Renewables: Page 128
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PJM price formation proposal would dramatically change how prices are set in the RTO
A proposal from the grid operator to incentivize "inflexible" generation could fit squarely within the Trump administration's efforts to save baseload generation in power markets.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 16, 2017 -
GE refocuses on power sector as a core business in new turnaround plan
The company's stock took a pounding in the wake of its investor update, with its performance hurt by slow power sector sales.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 15, 2017 -
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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.
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Deep Dive
FERC storage/DER integration proposal gets high marks, but other priorities loom
The commission’s proposed rule raises important issues, but could face delays as it tackles the grid resilience NOPR and other matters.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 14, 2017 -
60-day clock starts for Trump to decide on solar panel tariffs
The International Trade Commission sent recommendations to President Trump in a controversial trade case over import relief for foreign-made solar panels.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
As feds focus on baseload, grid modernization is sweeping the nation
More than 30 states are considering far-reaching modernization and utility business model reforms, including new initiatives to integrate battery storage into grid planning processes.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 14, 2017 -
Texas solar project on hold over looming tariff threat
A 100 MW, $100 million solar farm near Fort Stockton, Texas, is now on "indefinite hold," according to McCarthy Building Cos.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 13, 2017 -
NRG Energy, Toshiba deploy 2 MW battery storage system in ERCOT
The project will help integrate wind power in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 13, 2017 -
US states, businesses highlight climate efforts at UN meeting in Bonn
"There is nothing Washington can do to stop us," former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said of the efforts.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 13, 2017 -
Senate GOP tax bill preserves wind PTC, EV tax credits
The bill's significant differences from a House tax package — which would cut wind subsidies and eliminate the electric vehicle credit — could set up contentious debates in the weeks to come.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
One small step for Hawaii solar, one leap toward 100% renewables
After Hawaii regulators approved two new solar tariffs last month, solar customers in the state must now decide whether to buy, lease or pass on battery storage.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 9, 2017 -
Ohio regulators trim credits, limit system size in new net metering update
The new updates could trim the net metering credits, usually set at the retail rate, by 30% in some service territories.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 9, 2017 -
New Pennsylvania bill requires solar credits to come from in-state
Previously, credits could be bought from out-of-state sources but only sold in Pennsylvania, creating a glut of solar energy that depressed prices.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 9, 2017 -
House acts to boost hydro, simplify licensing process
Lawmakers say the complexities of hydropower licensing have created significant barriers that prevent investments in the resource.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 9, 2017 -
EIA: Power sector CO2 emissions to rise 2% next year despite past declines
The EIA's most recent Short Term Energy Outlook also predicts generation from non-hydro renewable energy sources will rise from 8% last year to 10% in 2018.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 8, 2017 -
NV Energy boasts 'lowest-cost' PPAs for 2 proposed solar projects
The levelized price of the 25-year power purchase agreements for two 25 MW solar projects sets the base price at $34.20/MWh without escalation.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Energy storage gets a bigger seat at the utility planning table
The growing inclusion of storage in integrated resource plans is, to some extent, the next step in the evolution of the technology at utility-scale.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 7, 2017 -
Uncertainty reigns in renewables sector as tax package, NOPR loom
At the RPS Summit in Arlington, Virgina, experts said the renewables sector is closely watching developments from a new tax reform package and the DOE's cost recovery rule.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Nov. 7, 2017 -
Federal report: It's 'extremely likely' that humans cause climate change
The report says there is "no convincing alternative explanation" for global warming over the last century.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 7, 2017 -
North Dakota regulators OK settlement allowing Otter Tail gas, wind projects to advance
The 250 MW Astoria Station, to be developed in South Dakota, is expected to begin producing power in 2021. A related wind project will also move forward, but regulators delayed a siting decision for the 75 turbines.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 7, 2017 -
Energy storage could hit 35 GW by 2025, new white paper says
The technology only makes up 0.5 GW of market share in the United States. But that's set to change, according to a new white paper.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 7, 2017 -
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NEXTracker gets A+ from customers on hurricane Irma report card
As a result of robust system design, advanced monitoring and control capabilities, and diligent on-the-ground service team, the 33 NEXTracker projects in the path of Hurricane Irma came through the storm with flying colors.
Nov. 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Who needs a NOPR? 7 ways to make wholesale power markets more reliable
DOE wants to support coal and nuclear, but grid operators and experts say greater power system flexibility is what's needed.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 7, 2017 -
ISO New England predicts declining loads due to solar, efficiency
In its biennial Regional System Plan, the grid operator sees total electric energy use declining 0.6% annually and summer peak declining 0.1% annually through 2026 under normal weather conditions.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 7, 2017 -
AEP to invest $1.8B in renewable energy
The utility also plans to invest $18 billion in T&D and boasts a 3,570 MW pipeline of wind and solar projects over the next seven years.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 7, 2017 -
Moody's: Regulated utilities stable, but unregulated power sector outlook remains negative
Potential market reforms, such as the Energy Department's cost recovery proposal, could bolster coal and nuclear in the competitive markets, but delay closing uneconomic plants.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 6, 2017
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