Renewables: Page 105
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New Jersey Gov. Murphy signs bills creating zero emission credits for nuclear
The plan is to move the state toward 100% clean energy with nuclear power as an essential part of the mix.
By Peter Maloney • May 24, 2018 -
Southern Co. unit to sell 33% of solar assets for $1.2B
Executives are exploring third-party equity financing for much of the subsidiary's wind portfolio.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 24, 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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PJM loses a quarter of its nuke capacity in latest power auction
Cleared nuclear capacity fell by more than 7 GW from PJM's last base residual auction, while demand response, renewables, gas and coal all saw their shares expand.
By Gavin Bade • May 23, 2018 -
New Mass., R.I. projects to add 1.2 GW US offshore wind capacity
While some question the economics of offshore wind, several states have made multi-gigawatt commitments to deploying more of the renewable resource.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 23, 2018 -
Invenergy widens capital base with investments in its gas, renewables arms
The latest equity infusions from Canadian and Australian fund managers are expected to consolidate its investor base, enhance the company’s financial position and fund development activities.
By Peter Maloney • May 23, 2018 -
Trump Administration advances 500 MW solar project
The Bureau of Land Management has completed its environmental assessment of the Palen project, which would be among the largest solar generating facilities in the country.
By Larry Pearl • May 23, 2018 -
13 projects from the leading edge of the utility transformation
One nonprofit's invite-only policy forums provide utility stakeholders a "safe space" to work out contentious proceedings and advance ambitious projects.
By Gavin Bade • May 23, 2018 -
Tesla
Deep DiveGetting paid to charge a battery is an attractive but limited opportunity, analysts say
While Tesla's Australian energy storage facility apparently made a windfall from negative prices, analysts say such prices are too rare to be reliable.
By Peter Maloney • May 22, 2018 -
RMI says rush to build gas plants could cost investors, customers billions
With thermal generators quickly aging, researchers at Rocky Mountain Institute say a clean energy portfolio can address U.S. power needs more cheaply than gas-fired plants.
By Robert Walton • May 22, 2018 -
DTE, Consumers pledge 50% clean energy, heading off ballot initiative
The Michigan utilities expect to reach most of the 2030 goal through efficiency initiatives, but at least 25% of the result will come from renewable energy.
By Robert Walton • May 21, 2018 -
Wind power poised for record year, despite initial tax law concerns
Clarity on tax policy and countdown to expiration of the production tax credit are combining to drive a significant increase in the U.S. wind power project pipeline.
By Peter Maloney • May 21, 2018 -
NOAA
Federal government halts linework on Puerto Rico's grid
FEMA has ended the restoration portion of its mission to repair Puerto Rico's grid two weeks ahead of the official start of hurricane season.
By Robert Walton • May 21, 2018 -
California utilities, solar developers advocate dialogue on new solar mandate
The state's public utilities commission will reconsider net metering tariffs in the next two years.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 20, 2018 -
Hawai'i Electric Light
Hawaii Electric improvising with microgrids as lava stalls resiliency efforts
The utility operator on Hawaii's big island is "handling the situation as well as anyone could," according to the state's PUC.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 18, 2018 -
Deep Dive
California regulators see signs of a new energy crisis — can they prevent it?
As the state's customer choice movement expands, energy sector stakeholders continue to struggle with what CPUC President Michael Picker calls "scar tissue" from the 2000-2001 energy crisis.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 18, 2018 -
Public power utilities face growing risk from renewables shift, says Moody's
Credit risks for utilities with a higher share of coal power in their generating mix, such as municipal utilities, center on the potential for stranded assets.
By Peter Maloney • May 18, 2018 -
Illinois can do without Vistra coal plants, greens claim
Shutting eight plants in Southern Illinois and replacing them with other options could save up to $14 billion, says a new report by Vibrant Clean Energy for NRDC and Sierra Club.
By Robert Walton • May 18, 2018 -
FERC chair restarts PURPA review, pledging 'open mind'
Federal energy regulators also approved a new pipeline proposal and reviewed summer reliability conditions at their May open meeting.
By Gavin Bade • May 17, 2018 -
APS: Controversial RFP does not violate Arizona gas moratorium
Reliability concerns about energy storage prompted Arizona Public Service to limit its role in a pending contract request, executives said.
By Gavin Bade • May 17, 2018 -
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Cypress Creek cancels 1.5 GW as solar tariffs take toll
But the Energy Information Administration expects tariffs to have only a moderate impact on final system costs by 2025.
By Robert Walton • May 16, 2018 -
Deep Dive
High values are blowing in offshore winds; policymakers may need more
In some locations, energy, capacity and REC prices could give offshore wind the edge over onshore wind, but policymakers need to see economic benefits.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 15, 2018 -
Nevada regulators allow utilities to own EV charging stations
The Public Utilities Commission also approved funding for storage and a low income solar program.
By Robert Walton • May 15, 2018 -
Kauai Island Electric Cooperative
Deep DiveCompetitive solar-plus-storage moves closer to reality
Incentives and economics result in more pairings of solar power and energy storage.
By Peter Maloney • May 14, 2018 -
'Stunning' APS RFP could violate Arizona gas moratorium, critics say
The request for 800 MW of peaking capacity limits renewables and energy storage to 100 MW, which clean energy advocates say could run afoul of a regulatory pause on gas investments.
By Gavin Bade • May 14, 2018 -
General Electric Co.
GE to buy Alstom out of joint ventures for $3.1B
The three joint ventures, which focused on renewables, nuclear and the grid, were developed in 2015 when GE purchased Alstom's energy business.
By Robert Walton • May 10, 2018
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