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SolarCity, SunPower lead solar industry towards vertical integration
Big Solar's control of everything from raw silicon to the rooftop could let them compete with utilities.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 9, 2014 -
Navasota wants to build three new peaker gas plants in Texas
New peaker gas capacity makes more renewables easier.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 9, 2014 -
Officials: Kentucky does not need more coal closures to meet EPA emissions rule
Plans to meet pollution standards will cut coal from 92% to 78% of state electricity.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Why solar advocates are suing to stop the Missouri PSC's action on Ameren and KCPL
Is the utility math fuzzy or does solar cost too much?
By Herman K. Trabish • July 9, 2014 -
ConEd seeks efficiency, distributed energy to avoid $1.1B substation
Rising electricity demand in Brooklyn and Queens has created the need for a new substation.
By Claire Cameron • July 9, 2014 -
Apple to build solar for data center in North Carolina
Apple will bring up its total solar generation to about 60 MW -- but that number is set to only grow further.
By Claire Cameron • July 9, 2014 -
High temperatures drove up peak demand across U.S. on Monday
Air conditioners were on full blast as high temperatures drove peak demand beyond expected levels and increased prices for electricity significantly.
By Claire Cameron • July 8, 2014 -
Study: Net metering no cost burden to non-solar owners
An E3 assessment shows the benefits to the system balance the costs in NV Energy's service territory.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 8, 2014 -
4 residential solar trends to watch this year
Residential solar will be more affordable in more places.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 8, 2014 -
Kauai Electric to build pumped storage, buy hydro power
Storage is needed to integrate renewables, but batteries are too expensive.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 8, 2014 -
Maine utilities partner on wires to deliver wind to New England
This could start a rush for Maine’s abundant wind.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 8, 2014 -
Calpine sells six power plants for $1.57B
The fading of coal makes 3.5 gigawatts of Southeastern natural gas generation a buy.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 8, 2014 -
SEPA: Utilities should own solar inverters
A new report makes the case for utility-owned inverters, which help integrate rooftop solar onto the grid.
By Claire Cameron • July 8, 2014 -
N.C. regulators to weigh value of small renewable projects
Utilities are currently required to sign contracts with 5 MW or less renewables projects at a standard rate based on avoided costs with no negotiations.
By Claire Cameron • July 7, 2014 -
Report: Renewables to make up 65% of global energy investments by 2030
The Bloomberg New Energy Finance 2030 Market Outlook projects a rise in renewable and natural gas-fired generation.
By Claire Cameron • July 7, 2014 -
DOE announces $4B in loan guarantees for clean energy
Renewable energy and energy efficiency projects get a multi-billion dollar boost.
By Claire Cameron • July 7, 2014 -
Electricity prices up in California on drought, shift to natural gas
PG&E is holding back hydro. Will conservation work?
By Herman K. Trabish • July 7, 2014 -
Alliant seeks $150M to retrofit coal unit
A total $900 million investment will keep some coal power in Wisconsin.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 7, 2014 -
Deep Dive
8 unforgettable quotes from Tesla/SolarCity founder Elon Musk
"By definition we must move towards renewable energy. How can people argue against that?"
By Davide Savenije , Claire Cameron • July 5, 2014 -
Michigan debates new renewables mandate, emissions reductions
The state could build more renewables but some lawmakers want more natural gas.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 2, 2014 -
Illinois governor signs off on $30M solar boost
Illinois Power Agency will put the state’s renewables fund to work.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 2, 2014 -
More solar and wind, less coal use planned for New Mexico
The drivers are EPA regulations and the state renewables mandates.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 2, 2014 -
California agencies warn of energy crisis from drought
The 'worst drought on record' threatens over a gigawatt of power.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 2, 2014 -
Energy efficiency saves millions for DTE Energy, PECO customers
The utilities have announced the savings made over the past five years as a result of their programs.
By Claire Cameron • July 2, 2014 -
Avista buys Alaska utility for $170 million
The deal adds to Avista's renewable generation portfolio.
By Claire Cameron • July 2, 2014
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