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Energy sector condemns Trump steel, aluminum tariffs
The duties on imported metal commodities will raise prices for power sector infrastructure projects, trade groups said, and could derail Trump's "energy dominance" agenda.
By Peter Maloney • March 9, 2018 -
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Deep DiveAre utilities missing out on the opportunity to use old coal sites for solar?
Two coal-to-solar projects show there can be benefits from taking on the costs of coal site remediation and repurposing – but it is a site-by-site question.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 8, 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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GE aims to enhance solar, wind power performance with new storage platform
The company wants to make inroads into the utility-scale storage market with Reservoir, a modular, four-hour duration battery system.
By Peter Maloney • March 7, 2018 -
All in or half there: Maryland Legislature debates two different RPS bills
Lawmakers are debating two bills that would raise the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard to 50% or 100%. Analysts say the 50% increase will likely muster more support than the other measure.
By Peter Maloney • March 7, 2018 -
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Deep DiveThe flip side of FERC's landmark storage order: A call for states to take action
State action will be essential to reach the full potential of FERC Order 841, The Brattle Group says in a new report.
By Peter Maloney • March 6, 2018 -
SolarCity, Salt River Project could settle lawsuit, opening door to residential storage
The settlement involves the public utility purchasing a 25 MW Tesla battery and developing an incentive program to encourage residential batteries. But demand charges would remain in place.
By Robert Walton • March 6, 2018 -
IRS: Residential storage eligible for ITC when charged by onsite solar
The ruling applies only to an individual storage facility, but shows how the agency may interpret home battery eligibility for the 30% solar investment tax credit.
By Gavin Bade • March 5, 2018 -
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Time-travel, utility-style: Outlines of the utility of the future appear
Rocky Mountain Institute experts identify price, data and interconnection as the keys to success for the utility of the future, whether it's an expanded monopoly or a distribution system platform.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 5, 2018 -
Idaho Power wants new net metering compensation scheme
The utility has not proposed new rates yet, but asked regulators to consider a new compensation structure, including a rate class for rooftop solar owners.
By Robert Walton • March 2, 2018 -
Virginia lawmakers send utility rate overhaul bill to governor's desk
The controversial bill could be signed as soon as next week. Gov. Ralph Northam already lent support for the measure.
By Robert Walton • March 2, 2018 -
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Do new rooftop solar price projections mean 'if you can't beat 'em, join 'em' for utilities?
A thought exercise from Department of Energy researchers suggests the price of rooftop solar could fall low enough to impact “the evolution of the U.S. electricity system.”
By Herman K. Trabish • March 1, 2018 -
NJ regulators to accelerate offshore wind development, launch solicitation process for 1.1 GW
The state has a goal of developing 3,500 MW of offshore wind capacity by 2030, while neighboring New York is targeting 2,400 MW of capacity by the same deadline.
By Robert Walton • March 1, 2018 -
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OpinionFive energy industry trends of tomorrow impacting companies today
Energy is a long game, and all stakeholders have made a long-term affirmation that we are headed toward a more renewable future, REC Solar Senior Vice President Alan Russo writes.
By Alan Russo • Feb. 28, 2018 -
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Deep DiveReport: Cities of all sizes can achieve sustainable energy solutions
The NRG report found that leading cities shared four main tactics in their efforts to boost sustainable energy: dedicating staff resources, employing unique assets, finding funding and accessing expertise.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 27, 2018 -
PJM: Reliability strong during January cold snap, but pricing reforms needed
The nation's largest electricity market performed well during January's "bomb cyclone," its grid operator said, but a spike in uplift charges reveals the need for pricing reforms.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 27, 2018 -
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SEU 2018 survey: Utilities shaken, not moved, by Trump policies
Utility Dive's fifth annual State of the Electric Utility survey shows a sector committed to the clean energy transition, but wary of policies coming out of Washington.
By Gavin Bade • Feb. 27, 2018 -
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OpinionSolving our energy grid problems requires a data sharing economy
Solving energy grid problems in New York, Puerto Rico and beyond will depend on innovative leaders who are willing to foster standards and knowledge sharing, according to Lisa Salley, vice president of Global Industry Services at the American Petroleum Institute.
By Lisa Salley • Feb. 23, 2018 -
Sonnen integrates EVs into virtual power plant in Germany
The new sonnenCharger will integrate with the company's sonnenCommunity battery network, which aims to utilize as much clean energy as possible.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 23, 2018 -
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California energy agency predicts rising power demand
The California Energy Commission on Feb. 21 released its updated demand forecast, which sees higher consumption driven by electric vehicles and climate change.
By Peter Maloney • Feb. 23, 2018 -
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Customer empowerment upheaval forces California into hold on renewables
Customer choice aggregation is sweeping through California, putting almost everything about the state’s already groundbreaking power delivery into doubt.
By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 22, 2018 -
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Maine regulators shorten delay of net metering rules, catching installers by surprise
New rules had been set to take effect on April 30, but the Maine Public Utilities Commission says the date will now be March 16.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 22, 2018 -
Florida PSC staff pushes approval of FPL gas plant over opposition
The commission will vote March 1 on whether to approve a 1,163 MW gas plant — far larger than opponents say is necessary to cover demand.
By Peter Maloney • Feb. 22, 2018 -
PacifiCorp launches wind expansion plans with four Wyoming projects
The projects total 1.3 GW and would expand the energy company's existing wind fleet by 60%.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 21, 2018 -
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LaFleur warns against PJM plan altering 'fundamental' energy market mechanics
The federal regulator said her agency should "think very hard" before it alters which resources can set market prices during an address that also touched on grid resilience and the growth of Western energy markets.
By Gavin Bade • Feb. 21, 2018 -
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Bloomberg: Solar panel imports soared ahead of tariff decision
China represented the most imports with a nearly 1,200% quarter-over-quarter increase, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 20, 2018
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