Policy Memo: Bring Batteries for a Virtual Power Plant and a Virtuous Cycle

Published on January 25, 2022

Battery storage systems and virtual power plants offer an opportunity for individual ratepayers to improve energy reliability and contribute to Maine’s clean energy goals. Maine has several options for protecting and incentivizing ratepayers, especially low-income ratepayers, to own battery storage systems and join virtual power plant programs. 

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Explainer: How Can Securitization Retire Coal Plants?

January 17, 2022
Imagine that you are a utility owner. You anticipated your plant would last 40 years and invested accordingly. Now you see the value of coal plummeting, but you can't strand your assets. Someone mentions securitization. You wonder: What's that?Read more

Policy Memo: Federal Support on Capacity Can Boost Regional Wind Goals

February 3, 2022
Now, to advance the buildout of renewable energy, FERC should set a process and timeframe for adopting a new market structure. That structure should be adaptable and transparent, advance state offshore wind policy goals, meet consumer clean energy and equity goals, and maintain reliability.Read more