Renewables: Page 132
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Deep Dive
Energy storage good option for frequency response, group says
The technology could find expanded uses if federal regulators agree with the Energy Storage Association.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 3, 2017 -
Portland General Electric joins California power trading market
The move makes PGE the fifth non-California utility to participate in the western Energy Imbalance Market.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 3, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineSustainability
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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California solar farm inks deal with farm district for cheap solar
The Modesto Irrigation District approved a $131 million, 20-year contract with a solar farm to provide 2.5 million MWh of electricity — or $34/MWh.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
New tariff proposals put solar in ‘a land of complete uncertainty’ ahead of ITC hearing
The fight over solar imports enters its next round as the ITC prepares to deliver recommendations to the president to address harm to U.S. manufacturers.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 3, 2017 -
FERC seeks fast track on DOE baseload compensation proposal
Comments on the controversial DOE rulemaking will be due Oct. 23, FERC announced Monday, as 11 industry groups pressed for extended consideration.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 2, 2017 -
Sonnen pledges to build microgrids in Puerto Rico
The announcement comes as rival battery provider Tesla says it will deliver “hundreds” of its residential battery systems to the island in the coming weeks.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 2, 2017 -
Opinion
DOE rulemaking threatens to destroy wholesale markets with no tangible benefit
Newly proposed cost recovery for fuel-secure generators would spike power costs and emissions with little upside for consumers, Energy Innovation analysts argue.
By Robbie Orvis, Mike O’Boyle • Oct. 2, 2017 -
Opinion
Silverstein: If I’d written the DOE grid study recommendations
Alison Silverstein, who drafted the technical portions of the DOE grid study, says its summary and recommendations missed key points on grid reliability and resilience.
By Alison Silverstein • Oct. 2, 2017 -
Tesla pledges ‘hundreds’ of Powerwall battery packs for Puerto Rico
Only 5% of the U.S. territory’s grid is working right now, The New York Times reports, and it could take up to six months to fully restore power.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 2, 2017 -
Suniva, SolarWorld revise tariff, floor price proposals ahead of ITC remedy hearing
The petitioners proposed declining tariffs on solar modules and cells in addition to a declining floor price of $0.74/watt for solar modules.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 2, 2017 -
Report charts a path for more corporate purchases of utility-scale solar power
To get companies to buy more solar, the report says utilities should consider working with stakeholders to develop purchasing options in areas where solar is most cost-competitive.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 2, 2017 -
Tampa Electric agreement calls for 600 MW of new solar power by 2021
The projects stem from an agreement reached with consumer groups and will significantly boost the utility’s 27 MW of current solar capacity.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 29, 2017 -
Opinion
Why it’s time to fully embrace America’s energy grid diversification
U.S. regulators should help drive more distributed resources into the grid, ICF’s Philip Mihlmester writes, recommending how they can do so to the benefit of energy consumers and utilities.
By Philip Mihlmester • Sept. 29, 2017 -
PacifiCorp launches RFP for 1,270 MW of Wyoming wind
Projects must be capable of interconnecting with PacifiCorp’s Wyoming transmission system, but could also be located in Oregon or Utah.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 29, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Connecticut energy plan raises tough questions on comparative resource valuation
Critics say the state’s comprehensive energy plan falls short in capturing the full costs and benefits of energy technologies.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 28, 2017 -
GTM: Grid-tied residential storage to outpace off-grid deployments in 2017
Utilities are encouraging homeowners to deploy grid-connected storage as a way to reduce the effect of high solar penetration on the grid.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 28, 2017 -
South Dakota project to make Xcel first over 10 GW wind capacity
The Apex Clean Energy-developed facility will be the first publicly announced wind farm to advance under the phase down of federal tax credits, utility officials said.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Arizona utility will use ‘reverse demand response’ to avoid renewables curtailment
Growth in renewable energy has occasionally led to excess power and negative pricing. Utilities are finding creative ways to help balance the system while lowering costs.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 27, 2017 -
SolarCity to pay $29.5M to settle false claims allegations
The U.S. Department of Justice alleged that beginning in 2009, SolarCity submitted thousands of claims that overstated the cost of its solar projects.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 27, 2017 -
Sponsored by National Grid
Imagining the Utility of the Future
How National Grid is evolving to put customers at the core of all that it does.
By Chris Warren • Sept. 27, 2017 -
Renewable developers respond in droves to New York solicitation
The state is allocating $1.5 billion for renewable projects that can generate 2.5 million MWh; developers proposed more than 13 GW in response.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 27, 2017 -
Sponsored by National Grid
Helping the Sun Shine Everywhere
A National Grid project delivers the benefits of solar energy to an underserved Buffalo community.
By Chris Warren • Sept. 26, 2017 -
New Jersey to examine solar incentives, cost differentials
At the end of last month, the Garden State had 2.25 GW of installed solar capacity at more than 80,000 individual projects.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 26, 2017 -
More renewables, much less coal in Ameren Missouri’s future
Ameren Missouri has filed a 20-year Integrated Resource Plan calling for more renewable power and the closure of the coal-fired Meramec Energy Center by the end of 2022.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 26, 2017 -
Kansas solar customers could face higher rates, fees
The Kansas Corporation Commission has determined that utilities may create a separate rate class and propose new rate designs for distributed generation customers.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 26, 2017
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