Energy Storage Articles
Read stories about the status and future of energy storage around the world and how energy storage makes renewable energy more viable. Or, learn to save more with peak demand reduction strategies. Find out why some believe the complete transformation of utilities is just a few decades away and how you can prepare.

Maryland Embraces Energy Storage with First Ever Tax Credit
April 28, 2017
Maryland leads the United States in clean energy by passing the first ever tax credit for energy storage

Integrating more renewable energy in Hawaii
March 30, 2017
Economics, variable renewable energy resources and lack of grid interconnection and visibility creates a perfect storm for energy storage.

Energy Storage Determined Prudent in Massachusetts
January 30, 2017
Massachusetts is turning to energy storage to address changing electricity grid. Here’s what commercial ratepayers need to know.

Energy storage a buzzword in New York
November 30, 2016
In early Fall 2016 New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced an initiative that promotes more energy storage installations in commercial properties. And it seems that the City is already off to a good start.

Energy storage helps qualify building owners/tenants and designers for tax deduction
May 9, 2016
Thermal energy storage alone can qualify commercial building owners/tenants and the design community for significant tax savings.

What you need to know about utility revenue decoupling
March 24, 2016
Utility decoupling encourages more renewables and energy storage while keeping electricity bills under control.

Supreme Court scores a major win for demand response and consumers by upholding FERC Order 745
February 1, 2016
The Supreme Court upheld FERC Order 745 and sustained momentum behind demand response.

Yesterday vs.Tomorrow: An overview of building energy storage trends continuing into 2016
January 11, 2016
Energy storage stays hot going in 2016 thanks to these trends.

3 theories about the future of energy storage and peaker plants
January 6, 2016
Energy storage will address long-time issues with renewables and peaker plants.

Time-of-use rates can help grid operators and businesses to control their costs
December 16, 2015
Time-of-use operations and storage offer solutions to major grid problems.

California's commercial buildings can keep cool while conserving water with ice storage
December 9, 2015
The drought in California shines a spotlight on the advantages of thermal energy storage.

Insights into factors driving energy storage adoption in the world's Asian markets
December 8, 2015
Japan and South Korea are poised to follow the U.S. into the future of energy storage.

Energy storage adoption continues to ramp up in Hawaii
December 4, 2015
Hawaii's quest for energy independence drives new storage ventures.

Why California set out to change the energy storage landscape
November 25, 2015
What motivated California to commit so many resources to energy storage, an effective approach that's considered by many an unknown commodity?

The nation's capitol continues to lead the green building charge
November 18, 2015
Taking a closer look at how green building continues to thrive in Washington, D.C.

Green building advantages that shouldn't be dismissed
October 22, 2015
Overlooking green building advantages is a lost opportunity for construction and design professionals.

Support for energy storage in Congress is back on the agenda
October 6, 2015
With increased attention from the United States Congress, there's hope that energy storage will gain more traction in the American economy.

Obama's latest energy policy announcement is good news for storage
September 11, 2015
New funds authorized for solar and energy storage projects could encourage new adoption trends.

Electricity prices are on the rise and don't look to stop surging
August 11, 2015
Businesses can benefit from anticipating rising energy rates and investing in energy storage.

Cities and government agencies alike are guiding the industry toward a zero-energy future
July 23, 2015
Zero-energy building is bound to continue gaining popularity as government agencies prioritize green building.

Proposed carbon emission standards could create new opportunities for energy storage
July 21, 2015
New emission standards could open new pathways for storage.

3 states where energy storage is gaining momentum in 2015
June 5, 2015
These states are positioned to be energy storage hubs in the near future.

U.S. Senate discussing national energy storage deployment
June 2, 2015
Proposed energy storage legislation could have a lasting impact on the nation's power grid.

The current progress of energy storage in California
May 20, 2015
Energy storage continues to see opportunities for growth in the Golden State.

Next steps for New York's Reforming the Energy Vision initiative
May 5, 2015
The Reforming the Energy Vision plan could fundamentally change how electricity is managed and consumed in New York.

Green schools on the rise
April 21, 2015
The many characteristics of green schools including reduced peak demand and also new school efficiency legislation.

Thermal energy storage a great choice for builders seeking LEED certification
April 14, 2015
Thermal energy storage is an effective solution for earning LEED points.

New energy proposal would offset power plants with green building
April 9, 2015
The EPA's Clean Power Plan has the potential to push green building further into the mainstream.

New tax deduction creates opportunities for green building upgrades
March 18, 2015
Recent tax code updates have created a golden opportunity for green renovations.

Five important factors when considering energy storage
December 1, 2014
Know what to look out for when selecting energy storage for your next HVAC project.