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Power price plunge prompts Maine regulators to reconsider offshore wind project
The decision is a setback for the Maine Aqua Ventus project. The terms of the power contracts were agreed to more than four years ago, and prices have plummeted since.
By Robert Walton • June 13, 2018 -
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California looks to next steps as utilities near energy storage targets
As Golden State utilities approach 2 GW of battery capacity, lawmakers are preparing mandates for 2 GW more.
By Peter Maloney • June 12, 2018 -
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TrendlineThe Energy Transition to Renewables
New policy and business actions are giving a significant boost to renewable energy in the U.S., but opposition is growing and grid interconnection, permitting, labor and other challenges remain.
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Activist investors push Sempra to sell renewable assets, focus on utilities and LNG
Elliott Management and Bluescape Resources, 5% owners of Sempra, say their plan could create $11 billion-$16 billion in value.
By Robert Walton • June 11, 2018 -
Boston mayor urges cities to join large-scale renewable energy purchase
The city has already recruited Chicago; Houston; Los Angeles; Orlando, Fla.; Portland, Ore. and Evanston, Ill. to its initiative.
By Jason Plautz • June 11, 2018 -
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Deep DiveEnd of the 'gas rush?' Renewables, storage reaching cost parity, report finds
Portfolios of clean energy and batteries will soon be cost effective, according to a new RMI study, but $110 billion in planned natural gas investments could slow adoption.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 11, 2018 -
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National Grid settlement curbs rate increase, ups grid mod in Rhode Island
The agreement is part of Rhode Island's power sector transformation and calls for investments in electric vehicle infrastructure, energy storage and advanced metering.
By Robert Walton • June 11, 2018 -
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Navajo coal plant nears 2019 closure with Arizona water agency decision
The agency found cheaper sources of energy and did not renew its power purchase agreement, raising the bar for a potential buyer to rescue the Navajo Generation Station.
By Peter Maloney • June 8, 2018 -
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New solar industry initiatives could open business-utility collaborations
A 2017 spike in commercial and industrial solar growth will not last, but industry efforts to educate property owners and offer better financing could be good for businesses and utilities.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 7, 2018 -
Xcel details plans to shut 660 MW coal, build 1.8 GW renewables in Colorado
The plan would raise the renewable share of the company's Colorado generating portfolio to 55% and reduce the coal share from 44% to 24%, all by 2026.
By Robert Walton • June 7, 2018 -
Palo Verde nuke can remain open with 50% Arizona RPS, NRDC report finds
Arizona voters in November could consider a proposal to raise the state's renewable portfolio standard to 50%. Arizona Public Service says that would force the closure of the nation's largest nuclear power plant.
By Robert Walton • June 6, 2018 -
New Missouri law authorizes Ameren to invest $1B, cuts rates
Missouri Senate approval of the bill last month prompted Morningstar analysts to raise Ameren's share-price valuation.
By Robert Walton • June 6, 2018 -
PJM region and California dominate US storage via different paths
While the two jurisdictions are dominating, other areas are rising as New York and Massachusetts implement energy storage targets.
By Peter Maloney • June 6, 2018 -
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Deep DiveGrid mod policy actions jump 75%, with storage playing a central role
While the number of actions rose significantly from Q1 2017 to Q1 2018, they remained within the same set of 37 states, according to the latest edition of 50 States of Grid Modernization.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 5, 2018 -
NV Energy to double renewable capacity — if voters reject retail choice
The utility's proposal includes six new solar projects that, combined with battery storage, would add more than 1 GW of renewables to the state's portfolio.
By Robert Walton • June 1, 2018 -
US doubles solar manufacturing, but not jobs (yet)
Job creation is not guaranteed in the sector despite an increase in domestic solar panel manufacturing, according to analysts.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 31, 2018 -
New wind project would move MidAmerican within reach of 100% renewables goal
The utility wants to generate enough electricity from wind to equal its customer demand for a year, though other assets will likely remain on the system.
By Gavin Bade • May 31, 2018 -
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Salt River Project launches first standalone storage project
SRP is buying power from a new 10 MW battery system by an AES/Siemens venture, as it works to increase the reliability of its system and offset renewable energy installations.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 30, 2018 -
Xcel to add 1.2 GW of wind to Texas, New Mexico mix, as PUC gives formal OK
The utility's plan nearly doubles the amount of wind capacity in that service area through two wind farms and a power purchase agreement from wind farms developed by NextEra.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 30, 2018 -
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N.J. sets 'aggressive' 2 GW storage target by 2030
Part of a broader recently-enacted law, the policy makes New Jersey the fifth state to set an energy storage goal.
By Peter Maloney • May 29, 2018 -
State regulators approve Westar, Great Plains Energy $15B merger
Kansas and Missouri regulators approved the deal after the companies removed a $4.9 billion acquisition premium that Great Plains proposed to pay for Westar.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 29, 2018 -
South Carolina regulators reject rehearing for controversial SCE&G solar rates
The utility's most recent avoided cost calculations lower the rates paid to PURPA projects to $0/kW-year.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 29, 2018 -
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OpinionMinnesota overhauls interconnection standards to streamline clean energy
The standards are the great equalizer in clean energy markets, and remain a key building block to support a strong foundation for continued clean energy growth, writes IREC Counsel Sky Stanfield.
By Sky Stanfield • May 25, 2018 -
Renewables boom is a bust for gas equipment suppliers like GE
If renewables fill the gap left by a wave of power plant retirements, gas turbine suppliers who expected strong growth could suffer.
By Peter Maloney • May 24, 2018 -
Pittsburgh sets goal of 50% energy reduction in revised climate plan
Behind local leadership and strong public support, the plan also calls for the city to turn its operations to 100% renewable energy and to adopt a 100% fossil fuel-free vehicle fleet.
By Jason Plautz • May 24, 2018 -
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Deep DiveDoes 112% growth in 2017 mean community solar has finally solved its complexity problem?
Growth doubled from 2016 to 2017 and is accelerating this year, with successful policies and best practices emerging.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 24, 2018
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