SEIA names new president, promising an era of solar collaboration

Abigail Ross Hopper, who previously directed the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, will replace longtime President Rhone Resch at the head of the nation's top solar lobbying group. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 13, 2017

Step-by-step: What's the best deal to go off grid?

Victor Hill, an engineer at DENSO, takes you step-by-step on how to find the best deal to go off-grid. 

By Victor Hill • Jan. 12, 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.

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New York Gov. Cuomo backs 90 MW offshore wind farm

The Long Island offshore wind project will be part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's bid to expand offshore wind to 2.4 GW by 2030. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 12, 2017

Solar in 2017: As non-traditional markets break records, more doors open for utilities

A shift away from third party financing to cash or loan purchases has opened up a new window of opportunity for utilities.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 12, 2017

Montana bill to grandfather net metering reels in utility and solar support

But a second bill raising the net metering cap for government entities has drawn opposition from major utility NorthWestern Energy. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 12, 2017

BNEF: Global clean energy investment tumbled in 2016

While global clean energy investment fell 18% last year, U.S investments only declined 7%.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 12, 2017

How will Ryan Zinke manage federal lands as head of the Interior Department?

Once seen as a moderate Republican, Zinke's recent record in Congress cast doubt on his conservation stances, critics say.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 11, 2017

Vermont's newly-elected GOP governor backs 90% RPS

Gov. Phil Scott touted clean energy jobs as a positive factor for upholding the renewables goal. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 11, 2017

Utility regulators nix Hawaiian Electric grid upgrade plan

Regulators gave the utility six months to develop a new strategy that will integrate more renewable energy. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 11, 2017

Hawaii co-op signs deal for solar+storage project at 11¢/kWh

AES will pair a 20 MW, 100 MWh battery system with a 28 MW solar array to deliver dispatchable generation to the Kauai Island Electric Cooperative. 

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 10, 2017

Wyoming lawmakers float measure to bag share of federal wind fees

A half dozen Wyoming lawmakers are pressing for a resolution to ask Congress for half of any fees paid for wind projects on federal land.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 10, 2017

Navigant: Solar-plus-storage microgrid adoption 'more than just a fad'

The firm's most recent microgrid tracker identified nearly 1,700 projects worldwide, with more than half in North America. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 10, 2017

Hawaiian Electric seeks offers for Oahu wind projects

HECO says the responses it receives may help inform a more formal request for proposals. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 9, 2017

In new QER, Moniz leaves path for Perry to follow at DOE

The new Quadrennial Energy Review lays out more than 70 recommendations for a cleaner, more secure energy system. How will the Trump administration respond?

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 9, 2017

Arizona regulators to reconsider grandfathering provisions in NEM decision

Both Arizona Public Service Co. and solar advocates want the grandfathering provision to cover pending interconnection applications. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 9, 2017

Maryland Gov. Hogan rolls out $65M environmental plan

The agenda includes incentives for electric vehicles and training for clean energy jobs. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 6, 2017

Predictions 2017: 5 takes on what the new year will bring for renewable energy

More net metering debates and even higher corporate demand for wind and solar are on tap for 2017, according to sector insiders.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 5, 2017

Predictions 2017: 8 sector insiders on what's next for power markets and regulation

Utility executives and analysts expect state clean energy policies and wholesale market changes to take center stage in the year to come.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 5, 2017

Michigan energy law provokes uncertainty for solar industry

A new law directs regulators to establish a tariff process for distributed solar, but local solar installers worry the uncertainty will hamper their business. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 5, 2017

DOE to pull funding from New Jersey offshore wind project

Fishermen's Energy failed to ink power contracts after state regulators rejected its plans three times. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 5, 2017

The worst of times? The future of climate action in the Trump era

A renewable energy boom won’t be enough to stem the tide of global warming, but new decarbonization opportunities could be just around the corner.

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 4, 2017

SEIA and Solar Energy Finance Association to merge

The combined entity will form a new advisory council to boost solar financing.

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 4, 2017

Repealing the Clean Power Plan will bring more lawsuits, Democratic AGs warn

A group of conservative attorney generals sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump last year mapping out ways to dismantle the Clean Power Plan. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 4, 2017

BNEF: Falling solar energy prices could help beat coal in some markets

Data from Bloomberg New Energy Finance shows the cost of a 1 MW ground-mounted solar system will decline by more than a third by 2025.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 4, 2017

A storage bubble? High investment in nascent industry sows fears of a battery bust

Market reforms and continued innovation will be needed to see storage reach its potential, experts say.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 3, 2017