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Old German coal mine will be converted into a hydro storage plant
The 200 MW hydro pumped storage project would store renewable energy by using wind and solar power to pump water into a storage reservoir that could be released when the wind isn’t blowing or the sun shining.
By Peter Maloney • March 27, 2017 -
German company to transform aluminium smelters into 'virtual battery'
The virtual battery would be able to provide 1.12 GWh of energy capacity.
By Peter Maloney • March 27, 2017 -
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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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California agency adopts stringent methane rules for natural gas, oil facilities
The new rules will reduce methane leaks from the state's oil and gas operations by the equivalent of 1.4 million metric tons of carbon dioxide annually.
By Robert Walton • March 27, 2017 -
PJM to file shortage pricing changes with FERC
The agency's lack of a quorum could delay a decision until early May.
By Peter Maloney • March 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
In search of a quorum: 3 potential FERC nominees bring deep business and energy backgrounds
The potential candidates for three open spots at FERC would restore a quorum and possibly align the agency more closely with big business interests.
By Peter Maloney • March 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
'Million rate bases': TFC makes the case for a new IOU business model in Hawaii
A fledgling holding company wants utilities to connect their customers with distributed resources — and earn a rate of return for doing so.
By Gavin Bade • March 24, 2017 -
11 New York microgrid projects snap up $11M in state funds
Eleven projects advanced to the second stage of New York's microgrid competition to conduct more detailed engineering and business analysis.
By Peter Maloney • March 24, 2017 -
Oregon solar advocates plot path to 4 GW of solar power in 10 years
If successful, solar could make up 10% of the state's power mix by 2027.
By Peter Maloney • March 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Hawaii PUC chair lifts lid on NextEra rejection, ongoing DER dockets
Chairman Randy Iwase says he has "no regrets" over his decision to reject NextEra's proposed merger with Hawaiian Electric Co.
By Gavin Bade • March 23, 2017 -
Bloomberg: Nuclear subsidies could cost Northeast customers $3.9B annually
New York, Illinois and Connecticut are leading a recent trend of states proposing subsidies to save struggling nuclear fleets.
By Peter Maloney • March 23, 2017 -
HECO partners with University of Hawaii for energy storage pilot project
The project will test how storage can help the university save money by reducing or avoiding charges associated with peak demand.
By Peter Maloney • March 23, 2017 -
After EPA budget shock, energy industry waits on Trump's climate executive orders
The Trump Administration is widely expected to issue executive orders rolling back the Clean Power Plan and other regulations, but the timing is uncertain.
By Robert Walton • March 23, 2017 -
PJM market monitor opposes Illinois nuclear subsidies
The market monitor argues the state's subsidies “unlawfully intruded” on FERC's authority over wholesale interstate electricity sales.
By Peter Maloney • March 22, 2017 -
Report: APS parent company spent $4.1M on Arizona's 2016 political race
An annual report from Pinnacle West detailed its political spending from the past year, but did not disclose any from previous years.
By Robert Walton • March 22, 2017 -
Opinion
How the cloud can change the utility business model
Cloud-based solutions can save utilities money in the long-term as an alternative to monolithic legacy systems, writes Stuart Ravens, principal research analyst at Navigant Research.
By Stuart Ravens • March 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Fire safety issues dog battery storage growth in New York City, slowing deployment
A lack of consensus on fire safety codes for battery storage is limiting deployment for storage projects in the Big Apple.
By Peter Maloney • March 21, 2017 -
California bill seeks to extend cap-and-trade program
The bill would support the state law that requires GHG emissions to be cut by at least 40% below 1990 levels by 2030.
By Peter Maloney • March 21, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Have California's efforts to value distributed resources hit a roadblock?
Just about the only thing parties in the state's DER valuation working group can agree on is that the tool they developed is "not yet ready."
By Herman K. Trabish • March 21, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Is 100% renewable energy the best goal to cut power sector emissions?
A new literature review argues keeping some nuclear and CCS on the system could be more cost-effective than relying solely on renewable energy resources for decarbonization.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 20, 2017 -
Department of Energy
Deep DiveSMART start? Massachusetts utilities, solar at odds over proposed incentive program
Both sides want changes to auction design and incentive rates in SMART, an innovative declining-block solar incentive program.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 17, 2017 -
South Australian utility deploying 'world's largest' virtual power plant
AGL's project is expected to have 1,000 grid-connected batteries with a total peak capacity of 5 MW and 7 MWh when completed.
By Peter Maloney • March 17, 2017 -
Trump budget would slash EPA funding 31%, eliminate ARPA-E in DOE cuts
The president's preliminary budget proposal makes good on his strategy to deconstruct the administrative state.
By Gavin Bade • March 16, 2017 -
Arizona regulators won't require APS to turn over campaign finance records
The 3-1 vote could hinder Commissioner Bob Burns' investigation into outside influences on the ACC process.
By Krysti Shallenberger • March 16, 2017 -
CAISO: Renewable energy curtailment could hit 8,000 MW this spring
As California heads toward its 50% renewables mandate, CAISO warned the curtailments could climb as high as 13,000 MW in 2024.
By Peter Maloney • March 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Utility wind rush set to strengthen as low prices allow resource to spread across nation
IOUs, co-ops and munis alike are turning to wind for economics, not just mandates, but transmission remains a major constraint.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 16, 2017
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