A New Era of Grid Planning: "Folks Are Frustrated"

<p>Are we entering a new era of grid planning? In recent years, we've assumed that sweeping reforms are the best way to get distributed energy built. But in pockets of the country, a more localized approach to deploying these assets is taking hold – and it could be the sign of a much bigger shift to come.</p><p>On this week's&nbsp;<em>Energy Gang,</em>&nbsp;we'll&nbsp;look at Washington, D.C.'s new proposal for an authority that would push&nbsp;PEPCO&nbsp;to consider distributed alternatives to infrastructure projects.</p><p>Then, why is one of the most progressive utilities in the country slow in scaling distributed energy offerings? We'll look at the mixed experience of Green Mountain Power.</p><p>Finally, we revisit Puerto Rico. The power is mostly back on, but hurricane season is approaching quickly. What comes next?</p><p>Do you have a question you want us to answer? We want to hear from you. Record yourself on your phone asking the question in a quiet room and send us your voice memo to podcasts@greentechmedia.com. Maybe we'll answer it in an upcoming episode.</p><p>The Energy Gang&nbsp;<em>is brought to you by&nbsp;</em><a href="https://sense.com/welcome-back-three.html" target="_blank"><em>Sense</em></a><em>. Sense installs in your home's electrical panel and provides insight into your energy use and home activity through&nbsp;iOS, Android and web apps.&nbsp;</em><a href="https://sense.com/welcome-back-three.html" target="_blank"><em>Find out more</em></a><em>.</em></p><p>Recommended reading:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.greentechmedia.com/squared/read/a-radical-approach-to-grid-edge-regulatory-reform#gs.J0ba=Ds" target="_blank">GTM&nbsp;Squared</a>:&nbsp;A Radical Approach to Grid Edge Regulatory Reform</li><li><a href="https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/a-plan-to-scale-green-mountain-power-distributed-energy-business#gs.j9r11KQ" target="_blank">GTM</a>:&nbsp;Green Mountain Power’s Distributed Energy Business Isn’t Scaling Fast Enough</li><li><a href="https://microgridknowledge.com/