Renewables: Page 113
-
Opinion
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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Joe Raedle via Getty Images
TrendlineTop 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 -
Opinion
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Opinion
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 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
Exclusive: Ohio PUC details utility reform roadmap in PowerForward initiative
The plan, a product of a year-long business model investigation, aims to create a level playing field for innovation on the utility distribution system.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Aug. 29, 2018 -
California passes landmark 100% clean energy goal
The bill headed to Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk would direct state agencies to begin planning to supply 100% of retail electricity sales with carbon-free resources by 2045.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Updated Aug. 30, 2018 -
LBNL: Wind prices at record lows but future installations remain uncertain
The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory expects installed wind capacity to plateau after 2021, when the resource’s federal production tax credit begins to phase out.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 29, 2018 -
Renewables push CAISO prices lower, threaten inflexible generation
A new report finds uneven price distribution in utility-scale solar disproportionately affects baseload generation, such as coal and nuclear.
By Peter Maloney • Aug. 28, 2018 -
Department of Energy
Colorado approves Xcel plan to retire coal, shift to renewables and storage
The plan will see the utility retire 660 MW of coal power and invest $2.5 billion in renewable energy, part of Xcel’s “steel for fuel” strategy.
By Catherine Morehouse • Aug. 28, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Pollinator habitats: The bees’ knees of rural solar development
Pollinator-friendly solar is a blossoming trend that saves maintenance costs and makes utility-scale solar more appealing to agricultural communities.
By Catherine Morehouse • Aug. 27, 2018 -
Minnesota regulators unanimously reject Centerpoint’s renewable natural gas program
The utility says it remains “committed to the importance of bringing a renewable natural gas option to our customers.”
By Catherine Morehouse • Updated July 29, 2019 -
Oklahoma AG opinion clears way for third-party solar ownership
Oklahoma’s solar industry could see a boost from an opinion by the state’s attorney general, which concludes third-party ownership and leasing arrangements are allowed.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 27, 2018 -
Philadelphia sets path to reduce GHG emissions 80% by 2050
Other steps include initiatives to install rooftop solar and incentives for more efficient building thermal systems.
By Jason Plautz • Aug. 24, 2018
Previous
