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Wisconsin lags behind region on renewable requirements
Little change is expected for Wisconsin's renewable policies.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 22, 2014 -
NREL: Wind farms can help manage the grid
Instead of being a passive part of the grid, wind farms can be used to help manage the system, according to an NREL study.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 21, 2014 -
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TrendlineData Centers and the US Grid
A look at how data centers are affecting the U.S. grid today and how new technologies and rate structures could affect that trajectory in the years to come.
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Demand in ERCOT grew 2.1% in 2013
As demand rises, coal and wind increase their share of the generation mix in ERCOT.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 21, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Four solar trends to watch in 2014
Financial innovation and bundled storage systems top the list.
By Davide Savenije , Bill Opalka • Jan. 17, 2014 -
Alabama Power to cut coal fleet by 20%
The Southern Co. unit plans to convert 1,600 MW of coal to natural gas.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 17, 2014 -
Oregon RPS may be tweaked to avoid larger battle
The fight is driven by small utilities concerned about RPS compliance costs.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 17, 2014 -
Solar companies find new ways to raise capital
Solar's new financing options range from "yield cos" to selling securities directly to retail investors.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 17, 2014 -
FERC: Polar vortex broke winter demand records across half of U.S.
Demand response programs helped grid operators deal with the freezing weather, according to FERC.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 17, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Elon Musk's master plan for a clean energy future
One of the world's richest citizens wants to leave today's fossil fuel-based economy in the dust. Here's how he's doing it.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 16, 2014 -
Geothermal capacity grew in 2013
Geothermal grows as 13 states pass supporting laws in 2013.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 16, 2014 -
Maine off-shore wind project gets power purchase deal
The PPA for the 12-MW wind project revives outlook for offshore wind in Maine, but hurdles remain.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 16, 2014 -
California regulators call for more efficiency, demand response
Efficiency and demand response is needed to meet Southern California's growing power needs, according to a state energy plan.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 16, 2014 -
Colorado lawmakers kill bill to roll back RPS law
The bill would have lowered the 20% renewable mandate for large cooperatives.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 16, 2014 -
Under shareholder pressure, FirstEnergy looks into cutting carbon emissions
Responding to shareholder pressure, FirstEnergy will see what it can do to meet Obama's carbon goals.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 16, 2014 -
NRG Energy's proposed 588-MW peaker clears major hurdle
SDG&E and the Carlsbad city council approved the deal.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 15, 2014 -
Google invests $75M in Texas wind farm
With the latest investment, Google has committed to more than $1B in over 2 GW of renewables.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 15, 2014 -
Solar firm to start $100M financing fund
Conergy will use the fund to add about 50 MW of PV in North America.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 15, 2014 -
Large utility-scale solar development slows to a crawl
Large-scale solar projects face financing, power purchase agreement hurdles.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 14, 2014 -
Nine states cut carbon cap by 45%
The RGGI emissions cap will fall by another 2.5% a year through 2020, likely driving up compliance costs.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 14, 2014 -
EIA: Coal use drove CO2 emissions up 2% last year
The increased carbon emissions comes as the debate over greenhouse gas limits heats up.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 14, 2014 -
EPA issues tough emissions rules for Wyoming coal plants
EPA's contentious regional haze requirements for Wyoming could lead to unit retirements.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 13, 2014 -
Banks issue principles to support emerging 'green' bond market
Green bonds will increase funding opportunities for renewables and efficiency.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 13, 2014 -
Utilities, meet disruption: This week's most read utility news
It's a new year and the electric sector is changing. So what are utilities doing about it?
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 10, 2014 -
MidAmerican, SunPower bring part of 579-MW solar plant online
MidAmerican Solar's photovoltaic project is part of California's solar revolution.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 10, 2014 -
IPPs warn Texas faces blackouts without market reform
The debate over installing a capacity market in Texas is heating up.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 10, 2014
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