Looming tax reforms and regulatory changes could challenge utilities' financials

If proposed tax reforms and regulatory changes from the Republican-led Congress and the Trump administration succeed, what will they mean for utilities? 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 6, 2017

Enphase, GRID Alternatives launch low-income residential solar-plus-storage system

The companies installed one solar-plus-storage system in the Imperial Irrigation District’s service territory after the utility hit its net metering cap last year. 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 5, 2017

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Sustainability

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.

By Utility Dive staff

Texas co-op group forms partnership with Advanced Microgrid Solutions

AMS will install a 200 kWh storage facility for Texas Electric Cooperatives and provide preferred pricing for its 75 member co-ops. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 27, 2017

Siemens partners with Eos Energy Storage for energy storage solutions

The companies plan to offer storage solutions to the grid-connected and off-grid markets, and say they have several projects lined in California.

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 27, 2017

Power & Gas Index: 8 regional charts show the link between gas and electricity markets

Introducing Utility Dive's Power & Gas Index, a new series that focuses on the relationship between electricity and gas markets throughout the U.S. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 25, 2017

What Australia's DER revolution can teach US utilities about the age of Trump

When federal support for clean energy faltered, states took the lead on the power sector transition. Sound familiar?

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 24, 2017

New York PSC chair Zibelman to leave for Australian grid operator in March

Zibelman will head the Australian Energy Market Operator as the country grapples with rising penetration of distributed solar and storage. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 23, 2017

Tesla batteries help power small North Carolina island

Ocracoke will use a solar-plus-storage microgrid to maintain reliability and cut demand charges.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 23, 2017

Subscriptions or sales: Which community solar approach promises the best growth?

A rapidly maturing community solar market has developers weighing which strategies can get them to scale. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 19, 2017

Third time's the charm? Inside Hawaiian Electric's new, new plan to get to 100% renewables

Stakeholders say the third edition of HECO's Power Supply Improvement Plan is a real improvement, but question its approach to DERs and $26.5 billion price tag.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 18, 2017

Italian utility company buys energy storage developer Demand Energy

Demand Energy focuses on behind-the-meter storage and has carried out two dozen projects thus far. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 18, 2017

Renewables, efficiency dominate robust job growth in energy sector

The solar and wind industries experienced the strongest growth, but the sector faces a number of workforce challenges — including retirements, skills gaps and a lack of diversity.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 17, 2017

Virginia legislation would lift Dominion rate freeze if CPP is repealed

But Dominion Virginia says regulatory uncertainty has only increased, since the CPP would have to be replaced with another carbon regulation under current law.

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 17, 2017

Sunrun partners with National Grid to expand rooftop solar, storage

National Grid is contributing $100 million to finance the initial buildout of 200 MW of distributed solar, including direct utility investment in the rooftop systems. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 17, 2017

Solar in 2017: As non-traditional markets break records, more doors open for utilities

A shift away from third party financing to cash or loan purchases has opened up a new window of opportunity for utilities.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 12, 2017

Younicos finishes 2016 with 75 MW in storage contracts

But how many of those contracts are signed is unclear. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 10, 2017

Hawaii co-op signs deal for solar+storage project at 11¢/kWh

AES will pair a 20 MW, 100 MWh battery system with a 28 MW solar array to deliver dispatchable generation to the Kauai Island Electric Cooperative. 

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 10, 2017

What electric utilities can learn from the Vermont hacking scare

The erroneous Russian hacking story contained some big lessons about managing critical security information.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 10, 2017

Nissan hints at release of EV with vehicle-to-grid capabilities

The automaker teased the release of a new Leaf plug-in EV this week at the Consumer Electronics Show, but offered few details. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 10, 2017

FERC approves $18B NextEra-Oncor deal

Texas regulators still have to approve the deal and other related transactions. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 9, 2017

Microinverter producer Enphase offers $17M in equity after Q3 losses

The company reported a third quarter loss of almost $19 million in 2016. Company shares are trading just above $1.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 5, 2017

DOE to pull funding from New Jersey offshore wind project

Fishermen's Energy failed to ink power contracts after state regulators rejected its plans three times. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 5, 2017

SEIA and Solar Energy Finance Association to merge

The combined entity will form a new advisory council to boost solar financing.

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 4, 2017

A storage bubble? High investment in nascent industry sows fears of a battery bust

Market reforms and continued innovation will be needed to see storage reach its potential, experts say.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 3, 2017

Ormat moves into storage, demand management with $35M Viridity acquisition

The geothermal developer will gain a platform to expand its project development experience into virtual power plants. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 3, 2017