Millstone nuclear plant is profitable, new Connecticut draft report says

However, Dominion says the report fails to reflect the "true financials" of the nuclear facility, which it said would have to retire absent any economic incentives. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 19, 2017

Will batteries and solar have a place in Puerto Rico's reimagined grid?

Reimagining the island's electric grid is an opportunity to modernize, but the need for poles and wires remains, say power sector experts. 

By Robert Walton • Dec. 19, 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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5 steps renewable providers can take to simplify energy procurement and increase business opportunities

Utilities and other providers should customize renewable energy offerings to small and mid-cap companies or risk ceding significant significant growth opportunities, Deloitte's U.S. and Global Renewable Energy Leader, Marlene Motyka, writes.

By Marlene Motyka • Dec. 19, 2017

Groups petition Congress for stand-alone energy storage tax credits

The Energy Storage Association and 36 others want storage to be eligible for the Investment Tax Credit whether deployed alone or paired with any type of generation.

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 18, 2017

How the GOP tax overhaul could affect the power sector

Congress is expected to vote on tax legislation this week. Here's a cheat sheet for what it means for your industry and more.

By Industry Dive Staff • Dec. 18, 2017

Northvolt, Vestas to partner on wind-storage integration

The two companies are working to integrate battery storage solutions into wind turbines and full power plant system designs to aid with renewable integration and grid stability.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 18, 2017

Montana solar advocates sue PSC for slashing rates to small renewable developers

Three groups are suing the state's Public Service Commission for cutting PURPA payment rates by 40%, saying the decision was arbitrary and a violation of Montana law.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 18, 2017

Path to zero carbon: Navigating the urban energy transformation

The emerging Urban Energy Cloud vision is of a smart city that integrates large- and small-scale energy initiatives and solutions, citywide improvements in energy efficiency and low carbon transportation.

By Eric Woods • Dec. 18, 2017

California air regulator approves 'bold' plan to reach 2030 climate goals

The California Air Resources Board laid out a pathway to reducing greenhouse gas emissions 40% below 1990 levels by 2030, while improving air quality and public health.  

By Robert Walton • Dec. 18, 2017

Updated: GOP includes BEAT fix, drops nuclear credits in tax bill

The final bill would allow companies to offset 80% of BEAT payments accrued due to energy tax credits, but renewable power interests are still concerned it could stifle wind energy financing. 

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 15, 2017

Tendril energy management platform reduced utilities' HVAC load 85% in summer

First introduced last year, the company's Orchestrated Energy platform rolled out in 15 states in partnerships with Indiana Michigan Power and Xcel Energy, to name a few. 

By Robert Walton • Dec. 15, 2017

Energy tax credits appear safe as GOP tax bill speeds toward a vote

Incentives for wind and solar power are likely intact, analysts say, but credits for other energy technologies could end up in a separate bill. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 15, 2017

Trade case holds back solar growth, new report says

A cumulative year-to-date analysis shows solar capacity additions fell 22% compared to this point last year, according to GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 14, 2017

Moody's: Merchant coal plants at risk in global transition to greener economy

Trump Administration efforts to support the fossil fuel might mitigate the risk, but they would be working against state policies and larger market dynamics, the credit ratings firm says.

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 14, 2017

Murkowski: Energy provisions remain 'in flux' in GOP tax proposal

"Don't panic," the GOP energy leader told the power sector, as provisions not included in this bill could feature in a tax extenders package to follow. 

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 13, 2017

Join or die: How utilities are coping with 100% renewable energy goals

Power companies are realizing that in many communities, the choice is between increasing clean energy or decreasing their own electricity sales.  

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 13, 2017

Renewable energy gains market share in EIA 2018 projection, with gas, coal steady

The latest Short Term Energy Outlook sees renewable energy growing to 10% of U.S. electricity generation by 2018 as coal- and gas-fired generation stay at 31% and 32%, respectively.

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 13, 2017

Oregon regulators acknowledge PacifiCorp $3B renewables investment plan, but call for coal study

The acknowledgment from regulators is an important step for the utility's ambitious clean energy plan, but what will it do about its coal fleet?

By Robert Walton • Dec. 13, 2017

Why small businesses are against tariffs on foreign solar suppliers

Industry leaders say the tariffs will cripple U.S. solar manufacturing and cost the industry at least 80,000 jobs.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 12, 2017

Battle for survival: Can 2 solar manufacturers save their US businesses?

Suniva and SolarWorld’s quest for import relief shook up the solar industry this year. What will happen next after Trump makes his final decision?

By Krysti Shallenberger • Dec. 12, 2017

Maine net metering battle heads to court

Solar installers are now hoping the state's highest court will strike down the new rates after winning a delay in implementation, with oral arguments scheduled for Wednesday.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 12, 2017

New $17.6B plan would rebuild Puerto Rico's grid with renewables, DERs

A working group of utilities, states, national labs and federal agencies unveiled a plan to help the island repair its grid, focusing on short-term repairs and greater resilience. 

By Robert Walton • Dec. 12, 2017

Idaho regulators trim renewables integration rates under PURPA for Rocky Mountain Power

The state Public Utilities Commission approved a wind integration rate of $0.57/MWh and a solar integration rate of $0.60/MWh for facilities smaller than 100 kW that qualify for 20-year contracts. 

By Robert Walton • Dec. 11, 2017

The new demand response and the future of the power sector

New reports show system operators and utilities are turning distributed energy resources into demand response and leveraging two-way communications for new levels of price responsiveness.

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 11, 2017

PG&E proposes clean energy alternative to new fossil fuel plant, transmission

Company President and CEO Geisha Williams says the steps to replace a jet-fueled peaker in Oakland could be "a model for other cities in California and beyond."

By Robert Walton • Dec. 8, 2017