Connecticut Charts a Path for Flexible Interconnection

July 29, 2025 in Energy Systems Authors: Aileen Cole, Val Stori

Meeting the climate challenge requires rapid and widespread deployment of clean energy, and distributed energy resources (DERs) are a vital part of that deployment. While DER technologies themselves—such as rooftop solar, community solar, and small storage systems—are increasingly accessible, one of the biggest barriers to broader adoption lies behind the scenes: interconnection. Continue reading »

Colorado’s Exploration of the Community Choice Energy Model

January 10, 2023 in Energy Systems Author: Aileen Cole

Minnesota capital building during the day

With support from the Great Plains Institute, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) conducted an investigation into the potential implications of community choice energy (CCE) authorization in Colorado. CCE is an alternative to traditional investor-owned, municipal, and cooperative electric supply models and is currently authorized in several other states. Continue reading »