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House Democrats roll out energy storage tax credit while pushing broader clean energy incentives
Amid a broad policy push for climate action and decarbonization, more than 100 House Democrats are pushing near-term action to boost the deployment of renewables and battery storage.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • April 05, 2019 -
OpinionWill FERC trample state and local authorities in DER rulemaking?
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission may soon upset a long-standing balance among local, state and federal decision-making as it considers aggregating distributed energy resources in a way that eliminates local jurisdiction.
By Jim Matheson • April 05, 2019 -
OpinionTwo are better than one: Bifacial PV modules will open new markets for utility-scale solar
While bifacial technology is still fairly nascent, the technology along with complementary optimizations in balance of systems development practices and power marketing is poised to once again reshape the solar industry.
By Sheldon Kimber • April 04, 2019 -
Deep DiveFloating solar offers unique bargains — U.S. utilities are missing out
Siting photovoltaics on water is proving reliable worldwide, and the PVs could meet almost 10% of U.S. electricity needs at market-competitive costs, according to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 04, 2019 -
Idaho Power claims one of lowest-priced solar deals at 2.2 cents/kWh
Once constructed, the 120-MW facility will help the utility replace coal-fired power it currently gets from the North Valmy plant in Nevada.
By Robert Walton • April 04, 2019 -
As Maine re-ups net metering, fight over solar tariffs brews in Connecticut
Connecticut last year quietly passed a law to end net metering and lawmakers are now struggling to find answers for the future of solar.
By Catherine Morehouse • UPDATED: April 4, 2019 at 8:48 a.m. -
DTE accelerates carbon reduction efforts by 10 years
The utility announced plans to reduce carbon emissions 80% by 2040 through phasing out its coal plants earlier and expanding investment in renewables and energy efficiency.
By Robert Walton • April 02, 2019 -
Maryland passes energy storage pilot program to determine future regulatory framework
The bill applies only to Maryland's four investor-owned utilities: Potomac Edison; Baltimore Gas and Electric; Delmarva Power and Light; and Potomac Electric Power.
By HJ Mai • April 02, 2019 -
Deep DiveAs 100% renewables goals proliferate, what role for utilities?
The momentum behind demand for renewables is growing; utilities lose if they ignore it and there is much to gain in planning ahead.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 02, 2019 -
Solar + storage projects to drive utility-scale deployment of batteries: Navigant
As storage-plus-renewable-energy project prices drop and adoption expands, a report finds storage-plus PPA prices are already able to compete with combined cycle gas plants.
By HJ Mai • April 01, 2019 -
Blockchain could help modernize Nevada's renewables tracking system
State regulators are seeking comment on alternative approaches for tracking credits, including whether a blockchain-powered solution could allow customers to participate in larger renewables markets, such as California's.
By Robert Walton • April 01, 2019 -
PJM files update to energy market price formation rules with FERC
The proposed tariff changes from the grid operator seek to resolve the "unjust and unreasonable" design of its reserve market rules.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • UPDATED: April 1, 2019 at 11:11 a.m. -
Exclusive: PG&E's future rests on board picks, CPUC president says
California regulators could reorganize the company or revoke its license to operate if they do not like new selections for its board of directors, California Public Utilities Commission President Michael Picker said in a wide-ranging interview.
By Gavin Bade • March 29, 2019 -
Hawaii regulators approve HECO's $86M grid mod plan, 6 solar + storage projects under $0.10/kWh
Hawaiian Electric said the decisions, including the "largest and lowest-cost portfolio" of renewables assembled at one time in a state, will enable "foundational" changes on the electric grids of five islands.
By Robert Walton • March 29, 2019 -
Target to focus on wind, solar, energy efficiency with new climate goals
The retailer pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions 30% below 2017 levels by 2023 and is requiring 80% of its suppliers to set science-based reduction targets by 2023.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 29, 2019 -
FPL unveils plans for largest solar-powered battery in the world
The 409 MW/900 MWh storage center would be four times larger than the current record-holder: Tesla's 100-MW/129MWh system in Australia.
By Catherine Morehouse • March 28, 2019 -
House Democrats introduce legislation to keep U.S. in Paris Climate Agreement
The plan calls on President Trump to keep the country on track with its original commitments and comes a day after the Senate held a symbolic Green New Deal vote.
By Jason Plautz • March 28, 2019 -
What happened to the Tesla solar roof?
The iconic company's biggest promise was trifecta-integration of solar generation, energy storage and electric cars. So far, that has not happened.
By Robert Walton • March 28, 2019 -
OpinionEx-Maryland Gov O'Malley: States must reassert authority on clean energy policy
In the absence of White House leadership on climate, it's up to governors and other state leaders to carry the fight for renewable energy and lower rates, Martin O'Malley writes.
By Martin O’Malley • March 28, 2019 -
ISO-NE files short-term fuel security plan to relieve gas constraints
The ISO's proposed Inventoried Energy Program would provide higher payments for resources that can store fuel onsite in the winters of 2023/2024 and 2024/2025.
By Gavin Bade • March 27, 2019 -
ChargeWheel nets funding for mobile EV and scooter charging trailers
The company will deploy fleets of solar-powered trailers that are capable of simultaneously charging up to four EVs or 400 electric bikes and scooters.
By Jason Plautz • March 27, 2019 -
Electricity costs from battery storage down 76% since 2012: BNEF
Renewable energy projects featuring battery storage could challenge fossil fuels in the area of dispatchable power as the cost of electricity from lithium-ion batteries has fallen by more than two-thirds since 2012.
By HJ Mai • March 26, 2019 -
Puerto Rico passes 100% renewable energy bill as it aims for storm resilience
The bill, expected to be signed by Gov. Ricardo Rosselló, would ban coal plants by 2028 while setting a 2050 target for going fully renewable.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • March 26, 2019 -
GE sheds 650 MW of renewable assets
Enel Green Power North America purchased the generation for approximately $256 million, less than two months after General Electric said it would restructure and expand its renewables business.
By Robert Walton • March 26, 2019 -
Xcel CEO pushes nuclear to hit utility's 100% clean energy by 2050 goal
The economics of nuclear continue to pose a challenge for utilities, but Xcel CEO Ben Fowke highlighted the potential of smaller plants with passive safety controls that would be smaller capital bets for executives like him.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • March 26, 2019
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