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Duke Energy reaches agreement to expand community solar in South Carolina
The deal could grow Duke Energy's South Carolina solar portfolio from 2 MW to 110 MW.
By Robert Walton • May 15, 2015 -
Report: Georgia Power's Vogtle nuclear plant may see more delays
The Associated Press has obtained a report showing delays to construct Georgia Power's Vogtle nuclear plant are likely to extend even beyond current estimates.
By Robert Walton • 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 -
EIA: Gas-fired generation will approach coal levels in May
Coal- and gas-fired generation will be almost equal in April and May, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
By Robert Walton • 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 -
Deep Dive
Why DOE says hydropower is poised for a comeback
A new Department of Energy report on the U.S. hydropower market shows the sector moving toward growth.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 13, 2015 -
Indiana regulators deny Duke Energy, I&M Power infrastructure plans
Regulators denied the two utilities's seven-year plans, which would have cost ratepayers a combined $2.6 billion.
By Robert Walton • May 12, 2015 -
Lawsuit alleges Duke flouted coal ash regulations before Dan River spill
The allegations of the sealed lawsuit were made public in Duke's SEC filing.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 12, 2015 -
EIA: Capacity additions slowing in U.S.
Data form the U.S. Energy Information Administration indicates capacity additions through 2017 will average about 17 GW per year — and about half of that will be non-hydro renewable power.
By Robert Walton • 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 -
Report: Iowa wind can help nearby states meet EPA emissions standards
Iowa wind’s capacity factor makes wind cheap enough to serve Illinois, Indiana, and other points to the east.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 11, 2015 -
Midwest coalition asks EPA to help it develop voluntary carbon market
Some Midwest states challenging the government's Clean Power Plan are also hedging their bets and are asking for flexibility in meeting the targets should their legal efforts fail.
By Robert Walton • May 11, 2015 -
Video: Transformer fire shuts down Indian Point nuclear plant
The plant's Unit 3 reactor is safe and stable, but will remain offline for what may be several weeks.
By Davide Savenije • May 11, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How will the EPA's Clean Power Plan affect the economy?
A new independent study predicts job growth from the plan, but the impacts will be localized.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 8, 2015 -
Minnesota Power affiliate Allete Clean Energy adds 7th wind farm in 15 months
Allete will purchase a 100 MW Pennsylvania wind farm in its latest move.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 8, 2015 -
Cheap natural gas crowding out coal on Texas grid
Coal plants supplied 26% of ERCOT's power in the first quarter of 2015, down from 39% a year before.
By Gavin Bade • May 7, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How utilities and policymakers can maintain and boost renewable energy's value
New research puts numbers on the strategies and technologies that best support renewables.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 7, 2015 -
NC House passes bill to freeze renewable portfolio standard
A last-minute amendment had many renewables advocates worried a key tax provision was about to be rescinded, but it was withdrawn in exchange for other concessions.
By Davide Savenije • May 7, 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 -
MidAmerican Energy plans 552 MW of new wind in Iowa
The new projects will extend MidAmerican's status as the leading U.S. utility in terms of wind ownership.
By Davide Savenije • May 7, 2015 -
Deep Dive
ICYMI: What to expect when demand response goes before the Supreme Court
Legal battles and market uncertainty are the new status quo until SCOTUS rules. And even then, 'certainty' could take many forms.
By Davide Savenije • May 6, 2015 -
Hawaii legislature sets 100% renewable portfolio standard by 2045
The industry will be watching if Hawaii can transition to 100% renewables in a closed energy ecosystem.
By Davide Savenije • May 6, 2015 -
Nebraska wind PTC bill dies at hands of filibuster
Nebraska lags behind its neighbors in wind, and it doesn't look like the state legislature will be able to change that.
By Gavin Bade • May 6, 2015
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