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ERCOT: Wind topped 10% of Texas generation for first time in 2014
The Bush-Perry spending plan of more wind and more transmission for wind is paying off, observers say.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 26, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Hawaiian Electric's plan to end solar net metering, explained
HECO says it needs a new valuation structure to fairly compensate rooftop solar as penetration increases across the state.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 26, 2015 -
U.S. nuclear plants post record efficiency in 2014
A nuclear trade group says the U.S. fleet bested its 2010 efficiency record.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 26, 2015 -
Gulf Power forges military alliance for Florida solar farms
The state's smallest investor-owned utility has proposed the largest solar project.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 26, 2015 -
Forecasts: Coal will be less than a third of U.S. generation by 2030
But the coal industry says rising natural gas prices will turn the nation back to their fuel.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 23, 2015 -
Study: 40% RPS for Minnesota would add $6.2B in investment
The Union of Concerned Scientists says renewables deployment would expand to nearly 6 GW in the state.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 23, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Inside the coming showdown over rooftop solar in Indiana
GOP backers say HB 1320 would boost solar, but renewables advocates say it would misdirect lawmakers, regulators and consumers.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 23, 2015 -
NY Gov. Cuomo's budget pushes community solar, wind, efficiency programs
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's budget proposes tax incentives for solar panels.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 23, 2015 -
West Virginia lawmakers repeal renewables mandate by huge margins
The bill to roll back the 25% renewables mandate in the state passed the state senate unanimously.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 23, 2015 -
Amazon will support 150 MW Indiana wind farm to power the cloud
Amazon plans to use wind power to supply all the energy at its datacenters.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 22, 2015 -
Florida legislators bring bills to boost solar, limit utilities' billing power
Bipartisan clean energy activism in the Sunshine State gives legislators cover to take on utilities.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 22, 2015 -
2 groups withdraw from deal to shutter PNM coal generation
Rising costs were cited as one factor behind their abandoning the deal.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 22, 2015 -
APS drafted anti-solar leasing letter signed by Ariz. legislators
Ariz. representatives are suspicious of solar installers' lease provisions and market practices.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 22, 2015 -
FirstEnergy wants Ohio consumers to subsidize its coal plants
Keeping several power plants running will cost consumers about $3.50 a month at the beginning of FirstEnergy's 15-year plan.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 22, 2015 -
KCP&L will stop burning coal at 3 power plants by end of 2021
More than 700 MW of coal-fired generation will be retired or converted.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 22, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Why utilities across the nation are embracing community solar
Power companies are quickly discovering how their customers can go solar without getting off the grid.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 22, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How the Just Energy-CPF partnership is changing the rooftop solar game
The partnership combines marketing, financing, and installing expertise for customers in deregulated markets.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 22, 2015 -
Nebraska senators propose state wind tax credit to replace federal PTC
New EPA pollution rules will drive wind demand and grow Nebraska’s economy, backers say.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 21, 2015 -
Bipartisan coalition pushes to expand net metering in Montana
Solar advocates want energy independence, but opponents call solar a “melanoma” and say it has created too many problems elsewhere.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 21, 2015 -
FERC OKs raising PJM offer cap to $1,800/MWh for short-term winter pricing
Raising the cap will help ensure high winter costs do not force generation offline.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 21, 2015 -
Wisc. consumers groups wary of We Energies bid to acquire Integrys
Wisconsin will take time to review impacts of a Michigan settlement before approving the deal.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 21, 2015 -
Google opens 2015 with 2 big renewable energy investments
Google has invested more than $1.5 billion in solar and wind power across 19 transactions.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 21, 2015 -
FERC cites market competition issues in delay of Duke generation sale to Dynegy
Dynegy would control 6.5% of PJM Interconnection's generation following the transaction with Duke and other acquisitions the company has announced.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 21, 2015 -
New proposed net metering reforms could boost Missouri's solar industry
An expanded eligible system size and shift from monthly to annual true-up would increase solar’s value.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 20, 2015 -
Solar advocates set to challenge Wisc. regulators on net metering math
The switch granted to We Energies for monthly true-ups diminish solar's value proposition in the state, advocates say.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 20, 2015
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