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Deep Dive
5 new strategies to design more effective utility DER pilots
A new RMI report uses insights from utility pilots and demonstration projects to form a roadmap for the energy transition.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 20, 2017 -
Vermont regulators to examine grid modernization
The staff of the Public Service Board will lead an initial workshop in August.
By Robert Walton • July 19, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineTop 5 Stories from Utility Dive
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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Washington regulators approve Microsoft deal to buy clean energy on open power markets
The tech giant will pay a $23.6 million transition fee to Puget Sound Energy.
By Robert Walton • July 19, 2017 -
Consumers Energy announces first solar+storage project for Michigan city
The solar-plus-storage project is part of the utility's effort to help build an "energy district" in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan.
By Robert Walton • July 19, 2017 -
New Hampshire PUC halts C&I, residential renewable energy rebates
A flood of applications compelled the state Public Utilities Commission to put two popular renewable energy rebate programs on hold after Sept. 1.
By Peter Maloney • July 19, 2017 -
Third time's the charm: Regulators accept HECO plan for 100% renewables
The filing was the Hawaiian Electric Company's third attempt at developing a 100% renewable power supply plan after the first two were rejected by regulators.
By Robert Walton • July 18, 2017 -
California lawmakers send 10-year carbon trading extension to governor
Both the Assembly and Senate yesterday voted to extend the state's cap-and-trade program to 2030, snagging the supermajority of votes needed to pass the measure.
By Robert Walton • July 18, 2017 -
Bloomberg: August eclipse could hurt 9,000 MW of solar output
California is expected to see the biggest impact from the eclipse because solar power serves as much as 40% of its load some days.
By Peter Maloney • July 18, 2017 -
California Assembly committee clears measure for 100% renewables goal
If the bill becomes law, the state would be the second to strive for 100% renewable energy by 2045.
By Peter Maloney • July 18, 2017 -
Perry: 'I haven't seen' DOE grid review draft faulting gas for baseload retirements
A draft leaked Monday finds the impact of renewables on coal and nuclear closures is "minor" compared to low gas prices and stagnant power demand, but changes are likely.
By Gavin Bade • July 17, 2017 -
Flow battery developer ViZn Energy says it can pair solar and storage for 4¢/kWh
If successful, the company could beat a previous price benchmark set by an Arizona utility, which signed a solar-plus-storage contract for less than $0.045/kWh.
By Peter Maloney • July 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
AES CEO Andres Gluski on how his new storage venture will enable the 'network of the future'
The founding of Fluence will allow AES to market its batteries to third parties and apply storage to its other business units, from renewables to conventional generation.
By Gavin Bade • July 14, 2017 -
California lawmakers aim for cap-and-trade vote next week
Leading lawmakers seek a two-thirds majority on the bill to protect the emissions trading scheme from legal challenges.
By Peter Maloney • July 13, 2017 -
DOE's SunShot awards $46.2M for early-stage solar technology projects
As Congress debates budget cuts to clean energy programs, DOE's solar program is doling out funding for new projects.
By Krysti Shallenberger • July 13, 2017 -
New Jersey bill would phase out SREC program, boost renewables standard
The measure would phase out existing incentives for solar and develop other methods of accelerating deployment of the resource.
By Krysti Shallenberger • July 13, 2017 -
Virginia's Dominon, DONG Energy pair up for offshore wind project
The 12 MW facility would be the Mid-Atlantic region's first offshore wind project in a federal lease area.
By Robert Walton • July 12, 2017 -
Maine governor vetoes bipartisan solar bill — again
Gov. Paul LePage says retail net metering subsidizes energy costs for those with solar panels, at the "expense of the elderly and poor who can least afford it.”
By Robert Walton • July 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
After sector outcry, Massachusetts energy chief defends 200 MWh storage target
Some storage interests expected a higher target, but DOER defends it as a first step in a comprehensive plan
By Peter Maloney • July 11, 2017 -
Department of Energy
Deep Dive'Steel for fuel': Xcel CEO Ben Fowke on his utility's move to a renewable-centric grid
By 2021, Xcel expects wind to be its single largest energy resource — and that means big changes to grid operations. Fowke sat down with Utility Dive to discuss what the transition entails.
By Gavin Bade • July 11, 2017 -
Report: Minnesota storage+solar could be more cost-effective than peaking plants after 2022
The report from Energy Transition Lab highlights storage's role in growing Minnesota's renewable industry, but environmental benefits must be considered for it to currently pencil out.
By Robert Walton • July 11, 2017 -
Opinion
How wholesale power markets and state environmental policies can work together
Analysts from The Brattle Group lay out three paths for making state energy goals work in electricity markets.
By Sam Newell, Johannes Pfeifenberger, Judy Chang and Kathleen Spees • July 10, 2017 -
Minnesota regulators approve Xcel's 1,550 MW wind expansion
The Midwest wind build would be split between Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota and North Dakota, where regulators will review the plan later this year.
By Robert Walton • July 10, 2017 -
California bill seeks to help local governments permit storage systems
AB 546 would direct cities to create online resources for permitting energy storage systems and establish limits on what communities can charge for permits.
By Peter Maloney • July 10, 2017 -
Tesla has 100 days to build a 129 MWh storage plant in South Australia
In March, Elon Musk tweeted that Tesla could solve Australia's power crisis in 100 days or less. Now, he's getting his chance.
By Peter Maloney • July 10, 2017 -
Department of Energy
EIA: Renewable generation beats nuclear for two consecutive months
But the federal agency cautioned the record is seasonal and will likely not continue the rest of the year.
By Robert Walton • July 7, 2017
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