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Solarcycle reaches panel recycling agreement with Runergy Alabama
Solarcycle will both recycle Runergy’s decommissioned panels and provide the manufacturer with glass for new panels via its Georgia facility, which is slated to open in 2026.
By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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OpinionCreating a clean and reliable grid for Illinois
The recent price spike in PJM’s capacity market is drawing attention to the growing need for policy that moves Illinois towards an affordable clean energy future.
By John Delurey • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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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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DOE finalizes $861M loan guarantee for Puerto Rico solar, storage
The projects, led by a joint venture of AES and TotalEnergies, will add 200 MW of solar generation and up to 285 MW/1,140 MWh of standalone energy storage.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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1-hour batteries can increase transmission-constrained renewable energy values 81%: LBNL
Due in part to differing generation and load profiles, solar hybrid plants achieve the bulk of their capacity revenue with about half as much storage as wind hybrid plants, a study by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory found.
By Brian Martucci • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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CBRE acquires NRG Energy’s renewable advisory group
The deal will bolster its ability to help clients integrate renewable energy across their real estate portfolios and facilitate clean power deals, CBRE says.
By Joe Burns • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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OpinionMining for talent: Education’s crucial role in America’s clean energy, mineral-driven future
Amid a clean energy revolution and a precarious geopolitical landscape, effectively bridging the educational gap in mining and engineering is pivotal for securing America's technological and environmental future.
By Misael Cabrera and Bill Zisch • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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New York Power Authority seeks up to 575 MW of renewables for NYC
The power would be provided via the Hudson Transmission Project cable, which currently delivers energy from the PJM Interconnection to the New York ISO.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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Xcel reaches agreement to add 4.2 GW of clean energy in Upper Midwest
Xcel Energy would add 3.2 GW of wind, 600 MW of battery storage and 400 MW of solar by 2030 under a settlement agreement filed earlier this month with Minnesota regulators.
By Emma Penrod • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Tribal nations want utility-scale clean energy, but upfront costs pose a barrier
The deposit required to remain in an interconnection queue can cost tribes $5 million dollars on short notice, says Chéri Smith, CEO of the Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy.
By Diana DiGangi • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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OpinionTurning the US hydrogen field of dreams into reality
Perhaps a line from the classic American film “Field of Dreams” best summarizes the approach to hydrogen production and infrastructure: “If you build it, they will come.”
By Jeremy Harrell • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Black & VeatchAre utilities ready for data centers’ big AI energy?
Amidst challenges of renewable integration and aging infrastructure, Black & Veatch’s new report signals data center power demands may test utilities’ capacity planning.
By Phil Fischer, Black & Veatch, Data Center Client Executive • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Sponsored by West MonroeThe role of analytics in the energy transition
Leverage analytics and data science to drive efficiencies, optimize systems and integrate renewables.
By Glen Sartain, Managing Director, West Monroe and Amanda Mastrosimone, Senior Manager, West Monroe • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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OpinionHow clean energy legislation can incentivize US mineral production
Both presidential candidates generally agree on the importance of supporting U.S. critical mineral projects given their role in securely supplying key industries, from defense manufacturers to automotive companies.
By Gregory Wischer and Morgan Bazilian • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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NYPA releases draft strategic plan for 3.5 GW of renewables generation
The plan has 40 proposed projects distributed throughout the state and includes seven battery energy storage systems, 32 solar projects and one wind project.
By Diana DiGangi • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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NiSource gets an A, 15 utilities get Fs as Sierra Club slams pace of coal plant closures
NiSource, NextEra Energy, Orlando Utilities Commission, PNM Resources, Puget Holdings, The AES Corp. and Xcel Energy are the top-ranked utilities in the Sierra Club’s latest clean energy scorecard.
By Ethan Howland • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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US energy transition path currently in line with 2.6 degrees Celsius temperature rise: BNEF
The nation is currently on track to cut just 22% of its carbon emissions by 2030, compared with the 50% needed to reach its Paris Agreement goals.
By Lamar Johnson • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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OpinionBig Tech is upending the clean energy landscape
Big Tech’s demands for specific project development plans and contractual provisions can create — or destroy — millions of dollars in value for renewable companies.
By Akshat Kasliwal, Jesse Gilbert, and Anirudh Mathur • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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DOE launches funding opportunity for clean energy career programs
The department will offer $3 million in funding to programs offering services like career coaching, apprenticeships and curriculum development.
By Diana DiGangi • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Commerce imposes preliminary new duties on Southeast Asian solar cell imports
The preliminary subsidy rates released by the Commerce Department go as high as 292.61% for four companies based in Vietnam.
By Diana DiGangi • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Eversource exits offshore wind; GIP acquires stake in two Northeastern projects
After selling its stakes in the 130-MW South Fork Wind and 704-MW Revolution Wind projects, Eversource expects to record a net loss of $520 million for the third quarter.
By Diana DiGangi • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Hybrid power plants account for majority of proposed US solar, storage capacity: LBNL
Future hybrid power plants’ storage capacity is likely to grow alongside renewables penetration, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory researchers said Monday during a webinar.
By Brian Martucci • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Utility conferences to watch in 2025
We’ve updated our list for the second half of the year with events on energy efficiency, load management and more.
By Ethan Howland, Robert Walton, Diana DiGangi, Meris Lutz • Updated June 27, 2025 -
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BOEM postpones first Oregon offshore wind auction due to lack of interest
The agency identified five eligible bidders but only received interest from one.
By Diana DiGangi • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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Sponsored by ScottMaddenSigns your organization may need integrated planning
Utility system planning is more complex than ever.
By Stephen Haubrich, Director, ScottMadden • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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US needs vertically integrated solar manufacturing to fight China’s market dominance: RE+ speakers
“China has done so much work to be vertically integrated ... from the polysilicon all the way to the modules,” said Arielle Brown, director of government affairs at chemical company Wacker.
By Diana DiGangi • Sept. 26, 2024
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