Renewables: Page 204
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NY Sen. Schumer pushes extension, changes for federal solar tax credit
The proposal would extend the tax credit beyond 2016 and would allow it to kick in once a project has begun, rather than been completed.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 25, 2015 -
Iowa regulators approve settlement for MidAmerican’s 552 MW ‘Wind X’ project
Regulators have approved a settlement allowing the 552-MW wind facility to move ahead, if MidAmerican accepts the terms.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 25, 2015 -
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Companies are pursuing increasingly ambitous sustainability goals around clean energy, but integrating rising amounts of renewables, minimizing environmental impacts, and achieving carbon reduction targets can be challenging.
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Idaho regulators reduce PURPA contracts from 20 to 2 years
The decision, a victory for the state’s major electric utilities, is designed to keep customers from paying high costs for renewable generation, critics say.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 25, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How Warren Buffett’s bet on an Energy Imbalance Market in the West is paying off
NV Energy is in, Arizona Public Service and Puget Sound Energy are coming next year, and others want to know more.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 24, 2015 -
NV Energy hits net metering cap ahead of schedule, adding fuel to solar debate
The utility initially predicted it would hit the cap in 2016, which would have given regulators enough time to develop a new tariff.
By Davide Savenije • Aug. 24, 2015 -
SunEdison solar bid for Xcel beats all comers, including natural gas
Xcel’s Colorado subsidiary says it will buy power from the 156 MW Comanche solar installation at a price lower than gas, and without fuel price risks.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 24, 2015 -
OG&E proposes demand charge for distributed generation owners
The fight over solar and the grid comes to Oklahoma, where just 200 people have rooftop solar in OG&E’s territory.
By Davide Savenije • Aug. 21, 2015 -
Vivint Solar, second biggest U.S. installer, flees Nevada after two weeks
The atmosphere surrounding the current net metering debate has led the solar installer to conclude it’s not worth staying in the state.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 21, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How wind’s record low prices are driving a ‘big build cycle’
“This year will be big. Next year will be similarly big. What happens after 2016 is anybody’s guess because of concerns about the federal production tax credit.”
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 20, 2015 -
Consumers Energy launches community solar program as Michigan debates rooftop solar
The move comes as Michigan fights over net metering.
By Davide Savenije • Aug. 20, 2015 -
SolarCity CEO: California utilities ‘want to kill solar’
Recent proposals from the three big California IOUs to eliminate retail rate net metering and implement solar charges have drawn the ire of California’s solar industry.
By Davide Savenije • Aug. 20, 2015 -
Arizona regulators push TEP’s proposed net metering cut to 2016 rate case
Commission also orders utility to remove misleading customer notification about solar.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 20, 2015 -
Arizona regulators to hear APS proposal on increasing fixed charges for solar
A big battle is brewing in Arizona where a utility proposal would up the monthly cost of owning solar by $16.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 20, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How regional compliance can help states meet EPA emissions targets faster and cheaper
SPP study concurs with MISO and PJM studies: States can meet emissions targets faster and cheaper by sharing generation and transmission resources.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 19, 2015 -
In SolarCity’s ‘new paradigm’ for distribution planning, DERs come first
Top solar installer calls for new distribution system planning with priority on distributed resources.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 18, 2015 -
Opponents file lawsuit to void contract for first U.S. offshore wind project
The high price of the nation’s first ocean wind installation is being challenged as building proceeds.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 18, 2015 -
Solar installers ask Duke Energy to throw clout behind tax credit extension in N.C.
Duke Energy has long held it will neither support nor oppose the credits.
By Davide Savenije • Aug. 18, 2015 -
Google launches Project Sunroof, a ‘treasure map’ for rooftop solar
A new tool helps homeowners calculate their rooftop solar potential.
By Davide Savenije • Aug. 18, 2015 -
California regulators propose framework to put a value on DERs
Establishing value appears to be the first step to creating a distributed energy marketplace.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 18, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Why solar financing is moving from leases to loans
“The market is still in its infancy, and it is yet to be decided which business models, financial products, or sales strategies will beat out the competition.”
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 17, 2015 -
Conservative solar leader plans to fight Florida utilities’ ‘early cost recovery’ privilege
Tea Party leader calls out utility allies for backing bill charges that give customers “the shaft.”
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 15, 2015 -
Solar stock prices drop on concerns about falling oil prices
The good news is solar fundamentals remain strong
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 15, 2015 -
Nevada regulators reject extension to net metering cap
As the state closes in on its net metering cap, regulators say they are frustrated because the legislature does not have the authority to extend the program.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 14, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Inside the contentious fight over rooftop solar in Florida
Dueling ballot measures are testing Floridians’ ability to understand solar.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 13, 2015 -
IPPs oppose utility ownership of large-scale renewables in New York
Independent producers and energy groups in New York say a proposal to allow utility ownership of large-scale rewnewables would threaten customers’ low rates.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 13, 2015
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