How Vistra's coal retirements could impact the Texas power market

Coal retirements are predicted to tighten reserve margins in ERCOT, but only time will tell if they will bring the higher prices fossil generators are looking for. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 6, 2017

Empire District to shift from coal generation to wind in new plan

The utility would ultimately close its Asbury coal plant in Southwest Missouri and invest $1.5 billion in wind resources.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 3, 2017

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Sustainability

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

House GOP tax package boosts nukes, slashes wind, EV credits

The long awaited tax package includes an estimated $6 billion credit for nuclear power but would cut the wind PTC and end incentives for electric vehicles.  

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 3, 2017

Despite earnings tumble, Tesla deploys 110 MWh of storage in Q3

The company said it is on track to deliver its 100 MW, 129 MWh energy storage project in South Australia, which it promised to build in 100 days.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 3, 2017

Portland General to spend up to $100M for 39 MW of energy storage

The utility's plan will help it comply with Oregon's energy storage mandate, requiring major utilities to deploy a minimum of 5 MWh of energy storage by 2020.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 2, 2017

Lazard: Falling clean energy costs don't yet spell the end of baseload generation

The firm said alternative energy systems alone "will not be capable of meeting the baseload generation needs of a developed economy for the foreseeable future."

By Robert Walton • Nov. 2, 2017

In new trend, utilities propose separate rate classes for solar customers without rate increase

Recent proceedings in Kansas, Iowa and Utah raise new questions about how best to deal with the impacts of solar on utilities.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 2, 2017

PNM issues RFP for 456 MW of resources, pushing for renewables and storage

The utility announced earlier this year that it plans to phase out coal-fired generation completely, replacing it with natural gas, storage, solar and its stake in the Palo Verde nuclear facility. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 2, 2017

California extends grandfathering period to rooftop solar customers on older TOU rates

The decision addresses some concerns from customers in the process of installing rooftop solar at the same time rates were being changed.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 1, 2017

ITC proposes 3 solar trade case remedies with tariffs, quotas and capped imports

The agency will send three remedy recommendations to President Donald Trump, who has final say. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 31, 2017

Is solar+storage eligible for net metering in Massachusetts? Tesla and others want to know

The state could become the first to provide comprehensive guidance on pairing energy storage with solar installations.

By Peter Maloney • Oct. 31, 2017

New York Green Bank seeks $1B in private sector investment for clean energy projects

The bank also plans to start working with other states to help them establish similar funding entities.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 31, 2017

Technology, markets and contracts — oh my! The keys to profiting from California's duck curve

California policymakers look to address renewables over-generation through smart investments in supply- and demand-side resources.

By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 30, 2017

Pharmaceutical company McKesson inks deal for NRG solar project

NRG will build the 3 MW solar facility at McKesson’s New Jersey-based distribution center, which is slated to come online in 2018.

By Peter Maloney • Oct. 30, 2017

Connecticut passes bill to support Dominion's Millstone nuclear plant

After a couple of failed attempts, Connecticut's House of Representatives passed a measure this week to provide a financial lifeline to Dominion's Millstone nuclear plant.

By Peter Maloney • Oct. 26, 2017

Sunrun secures $303M in funding for solar business

The financing package is composed of a $234.5 million senior delayed draw term loan, $10 million letter of credit and a $59 million subordinated delayed-draw term loan facility. 

By Peter Maloney • Oct. 26, 2017

GTM warns of solar installation declines ahead of ITC trade case remedy vote

A new report from GTM Research paints a troubling portrait of the U.S. solar industry should a range of tariffs be imposed. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 26, 2017

Uptown Funk: Where will NYC get its peak demand capacity?

Few new peak providers have come online for the city because short-term market rules don’t offer investors the certainty they need.

By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 26, 2017

PSE&G brings solar+storage online for resilience at New Jersey wastewater plant

Public Service Electric & Gas now has three solar-plus-storage systems online in New Jersey — all aimed at providing power during extended grid outages. 

By Peter Maloney • Oct. 26, 2017

Florida regulators approve Duke settlement, ending the Levy nuclear project

The settlement includes plans for utility-scale solar, electric vehicles and a battery storage program, while ensuring customers do not pay any more for a proposed nuclear project. 

By Robert Walton • Oct. 26, 2017

Tesla's first Puerto Rico battery project is a microgrid at a children's hospital

Small renewable energy and battery-based projects are being deployed on the island while work continues to rebuild the bulk power grid.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 25, 2017

Hawaii expands rooftop solar, storage options for residential customers

A “Smart Export” program offers a new compensation option for customers installing the distributed energy resources.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 24, 2017

Solar manufacturer Stion's decision to close Mississippi plant could spark lawsuit

The thin-film developer will close its facility in December, blaming competition on cheap foreign imports. 

By Peter Maloney • Oct. 24, 2017

Greening the ramp: California looks to carbon-free resources to combat the 'duck curve'

A new law directs utilities to plan non-emitting resources to serve peak demand, sparking new debates about resource adequacy and the future of gas generation.

By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 23, 2017

New Florida muni solar program cuts NEM rates, includes battery storage incentives

Jacksonville Electric Authority's new program seeks to procure 250 MW of utility-scale solar and provide battery storage rebates, while trimming the net metering rate for new customers to equal the utility's fuel rate. 

By Robert Walton • Oct. 23, 2017