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Deep Dive2020 Outlook: US renewable resources on steady course for increased deployment
"In 2020, there’s sort of a 'come on in, the water's warm' element of excitement and momentum" around renewable energy procurement, one analyst said.
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Indiana bill would require Trump administration blessing to retire coal early
The bill would prevent utilities from retiring plants early or otherwise decreasing operations unless explicitly directed by the federal government, not counting the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Tri-State announces major renewables shift with 1 GW in new projects, but questions remain
Tri-State announced a total of six new wind and solar projects and a forecast of 50% renewables use by its members by 2024, along with plans to abandon a proposed coal plant in Kansas.
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PepsiCo to get all its US electricity from renewable sources
The maker of its namesake soda, Gatorade and Doritos plans to reach the target later this year. America accounts for nearly half of its total global electricity consumption.
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How much — and how fast — will Colorado change its utility business model?
Xcel Energy's Colorado utility cautions that implementing performance-based regulation too quickly could "jeopardize" the state's progress toward clean energy.
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BLM OKs $1B California desert solar project praised for balanced approach amid ongoing controversy
The Natural Resources Defense Council said the 450 MW project balanced solar development and natural resource protection, but a potential federal update to a California desert energy plan remains a point of contention.
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Water scarcity accelerates plans to close Xcel's Tolk coal plant by a decade
Xcel Energy subsidiary Southwestern Public Service plans to submit an analysis on the plant's abandonment and replacement options by 2021.
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Deep Dive2020 outlook: Natural gas faces regulatory, environmental scrutiny but still wants role in carbon-free grid
Aggressive natural gas investments in recent years may bring the sector to its tipping point. But some stakeholders say the fuel still has an important role to play in a decarbonized future.
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New Jersey sets high standard with passage of EV incentive bill, advocates say
In his State of the State address on Tuesday, Gov. Phil Murphy promised to unveil a comprehensive roadmap in two weeks detailing how the state would reach its goal of a 100% clean energy economy by 2050.
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Wind + solar expected to add 61 GW over next two years: EIA
Renewable energy is expected to grow quickly alongside steady natural gas growth as more capacity is needed to replace retiring coal.
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Early utility regulator retirement gives Wisconsin opportunity to move on third party solar impasse
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, a renewable energy proponent, will have the chance to shift the state's utility regulatory body toward his agenda after Commissioner Mike Huebsch's early retirement.
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OpinionAsh ponds: Keep calm and close in place
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to closing coal ash ponds, the author writes, cautioning against jumping to preordained conclusions on how to address the coal generation byproduct.
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Deep Dive2020 Outlook: Coal faces headwinds from aging plants, adverse market signals and high remediation costs
Despite persistent economic challenges, the coal industry continues to fight to preserve its place in the U.S. energy mix.
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Kansas considering securitization for aging coal plants, but caution urged
Is "securitization fever" catching on in Kansas?
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What would a $10 per ton carbon price mean for the Northeast?
A higher carbon price could affect manufacturing output and employment in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative states, according to a new report — especially in energy-intensive industries like cement and aluminum.
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Deep Dive2020 Outlook: 10 trends driving the US power sector
From utilities to states to grid operators, the energy transformation is accelerating, but significant challenges remain.
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OpinionWill deep decarbonization include nuclear? Possibly, with many caveats
Nuclear has a potential role in a low carbon future only if it is guaranteed to deliver electricity at a levelized cost under $0.076/kWh, the author writes.
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Most utilities aren't getting full value from smart meters, report warns
Utilities are spending billions on smart meters, but most are not taking full advantage of their energy-saving capabilities, according to a new analysis by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.
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Seattle to transition city-owned buildings away from fossil fuels
The first round of building electrification plans are due this summer after an executive order from Mayor Jenny Durkan advancing a Green New Deal.
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Tri-State to shut New Mexico, Colorado coal plants by 2030, but move may not satisfy unhappy members
While environmental advocates called it "a step in the right direction," they said Tri State's plan does not fully address concerns about energy prices and the ability of members to develop local renewable resources.
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Trump infrastructure proposal impacts 'virtually every' federal decision on environment: DOI Secretary
Coal, gas and wind groups praised the changes to a key project permitting policy, saying environmental reviews badly need streamlining, but NGOs fear the proposal omits critical considerations and creates ambiguity.
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'Most dangerous and capable' hacking group now targeting electric sector, Dragos report finds
There is an increasing threat of supply chain and third-party attacks, according to the cybersecurity firm. Experts say patching vulnerabilities will not be easy.
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Google, NV Energy renewable megadeal includes rare storage component
The deal includes 350 MW of solar and up to 280 MW of energy storage, but storage deals for corporate buyers often don't pencil out, an analyst said, because the renewable generation is already fairly cheap.
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Renewable advocates highlight 'most effective' path to net-zero emissions as House releases clean energy framework
The CLEAN Future Act is set to be introduced by House Democrats later this year.
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DOE unveils plan to make US global storage leader by 2030
To build a domestic storage supply chain and ensure the department's broad goals are met, experts say the government-led initiative will need to provide regulatory certainty.
