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What to expect at DistribuTECH 2017 - Booth #3603
The utility industry looks at DistribuTECH to see what technology innovations are new to help improve their business processes.
By Eric Charette • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Sunrun partners with National Grid to expand rooftop solar, storage
National Grid is contributing $100 million to finance the initial buildout of 200 MW of distributed solar, including direct utility investment in the rooftop systems.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 17, 2017 -
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TrendlineTop 5 Stories from Utility Dive
Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources.
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Georgia electric vehicle sales shrink 80% in wake of tax credit repeal
Sales of electric vehicles have hit a wall following the state's 2015 decision to cancel a generous tax credit and replace it with a fee.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Proposed CA bill would require solar panels on 15% of new buildings
New bill would require solar power on 15% of new buildings in California not more than 10 stories tall.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 13, 2017 -
Mercom: Global funding for the solar sector fell 64% in 2016
The largest drops came in the public market and debt market sectors, which saw roughly 30% declines, according to Mercom Capital Group.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 13, 2017 -
New York Gov. Cuomo backs 90 MW offshore wind farm
The Long Island offshore wind project will be part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's bid to expand offshore wind to 2.4 GW by 2030.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Solar in 2017: As non-traditional markets break records, more doors open for utilities
A shift away from third party financing to cash or loan purchases has opened up a new window of opportunity for utilities.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 12, 2017 -
Montana bill to grandfather net metering reels in utility and solar support
But a second bill raising the net metering cap for government entities has drawn opposition from major utility NorthWestern Energy.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 12, 2017 -
Vermont's newly-elected GOP governor backs 90% RPS
Gov. Phil Scott touted clean energy jobs as a positive factor for upholding the renewables goal.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 11, 2017 -
Younicos finishes 2016 with 75 MW in storage contracts
But how many of those contracts are signed is unclear.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 10, 2017 -
Nissan hints at release of EV with vehicle-to-grid capabilities
The automaker teased the release of a new Leaf plug-in EV this week at the Consumer Electronics Show, but offered few details.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 10, 2017 -
Navigant: Solar-plus-storage microgrid adoption 'more than just a fad'
The firm's most recent microgrid tracker identified nearly 1,700 projects worldwide, with more than half in North America.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 10, 2017 -
Hawaiian Electric seeks offers for Oahu wind projects
HECO says the responses it receives may help inform a more formal request for proposals.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
In new QER, Moniz leaves path for Perry to follow at DOE
The new Quadrennial Energy Review lays out more than 70 recommendations for a cleaner, more secure energy system. How will the Trump administration respond?
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 9, 2017 -
Arizona regulators to reconsider grandfathering provisions in NEM decision
Both Arizona Public Service Co. and solar advocates want the grandfathering provision to cover pending interconnection applications.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 9, 2017 -
Oregon PUC release guidelines for energy storage mandate
Under the law, utilities must have a minimum of 5 MWh of energy storage in service by 2020.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 6, 2017 -
Maryland Gov. Hogan rolls out $65M environmental plan
The agenda includes incentives for electric vehicles and training for clean energy jobs.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Predictions 2017: 8 sector insiders on what's next for power markets and regulation
Utility executives and analysts expect state clean energy policies and wholesale market changes to take center stage in the year to come.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The worst of times? The future of climate action in the Trump era
A renewable energy boom won’t be enough to stem the tide of global warming, but new decarbonization opportunities could be just around the corner.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 4, 2017 -
SEIA and Solar Energy Finance Association to merge
The combined entity will form a new advisory council to boost solar financing.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 4, 2017 -
Deep Dive
A storage bubble? High investment in nascent industry sows fears of a battery bust
Market reforms and continued innovation will be needed to see storage reach its potential, experts say.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 3, 2017 -
Ormat moves into storage, demand management with $35M Viridity acquisition
The geothermal developer will gain a platform to expand its project development experience into virtual power plants.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 3, 2017 -
Massachusetts DOER will set energy storage mandate targets by July
A law signed in August required the Department of Energy Resources to determine if a storage mandate is prudent for the state, which it did on Dec. 27.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 3, 2017 -
Rooftop solar permits in Honolulu fell 40% in November
Solar permits for the first 11 months of the year were also down 32% from the same period in 2015.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 23, 2016 -
Deep Dive
The top 5 solar policy trends of 2016
Net metering and rate design weren't the only sticky subjects for solar this year.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Dec. 22, 2016
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