Schneider Electric starts network to help corporate renewables goals

Schneider Electric's new service aims to help corporations meet their sustainability goals, following the formation of the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance. 

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 3, 2016

CAISO: EIM showed $23.6M in benefits for Q2

The California ISO said its energy imbalance market displaced nearly 68,000 metric tons of CO2 in the second quarter.

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 3, 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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A 'transformational' mandate: Greens hail Massachusetts offshore wind, renewables bill

The U.S. trails in offshore wind, but backers say this measure could "start a new industry," though questions about the role of natural gas remain. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 3, 2016

AEP subsidiary buys set of 5 Hawaii storage projects from EnSync

The deal, which includes one solar-plus-storage project, validates the power purchase development model in Hawaii, EnSync said.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 3, 2016

EIA: North American renewables, nuclear to reach 45% by 2025

The projection assumes the EPA's Clean Power Plan is upheld by the courts and goes into effect.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 3, 2016

Finding the flow: Harvard researchers tweak vitamin B2 to boost flow batteries

Building on their previous work, researchers at Harvard University are using organic chemicals to bring down energy storage costs.

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 2, 2016

PG&E: California policies will boost its capital expenditures

The utility expects to spend $5.6 billion this year, including $2 billion on distribution, $1.2 billion on transmission and $700 million on generation,

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 2, 2016

NextEra yieldco to bolster solar holdings in next 2 years

Just how much capacity NextEra's yieldco will acquire still to be decided, but numbers are potentially close to almost 1,200 MW.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 2, 2016

El Paso Electric becomes first Texas utility to generate power without coal

Without coal, the utility derives about 66% of its power from natural gas, 30% from the Palo Verde nuclear plant, and about 4% from solar.

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 2, 2016

Massachusetts passes mandates for storage and 2.8 GW of offshore wind, hydro

The measure calls on utilities to to procure 1,600 MW of offshore wind and 1,200 MW of hydro, but did not include a boost to the renewable portfolio standards.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 2, 2016

Report: SunEdison's TerraForm Power up for auction in September

TerraForm Power, a yieldco formed by bankrupt SunEdison, has plans to auction its 2,987 MW renewables portfolio following an acquisition offer from for SunEdison’s stake.

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 1, 2016

Independence Day: Local utilities ditch power suppliers for renewables, stable prices

A muni and a co-op in New Mexico are the latest utilities to cut ties with their generation supplier in search of more clean energy.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 1, 2016

Tesla agrees to $2.6B price tag for SolarCity merger

The agreement also includes a 45-day "go-shop" period, during which SolarCity may solicit offers from other companies.

By Gavin Bade • Aug. 1, 2016

Future of Nevada solar ballot petition unclear after state Supreme Court hearing

The Nevada Supreme Court heard oral arguments last week to determine whether a proposed referendum will be placed on the ballot in November.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 1, 2016

Connecting the dots: PG&E DERMs pilot aims to manage multiple aggregator platforms

PG&E wants a distributed resource management system that can interact with any vendor's software.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 29, 2016

Los Angeles solar-plus-storage microgrid pilot to slash carbon emissions, boost industrial efficiency

The $27 million project will include electric vehicles, storage and solar panels.

By Robert Walton • July 29, 2016

Energy advisor says Clinton is open to a carbon tax

Hillary Clinton's energy advisor said the presidential candidate is open to a CO2 tax if lawmakers bring it to her.

By Peter Maloney • July 29, 2016

Regulators approve Georgia Power IRP, including costs to study potential new nuclear generation

The utility also plans to develop 1,600 MW of renewables, including 150 MW of distributed generation. 

By Robert Walton • July 28, 2016

Alliant Energy plots $1B expansion of Iowa wind farm

Expansion of the Whispering Willow Wind Farm would add 500 MW of carbon-free power to Iowa's generation mix.

By Robert Walton • July 28, 2016

Consumers Energy seeks to put 800 EV charging stations in Michigan

The utility has asked Michigan regulators for permission to put the cost of installing 800 EV stations into its ratebase.

By Peter Maloney • July 28, 2016

PURPA's puzzle: FERC workshop revisits 1978 law, embattled as ever

After fading in importance, PURPA has made a comeback, as have the contentious debates about its implementation.

By Peter Maloney • July 28, 2016

AWEA: Wind industry set to provide 20% of US power by 2030

There are more than 18,200 MW of wind capacity under construction or in advanced stages of development, according to the American Wind Energy Association.

By Robert Walton • July 28, 2016

MidAmerican Energy reaches settlement to move 2 GW wind farm forward

MidAmerican Energy has reached a settlement with some of its large customers that would see it reduce the rate of return it would earn for building the project. 

By Peter Maloney • July 28, 2016

Federal agencies near approval of Mojave Desert energy development plan

The Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan aims to install 20,000 MW of carbon-free capacity, but scientists say disturbing the Mojave Desert could backfire on environmental goals.

By Robert Walton • July 28, 2016

Maine's governor proposes an end to net metering

Maine Gov. Paul LePage wants to exchange the net metering for a market-based approach. 

By Peter Maloney • July 27, 2016