Tech company Switch announces 1 GW solar farm for Nevada

The project, dubbed Gigawatt 1, would cost "half as much" as NV Energy's green offerings, the company said, and could be the biggest project in the U.S.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 7, 2018

AES prepares for layoffs at US utilities as part of wider restructuring effort

The energy company is pushing to shrink its carbon footprint and pivot to cleaner energy resources. 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 7, 2018

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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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NRG sells renewable energy business, Southern plants in reorganization move

The company says the sale will bring in $2.9 billion in cash and more is to come as it continues to remake itself.

By Gavin Bade • Feb. 7, 2018

EIA: Low prices, rising production to boost gas generation through 2050

While natural gas grows the most on an absolute basis in EIA's projections, reaching 39% of U.S. energy production in 2050, nonhydroelectric renewable energy grows the most on a percentage basis.

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 6, 2018

Tesla to outfit 50K Australian homes with solar+storage for 250 MW virtual power plant

The electric car company wants to build what it calls the world's largest virtual power plant, harnessing 250 MW of solar power and 650 MWh of energy storage.

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 5, 2018

Honolulu storage permits surge 1,700% in one year, new report says

State regulators' decision to eliminate net metering and cap interim incentive programs made energy storage systems more attractive.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 5, 2018

New Hampshire rejects Northern Pass transmission, throwing project into doubt

The decision is sparking concern in Massachusetts, which just last week selected the project to help meet state clean energy goals. 

By Robert Walton • Feb. 2, 2018

In 2017, solar policy debates took the industry's future to higher ground

Utility leaders and solar advocates are struggling at state commissions across the country to answer hard questions about solar’s value to customers and the distribution system.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 1, 2018

Report: Trump budget seeks 72% cut to DOE clean energy research

Electric vehicle research would take an especially big hit, The Washington Post reports, cut to $56 million from $307 million. 

By Gavin Bade • Feb. 1, 2018

For utilities, the new corporate tax cuts are a double-edged sword

Reports from Brattle and Moody's say tax cuts will squeeze utility cash flows, potentially hurting credit quality. 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 1, 2018

New Jersey to accelerate 3.5 GW offshore wind target

The state has a goal of developing 3,500 MW of offshore wind generation by 2030, but little progress has been made so far.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 31, 2018

Arizona regulator proposes 80% clean energy mandate, 3 GW storage target

The Clean Peak Standard from Arizona regulator Andy Tobin would require utilities to deliver an increasing portion of their renewable energy during peak demand hours. 

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 30, 2018

The best laid plans of state regulators are now aimed at building a better distribution system

Regulators are pushing utilities to plan for the rising penetrations of distributed energy resources, but they're doing it in many ways.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 30, 2018

New York rolls out 'master plan' to develop 2.4 GW of offshore wind

The plan aims to identify the most favorable areas for development and address mechanisms to procure offshore wind energy at the lowest cost to ratepayers.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 29, 2018

New Jersey to rejoin RGGI in new executive order

Former Gov. Chris Christie withdrew the state from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in 2012, causing it to fall behind on emission targets. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 29, 2018

'Year of the grid': DER management takes center stage at DistribuTECH

The distributed energy revolution hinges on the development of new software platforms that can help utilities make sense of a deluge of grid data.  

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 29, 2018

Texas regulator proposes to deny AEP storage plan

Instead, the head of the Public Utility Commission of Texas recommended opening a separate docket to examine issues surrounding grid-edge technology, including storage. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 29, 2018

NextEra mulls sale of Canadian assets in aftermath of tax code overhaul

Spurred by the United States' recent tax code overhaul, the company says it could "recycle" the returns from selling Canadian assets, including solar and wind facilities, into domestic projects.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 26, 2018

Ohio Supreme Court sides with FirstEnergy in $43M renewable credit refund case

The court said the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio erred in a 2013 order directing the utility to return the money to ratepayers, finding it would amount to "unlawful retroactive ratemaking."

By Robert Walton • Jan. 25, 2018

Will utilities keep investing in solar after Trump's tariffs?

The answer is yes, but the solar sector will also look to state mandates and incentives to keep businesses running. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 25, 2018

EIA: Wind to beat hydro as leading US renewable resource in next 2 years

While hydro led the way as the top renewable energy generation source in 2017, wind energy is expected to beat it thanks to significant capacity being added in 2018 and 2019. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 25, 2018

New DOE competition seeks to boost US solar manufacturing

The Energy Department said the goal is to accelerate the "cycles of learning" from years to weeks, while creating partnerships that connect entrepreneurs to the private sector.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 25, 2018

Maine's governor puts the kibosh on new wind power in the state

Gov. Paul LePage's executive order puts a moratorium on new wind turbines and creates a commission to review past and future wind projects.  

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 25, 2018

Dominion's Millstone nuclear plant could warrant subsidies, draft report says

However, the draft report also found that retiring the nuclear plant could cost ratepayers as much as $5.5 billion to replace its zero emission generation with renewable resources.

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 23, 2018

Getting to 'head-spinning' low prices for U.S. offshore wind

Projected additions to U.S. offshore wind capacity are expected to drive the emergence of the domestic support system the sector needs to drive prices closer to other generation options.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 23, 2018