APS expands rooftop solar reach with new limited-income program

The utility will work with several installers on the offering, including Arizona Solar Concepts, Discover Energy Solutions, Harmon Solar, Sunny Energy and Southface Solar. 

By Robert Walton • Sept. 11, 2018

Developers see value in California offshore wind development

Following market growth and big contract price drops along the East Coast, offshore wind developers are taking on floating foundations and the Navy on the West Coast. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 10, 2018

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Companies are pursuing increasingly ambitous sustainability goals around clean energy, but integrating rising amounts of renewables, minimizing environmental impacts, and achieving carbon reduction targets can be challenging.

By Utility Dive staff

California ISO board approves measures to propel energy storage, DERs

CAISO's Board of Directors approved changes to how behind-the-meter energy storage resources participate in the ISO and measures to facilitate the use of demand response resources in the wholesale market.

By Peter Maloney • Sept. 7, 2018

NextEra aims to reduce CO2 emissions rate 65% by 2021

Claiming one of the lowest emissions profiles of electric companies in North America, NextEra Energy announced a target to lower its rate of emissions 13% beyond reductions achieved since 2001.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Sept. 7, 2018

San Francisco announces 4 key environmental commitments

Mayor London Breed committed the city to zero waste, making its buildings carbon neutral, issuing green bonds and using 100% renewable energy.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 7, 2018

Co-op solar boom raises questions about coal in utility power mixes

A new report by the Rocky Mountain Institute indicates that Tri-State G&T could save its customers $600 million through 2030 by including more renewables in its energy mix, despite its current coal investments.

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 6, 2018

Duke Energy petitions South Carolina regulators to extend solar net metering

While Duke Energy Carolinas reached its net metering cap in July, the utility said a temporary extension will provide "consistency and certainty" to customers while stakeholders reach consensus on a long-term solution.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Sept. 6, 2018

In first, US residential energy storage overtakes front-of-meter installations

For the first time, residential energy storage outpaced front-of-meter deployments, according to a Wood Mackenzie-Energy Storage Association report.

By Peter Maloney • Sept. 6, 2018

Sonnen aims to unify all aspects of the smart home

Through its new smart energy management system, Sonnen will unite home automation, residential solar and energy storage with intelligent load control.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 6, 2018

APS' irrational war against renewable energy policy creates big risks for investors

Arizona Public Service's unabashed effort to dominate Arizona's politics has put it squarely in the crosshairs, and the company continues to favor gas over renewable energy, unlike many industry peers.

By David Pomerantz • Sept. 5, 2018

Ameren Missouri approved for first pilot subscriber solar program

The utility sees it as an "option for customers who do not have adequate compatible solar space or the means to support private solar generation, but want to take part in growing this renewable resource."

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Sept. 5, 2018

A dangerous tipping point for New England's wholesale electricity market

The ISO, policymakers and other regulators need to develop a durable market that provides competitively-priced reliability in the region and enables states to meet their mandates, according to NEPGA president Dan Dolan.

By Dan Dolan • Sept. 5, 2018

EY: Global utility and power sector deals hit $180B in first half of 2018

Renewable energy continues to grow in importance, accounting for 46% of deal volume in the second quarter, EY says.

By Peter Maloney • Sept. 5, 2018

California's BTM energy storage moves forward, but is it good for the climate?

Legislators extended the state's self-generation incentive program, but regulators want to improve its GHG reductions.

By Peter Maloney • Sept. 4, 2018

California approves bill to limit utility liability for wildfires, but not CAISO expansion

The state legislature wrapped up the 2018 session by passing bills on electric vehicle infrastructure, battery storage and critical changes for utilities on wildfire liability laws.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Sept. 4, 2018

Arizona Supreme Court rules 50% renewables initiative will appear on ballot

A utility-backed opposition group says it will now focus on convincing customers to vote against the measure, which would set a 50% renewable portfolio standard.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 4, 2018

NRG completes sale of renewables platform to GIP

The deal allows NRG to shed $6.7 billion in debt and refocus on its retail electricity business. 

By Robert Walton • Sept. 4, 2018

Distributed solar saved ISO-NE consumers $20M during July heatwave, report says

Customer-sited solar in New England can reduce peak demand by up to 1 GW, according to a new analysis by Synapse Energy Economics. 

By Robert Walton • Aug. 31, 2018

Get ready for sticker shock on California's last-minute clean energy proposals

The state's well-intentioned ideas aiming to advance renewable energy would unfortunately commit Californians to resource decisions for the next 10 years and limit investment in lower-cost technologies.

By Barry Moline • Aug. 31, 2018

Iowa to extend wind power lead as Invenergy plans 400 MW

Wind provided more than a third of Iowa's total electricity generation last year and more projects are on the way, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 31, 2018

Oregon projects incorporate solar output insurance in financing

Hedges against solar output could help lower cost to finance projects.

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 30, 2018

Two roads diverging: Pennsylvania lawmakers rethink their renewables mandate

A new plan for solar is pushing Pennsylvania lawmakers to rethink the state's energy sector and utilities are fighting for their share.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 30, 2018

Minnesota community solar hits 400 MW

While Xcel's community solar program has led the country in growth over the last few years, uncertainty in the PUC makes future development unclear.

By Catherine Morehouse • Aug. 30, 2018

Facebook says it is 2 years away from 100% renewable energy

The social media giant announced last week it is also working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 75% by 2020, but because the company continues to grow, it will need to develop new wind and solar resources.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 29, 2018

Newly-vacated hydro dam operation license creates quandry for Alabama Power

A U.S. Court of Appeals has vacated Alabama Power's license on seven of its dams, determining federal regulators did not adequately evaluate the environmental impact of the dams. 

By Robert Walton • Aug. 29, 2018