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 »

Expanding Solar Access to Underserved Communities Through SolSmart: A Solar Equity Case Study

July 16, 2024 in Renewable Energy Authors: Maya Chilcote, Val Stori

Two workers installing solar panels on a roof

A new report by GPI staff for the national SolSmart program, Expanding Solar Access to Underserved Communities Through SolSmart, focuses on centering solar equity as a key principle of solar programs and policies. Centering solar equity will not only make solar energy more accessible but also distribute meaningful benefits to disadvantaged communities. Continue reading »

Issue Brief Outlines Hydrogen Transportation Barriers

June 13, 2024 in Renewable Energy Authors: Dreek Morgan, Val Stori

As the world’s energy landscape evolves, clean hydrogen emerges as a promising solution for achieving clean, net-zero carbon energy. Hydrogen transportation has also emerged as a key challenge to address in the energy space. A new issue brief from a work group of the Hydrogen Economy Collaborative (HEC), convened by GPI, focuses on these challenges and highlights opportunities to address them. Continue reading »