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EIA: Low prices, rising production to boost gas generation through 2050
While natural gas grows the most on an absolute basis in EIA's projections, reaching 39% of U.S. energy production in 2050, nonhydroelectric renewable energy grows the most on a percentage basis.
By Peter Maloney • Feb. 6, 2018 -
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Tesla to outfit 50K Australian homes with solar+storage for 250 MW virtual power plant
The electric car company wants to build what it calls the world's largest virtual power plant, harnessing 250 MW of solar power and 650 MWh of energy storage.
By Peter Maloney • Feb. 5, 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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Honolulu storage permits surge 1,700% in one year, new report says
State regulators' decision to eliminate net metering and cap interim incentive programs made energy storage systems more attractive.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 5, 2018 -
New Hampshire rejects Northern Pass transmission, throwing project into doubt
The decision is sparking concern in Massachusetts, which just last week selected the project to help meet state clean energy goals.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 2, 2018 -
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In 2017, solar policy debates took the industry's future to higher ground
Utility leaders and solar advocates are struggling at state commissions across the country to answer hard questions about solar’s value to customers and the distribution system.
By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 1, 2018 -
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Report: Trump budget seeks 72% cut to DOE clean energy research
Electric vehicle research would take an especially big hit, The Washington Post reports, cut to $56 million from $307 million.
By Gavin Bade • Feb. 1, 2018 -
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For utilities, the new corporate tax cuts are a double-edged sword
Reports from Brattle and Moody's say tax cuts will squeeze utility cash flows, potentially hurting credit quality.
By Peter Maloney • Feb. 1, 2018 -
New Jersey to accelerate 3.5 GW offshore wind target
The state has a goal of developing 3,500 MW of offshore wind generation by 2030, but little progress has been made so far.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 31, 2018 -
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Arizona regulator proposes 80% clean energy mandate, 3 GW storage target
The Clean Peak Standard from Arizona regulator Andy Tobin would require utilities to deliver an increasing portion of their renewable energy during peak demand hours.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 30, 2018 -
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The best laid plans of state regulators are now aimed at building a better distribution system
Regulators are pushing utilities to plan for the rising penetrations of distributed energy resources, but they're doing it in many ways.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 30, 2018 -
New York rolls out 'master plan' to develop 2.4 GW of offshore wind
The plan aims to identify the most favorable areas for development and address mechanisms to procure offshore wind energy at the lowest cost to ratepayers.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 29, 2018 -
New Jersey to rejoin RGGI in new executive order
Former Gov. Chris Christie withdrew the state from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in 2012, causing it to fall behind on emission targets.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 29, 2018 -
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'Year of the grid': DER management takes center stage at DistribuTECH
The distributed energy revolution hinges on the development of new software platforms that can help utilities make sense of a deluge of grid data.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 29, 2018 -
Texas regulator proposes to deny AEP storage plan
Instead, the head of the Public Utility Commission of Texas recommended opening a separate docket to examine issues surrounding grid-edge technology, including storage.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 29, 2018 -
NextEra mulls sale of Canadian assets in aftermath of tax code overhaul
Spurred by the United States' recent tax code overhaul, the company says it could "recycle" the returns from selling Canadian assets, including solar and wind facilities, into domestic projects.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 26, 2018 -
Ohio Supreme Court sides with FirstEnergy in $43M renewable credit refund case
The court said the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio erred in a 2013 order directing the utility to return the money to ratepayers, finding it would amount to "unlawful retroactive ratemaking."
By Robert Walton • Jan. 25, 2018 -
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Deep DiveWill utilities keep investing in solar after Trump's tariffs?
The answer is yes, but the solar sector will also look to state mandates and incentives to keep businesses running.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 25, 2018 -
EIA: Wind to beat hydro as leading US renewable resource in next 2 years
While hydro led the way as the top renewable energy generation source in 2017, wind energy is expected to beat it thanks to significant capacity being added in 2018 and 2019.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 25, 2018 -
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New DOE competition seeks to boost US solar manufacturing
The Energy Department said the goal is to accelerate the "cycles of learning" from years to weeks, while creating partnerships that connect entrepreneurs to the private sector.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 25, 2018 -
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Maine's governor puts the kibosh on new wind power in the state
Gov. Paul LePage's executive order puts a moratorium on new wind turbines and creates a commission to review past and future wind projects.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 25, 2018 -
Dominion's Millstone nuclear plant could warrant subsidies, draft report says
However, the draft report also found that retiring the nuclear plant could cost ratepayers as much as $5.5 billion to replace its zero emission generation with renewable resources.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 23, 2018 -
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Getting to 'head-spinning' low prices for U.S. offshore wind
Projected additions to U.S. offshore wind capacity are expected to drive the emergence of the domestic support system the sector needs to drive prices closer to other generation options.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 23, 2018 -
Trump issues 30% tariff on solar panel imports
The Trump administration issued a 30% tariff on crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and cells, which will decline over a four-year span.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 22, 2018 -
Audi and Nissan join ranks of automakers making energy storage mainstream
Automakers are looking to extend the life of batteries that are no longer useful in an electric vehicle but have enough juice left to store power for a household or provide residential backup power.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 22, 2018 -
Duke rolls out $62M solar rebate for North Carolina customers
The rebate program, required under House Bill 589 which passed last year, is expected to grow the state's private solar market by 200% over the next five years.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 22, 2018
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