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The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) is facing significant delays in processing Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects due to an influx of interconnection requests. In 2021, CAISO received 373 requests during its Cluster 14 window—over triple the annual average…
A new study from Stanford University raises an important question for policymakers, businesses, and energy leaders: Is carbon capture a viable solution for decarbonization, or is investing in 100% renewable energy the smarter choice? The research, published in Environmental Science…
BEI Construction is entering an exciting new chapter with key leadership transitions that will shape the company’s future. Dominic DiMare has been named CEO, bringing over 30 years of industry experience and a deep commitment to growing BEI’s impact on…
With a growing focus on clean energy transformation, academic institutions nationwide are researching new approaches to energy conservation and renewable energy solutions. One notable example is an advanced battery testing ecosystem developed by UC San Diego that’s playing a key…
As the world transitions to renewable energy, the battery landscape is rapidly evolving— demanding solutions beyond traditional lithium-ion batteries. The next generation of energy storage promises to be smaller, faster, and more efficient, with innovations that address critical challenges like…
Data centers, which are mission-critical to the modern enterprise, face growing energy challenges as the global demand for high-performance computing rises. With power consumption projected to increase significantly over the next several years, ensuring a reliable, sustainable energy supply is…
2024 has been a landmark year for BEI Construction, marked by our remarkable rise in the ENR Top 600 Specialty Contractors ranking. Achieving an impressive #251—a leap from #317 in 2022—is a testament to our ongoing commitment to innovation, excellence,…
California’s Renewable Energy Self-Generation Bill Credit Transfer (RES-BCT) program is transforming how local governments, universities, and public agencies approach energy generation and cost savings. This innovative program allows eligible entities to generate renewable energy at one site and allocate the…
California’s schools are emerging as national leaders in sustainability, setting a benchmark for others to follow. According to the Brighter Future Report, solar power in the U.S. K-12 schools more than quadrupled between 2013 and 2023. Despite this impressive growth,…
In September 2024, BEI received notification that it had earned Golden Gate recognition for safety at the Eland 2 solar-plus-storage project in Kern County, California. This is a noteworthy achievement in the engineering and construction industries because it is given…