Corporate News: Page 62
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Electric utility trade groups tout job, economic benefits of industry in new report
More than half of the power sector's workforce is due to retire in the coming decade, and executives are faced with filling a large workforce gap.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 3, 2017 -
Proterra
Los Angeles issues plan to electrify its entire bus fleet
The Los Angeles Metro proposes to replace its 2,200 bus fleet with all electric buses by 2030.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 2, 2017 -
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TrendlineSustainability
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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Deepwater, Tesla to pair offshore wind farm with 40 MWh battery storage system
The 144 MW Revolution Wind project would help Massachusetts meet its 1,200 MW target for new renewable energy.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 1, 2017 -
DTE Energy proposes 1,100 MW gas plant in Michigan
The nearly $1 billion project is scheduled to begin construction in 2019.
By Peter Maloney • Aug. 1, 2017 -
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AWEA: Wind energy development rose 40% in Q2
Kansas became the fifth state to break the 5 GW benchmark in the second quarter, according to the American Wind Energy Association.
By Krysti Shallenberger • July 31, 2017 -
Santee Cooper, SCANA abandon Summer nuclear plant construction
The decisions spell the end for one of two nuclear plants under construction in the U.S. today.
By Gavin Bade • July 31, 2017 -
Southern Nuclear to oversee Vogtle construction, replacing Westinghouse
Georgia Power signed the agreement with Southern Nuclear, but cost and other issues remain.
By Peter Maloney • July 31, 2017 -
5 companies propose transmission projects for Massachusetts clean energy RFP
The proposed transmission projects would help the state meet its goal of 1,200 MW of renewable energy.
By Krysti Shallenberger • July 31, 2017 -
Navigant sees $221B energy as a service market by 2026
A new report says the market is being driven by companies looking to reduce their energy use and spending.
By Peter Maloney • July 31, 2017 -
Connexus Energy planning Minnesota's largest energy storage facility
The company says the 20 MW, 40 MWh system would be next to three solar plants.
By Peter Maloney • July 31, 2017 -
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PwC: North American power and utility deal value fell 77% in Q2
While deal value decreased in Q2, the number of deals increased, driven by renewable deal activity.
By Peter Maloney • July 28, 2017 -
Arizona regulatory judge recommends approval of APS, solar settlement
The administrative law judge ruling moves a March settlement on solar compensation one step away from approval.
By Krysti Shallenberger • July 27, 2017 -
SunEdison secures final approval for bankruptcy deal
The bankruptcy court settlement resolves some lawsuits stemming from the company’s demise, but a shareholder suit is still ongoing.
By Peter Maloney • July 27, 2017 -
AEP proposes $4.5B to buy 2 GW Oklahoma wind farm
The Wind Catcher project, slated for a 2020 completion, is one of the biggest wind farms under construction in the U.S.
By Krysti Shallenberger • July 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Love the one you're with: Hawaii regulators begrudgingly accept HECO energy plan
The order accepting Hawaiian Electric's third plan to get to 100% renewable energy leaves contentious cost and procurement debates to future dockets.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 27, 2017 -
Aquion Energy
Updated: Energy storage developer Aquion emerges from bankruptcy under new ownership
Juline-Titans LLC acquired the company at auction for $9.16 million, well above the stalking horse bid of $2.8 million.
By Peter Maloney • July 26, 2017 -
Connecticut Gov. Malloy orders financial review of Millstone nuke
The governor wants to assess whether financial support is needed for Connecticut's sole nuclear plant, but operator Dominion warns the review could come too late.
By Gavin Bade • July 25, 2017 -
EV charging company Greenlots receives funding from utility group
The investment is seen as part of the utility sector's commitment to support electrification of the transport sector.
By Peter Maloney • July 25, 2017 -
Dominion Energy seeks renewable generation for large customers
The utility prefers the projects be located in Virginia, but would consider resources anywhere in the PJM footprint.
By Robert Walton • July 25, 2017 -
Deep Dive
DER aggregation: Sector experts identify emerging trends in a nascent market
Wholesale market changes and new regulatory frameworks are key to expanding the sector.
By Krysti Shallenberger • July 24, 2017 -
Deep DiveStraight shootin': Buffett bid for Texas utility reflects regulatory desire for simplicity
Unlike previous offers, Warren Buffett would preserve Oncor's corporate structure under Berkshire Hathaway ownership. But a well-heeled rival could complicate the sale again.
By Robert Walton • July 24, 2017 -
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DC Appeals Court unanimously rejects challenge to Exelon-Pepco merger
The $6.8 billion merger was approved by the D.C. Public Service Commission more than a year ago.
By Robert Walton • July 24, 2017 -
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Alectra and AMP form partnership to develop C&I energy storage projects
Alectra, the third largest municipal utility in North America, already has a solar-plus-storage offering for residential customers.
By Peter Maloney • July 21, 2017 -
Hydro One of Canada to acquire Avista in $5B deal
The deal gives Hydro One a toehold in the U.S. market, but has proved controversial back home.
By Peter Maloney • July 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
5 new strategies to design more effective utility DER pilots
A new RMI report uses insights from utility pilots and demonstration projects to form a roadmap for the energy transition.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 20, 2017
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