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Has California built its last natural gas plant?
Two pending decisions from state regulators will decide how the Golden State moves toward a clean(er) energy future.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 22, 2017 -
HECO, University of Hawaii pair up to develop green tariff model
If the projects picked under a competitive bidding process can successfully generate clean energy at lower rates, then the tariff could be made available to other institutions at a later date.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 22, 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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Carbon cap-and-trade auction between California, Quebec sells out
Carbon allowances cleared above the set floor price for the second auction in a row, encouraging observers who say California's extension of the program this summer has shored up the carbon market.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Storage for T&D deferral works, Arizona Public Service finds in Tonto National Forest
An Arizona Public Service project provides a case study in deploying energy storage to avoid transmission and distribution investment.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 21, 2017 -
New MIT material stores thermal energy, releases it in light
Potential near-term applications include integration into clothing and cookware. Longer term, the material could store concentrated solar power with better control, researchers say.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 21, 2017 -
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Will offshore wind take off in the U.S.?
Offshore wind is on the horizon — consider strategies for profiting from this abundant power source.
Nov. 21, 2017 -
Westar proposes new wind offering for large C&I customers
Customers would need average monthly peak demands of at least 500 kW to sign on to the tariff, according to the proposal.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 20, 2017 -
Opinion
Turning the promise of solar landfills into reality
Soltage CEO Jesse Grossman makes the case for more states to follow the leads of Massachusetts, New York and New Jersey by incentivizing energy development on closed landfills.
By Jesse Grossman • Nov. 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
House cuts wind power incentives, putting sector's fate in Senate hands
Analysts expect the production tax credit to escape tax reform efforts unscathed. But broader changes in both chambers' bills could have a mixed impact on the wind industry.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 20, 2017 -
ITC lays out case for solar tariffs in report sent to Trump
The ITC on Friday officially filed its recommendations in the solar trade case — none of which changed from when they were announced last month.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Nov. 20, 2017 -
Rhode Island grid mod plan to focus on renewables integration, cost control
The blueprint released by the state's energy agencies also focuses on customer choice, grid flexibility, new utility earnings models and increased reliability.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Does C-C-A spell the end of the regulated electric utility in California?
Alternative providers may deliver more than 85% of the Golden State's electricity by the mid-2020s, and there is a lot of uncertainty about how much they will be regulated.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 17, 2017 -
Maine proposes new wind development rules
The proposed rules largely incorporate existing Department of Environmental Protection practice into the review of wind energy projects. Officials say it is not anticipated to have a substantial fiscal impact.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 17, 2017 -
PJM price formation proposal would dramatically change how prices are set in the RTO
A proposal from the grid operator to incentivize "inflexible" generation could fit squarely within the Trump administration's efforts to save baseload generation in power markets.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 16, 2017 -
GE refocuses on power sector as a core business in new turnaround plan
The company's stock took a pounding in the wake of its investor update, with its performance hurt by slow power sector sales.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 15, 2017 -
Deep Dive
FERC storage/DER integration proposal gets high marks, but other priorities loom
The commission’s proposed rule raises important issues, but could face delays as it tackles the grid resilience NOPR and other matters.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 14, 2017 -
60-day clock starts for Trump to decide on solar panel tariffs
The International Trade Commission sent recommendations to President Trump in a controversial trade case over import relief for foreign-made solar panels.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
As feds focus on baseload, grid modernization is sweeping the nation
More than 30 states are considering far-reaching modernization and utility business model reforms, including new initiatives to integrate battery storage into grid planning processes.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 14, 2017 -
Texas solar project on hold over looming tariff threat
A 100 MW, $100 million solar farm near Fort Stockton, Texas, is now on "indefinite hold," according to McCarthy Building Cos.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 13, 2017 -
NRG Energy, Toshiba deploy 2 MW battery storage system in ERCOT
The project will help integrate wind power in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 13, 2017 -
US states, businesses highlight climate efforts at UN meeting in Bonn
"There is nothing Washington can do to stop us," former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said of the efforts.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 13, 2017 -
Senate GOP tax bill preserves wind PTC, EV tax credits
The bill's significant differences from a House tax package — which would cut wind subsidies and eliminate the electric vehicle credit — could set up contentious debates in the weeks to come.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
One small step for Hawaii solar, one leap toward 100% renewables
After Hawaii regulators approved two new solar tariffs last month, solar customers in the state must now decide whether to buy, lease or pass on battery storage.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 9, 2017 -
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 -
Ohio regulators trim credits, limit system size in new net metering update
The new updates could trim the net metering credits, usually set at the retail rate, by 30% in some service territories.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 9, 2017
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