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

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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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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

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

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

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

Trump issues 30% tariff on solar panel imports

The Trump administration issued a 30% tariff on crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and cells, which will decline over a four-year span.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 22, 2018

Audi and Nissan join ranks of automakers making energy storage mainstream

Automakers are looking to extend the life of batteries that are no longer useful in an electric vehicle but have enough juice left to store power for a household or provide residential backup power. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 22, 2018

Duke rolls out $62M solar rebate for North Carolina customers

The rebate program, required under House Bill 589 which passed last year, is expected to grow the state's private solar market by 200% over the next five years.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 22, 2018

Is cap and trade the climate solution? The jury's still out

California and New England are about to find out what the market-based mechanism for reducing emissions can really do.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 19, 2018

New Jersey Gov. Christie 'pocket vetoes' solar bill as he leaves office

A proposal to raise the state's solar energy targets was aimed at avoiding the collapse of the market when the current goal is met later this year.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 18, 2018

Trump: Solar trade case decision coming 'pretty soon'

The president has until Jan. 26 to make a final decision, though he could delay it by 90 days. No one knows how Trump will decide, but based on his past and latest remarks, the sector is bracing for some kind of trade duty.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 18, 2018

Why are the newest distribution system buzzwords 'hosting capacity analysis'?

To meet customer demand for distributed energy resources, utilities need to know what their systems can handle.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 17, 2018

PJM to push capacity repricing at FERC, eschewing expanded MOPR

PJM staff will ask their board next month to approve a two-stage capacity market plan and send it to federal regulators, excluding consideration of an alternative proposal pushed by its independent market monitor. 

By Robert Walton , Gavin Bade • Jan. 17, 2018

Renewable plus storage bids in Xcel Colorado solicitation could set low-price benchmark

Preliminary results from the company's all-source RFP have been hailed as "really impressive." But a lack of details makes cost comparisons with current benchmarks challenging.

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 16, 2018

Lower corporate tax rates no boon for renewables, analysts find

According to J.P. Morgan, $11 billion of tax equity financing was raised for renewable energy projects in 2016. Some of that may now be in jeopardy.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 16, 2018

Shuttered coal plant fixer-uppers for sale all over the U.S.

More than half of all coal plants are, or will soon be, shuttered. Collaboration and compromise by some are beginning to reveal ways to reclaim the sites for new purposes.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 16, 2018

Predictions 2018: Looming trade case clouds solar's future

Five experts gave their forecasts on what this year will bring for the solar industry.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 11, 2018

AES-Siemens joint venture unveils new solar+storage platform

The new energy storage platform will enable solar facilities to sell up to 50% more energy per site, and helps eliminate solar production variability across the day.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 11, 2018

Maine regulators delay power contract for floating wind project, citing costs

The Maine Public Utilities Commission gave a preliminary approval to the Aqua Ventus project in 2014, but it now says power prices have fallen and the deal needs to be reexamined.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 11, 2018

EIA: Low gas prices set to drive decline in coal generation

Continued plant retirements will likely drive even more attention to pricing reform discussions at regional grid operators and FERC.

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 11, 2018

Dominion-SCANA proposal shows shareholder gains, few ratepayer benefits, analysts say

Dominion’s $14.6 billion purchase offer may be the only one on the table for the beleaguered South Carolina utility, but is it good enough to get across the finish line?

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 11, 2018

Learning from solar's past mistakes to ensure a brighter future

How the industry must reflect on past failures and put in place processes that will ensure they are not repeated. 

By Ron Corio, Founder & CEO, Array Technologies • Jan. 11, 2018