Solar & Renewables: Page 3
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BNEF: More than 70% of global power investment will target renewablesBy Robert Walton • June 16, 2017Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s analysis of the power sector predicts $10.2 trillion to be invested globally in new generation capacity.
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Apple issues $1 billion in green bonds in wake of US exiting Paris climate accordBy Peter Maloney • June 16, 2017The company said the second bond issuance affirms its commitment to sustainable projects and the Paris climate accord.
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FeatureUtility CEOs to DOE: Hands off state energy policies, grid planningBy Gavin Bade • June 15, 2017Members of EEI's board say they want the DOE's baseload review to embrace the power mix transformation, not inhibit it.
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A new study defends ARPA-E in wake of Trump's proposed budget cutsBy Peter Maloney • June 15, 2017A congressionally mandated study found the Department of Energy's APRA-E secured $1.25 billion in private funding and 74 patents so far.
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EIA: Wind, solar composed 10% of March generationBy Robert Walton • June 15, 2017Wind and solar made up 7% of the country's generation last year. It could reach almost 10% annually by 2018.
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FeatureWill California's 100% renewables goal survive the political process?By Herman K. Trabish • June 14, 2017With current clean energy goals in sight, liberal lawmakers are pushing the state to ratchet up its ambitions. But utility companies could prove a powerful roadblock.
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BP: Global coal consumption drops to lowest level since 2004By Peter Maloney • June 14, 2017Wind and solar power, on the other hand, accounted for nearly one-third of the increase in primary energy use last year.
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SaltX, Aalborg team up to develop CSP project with storageBy Peter Maloney • June 13, 2017A prototype using SaltX’s EnerStore technology is scheduled to be built later this year with the aim of securing a commercial pilot plant in 2018.
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FeatureEEI 2017: The utility sector's business case for deep decarbonizationBy Gavin Bade • June 13, 2017Utility executives have discovered that cleaning up their power mixes and electrifying other sectors is their best chance at strong growth. But it's easier said than done.
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PacifiCorp drafts RFP for 1.2 GW of Wyoming wind energyBy Robert Walton • June 13, 2017Projects with a minimum resource size of 20 MW must be in operation no later than Dec. 31, 2020.
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Vivint Solar will return to Nevada if Gov. Sandoval signs net metering billBy Robert Walton • June 12, 2017The solar company is the latest to announce its return to the state. Tesla and Sunrun also announced similar plans to resume sales last week.
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Report: Utility-scale solar prices drop below $1/watt for first timeBy Robert Walton • June 12, 2017Solar companies also installed 2 GW of new solar capacity for the sixth consecutive quarter, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association.
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FeatureWhat makes a successful utility-led community solar program?By Herman K. Trabish • June 08, 2017An examination of shared solar programs across the country reveals diverse pathways to success — so long as the customer demand is there.
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LG subsidiary will install 40 MW of batteries on GuamBy Peter Maloney • June 08, 2017The two storage facilities are expected to help reduce intermittent power outages and integrate more solar energy for the U.S. territory.
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North Carolina solar reform bill easily clears House, moves to SenateBy Robert Walton • June 08, 2017The "Competitive Energy Solutions" measure would allow utilities to competitively bid against independent clean energy developers and revise the state's net metering policy.
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Santa Barbara commits to 100% renewable energy by 2030By Robert Walton • June 08, 2017The California city's pledge markets the 30th municipal commitment to 100% clean energy in the U.S.
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California, China strike collaboration on clean energy technologyBy Robert Walton • June 07, 2017As President Trump pulls the United States out of the Paris climate accord, China has signaled it is willing to take a leading global role.
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Los Angeles hits pause on $2.2B gas plant investment planBy Robert Walton • June 07, 2017The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will consider whether to rebuild old natural gas plants or use renewable energy to meet demand.
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FeatureColorado decoupling proposal unites Xcel, distributed energy advocatesBy Herman K. Trabish • June 07, 2017Separating utility revenues from power sales would benefit efficiency and DERs, but some critics worry customer bills will rise and argue for a more extensive regulatory overhaul.
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Duke files for grid modernization rider in Ohio, proposes 10 MW storage pilotBy Peter Maloney • June 07, 2017The battery project would be located to allow it to provide ancillary services to the grid and backup power to critical infrastructure.
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Nevada Legislature clears bills raising net metering rates, RPS mandateBy Robert Walton • June 07, 2017The bills would restore net metering rates close to retail and increase the state's renewables mandate to 40% by 2030. The measures await Gov. Brian Sandoval's signature.
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Massachusetts announces regulations for solar incentive programBy Robert Walton • June 07, 2017This step brings the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target Program, which aims for 1,600 MW of new solar capacity, closer to final approval.
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Updated: Connecticut revives nuclear support bill after Dominion threatens Millstone reviewBy Gavin Bade , Peter Maloney • June 07, 2017Legislation to support Dominion's Millstone nuclear plant in Connecticut appeared dead until the operator said it would consider shuttering the facility if a support bill was not approved.
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FeatureMaryland, Hawaii turn to storage incentives as state markets gain momentumBy Peter Maloney • June 06, 2017A new GTM Research report examines Hawaii and Maryland as examples of a trend in state energy storage incentives.
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New York will sink $1.5B into renewable energy projects to spur clean energy jobsBy Robert Walton • June 05, 2017The "unprecedented investment" of $1.5 billion in major renewable energy projects is part of an effort to attract 40,000 jobs to the state by 2020.