New York is charting its own course for integrating distributed energy resources into its grid, industry experts said at Infocast's NY Energy Market Summit.

The New York Public Service Commission (NYPSC) voted unanimously to authorize state agencies to procure 800 MW of offshore wind energy by next year.

A study by the Rocky Mountain Institute found that the combination of renewables and storage is already cheaper than natural gas peakers in some regions.

Solar power and energy storage providers differed with LDCs and state officials in comments filed at FERC on Disributed Energy Resource aggregation.

Offshore wind development, energy efficiency and engaging electricity users were the topics at ISO-NE’s Consumer Liaison Group meeting.

NYISO Vice President of Operations Wes Yeomans told the Management Committee the ISO is prepared to meet peak demand this summer.

The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved $10 million in grants for microgrids projects.

PJM experienced 77 emergency procedures in May, staff told attendees at last week’s Operating Committee meeting.

New England is up to the task of managing the tough challenges facing its wholesale market and grid, speakers said at the New England Energy Conference and Exposition.

The budding efforts to increase the energy efficiency of U.S. marijuana operations will become increasingly critical as the commodity grows into a global market, energy industry experts said Monday.