Oregon Gov. Brown leaves solar tax credits out of 2017-19 budget proposal

Legislative leaders support extending the tax credits, but tough choices lie ahead to fill a $1.7 billion shortfall. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 5, 2016

Arizona consumer advocate proposes timing tweaks for renewable standard

Adding a timing component to the renewable portfolio standard could make distributed energy resources more valuable to the grid, a new report says. 

By Robert Walton • Dec. 5, 2016

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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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Former NRG CEO Crane joins board of advocacy group Vote Solar

David Crane led NRG Energy from 2003 through its bankruptcy last year.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 2, 2016

Illinois passes sweeping energy bill with support for Exelon nuclear plants

Gov. Bruce Rauner (R) is expected to sign the bill that would touch nearly every aspect of the state's power sector. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 2, 2016

Louisiana regulators lift net metering caps, preserve retail rates until final review

The rules are subject to a 6-month to two-year review before being finalized. 

By Robert Walton • Dec. 2, 2016

SolarCity expands into Florida after Amendment 1 defeat

Customers can choose the company's loan product or opt for a cash sale since third-party financing is still illegal. 

By Robert Walton • Dec. 2, 2016

In New Hampshire, stakeholders debate the next NEM successor tariff

Proposals including demand charges and TOU solar compensation could help boost energy storage. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 1, 2016

Last-minute amendments slow progress on Exelon Illinois bill as deadline nears

Exelon and ComEd reached an agreement with Gov. Bruce Rauner that could see the bill signed — if legislators can push it through in time. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 1, 2016

EIA: Renewable generation composed 15% of output over the last 3 quarters

Those numbers are up from 13% during the same time last year. 

By Robert Walton • Dec. 1, 2016

As Congress winds down, advocates push for renewables tax extensions

Backers want action while there is a still a president in the White House willing to sign the extensions. 

By Robert Walton • Dec. 1, 2016

The future of wind: Are we understating the potential (and uncertainty) in cost reductions?

Sector experts are more bullish than many existing forecasts, LBNL researchers write in a new guest series.

By Ryan Wiser, Joachim Seel, and Bentham Paulos • Nov. 30, 2016

Votes nearing, efficiency changes in Exelon Illinois bill draw environmental support

Further changes to Exelon's far-reaching Illinois legislation have won over some green groups, but lawmakers only have through Thursday to pass the bill.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 30, 2016

Without the Clean Power Plan, are nuclear plants essential to combat climate change?

A new report says emissions would skyrocket if nuclear plants are shuttered, but some in California say that's not a given.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 30, 2016

Texas wind generation hits record, topping 15 GW

Wind generation in ERCOT hit 45% of the power mix and averaged 41% throughout the day, according to the grid operator. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 30, 2016

AMS CEO: Energy storage can reach scale without subsidies

The biggest problem for energy storage is scale, and Advanced Microgrid Solutions has a plan to get there.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 29, 2016

IHS: Storage inverter market to grow 4 times larger by 2020 as adoption booms

As energy storage installations grow, IHS sees inverter and power conversion costs in steep decline. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 29, 2016

Following the sun: A brief history of solar trackers

Today, there is widespread consensus on the benefits of solar trackers for utility scale projects, causing rapid growth for the industry.

Nov. 29, 2016

EIA: GE, Siemens turbine manufacturing dominate US installed wind capacity

At the end of last year, just three wind turbine manufacturers accounted for three-quarters of the nation's installed capacity.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 29, 2016

BNEF: Shorter contracts could put PURPA solar projects at financial risk

Power prices are difficult to predict, and shorter contract lengths mean more risk for solar projects, warns a new research note.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 29, 2016

In push to 33% renewables, Los Angeles launches low-income rooftop solar program

The LADWP wants to construct solar panels on the rooftops of 400 low-income customers, helping it reach its 2020 clean energy goals. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 29, 2016

NRG Energy finalizes $183M SunEdison renewable project deal

The company acquired about 1.5 GW of wind and solar projects from bankrupt SunEdison. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 28, 2016

Iowa electric co-op proposes metering changes for residential solar

Next year, Allamakee Clayton Electric Cooperative will shift from an annual to a monthly true-up for its handful of net metering customers.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 28, 2016

US agency backs 8 African off-grid solar development companies

The projects are not usually profitable, but are seen as a game-changer for Africa's fractured grid system. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 28, 2016

Nova Scotia plans cap-and-trade program for power plant CO2 emissions

Nova Scotia's program would align the province with a new central government plan to phase out traditional coal plants by 2030.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 28, 2016

Republican gains in Maine's legislature cloud rooftop solar's future

Regulators are considering a measure that would phase out retail rate net metering over the next 15 years. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 28, 2016