Invenergy bringing over 60 MW of storage online for PJM frequency regulation

Two 31.5 MW storage facilities will take PJM’s storage pipeline to well over 150 MW.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 19, 2015

Ohio regulators consider limits on net metering

Changes to Ohio's net metering rules could end an ongoing dispute which has wound up in the Ohio Supreme Court.

By Robert Walton • May 19, 2015

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Data 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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Wright-Hennepin: A case study in utility transformation

Solar is helping the small co-op survive amist competition from large IOUs and flat load growth.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 18, 2015

Utilities can rate base EV charging stations under new Washington law

Observers hope that eager utilities and Washington’s emissions-free hydro electricity will power EV growth.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 18, 2015

New Mexico regulators reject PNM's rate increase, solar fee proposal

The utility failed to calculate its need for revenues accurately, regulators said.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 18, 2015

NEC Energy Solutions plans 60MW of storage for PJM market

The A123 battery owner joins SunEdison’s Solar Grid Storage, Alevo, and AES Energy Storage in providing frequency regulation for PJM.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 15, 2015

Maryland Gov. Hogan signs community shared solar bills into law

The new laws authorize a 3-year pilot program and studies of costs, benefits, and best practices for community solar.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 14, 2015

Utah high schoolers petition PSC to block Rocky Mountain Power solar fees

The utility is asking commissioners for the second time for a solar fee to cover the cost shift.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 14, 2015

Senate Democrats propose national renewable energy standard

The legislation would target 30% renewables in the national fuel mix by 2030.

By Robert Walton • May 14, 2015

Georgia Gov. Deal signs solar third party ownership bill into law

The TPO compromise with Georgia Power is expected to give solar a big boost in the Peach state.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 13, 2015

New Hampshire budget cuts threaten solar rebates

A plan by New Hampshire lawmakers to move $50 million out of the state's renewable energy fund has solar advocates worried about the impact on their industry.

By Robert Walton • May 13, 2015

NV lawmaker wants PUC, not legislature, to have net metering reform authority

A Nevada lawmaker wants the Public Utilities Commission to have authority over net metering rules, including the state's 3% cap, set to be hit this summer.

By Robert Walton • May 13, 2015

How to get to a solar-based future, according to MIT

A new study argues for long-term R&D and reforms to solar valuation schemes.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 12, 2015

Minnesota solar company teeters as lawmakers debate pulling incentives

Module manufacturer Silicon Energy is struggling to keep its Iron Range facility in operation.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 12, 2015

Tong & Wellinghoff: Should utilities be allowed to rate base solar?

James Tong and Jon Wellinghoff wonder: Should we even be asking this question?

By James Tong & Jon Wellinghoff • May 11, 2015

Musk mulls expanding Tesla's Gigafactory to meet battery demand

Elon Musk's announcement that Tesla would develop home-and utility-scale battery systems has generated enough interest that the company is considering expanding initial projections.

By Robert Walton • May 11, 2015

Maui will study impacts of potential split from HECO

An RFP from the city asks for strategies on how to establish a co-op and get to 100% renewables

By Herman K. Trabish • May 8, 2015

Solar protesters disrupt Duke shareholder meeting

Four activists chanting "stop blocking rooftop solar" were escorted from the room while more protests were held outside.

By Gavin Bade • May 8, 2015

Mass. grapples with policy options as it hits solar net metering cap

A task force created by the legislature has released a slate of recommendations for how to proceed.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 7, 2015

MIT: Solar should ditch net metering, fight for federal tax incentives

Targeted investment from industry and government in next-generation thin film panels can also help stimulate industry growth, the university report said.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 7, 2015

Maine senator unveils unprecedented federal distributed energy bill

Senator Angus King (I-ME) wants to guide states toward new valuation models for distributed energy resources.

By Gavin Bade • May 6, 2015

California utilities ready plans for community solar programs

California's mandate will see 600 MW of community solar installed at the state's IOUs.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 5, 2015

How utilities can leverage their grids to integrate solar faster and cheaper

Clean Coalition’s Solar Siting Survey is a first step toward DER optimization at the community and utility levels.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 5, 2015

Developers submit plans for world's largest fuel cell installation in CT

The 63.3 MW facility would bring the fuel cell crown to Connecticut, a state with a long history in the industry.

By Gavin Bade • May 5, 2015

Report: The top 10 solar utilities in the US

California utilities added more solar last year than the rest of the nation combined, but smaller power companies are making strides as well.

By Gavin Bade • May 5, 2015