group to Re-open an Australian Power Plant to Provide Electricity for Blockchain Companies; Washington Counties Take Divergent Approaches to Cryptocurrency Mining.

To view more information on theses topics in Volume 27 of the Blockchain Energizer, click here.

K&L Gates Blockchain Energizer – Volume 26

Apr 17 2018

By Buck Endemann, Ben Tejblum, and Daniel Cohen

IN THIS ISSUE

LO3 Energy and Direct Energy Business Are Launching “Exergy,” a B2B Transactive Energy Network.
Green Power Exchange Releases Updated White Paper for Blockchain-based P2P Energy Platform.
Arizona Governor Signs Legislation Allowing Corporations to Store and Transmit Data via Blockchain.
Chinese Petrochemical Company Utilizes Blockchain for Trial Gasoline Shipment.
Chile’s National Energy Commission Launches Trial Blockchain Data Initiative.
Chelan County Public Utility District Cuts Power to Three Unauthorized Cryptocurrency Miners.

To view more information on theses topics in Volume 26 of the Blockchain Energizer, click here.

K&L Gates Blockchain Energizer – Volume 24

Mar 16 2018

By Buck Endemann, Ben Tejblum, and Daniel Cohen

IN THIS ISSUE

Chile’s National Energy Commission Adopting Blockchain to Improve Data Integrity of Energy Information
Electrify Raises $30 Million Through a Digital Token Sale; Will Expand into Southeast Asia
Pemex Announces Plans to Implement Blockchain for Its Supply Chain

To view more information on theses topics in Volume 24 of the Blockchain Energizer, click here.

Event: Blockchain in Energy Forum 2018

Mar 07 2018

We invite you to join us for GTM Squared’s Blockchain in Energy Forum on March 7, 2018 live in New York City and available to stream online. Washington, D.C. associate and co-author of The Blockchain Energizer, Benjamin Tejblum, will be presenting on the implementation of blockchain and how to best navigate regulations and new business models. Additional topics to be covered will include a discussion on distributed ledger technologies, re-envisioning the future, enabling a transactive grid, and optimizing operations and identifying new opportunities.

Please note you must be a member of GTM Squared to participate.

K&L Gates Blockchain Energizer – Volume 23

Mar 02 2018

By Buck Endemann, Ben Tejblum, and Daniel Cohen

IN THIS ISSUE

Development of a Peer-to-Peer Energy Market Underway in the United Kingdom
Blockchain Continues to Gain Ground in the Oil and Gas Industry
Canadian Electric Utility Company Considering Implementing a Higher Energy Rate for Cryptocurrency Miners

To view more information on theses topics in Volume 23 of the Blockchain Energizer, click here.

K&L Gates Blockchain Energizer – Volume 22

Feb 16 2018

By Buck Endemann, Ben Tejblum, and Daniel Cohen

IN THIS ISSUE

European Utility Denies Renewable Energy Sale to Swiss Cryptocurrency Mining Unit Manufacturer
Wien Energie is Testing Blockchain-based End-Customer Energy Products
Energy Trading Company Vattenfall AB is Considering Deploying a Blockchain-based Trading Platform
Gas Natural Fenosa and Endesa Become First Companies to Use Blockchain for an Energy Trade in Spain

To view more information on theses topics in Volume 22 of the Blockchain Energizer, click here.

K&L Gates Blockchain Energizer – Volume 21

Feb 01 2018

By Buck B. Endemann and Ben Tejblum

IN THIS ISSUE

National Renewable Energy Laboratory to Test Blockchain Applications to Facilitate Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading
Blockchain Pilot Project in Estonia to Test Large Scale Tokenization of Energy Data on the Blockchain
IoT Developer Launches First Energy Blockchain Pilot

To view more information on theses topics in Volume 21 of the Blockchain Energizer, click here.

K&L Gates Blockchain Energizer – Volume 20 – The Year in Review

Jan 04 2018

By Molly Suda, Buck B. Endemann, and Ben Tejblum

In 2017, the Blockchain Energizer highlighted the latest developments in blockchain technology and use cases for the energy industry, covering everything from peer-to-peer energy trading platforms and financing platforms for renewable generation to commodity trading applications and emissions tracking systems.

To kick-off 2018, the Blockchain Energizer is breaking from its typical format to look back on trends and developments from 2017 and to look ahead to what is coming in 2018. In two weeks, we will be back to our normal format, highlighting recent developments relating to the use of blockchain technology in the energy space. To subscribe to the Blockchain Energizer newsletter, please click here.

IN THIS ISSUE

Blockchain Lights Up 2017
Looking Forward – What To Expect In 2018

To view more information on theses topics in Volume 20 of the Blockchain Energizer, click here.

K&L Gates Blockchain Energizer – Volume 19

Dec 14 2017

By Molly Suda, Buck B. Endemann, and Ben Tejblum

There is a lot of buzz around blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize a wide range of industries from finance and health care to real estate and supply chain management. Reports estimate that over $1.4 billion was invested in blockchain startups in 2016 alone, and many institutions and companies are forming partnerships to explore how blockchain ledgers and smart contracts can be deployed to manage and share data, create transactional efficiencies, and reduce costs.

While virtual currencies and blockchain technology in the financial services industry have been the subject of significant debate and discussion, blockchain applications that could transform the energy industry have received comparatively less attention. Every other week, K&L Gates Blockchain Energizer will highlight emerging issues or stories relating to the use of blockchain technology in the energy space. To subscribe to the Blockchain Energizer newsletter, please click here.

IN THIS ISSUE

Blockchain-Powered Retail Loyalty Program to Incentivize “Eco-Friendly” Behavior
Blockchain Technology Being Deployed to Optimize the Oil and Gas Industry
P2P Energy Trading Comes to South Korea

To view more information on theses topics in Volume 19 of the Blockchain Energizer, click here.

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