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

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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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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

Ormat moves into storage, demand management with $35M Viridity acquisition

The geothermal developer will gain a platform to expand its project development experience into virtual power plants. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 3, 2017

How will Rick Perry run the Department of Energy?

Some Texas energy veterans fondly remember an engaged, pro-business governor, while others say his approach is more "pay-to-play."

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 3, 2017

All solar trackers are not created equally

Selecting trackers that are robust and reliable enough to withstand inclement weather without failing over their 30-year lifespan is imperative.

Jan. 3, 2017

Clean Line pulls 500-mile transmission application in Iowa pending court decision

The Illinois Supreme Court has agreed to consider disputes regarding the proposed 3,500 MW transmission line.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 3, 2017

Massachusetts DOER will set energy storage mandate targets by July

A law signed in August required the Department of Energy Resources to determine if a storage mandate is prudent for the state, which it did on Dec. 27.

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 3, 2017

Report: Electric vehicles, energy efficiency help drive Hawaii's energy transformation

The state plans to source 100% of its power from renewable energy by 2045.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 3, 2017

Hawaii Electric aims to hit 100% renewables 5 years early with new power supply plan

HECO's third version of its renewable energy transition plan aims to phase out fossil fuels by 2040.

By Robert Walton, Gavin Bade • Jan. 2, 2017

Rooftop solar permits in Honolulu fell 40% in November

Solar permits for the first 11 months of the year were also down 32% from the same period in 2015.

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 23, 2016

New Mexico co-op poised to go 100% renewables for summer peak demand by 2023

Kit Carson Electric Cooperative will enter into contracts with solar developers to construct 30 MW of renewable power over the next six years.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 23, 2016