Renewables

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    Opinion

    How renewable energy producers can navigate FERC’s new interconnection rules

    Federal Energy Regulatory Commission reforms aim to accelerate interconnection, but regional differences can affect project timelines, write energy attorneys at Balch & Bingham.

    By Kevin McNamee, Abby Fox and Ricky Cox • Nov. 19, 2025
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    Groups sue FERC over MISO, SPP fast-track interconnection programs

    The groups contend the Midcontinent Independent System Operator and Southwest Power Pool’s processes give undue advantage to fast-tracked projects and will lead to higher residential ratepayer costs.

    By • Nov. 19, 2025
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    Top 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. 

    By Utility Dive staff
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    Winter peak demand is rising faster than resource additions: NERC

    Batteries and demand response make up the bulk of new resources heading into this winter, the North American Electric Reliability Corp. said Tuesday. Following capacity changes in some markets, wind resources declined.

    By • Nov. 19, 2025
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    Consumers Energy to invest more than $13B in renewables, distribution by 2029

    Executives said they expect the U.S. Energy Department to renew the emergency order to keep a coal plant online, emphasizing that the costs will be spread across the region.

    By Brian Martucci • Nov. 18, 2025
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    Arko exploring solar energy for 300 convenience stores

    The company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Apollo Power, which specializes in flexible solar panels meant to go on commercial and industrial roofs.

    By Jessica Loder • Nov. 18, 2025
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    Groups sue FERC over its approval of SPP’s capacity accreditation plan

    The Natural Resources Defense Council and the Sierra Club contend the Southwest Power Pool’s accreditation methodologies improperly favor fossil-fueled power plants.

    By • Nov. 18, 2025
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    Solar project delays decreased in Q3 2025: EIA

    In the third quarter, “solar projects representing about 20% of planned capacity reported a delay, a decrease from 25% in the same period in 2024,” said the Energy Information Administration.

    By • Nov. 14, 2025
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    The week in 5 numbers: Electricity prices extend rise, regulators rein in data centers

    Meanwhile, new renewable generation projects continue to face delays and cancellations.

    By • Nov. 14, 2025
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    2.4-GW New Jersey offshore wind project canceled by developer

    “The offshore wind industry has experienced economic and regulatory conditions that have made the development of new offshore wind energy projects extremely difficult,” Invenergy said in a regulatory filing. 

    By • Nov. 13, 2025
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    Tribes, conservation groups urge FERC to uphold veto policy on preliminary hydro permits

    The U.S. Department of Energy wants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to stop giving tribes and federal agencies veto power over preliminary permit applications for projects on their land.

    By • Nov. 13, 2025
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    St. Paul, Minnesota, and environmental groups sue over canceled DOE clean energy grants

    The lawsuit claims the Trump administration’s cancellation of $7.56 billion in grants for projects in 16 states was politically motivated.

    By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Nov. 12, 2025
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    Sunrun sees 400% growth in virtual power plant participation

    The company says battery attachment rate is 70% for new customers in the third quarter of 2025, up 10 percentage points from last year.

    By Brian Martucci • Nov. 10, 2025
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    The week in 5 numbers: Gas valuations soar, but solar leads new capacity

    Other figures show a continued contraction in manufacturing, rising wind prices and interest in 765-kV power lines.

    By • Nov. 7, 2025
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    Clearway projects strong renewables outlook while adding gas assets

    CEO Craig Cornelius said data centers and reindustrialization will continue to be a “core driver of Clearway’s growth outlook.”

    By • Nov. 6, 2025
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    Xcel proposes doubling battery storage at Minnesota coal plant

    Xcel Energy asked the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission for authorization to boost energy storage at its Sherco plant to 600 MW.

    By • Nov. 4, 2025
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    Dominion says largest US offshore wind project on track

    The 2.6-GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project is set for completion by the end of 2026 despite vessel delays, the utility company said Friday.

    By Brian Martucci • Nov. 4, 2025
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    IRA was hobbled by slow deployment, Biden staffers say in new report

    The report suggests how a future administration committed to clean energy deployment could overcome the hurdles the Biden administration faced.

    By • Nov. 4, 2025
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    Trade, policy ‘headwinds’ push First Solar to boost US production

    The Arizona-based solar module manufacturer commissioned its newest facility in August and plans to add 3.7 GW in annual finishing capacity by next December.

    By Brian Martucci • Nov. 3, 2025
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    Opinion

    The era of ‘free’ excess renewable energy is over

    With rising energy demand, wasting power will soon be an unaffordable luxury. High-efficiency long-duration energy storage is key to achieving both our climate goals and economic viability.

    By Thomas Sisto • Nov. 3, 2025
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    The week in 5 numbers: Rising power prices amid a utility ‘super-cycle’ spending spree

    Plus the federal government makes moves on nuclear development and large load interconnection.

    By • Oct. 31, 2025
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    US has onshored full solar supply chain: SEIA

    With Corning’s Michigan silicon ingot and wafer factory online, the U.S. can now produce all major components.

    By • Oct. 30, 2025
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    Wholesale food giant completes largest rooftop solar project to date

    The array atop a United Natural Foods’ California distribution center is expected to meet approximately 80% of the facility's electricity needs. Other grocery companies have also turned to solar energy.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 29, 2025
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    Wind PPA prices rising faster than solar under Trump administration

    New tariffs could add another 10% to 15% to power purchase agreement prices in the months to come, a Trio analyst said.

    By Emma Penrod • Oct. 27, 2025
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    $1.6B in clean energy investments were rolled back in September: E2

    More than $24 billion in clean energy investment has been withdrawn so far this year, according to E2. The group said $11 billion in new projects were announced over the same period.

    By • Oct. 23, 2025
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    Opinion

    Gas reliance will worsen the energy affordability crisis

    Utilities and regulators should consider other options before investing in gas plants and making customers pay the inflated price, writes Cassady Craighill, technical education director at GridLab.

    By Cassady Craighill • Oct. 23, 2025