In case you missed it, a recording of last week's webinar on the generator interconnection queue is now available. Authors presented the latest findings from the @berkeleylab.lbl.gov "Queued Up" data analysis. emp.lbl.gov/queued-2026-...

Queued Up 2026 Edition: Characteristics of Power Plants Seeking Transmission Interconnection As of the End of 2025 | Energy Markets & Planning

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New data from @BerkeleyLab shows that the massive backlog of generation & storage interconnection requests has shrunk a bit, as reforms and other market factors take effect. See our slide deck, data dashboard, maps, and downloads at emp.lbl.gov/queues. -THREAD-

As the interconnection queue gets longer, how can we improve the speed and reliability of connecting new generation and storage? For DOE’s Interconnection Exchange (i2X), we are convening a webinar series to dive into interconnection study methods. Register at uvig.webex.com/webappng/sit...

DOE is offering funding for 16-30 recipients under the Interconnection Cost Reduction Solutions for Transmission (iCRS-T) Program. Experts will help transmission providers model advanced transmission technologies and controls that are currently underutilized. www.energywerx.org/opportunitie...

"A Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory study has estimated that six types of electricity-using equipment responding to dynamic electricity rates could reduce peak electricity demand in California by up to 8.75 GW by 2030." pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/05/26/s... via @willdriscoll.bsky.social 🔌💡

Solar-friendly dynamic pricing of electricity could cut California’s peak demand by several GW

Dynamic pricing of electricity along with price-responsive residential and commercial equipment would lead to a solar-friendly load shape, while reducing peak demand and customer bills, says a report ...

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“I am honored to serve as director of Berkeley Lab, an institution that has long stood at the forefront of scientific discovery and innovation.” – Kathy Yelick https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2026/05/05/uc-names-katherine-yelick-to-head-lawrence-berkeley-national-laboratory/ @uofcalifornia.bsky.social

“At a time when advances in AI and data science are transforming how science is done, LBNL is uniquely positioned to lead. I look forward to working with the lab’s extraordinary community to deliver those solutions.” – Kathy Yelick @uofcalifornia.bsky.social

UC Names Katherine Yelick to Head Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Yelick is a distinguished academic and national lab leader with deep expertise in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing

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The researchers at LBL have done a deep dive on rising distribution costs and what is driving them. Really great stuff: emp.lbl.gov/publications...

Scientists are building tools to safely unlock energy that's deep underground. The goal? Expand geothermal energy as a 24/7 power source for the American West and beyond. 🌋💡 https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2026/04/06/scientists-develop-new-technology-to-continuously-monitor-geothermal-energy-operations/

Updated data on electricity price trends and drivers from the folks at Berkeley Lab @berkeleylabemp.bsky.social: emp.lbl.gov/retail-elect...

Berkeley Lab releases series of reports on regulatory barriers affecting microgrids #energysky -- via pv magazine usa:

Berkeley Lab releases series of reports on regulatory barriers affecting microgrids

The three-part report series from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory aims to guide community leaders and developers through the complex legal and regulatory hurdles that often stall the development of local microgrid projects across the United States.

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Data on electrical panels is important for understanding the costs and grid impacts of adding new loads to homes. A new study from @BerkeleyLab provides nationwide estimates of electrical panel capacity, available breaker space, and panel headroom for new loads in U.S. single-family homes.🔌🏠 1/x

A reminder: State agencies and utilities are encouraged to apply for free technical assistance to develop and implement regulatory sandboxes for advanced transmission and distribution technologies by February 13th. Find out more at emp.lbl.gov/regulatory-s.... What are regulatory sandboxes? -->

Electricity trades across regions can save money, but market inefficiencies can erode those savings. A new study from @BerkeleyLab finds $1.23 billion a year in gross savings were offset by $551 million of uneconomic transactions. 🧵 🔌 💡 1/x

A reminder that our webinar on "regulatory sandboxes" starts in 15 minutes. For members of NARUC and NASEO only. Register here: lbnl.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Informational Webinar: Free Technical Assistance for Regulatory Sandboxes and Other Innovative Approaches for Advanced Grid Technologies. After registering,...

This webinar will provide members of National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) and National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) with information on new technical assis...

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Energy Markets & Planning at Berkeley Lab@berkeleylabemp.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Advanced technologies for transmission and distribution (T&D) can increase capacity and improve electricity reliability and affordability. But they don’t easily scale under traditional regulatory practices. “Sandboxes” reduce barriers to deploying these innovative technologies. <THREAD>

Advanced technologies for transmission and distribution (T&D) can increase capacity and improve electricity reliability and affordability. But they don’t easily scale under traditional regulatory practices. “Sandboxes” reduce barriers to deploying these innovative technologies. <THREAD>

The recording of yesterday's policy forum on data centers and resource use, co-hosted with the MSU Institute of Public Policy & Social Research, is now online. Thanks to our panelists for sharing their expertise: Dr. Ryan Wiser (LBNL), Dr. Dong Zhao (MSU), and Mr. Douglas Jester (5 Lakes Energy).

