Renewables: Page 107
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Utilities, oil interests clash over EV policy at conservative policy summit
The battle at the American Legislative Exchange Council shows how utility interests are diverging from those of the oil and gas sector in an era of growing renewable energy and electric vehicles.
By Gavin Bade • April 30, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Illinois energy law revives renewables while aiding nuclear
The Future Energy Jobs Act is also expanding energy efficiency in the state, but the nuclear subsidies are being challenged in court.
By Peter Maloney • April 30, 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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PwC: Power sector deals rose 60% in the first quarter
Two mega deals — Dominion-SCANA and Global Infrastructure Partners-Zephyr Renewables — along with activity in the renewable energy sector drove the increase.
By Peter Maloney • April 27, 2018 -
Mortenson Construction
Deep DiveThe innovations just keep coming in the corporate-utility deal space
Utilities and corporate power buyers are finding new innovations in their collaborative efforts to drive the growth of renewables and cut emissions.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 26, 2018 -
Array Technologies Inc.
Arizona utilities cautious over costs, reliability for proposed 80% clean energy mandate
Meanwhile, two competing ballot proposals would seek to amend the state's constitution to hit 50% renewable energy by 2050 — setting the stage for another political showdown in the state.
By Robert Walton • April 26, 2018 -
NextEra CEO: Offshore wind is 'terrible energy policy'
However, Jim Robo said the company will continue with its renewable energy investment in the U.S.
By Robert Walton • April 26, 2018 -
NH net metering bill that boosts facility size leaves House committee
The legislation would increase the size of resources allowed to participate in the state's net metering program from 1 MW to 5 MW.
By Robert Walton • April 26, 2018 -
NY latest renewables RFP to spur $1.5B investment
The move comes on the heels of $1.4 billion in funding for 26 renewable energy projects announced last month pursuant to New York's first large-scale renewables solicitation.
By Robert Walton • April 26, 2018 -
Hawaii Gov. Ige signs law mandating performance-based utility regulation
The law goes further than other performance-based efforts, directing the PUC to "break the direct link" between utility revenues and capital investments.
By Gavin Bade • April 25, 2018 -
FERC Order 845 opens door a little wider for energy storage
The commission's order on interconnection agreements makes it easier to combine storage with generation
By Peter Maloney • April 23, 2018 -
Deep Dive
California customer choice advocates, IOUs face off on departing load charge
As customers leave IOUs for new providers, commissioners must balance costs. Will they choose a new approach or a really new approach?
By Herman K. Trabish • April 23, 2018 -
Florida broadens market for rooftop solar with Sunrun leasing decision
State regulators affirmed Friday that Sunrun can offer residential solar equipment leases without violating the law against third-party electricity sales.
By Robert Walton • April 22, 2018 -
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Hawaii launches performance-based rate proceeding to drive renewables
The state has a goal of reaching 100% renewable energy by 2045. The Public Utilities Commission's new effort is meant to support that transition.
By Peter Maloney • April 20, 2018 -
Sponsored by IDEADo You Want to See Smart, Resilient Energy in Action? Visit an IDEA College Campus.
District energy infrastructure provides Universities a solution to further reduce their carbon footprints while maintaining a resilient energy grid.
April 20, 2018 -
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New York advances REV, moves to bring more energy storage online
State regulators took four actions on Thursday to advance New York's Reforming the Energy Vision, including experiments with allowing more storage on the distribution grid.
By Robert Walton • April 19, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Nevada's retail choice battle will greatly impact solar, everyone agrees. But for better or worse?
Nevadans will vote in November on whether to amend the state's constitution to minimize regulations, eliminate legal monopolies and create retail choice in its energy market.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 19, 2018 -
Michigan nixes net metering
Utilities will begin including the new distributed generation tariff in rate cases filed after June 1. Opponents say it will create business uncertainty and takes control of energy use away from farmers and residential customers.
By Robert Walton • April 19, 2018 -
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SunPower to acquire SolarWorld in a deal driven by Trump's solar tariffs
U.S. and German regulators still need to sign off on the deal, which would make SunPower the largest panel manufacturer in the U.S.
By Robert Walton • April 19, 2018 -
Alliant heading to 30% wind capacity in Iowa as regulators approve another 500 MW
The Iowa Utilities Board is allowing Alliant subsidiary Interstate Power and Light to earn an 11% return on equity on the new wind projects.
By Peter Maloney • April 19, 2018 -
New Hampshire governor's energy plan leans on nuclear, gas
The new plan by Gov. Sununu aims to diminish the cost impacts of renewable energy procurement by neighboring states, assuming those contracts will be above market rates.
By Peter Maloney • April 18, 2018 -
Array Technologies Inc.
DOE pledges $105M for solar, seeks to halve utility-scale costs
The agency will fund about 70 projects to advance both solar PV and concentrating solar thermal power, with the largest portion going toward solar integration technologies.
By Robert Walton • April 17, 2018 -
Exelon, FE nuke closures would reverse PJM wind, solar benefits: Brattle report
Closing four plants in Ohio and Pennsylvania would harm the environment and raise electricity costs for consumers, a recent analysis finds.
By Peter Maloney • April 17, 2018 -
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The shifting winds of near-term renewable energy demand drivers
As project economics have grown more compelling in recent years – particularly in the case of wind in the middle of the country – corporate investment has increased.
By Mason Smith, Matt Mooren and Lili Gao • April 17, 2018 -
Mosaic Energy
Portland General Electric proposes voluntary green tariff for munis, large customers
Mayors from six cities in the utility's service territory support the proposal, which would allow large energy users to purchase renewable power sourced directly from local facilities.
By Robert Walton • April 16, 2018 -
NGOs challenge New Orleans regulatory plan, Entergy peaker
The New Orleans City Council approved Entergy's proposed gas plant earlier this year, but environmental advocates say the City Council failed to examine "more benign" alternatives, like renewable energy.
By Peter Maloney • April 16, 2018
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