Ariz. muni SRP proposes higher fixed charges for solar customers

SRP claims it is losing $51 per month to solar customers that non-solar owners have to cover.

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 3, 2014

Utility-scale solar generation grew 100% in 2014

The cost is now grid-competitive and it could be 10% of U.S. power by 2030.

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 2, 2014

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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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How the HECO-SolarCity partnership is turning rooftop solar into a grid asset

The companies say their partnership can reframe how we think about solar interconnection and utility-installer relations.

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 2, 2014

Regulators approve higher fixed charges for Madison Gas & Electric

Fixed monthly electric customer fees will rise more than 80% to $19.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 2, 2014

Florida regulators slash efficiency targets, end solar rebates

Utilities say pushing efficiency costs more than building new generation.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 30, 2014

BLM rejects 200 MW solar proposal in California

The BLM has approved 18 solar, wind and geothermal projects on public lands in California since 2010. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 25, 2014

Solar and wind beat the price of coal and gas in many markets

Renewables have integration costs and but new analysis from Lazard shows their megawatt hour cost can be lower than fossil fuels.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 24, 2014

A whole new kind of renewables business: Inside the SunEdison-First Wind deal

The world’s biggest clean energy developer aims to offer 24-7 clean energy to utilities.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 23, 2014

New glue-on solar panels could cut installation costs and time signifiantly

Modules with built-in electrical, glued to the roof, allow utilities to interconnect through the web.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 22, 2014

Report: North Carolina grew solar 127% from 2010 to 2013

The state could get 75% of its EPA-required emissions reduction from solar by 2030.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 22, 2014

Walmart inks solar contracts with SolarCity, SunEdison

The retail giant says the two solar companies will complete up to 400 installations at stores across the US.

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 21, 2014

SolarCity partners with HECO to study solutions to solar problems

The collaboration could signal a new paradigm in cooperation between solar installers and utilities.

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 20, 2014

Wisc. solar group plans to sue regulators over We Energies rates

Regulators have approved new rates for Wisconsin Energy that green energy supporters say will end solar installations in the state.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 20, 2014

Georgia is the nation's fastest growing solar market

New research finds Georgia will generate $4.4 billion in private clean energy investment over the next decade. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 20, 2014

How solar owners can be 'good citizens of the grid'

Smart technologies and smart attitudes can make the grid more reliable, even with lots of solar.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 19, 2014

NRG Home Solar set for a big push into California markets

Two new offices, 100 new employees, and two buyouts tee up NRG’s charge into the Golden State.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 18, 2014

Is South Carolina solar about to explode?

A comprehensive solar law due by March 2015 could make the state ready for a solar boom.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 18, 2014

Study: Solar PV plus storage will grow tenfold by 2018

Growth will be slow in North America with continued grid reliance, IHS International says.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 17, 2014

SunPower announces plans to triple manufacturing capacity

Solar will go from today’s $120 billion market to $5 trillion by 2035, says SunPower's CEO

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 17, 2014

Report: State net metering policies remained strong in 2014

Challenges to net metering were largely fended off this year, according to new research.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 16, 2014

Wisc. regulators approve 75% increase in We Energies fixed charges

Renewable energy advocates paint the decision as an attack on rooftop solar. 

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 14, 2014

Vivint Solar CEO says GOP majority will be beneficial

Vivint posted a net loss in Q3, but it expects to have an edge over competitors as subsidies fade out.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 12, 2014

How the new Congress will handle energy issues

Washington and industry insiders outline coming legislative battles and areas of possible compromise.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 12, 2014

Study: SolarWorld's panels most sustainable, Jinko Solar's least

The Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition wants their annual panel survey to become an environmental standard.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 12, 2014

TVA to add 130 MW of renewables in 2015

The added capacity brings the utility’s renewables total to nearly 2,000 MW.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 11, 2014