Renewables: Page 108
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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 -
New Jersey passes bills for nuke subsidies, 50% RPS, 2 GW storage target
Gov. Phil Murphy (D) is expected to sign the measures, but proposed reforms to PJM's capacity market make the nuclear subsides' impact on wholesale power prices unclear.
By Gavin Bade • April 13, 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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DOE
OpinionDOE research, development and demonstration funding: Keep on growin'
The Trump Administration is proposing historic cuts in energy RD&D spending. Congress rejected similar cuts for FY 2018 and should do the same for FY 2019, ITIF's Colin Cunliff and David Hart write.
By Colin Cunliff and David Hart • April 13, 2018 -
Maui Economic Development Board
Idaho regulators accept Rocky Mountain Power's planned shift from coal to renewables
RMP's plan calls for the retirement of 3.5 GW of coal generation to be replaced largely with solar and wind, and reflects the efforts of its parent company, PacifiCorp
By Robert Walton • April 12, 2018 -
Alaska governor rolls out draft climate plan, but falls short on details
The proposal calls for transitioning to renewable energy, and increasing residential, commercial and public energy efficiency as well as a carbon price.
By Robert Walton • April 12, 2018 -
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Deep DiveHow much are tariffs holding solar back?
Solar is maturing into a least-cost, best-fit resource for utilities and customers while facing down challenges with plunging costs and new grid services.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 12, 2018 -
Sponsored by Viking Cold SolutionsAlternative Energy Now Has Alternative Storage
Thermal Energy Storage: More flexibility & longer discharge for storing intermittent renewables.
April 12, 2018 -
South Carolina solar bill fails to pass after procedural change
State lawmakers changed legislative rules to require a two-thirds vote instead of a simple majority in order to pass the bill.
By Robert Walton • April 11, 2018 -
Montana net metering customers are overpaid, new study says
The cost-benefit analysis pegs the value of solar energy sent back onto Northwestern Energy's grid at about $0.04/kWh, far less than net metering customers are paid.
By Robert Walton • April 11, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Residential storage faces sunny prospects this year
Pairing storage with rooftop solar could boom if interest translates into action.
By Peter Maloney • April 10, 2018 -
Interior Department proposes offshore wind lease sale in Massachusetts
The two lease areas total almost 390,000 acres and signal the offshore wind industry is beginning to gain traction in the United States.
By Robert Walton • April 9, 2018 -
Solar bill advances in South Carolina; Maine bill fails to withstand LePage veto
In South Carolina, the House approved a bill to expand the solar market. In Maine, lawmakers in the House failed to override a veto from Gov. Paul LePage (R) of a pro-solar bill.
By Robert Walton • April 6, 2018 -
Illinois regulators adopt ambitious renewables plan
The first two procurements for utility-scale wind and brownfield solar development are expected this summer.
By Robert Walton • April 5, 2018 -
Report: Massachusetts offshore wind decision likely delayed after Northern Pass rejection
State regulators moved on to a new transmission project after Northern Pass failed to secure a permit from New Hampshire in time, but that decision likely delayed a separate decision on an offshore wind solicitation.
By Robert Walton • April 5, 2018 -
Deep Dive
The two key questions about going to 100% renewables in Los Angeles
The city council wants its municipal utility to reach the clean energy goal, and a new report says it can by 2030 — if the utility can learn new ways.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 5, 2018 -
From Goldwind (used with permission)
Report: Los Angeles ranked No. 1 in US for solar energy use
The city regained the top spot from San Diego, with the pair followed in the rankings by Honolulu, Phoenix and San Jose, CA.
By Chris Teale • April 5, 2018 -
Northern California agency selects consortium for first US floating wind farm
The 100 MW to 150 MW project from EDF Renewables and Principle Energy would be located more than 20 miles off the coast of Eureka, Calif.
By Robert Walton • April 4, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Unnecessary complexity? Assessing New York and California's landmark DER proceedings
New York and California have spent years opening opportunities for distributed energy resources with minimal real impact. Could they have done it differently?
By Herman K. Trabish • April 4, 2018 -
APS funds research linking job losses to renewable energy ballot proposal
But the study has not been peer-reviewed, news outlets report, and assumes that the utility will leave its stake in the Palo Verde nuclear facility.
By Robert Walton • April 4, 2018 -
Eversource, Deepwater Wind proposes offshore wind farm projects for Connecticut
The two 200 MW projects comes in response to the state's request for proposals issued in January.
By Robert Walton • April 3, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Utilities take note: Hybrid renewables projects are coming
In 2017, combinations of cost-effective renewables plus storage went online, with more due this year. And 2019 looks like a hybrid boom year.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 3, 2018 -
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NextEra Energy strikes $1.27B deal to sell Canadian renewables assets
Selling the 400 MW of wind and solar located in Ontario, will allow NextEra to "recycle" capital back into the U.S. to take advantage of the lower corporate tax rate.
By Robert Walton • April 2, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Market-based IRPs: A new paradigm for grid planning?
Instead of forecasts, utilities like Hawaiian Electric and Xcel are beginning to use real-world prices in their integrated resource plans, allowing them to better compare renewables and DERs to traditional grid investments.
By Gavin Bade • April 2, 2018 -
DTE Energy plans to double renewable energy capacity in Michigan
But the utility remains opposed to a ballot proposal to increase the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard to 30% by 2030.
By Robert Walton • April 2, 2018 -
EDF to invest nearly $10B in energy storage by 2035
The French utility giant is targeting the residential sector in France and Europe with a variety of self-consumption services that use batteries.
By Peter Maloney • March 29, 2018
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