North Carolina lawmaker revives push to eliminate renewables mandate

Previous attempts to eliminate the state's renewable energy standard were defeated the last two legislative sessions.

By Robert Walton • April 24, 2017

Salt River Project signs PPA for 20 MW solar+storage project

A 10 MW battery paired with a solar array will help the utility study how to integrate more variable renewable generation. 

By Peter Maloney • April 24, 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. 

By Utility Dive staff

AWEA: Midwest, Great Plains and Texas lead wind energy investment

The U.S. installed more than 8,000 MW of wind capacity last year, with Texas, the Great Plains and the Midwest claiming 89% of investment.

By Robert Walton • April 21, 2017

New York to make $15M available to fund energy storage projects

NYSERDA is searching for existing technologies to demonstrate how storage can provide multiple power grid benefits. 

By Peter Maloney • April 21, 2017

SDG&E contracts for 5 energy storage projects totaling 83.5 MW

The utility will own the two largest projects — 30 MW and 40 MW, respectively — to enhance reliability and integrate renewables.

By Peter Maloney • April 21, 2017

The new all-of-the above: HECO looks to wind, solar and beyond for 100% renewables mandate

Hawaiian Electric Co.'s roadmap to a 100% renewables grid will rely on EVs and DERs alongside established central-station renewables.

By Robert Walton • April 20, 2017

Power & Gas Index: Texas, California gas plants under pressure; Nor'easter spikes prices

Gas generation is in the spotlight for power market operators across the nation — but for very different reasons. 

By Robert Walton • April 20, 2017

Collaborative effort leads Oklahoma to sunset wind tax credits early

The zero emissions credit for wind production is $0.005/kWh, and was scheduled to phase out in 2021.

By Robert Walton • April 19, 2017

The great capacity market debate: Which model can best handle the energy transition?

Cheap natural gas and generation subsidies have exposed vulnerabilities in capacity and energy-only market constructs. Can grid operators preserve reliability and maintain fair prices for consumers and generators alike?

By Gavin Bade • April 18, 2017

Is grid defection still a threat to the utility business model?

Three studies debate solar-plus-storage economics, but all agree the technology will disrupt the power sector.

By Peter Maloney • April 18, 2017

Hawaiian Electric opens 20 MW more 'grid supply' rooftop solar capacity

By transferring capacity allocated to uncompleted rooftop solar systems, the utility has found space for about 2,800 new installations under the popular incentive program. 

By Robert Walton • April 17, 2017

Arizona Public Service's long-range plan still leans heavily on gas

After taking heat for its plans to increase natural gas generation, APS still expects to rely on the resource to meet demand over the next 15 years.

By Robert Walton • April 17, 2017

Despite lack of agreement, New Hampshire groups say solar struggle is 'worth it'

Months of negotiation over a net metering successor failed to produce a settlement, but did reveal ample common ground between utilities and solar advocates. 

By Herman K. Trabish • April 13, 2017

Maryland passes 30% energy storage tax credit for residential, C&I installations

The bill now goes to Gov. Larry Hogan (R), but passed with more than enough votes this week to override a veto. 

By Peter Maloney • April 13, 2017

Wal-Mart taps AMS to install 40 MWh of energy storage at California stores

Advanced Microgrid Solutions will put batteries at 27 of the retail giant's locations, helping reduce peak demand and providing grid services to Southern California Edison. 

By Peter Maloney • April 13, 2017

Feds bump up wind PTC to adjust for inflation

The IRS edged up the credit rate for wind power sold this year to $0.024/kWh, from $0.023/kWh.

By Robert Walton • April 13, 2017

Is utility rate design the key to widespread electric vehicle adoption?

Electricity rate structure can make or break the business case for independent charging stations essential to spur EV uptake. 

By Robert Walton • April 12, 2017

Westinghouse bankruptcy could grind US nuclear sector to a halt

The contractor's financial woes could sink the Vogtle and Summer plants and "doom" new nuclear construction in the U.S.

By Peter Maloney • April 12, 2017

Portland commits to 100% economywide renewable energy by 2050

Portland and Multnomah County want to meet all electricity needs with renewable power by 2035 and then shift all remaining sectors to renewables by 2050.

By Robert Walton • April 12, 2017

Oklahoma poised to roll back wind incentives — with the industry's support

Gov. Mary Fallin (R) is likely to sign a measure phasing out a $0.005/kWh state tax credit three years early, a subsidy the industry says it no longer needs. 

By Robert Walton • April 12, 2017

With new group, Pennsylvania nuclear critics look to 'get ahead' of subsidy proposal

Pennsylvania lawmakers have yet to draft a bill to subsidize the state's five nuclear plants, but generators and business groups are still organizing to stop them. 

By Peter Maloney • April 12, 2017

First BTM li-ion battery project approved in New York City

Fire safety concerns had blocked deployment of lithium-ion batteries in New York, despite the city's 100 MWh energy storage mandate. 

By Peter Maloney • April 12, 2017

'America's Greece' and its insolvent electric utility

Former Puerto Rico Sen. Ramón Luis Nieves calls for an energy revolution to transform the island's ailing utility.

By Ramón Luis Nieves • April 11, 2017

Chicago to power city-owned buildings with 100% renewable energy

Chicago will purchase renewable energy credits, buy wind and solar from utilities and invest in on-site generation to offset power demand from 900 buildings. 

By Robert Walton • April 11, 2017

Generators, business groups line up against Ohio nuclear bill

Arguments against a bill to support at-risk FirstEnergy nuclear plants are similar to those animating legal challenges against generation subsidies in other states. 

By Peter Maloney • April 11, 2017