Aspen goes 100% renewable with new Nebraska wind deal

The city has struck a deal to replace coal and source all of its power from renewable energy sources.

By Robert Walton • April 23, 2015

Vermont solar advocates push lawmakers to expand net metering

Solar advocates want to drop restrictions limiting the size of net metered projects to 500 KW.

By Robert Walton • April 23, 2015

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The Energy Transition to Renewables

Rising demand for power is continuing to drive demand for renewables, but policy uncertainty and mixed signals from the Trump administration add to existing challenges.

By Utility Dive staff

'Mission accomplished?' Inside the battle over Texas renewable energy incentives

SB 931 supporters say the renewables incentives have accomplished their intent, but others say there's more work to do.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 22, 2015

SolarCity plans to build 300 MW of commercial solar with $1.1B fund

The company finalized the fund in a deal with Credit Suisse in February.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 22, 2015

Arizona co-op asks regulators for exemption from net metering rules

The co-op says it is losing $1 million per year to the 2% of its members with solar.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 21, 2015

Exelon, ComEd face Illinois clean energy coalition in 3-bill showdown

Exelon, its regulated subsidiary ComEd, and a clean energy coalition all have proposals before state lawmakers.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 20, 2015

Report: Oregon, Washington solar markets will boom this year

Combined, the two states will end 2015 with more than 200 MW of installed solar capacity, according to a new report.

By Robert Walton • April 20, 2015

3 Southern Co. subsidiaries announce new solar developments

The utility giant is in the process of adding 160 MW of solar capacity.

By Robert Walton • April 20, 2015

Hawaii PUC gives HECO, solar advocates until June 30 to resolve net metering dispute

Sharp cuts in remuneration could degrade the solar value proposition

By Herman K. Trabish • April 20, 2015

New Mexico AG joins solar lobby in opposition to PNM grid fees

The utility wants regulators to impose a $6 per kW fee on solar owners.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 20, 2015

New Hampshire lawmakers nix utility solar ownership bill, approve decoupling study

A proposed legislative study would find ways to fund utilities’ pursuit of energy efficiency.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 17, 2015

Critics say Consumers Energy is monopolizing community solar in Michigan

Critics of Consumers' 10-MW community solar project say it would monopolize the market and keep third-party developers from participating.

By Robert Walton • April 17, 2015

Texas Senate votes to end RPS, CREZ

The leading wind state in the U.S., Texas has already surpassed its non-binding renewables goal for 2025. 

By Davide Savenije • April 17, 2015

Why renewables growth rates don't matter, but regulations do

A new EIA report illustrates how growth in low-emission resources alone won't decarbonize the grid.

By Gavin Bade • April 17, 2015

Will big corporations snatch the wind opportunity away from utilities?

In a new trend, a quarter of new wind in 2014 was bought by names like Google and Facebook, not utilities.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 16, 2015

CPUC head: California grid can soon handle 100% renewables

CPUC President Michael Picker says state grid has handled 40% renewables and more flexibility is coming.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 16, 2015

Nevada governor to meet with SolarCity, other installers on net metering issues

Nevada is running up against its cap on solar energy, which industry advocates say puts 6,000 jobs at risk.

By Robert Walton • April 16, 2015

Controversial bill to open North Carolina solar markets gains traction

A proposal to allow third party financing and other changes to the state's solar laws is gaining traction in the North Carolina General Assembly.

By Robert Walton • April 16, 2015

California winter heat, drought drive significant wind, hydro shortfalls

Major utilities differ widely on how much the cost and supply of wind has changed.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 16, 2015

Report: Hawaii can get to 100% renewables, 70% in short term

Hawaii can generate all of its electric power and transportation fuel from renewable sources, according to a new report.

By Robert Walton • April 16, 2015

Maryland lawmakers send community solar bills to governor

If signed into law, Maryland would become the 11th state offering residents access to community solar projects.

By Robert Walton • April 15, 2015

New polls: Americans love solar more than any other type of energy

Support for a future based on renewable energy generation and enhanced efficiency cuts across generations and demographic divides.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 15, 2015

Mississippi will create net metering policy, requests public comment

A study last year found distributed solar generation could help avoid the need for additional infrastructure and could help take the pressure off of Mississippi's peaking resources.

By Robert Walton • April 14, 2015

Warren Buffett's PacifiCorp considers joining California ISO

If the utility integrates in the California system, it could mean expanded access to renewables and a financial hit for traditional generation. 

By Gavin Bade • April 14, 2015

Colorado's biggest coal users turn toward low-priced renewables

Tri-State G&T and Platte River Power discover the emerging affordability of wind and solar.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 14, 2015