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Powerless: PG&E loses exclusive control of bankruptcy, shuts off power to 800K
On Wednesday, high winds forced the massive outage to reduce fire risks, while a bankruptcy judge threw the company's future into uncertainty.
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Energy Secretary Perry pulled into impeachment fray while denying reports he'll resign
House Democrats subpoenaed Perry for his involvement in Congress’ ongoing impeachment inquiry.
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California, New England will miss 2050 carbon targets at current pace, reports find
California won't hit its emission reduction goals until 2157, while New England renewable additions will need to at least quadruple from current plans.
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Mayors announce Global Green New Deal at C40 Summit
A coalition of 94 mayors showed support of the deal, intended to encourage emissions reduction in the transportation, buildings, industry and waste sectors.
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There once was a 48 MWh Tesla battery on Nantucket, which saved National Grid $120M in its budget
Pairing the eight-hour battery system with a 15 MW diesel generator, the utility avoided nearly $200 million in permitting and constructing costs for an undersea transmission cable.
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Minnesota shuts down oil, manufacturing groups' attempt to derail Xcel EV pilot
Five industrial groups asked the state to reconsider approval of Xcel's $25 million electric vehicle program. Clean energy and EV stakeholders say oil-backed opposition is expected to increase as EVs rise in the market.
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Massachusetts rejects National Grid EV plan, advocates say oil interests sowed disinformation
National Grid proposed moving ahead with Phase II of its plan to support electric vehicle growth, but regulators say they want to see data from Phase I.
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Boston to require carbon-neutral design for new city buildings
The city's updated Climate Action Plan calls for decarbonizing large buildings, which could cut citywide emissions nearly 40% by 2050.
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OpinionAs renewables and DER expand, can IPPs be investment grade?
The few remaining IPPs must adapt to new market realities or face an uncomfortable future, writes Aneesh Prabhu, senior director of U.S. Energy Infrastructure at S&P Global Ratings.
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NIPSCO to replace coal with 2.3 GW of solar, storage in latest RFP
The investor-owned utility is leading a rapid transition away from its aging coal assets through bids for more economic resources.
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Deep DiveAs CCAs take over utility customers, local renewable generation emerges as the next big growth driver
The demand for customer choice has the potential to quicken the power system's transition toward cheaper, cleaner electricity, and is moving beyond California.
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PJM gives FERC a deadline for Order 841
The notice said the grid operator and its stakeholders need at least one month's notice to go live with a storage market participation model.
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GE to freeze pension plans in effort to shrink deficit
In order to pare down its mounting debts, GE is taking action against the pensions of several thousand U.S. employees.
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NextEra enters the picture as Jacksonville utility targets at least $6.8B in sale
While JEA is keeping a tight lid on bidding details, including the names of suitors, NextEra Energy confirmed it submitted a formal response to JEA's invitation to negotiate.
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Trump Administration rescinds 25% tariff exemption for bifacial solar panels
After excluding the two-sided panels from the tariff in June, the administration saw a boom in international production, which the U.S. Trade Representative said would undermine existing protections.
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OpinionThese trends are defining the future of energy efficiency: Here's how utilities can prepare
Utilities must leverage technology to modernize their business models, maximize program value and maintain relevance in the new, customer-centric environment.
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FERC rejects Tri-State's proposed tariffs, stymying 1st effort at federal regulation
Environmental groups say the transmission and generation cooperative is trying to "shop around for regulators," while Tri-State maintains it is seeking more stable rates for its customers.
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Frito-Lay targets zero emissions at California freight hub with EVs, storage, renewables
As part of the company's goal to cut emissions 20% by 2030, Frito-Lay plans to remove and replace all diesel powered freight equipment at its Modesto, California, facility.
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PG&E announces $34.4B in debt financing heading into 2nd round of exclusivity fight
On Monday, Judge Dennis Montali will hear arguments from creditors who want to propose their own plan.
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Supreme Court to take on Atlantic Coast Pipeline appeal
The Trump administration disputed a lower court's ruling to reject a Forest Service permit for the pipeline, and the appeal could have implications for other pipelines crossing the federally-protected Appalachian Trail.
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OpinionAttracting next-gen urban EV consumers will require fancy footwork from charging companies
The environmental and financial rewards are substantial for companies that figure out how to provide reliable, cost-effective charging in public parking garages.
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PacifiCorp to add 7 GW renewables + storage, close 20 of 24 coal plants
The plan "doubles down" on wind resources and "identifies battery storage as part of a least-cost portfolio for the first time."
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Carbon price could allay 'astounding' cost to attain New York's zero carbon target: Report
The state's power grid operator concluded that a price on carbon in wholesale markets could lower the cost to implement the state's electric sector goal for zero emissions by 2040 by $850 million.
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Coal-heavy Pennsylvania to join Northeast's carbon cap and trade program
Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf committed the state to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Pennsylvania had the fourth largest CO2 emissions in the power sector in 2016.
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PG&E admits fault in sparking large 2019 wildfires, judge demands 'precise details' for 3
The utility told a court this week that its equipment may have played a role in sparking nine fires, three of which were caused by previous problem areas.
