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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 -
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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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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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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
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