The Supreme Court should reject requests for a do-over on state clean energy programs

Ruling against zero emission credit programs for nuclear plants could jeopardize renewable energy credits, too, and threaten to overturn policies in nearly thirty states, according to Harvard's Ari Peskoe.

By Ari Peskoe • Jan. 17, 2019

2018 global clean energy spending falls 8% to $332B, offshore wind rises 14%: BNEF

While offshore wind attracted almost $26 billion in investment last year, the "most striking shifts" on spending were in the solar sector, with the cost of installing a megawatt of capacity dropping 12% last year.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 17, 2019

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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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Florida Power & Light aims to install more solar panels than any regulated utility

The utility said Wednesday it wants to install 30 million solar panels by 2030, which could translate to 8 GW to 10 GW of capacity or more, according to some estimates.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 17, 2019

New York Gov Cuomo moves to double solar, triple offshore wind capacity targets

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a slew of new goals on Tuesday as part of New York's "Green New Deal," which aims to move the state to 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Jan. 16, 2019

Lowering bills for low-income households with community solar: Partnering on regs, tech

A Minnesota-based non-profit applied its expertise to help shepherd an Energy Assistance provider's 100-kW project in southeast Vermont.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Jan. 15, 2019

'Unlayering' peak demand could accelerate energy storage adoption

A new approach to the peaker-storage debate could help energy storage better meet peak demand and lower emissions.

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 15, 2019

Tri-State members increasingly unsatisfied as the rise of distributed resources upends the G&T model

Given the increasing affordability of renewable energy, "the very reason G&Ts were created is less valid every day," Chris Riley, president of Guzman Energy, told Utility Dive.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 15, 2019

2019 Power Sector Outlook: Top trends to watch

We talked to utilities, analysts and technology providers on what to expect in the year ahead for storage, solar, demand-side management and more.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Jan. 15, 2019

PUC order keeps Minnesota ahead of the curve on performance-based rates

The order, the culmination of a process that began in September 2017, establishes procedures and goals for developing metrics for performance-based rates by the fall.

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 11, 2019

2019 US renewable generation additions expected to far outpace gas: EIA

The agency also reported around 8 GW of nuclear, gas and coal capacity are planned for retirement this year.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Jan. 11, 2019

2019 Solar Outlook: Making ambitious state policy into a reality

Breakthroughs in interconnection and communication with stakeholders will help utilities and developers take advantage of the full solar tax credit.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Jan. 9, 2019

Pennsylvania commits to 26% GHG reductions amid federal inaction, US emissions increase

Gov. Tom Wolf also pledged that state agencies would reduce overall energy consumption 21% by 2025, relative to 2017 levels.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 9, 2019

AEP seeks 1.2 GW of wind proposals, nearly six months after canceling $4.5B Wind Catcher

AEP subsidiary Southwestern Electric Power Company launched the request Tuesday to take advantage of the federal Production Tax Credit by December 2021.

By Catherine Morehouse • Jan. 9, 2019

2019 Storage Outlook: Utility procurement will drive deployments, analysts say

Rules for energy storage in wholesale markets are being finalized, but deployments are more likely to be driven by utility resource plans.

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 8, 2019

US power sector carbon emissions jump as gas boom outpaces coal decline

The new Rhodium Group report represents a worrying reversal for the electric utility industry, raising questions about whether its recent formula for emissions reductions has outlived its usefulness.

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 8, 2019

California IOUs provide solar developers with map to grow renewables

Updated and improved Integration Capacity Analysis maps published by California's largest investor-owned utilities will make it easier for renewable energy developers to find ideal locations for new resources.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 8, 2019

Hawaiian Electric submits 7 projects totaling over 1 GWh storage, 260 MW solar for regulatory review

Six of the seven solar+storage projects offer record-low prices for solar-plus-storage grid-scale developments in the state.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Jan. 8, 2019

Utilities look to Netflix audience clustering model for customer engagement

As efforts to engage customers grow, utilities are looking to data analytics, online portals and personalized messaging to better understand diverse customer preferences.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 8, 2019

ISO-NE: Offshore wind can cut costs, reduce grid stress during winter storms

An analysis of last year's "bomb cyclone" storm found that a 1600 MW offshore facility could cut power production costs as much as $13/MWh.

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 7, 2019

Floating solar PV could power 10% of nation but O&M questions remain, NREL says

A study about the potential for U.S. development seeks to motivate further funding into research about the long-term impacts and benefits of the nascent technology.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Jan. 4, 2019

El Paso Electric includes 100 MW storage, 200 MW solar in 2022 energy mix

The utility will also purchase 226 MW natural gas and an additional 50-150 MW of renewable resources "to provide for fuel diversity and energy cost savings."

By Catherine Morehouse • Jan. 3, 2019

NextEra, Dominion complete major utility acquisitions, expanding reach in the South

The big get bigger as the new year opens with Dominion and NextEra closing acquisitions of SCANA and Gulf Power, respectively.

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 3, 2019

Getting to 100% zero emissions in California: Beyond CAISO's eight-solution menu

The state's IOUs are on track for 50% renewables by 2020, but questions remain on how to reach the 100% clean energy goal by 2045.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 3, 2019

Connecticut moves to preserve Millstone nuclear plant with 10-year power deal

Plant operator Dominion has warned that the state's sole nuclear generator could close without a deal, which must now be approved by state regulators. 

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Jan. 3, 2019

10 trends shaping the electric power sector in 2019

From coal bailouts to batteries and wind and solar growth, here are the issues that will define the year to come.

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 2, 2019