Data Driven: The Facts about Data Centers in Michigan

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Next Tuesday: join this free webinar on distributed energy resources from @berkeleylab.lbl.gov.

Energy Markets & Planning at Berkeley Lab@berkeleylabemp.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Learn how to maintain a reliable and secure grid with distributed energy resources. Join @berkeleylab.lbl.gov and panelists from the Georgia PSC, @nreca.bsky.social Puget Sound Energy, and @nationalgrid.bsky.social for a free i2X webinar on Dec 16. Register: lbnl.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The Institute of Public Utilities is proud to be teaming up with the MSU Institute of Public Policy & Social Research on their 12/16 policy forum! The event will be recorded. Topic: Data centers and energy/water use Guests: Ryan Wiser (LBNL), Douglas Jester (5 Lakes Energy), and Dong Zhao (MSU).

Learn how to maintain a reliable and secure grid with distributed energy resources. Join @berkeleylab.lbl.gov and panelists from the Georgia PSC, @nreca.bsky.social Puget Sound Energy, and @nationalgrid.bsky.social for a free i2X webinar on Dec 16. Register: lbnl.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Join @berkeleylab.lbl.gov and panelists from the Georgia PSC, @nreca.bsky.social, Puget Sound Energy, and @nationalgrid.bsky.social for a free i2X webinar on Dec 16. Learn solutions for maintaining a reliable and secure grid with distributed energy resources. Register: lbnl.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🏅 Former Berkeley Lab senior scientist John Clarke has won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics. His research on quantum tunneling in electric circuits paved the way for today’s quantum computers and sensors. 🧠 This brings LBNL’s Nobel count to 17! @nobelprize.bsky.social @uofcalifornia.bsky.social

Former Berkeley Lab Scientist John Clarke Wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics

The Nobel Prize committee honored former Berkeley Lab scientist John Clarke for research in quantum tunneling in electric circuits.

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We are chuffed to have 6 postdocs representing #TeamBioSci in the 8th annual @berkeleylab.lbl.gov  Research SLAM tomorrow, Thurs Sept 18 @ 3 PM PDT! Lab staff can attend live on the Hill or tune in virtually and cast votes for the People's Choice Award. Everyone else, watch this space for updates!

💡 New Transmission Paper alert 💡 “Electric transmission value and its drivers in United States power markets” just went live in Nature Communications! Kudos especially to Julie Mulvaney Kemp for getting this work to the finish line. doi.org/10.1038/s414...

🔌 New Journal Article Alert 🔌 Backup power or bill savings? How electricity tariffs impact residential solar-plus-storage usage in the United States I'm happy to announce has recently been published, open-access, in Utilities Policy 👇 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Join a free i2X webinar to discuss innovations in allocating interconnection-related costs for distribution upgrades among beneficiaries for economic efficiency. September 29. With panelists from @Mass_DPU, @NMPRC1, @New_Leaf_Energy, and @Current_Energy_. Register at lbnl.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🧪 🥼 🥽 Looking for tools to answer questions related to energy and infrastructure security? Now's your chance to apply for an investigator role at Berkeley Lab's @jgi.doe.gov. Apply today! ⬇️ Deadline: September 9 Please share!

Joint Genome Institute@jgi.doe.gov · 12mo ago

Are YOU a researcher in need of genomics tools to answer questions related to energy & infrastructure security? 🖥️🧬 If you haven’t led a project w/the JGI, now is your chance! Deadline SEPT. 9: jointgeno.me/CSPnewPI Learn more in our Proposal FAQ: jgi.doe.gov/work-with-us... @axelvisel.bsky.social

"Innovation is often limited by infrastructure, but the rapid growth of #AI data centers presents a unique opportunity to build next-gen energy systems from the ground up," says @berkeleylabemp.bsky.social's Arman Shehabi (via @financialtimes.com)

Inside the AI race: can data centres ever truly be green?

Energy demand for training machines and running apps is driving a surge of investment into fossil fuels

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The huge new Eland solar + storage plant is now online, serving @ladwp.com. It is one of hundreds of “hybrid” clean power plants in the U.S., according to our research at emp.lbl.gov/hybrid. www.latimes.com/environment/...

Major clean power plant serving L.A. goes fully online in Kern County

An immense solar-plus-storage power plant in the desert is now pumping out inexpensive clean electricity at full bore.

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Join us August 21 for an i2X webinar on how closer alignment between distributed energy interconnection and long-term grid planning can improve economic efficiency and reduce costs. Panelists include Eversource, NC Utilities Commission, and the NY PSC. Register here: lbnl.zoom.us/webinar/regi...