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The fallout from PJM’s record-setting capacity auction
Utilities, power plant owners, state lawmakers and regulators are responding to PJM's latest capacity auction, with an eye on the ones ahead.
By Ethan Howland • Sept. 6, 2024 -
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Uprates, batteries and DR may offer near-term responses to record PJM capacity prices
With tight supply-demand conditions, upcoming capacity auctions could be volatile, according to ESAI Power’s Scott Niemann. “It just adds a lot more uncertainty to the auction outcomes," he said.
By Ethan Howland • Sept. 6, 2024 -
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TrendlineThe Energy Transition to Renewables
New policy and business actions are giving a significant boost to renewable energy in the U.S., but opposition is growing and grid interconnection, permitting, labor and other challenges remain.
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CleanCapital, Sunrock partner to deploy solar, battery storage in US communities
CleanCapital’s senior director of investments and capital markets said the partnership will allow the companies to accelerate the nation's energy transition “where it matters most.”
By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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PJM considers fast-track review for shovel-ready generating projects
The grid operator expects generators will step in with new supplies in response to high prices in its recent capacity auction.
By Ethan Howland • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Interior approves US Wind’s 2-GW Maryland offshore wind project
The Biden administration said it has now permitted 15 GW of offshore wind, bringing the U.S. closer to its goal of deploying 30 GW by 2030.
By Diana DiGangi • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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White House announces $7.3B clean energy financing for Dairyland Power, 15 other co-ops
The federal funding will support 10 GW in clean energy projects lowering electricity costs for cooperative utilities in 23 states, the White House said.
By Ethan Howland • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Robust community engagement good for locals, renewable energy developers: Berkeley Lab
Most wind and solar developers see limited engagement as worthwhile but may underestimate the benefits of a more comprehensive approach, according to an industry survey.
By Brian Martucci • Sept. 4, 2024 -
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Reregulation? How utilities and states are responding to PJM’s record capacity prices
“Houston, we have a problem,” American Municipal Power’s Steve Lieberman said. “If we don’t see new capacity in the [2027/28] auction, we’re really running out of time.”
By Ethan Howland • Sept. 4, 2024 -
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BOEM announces first-ever Oregon offshore wind lease sale
The two lease areas contain around 195,000 acres and offer up to 3.1 GW of capacity, which, if deployed, would meet Oregon’s goal of adding 3 GW of offshore wind by 2030.
By Diana DiGangi • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Panasonic Eco Systems North AmericaDo your customers understand backup power? How to educate homeowners on battery solutions
As solar adoption grows, it’s vital buyers understand the tradeoffs and benefits of each solution.
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OpinionNew York cannot afford nuclear power and must not slow down its Climate Act
Claims that small modular reactors will provide cheaper, safer and faster nuclear energy remain unproven, echoing the same empty promises that led to past failures.
By Raya Salter • Aug. 30, 2024 -
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Over $12M allocated for energy efficiency, clean energy projects in eighth round of DOE awards
The 35 grantees announced Aug. 28 will use the funds for projects that include conducting energy assessments and installing EV charging stations, the U.S. Department of Energy said.
By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 30, 2024 -
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US wind energy investment soars while solar stagnates: BloombergNEF
While solar companies struggle to find investors, interest in wind and geothermal projects is booming, according to analysis by BloombergNEF.
By Emma Penrod • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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Meta inks geothermal deal with Sage Geosystems to power data centers
The deal will provide up to 150 MW and be the first use of next-gen geothermal energy east of the Rocky Mountains.
By Lamar Johnson • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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First national US green bank launches with IRA funding
The Coalition for Green Capital said it’s open for business and seeking to build a U.S. network of green banks that will mobilize capital for clean energy.
By Lamar Johnson • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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Solar cell manufacturer halts $400M Colorado plant
Meyer Burger planned to convert an Intel semiconductor plant in Colorado Springs into a solar cell facility.
By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 28, 2024 -
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US clean energy jobs grew 4.2% in 2023: DOE
The U.S. added clean energy jobs at more than twice the rate of the broader economy, according to the Department of Energy.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 28, 2024 -
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California targets up to 2 GW of long-duration storage as part of 10.6 GW clean energy procurement
The procurement also includes up to 1 GW of geothermal energy that can be commissioned between 2031 and 2037 and 7.6 GW of floating offshore wind that can be commissioned between 2035 and 2037.
By Brian Martucci • Aug. 27, 2024 -
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Slow renewables asset market could pick up in second half of 2024: LevelTen Energy
Renewable energy project acquisitions slowed considerably last year. Although the market appears to be picking up, some trends are likely permanent, LevelTen’s vice president of M&A solutions says.
By Emma Penrod • Aug. 27, 2024 -
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Avangrid, Schneider Electric among first cohort chosen for cleantech initiative
The program will address barriers building owners face when implementing new decarbonization technologies, such as performance uncertainty and integration challenges.
By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 27, 2024 -
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CAISO interconnection reform plan draws support from SoCal Ed, PG&E, PUC
However, renewable energy developers and trade groups urged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reject provisions they say would favor utility-backed projects.
By Ethan Howland • Aug. 23, 2024 -
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New England may need ‘vast renewable build-out’ by 2050 to meet state decarbonization goals: ISO
By 2045, wind and solar resources are projected to meet just 10 GW of the 51 GW peak gross load during peak winter demand, according to the grid operator’s modeling.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 23, 2024 -
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BOEM eyes 2028 offshore wind lease auction for Hawai’i
Offshore wind leasing and development in Hawai’i remains in its earliest stages, and construction may not begin for a decade or more, an agency official said.
By Emma Penrod • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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Deep DiveCarrots, sticks or both: State efforts to combat anti-renewables NIMBYs
In pursuit of zero-emissions electricity goals and tax windfalls from utility-scale renewables, states are taking a range of approaches to disarm opponents.
By Brian Martucci • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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California pioneers new ways to ease interconnection of large DERs
Limited generation profiles in California will schedule limits to DERs during system constraints. New York, Illinois, Colorado and others are testing more flexible approaches.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 21, 2024
