How California lawmakers plan to align renewable generation with power demand

Two new bills present distinct approaches to align wind and solar output with the state's electricity load.  

By Herman K. Trabish • March 30, 2017

SDG&E issues new RFO for community solar after few bids

California's community solar program appears off to a slow start after San Diego Gas & Electric informed state regulators it received just two bids in its Enhanced Community Renewables solicitation.

By Robert Walton • March 30, 2017

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The Energy Transition to Renewables

Rising demand for power is continuing to drive demand for renewables, but policy uncertainty and mixed signals from the Trump administration add to existing challenges.

By Utility Dive staff

Sunrun expands operations in Wisconsin's nascent solar market

The residential solar company says it is the first to enter the Midwest market.

By Robert Walton • March 30, 2017

National Grid's proposed transmission line will ship 1.2 GW of renewables from Canada

The $1 billion project would compete with Eversource’s Northern Pass transmission effort to ship renewable energy from Canada to the Northeast. 

By Peter Maloney • March 30, 2017

Cities and states tackle clean energy, climate after Trump halts environmental action

The White House has taken several steps to roll back Obama-era climate and environmental regulations, but state and municipal-level efforts will continue. 

By Robert Walton • March 30, 2017

Macquarie, CIT close project financing for AMS' 50 MW energy storage fleet

Macquarie bought the projects in August 2016 from Advanced Microgrid Solutions, which will serve as the projects’ asset manager.

By Peter Maloney • March 30, 2017

North Carolina bill would pause wind permitting to examine military issues

The Military Operations Protection Act of 2017 would authorize a moratorium on new wind projects in the state while a study is done to estimate their impact on military operations.

By Robert Walton • March 30, 2017

Nevada lawmakers consider bill to restore retail net metering

The bill would guarantee consumers receive at least $0.09/kWh for the energy they export, and would include a value on solar's environmental benefits.

By Robert Walton • March 29, 2017

Why utilities don't think Trump will stop the clean energy transition

The next generation utility business model will rely on a cleaner, more distributed energy system regardless of what happens in Washington, according to our new 2017 State of the Electric Utility Survey.

By Gavin Bade • March 28, 2017

Mercedes eyes North American market to get ahead of energy storage curve

The CEO of Mercedes' new North American energy storage unit lays out his strategy in an interview with Utility Dive. 

By Peter Maloney • March 28, 2017

CAISO notches record, serving 56.7% of demand with renewable energy in one day

Solar and wind power combined also hit a peak on the same day by serving 49.2% of demand.

By Peter Maloney • March 28, 2017

IHS: More global storage could save industry hundreds of billions of dollars

Increasing energy storage in the global electric grid could save hundreds of billions of dollars, according to a new report from IHS Markit.

By Peter Maloney • March 28, 2017

Old German coal mine will be converted into a hydro storage plant

The 200 MW hydro pumped storage project would store renewable energy by using wind and solar power to pump water into a storage reservoir that could be released when the wind isn’t blowing or the sun shining.

By Peter Maloney • March 27, 2017

With NextEra takeover looming, Oncor proposes $317M rate hike, solar fees

The utility's plan could raise solar customers' bills by $40, media reports say. 

By Robert Walton • March 27, 2017

German company to transform aluminium smelters into 'virtual battery'

The virtual battery would be able to provide 1.12 GWh of energy capacity.

By Peter Maloney • March 27, 2017

Tesla will start taking orders for its 'solar roof' system in April

The new 7 kW, 14 kWh system is priced at $5,500 and will integrate with the company's electric vehicle chargers.

By Robert Walton • March 27, 2017

In search of a quorum: 3 potential FERC nominees bring deep business and energy backgrounds

The potential candidates for three open spots at FERC would restore a quorum and possibly align the agency more closely with big business interests. 

By Peter Maloney • March 27, 2017

'Million rate bases': TFC makes the case for a new IOU business model in Hawaii

A fledgling holding company wants utilities to connect their customers with distributed resources — and earn a rate of return for doing so.

By Gavin Bade • March 24, 2017

Florida lawmaker pads property tax solar bill with consumer protections

Solar advocates, however, worry those amendments will stifle growth in the Sunshine state. 

By Robert Walton • March 24, 2017

11 New York microgrid projects snap up $11M in state funds

Eleven projects advanced to the second stage of New York's microgrid competition to conduct more detailed engineering and business analysis. 

By Peter Maloney • March 24, 2017

Oregon solar advocates plot path to 4 GW of solar power in 10 years

If successful, solar could make up 10% of the state's power mix by 2027. 

By Peter Maloney • March 24, 2017

Massachusetts to keep SREC program until new solar incentives are complete

The extension would give policy certainty and attract investment for more solar in the state, advocates say. 

By Robert Walton • March 24, 2017

Hawaii PUC chair lifts lid on NextEra rejection, ongoing DER dockets

Chairman Randy Iwase says he has "no regrets" over his decision to reject NextEra's proposed merger with Hawaiian Electric Co. 

By Gavin Bade • March 23, 2017

Moody's: Falling wind energy costs threaten Midwestern coal plants

In the Midwest, the investor services firm sees 56 GW of regulated coal-fired capacity at risk.

By Robert Walton • March 23, 2017

NV Energy, solar industry propose extending grandfathering NEM opt-in deadline

At least 70% of the 8,000 customers eligible to opt in to the original retail rate net metering policy failed to do so by the February deadline. 

By Robert Walton • March 23, 2017