Renewables: Page 113
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Deep Dive
Is cap and trade the climate solution? The jury's still out
California and New England are about to find out what the market-based mechanism for reducing emissions can really do.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 19, 2018 -
New Jersey Gov. Christie 'pocket vetoes' solar bill as he leaves office
A proposal to raise the state's solar energy targets was aimed at avoiding the collapse of the market when the current goal is met later this year.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Explore the Trendline➔
adamkaz via Getty ImagesTrendlineThe 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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Trump: Solar trade case decision coming 'pretty soon'
The president has until Jan. 26 to make a final decision, though he could delay it by 90 days. No one knows how Trump will decide, but based on his past and latest remarks, the sector is bracing for some kind of trade duty.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Why are the newest distribution system buzzwords 'hosting capacity analysis'?
To meet customer demand for distributed energy resources, utilities need to know what their systems can handle.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 17, 2018 -
PJM to push capacity repricing at FERC, eschewing expanded MOPR
PJM staff will ask their board next month to approve a two-stage capacity market plan and send it to federal regulators, excluding consideration of an alternative proposal pushed by its independent market monitor.
By Robert Walton , Gavin Bade • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Renewable plus storage bids in Xcel Colorado solicitation could set low-price benchmark
Preliminary results from the company's all-source RFP have been hailed as "really impressive." But a lack of details makes cost comparisons with current benchmarks challenging.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 16, 2018 -
Lower corporate tax rates no boon for renewables, analysts find
According to J.P. Morgan, $11 billion of tax equity financing was raised for renewable energy projects in 2016. Some of that may now be in jeopardy.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 16, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Shuttered coal plant fixer-uppers for sale all over the U.S.
More than half of all coal plants are, or will soon be, shuttered. Collaboration and compromise by some are beginning to reveal ways to reclaim the sites for new purposes.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 16, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Predictions 2018: Looming trade case clouds solar's future
Five experts gave their forecasts on what this year will bring for the solar industry.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 11, 2018 -
EIA: Low gas prices set to drive decline in coal generation
Continued plant retirements will likely drive even more attention to pricing reform discussions at regional grid operators and FERC.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 11, 2018 -
Maine regulators delay power contract for floating wind project, citing costs
The Maine Public Utilities Commission gave a preliminary approval to the Aqua Ventus project in 2014, but it now says power prices have fallen and the deal needs to be reexamined.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 11, 2018 -
AES-Siemens joint venture unveils new solar+storage platform
The new energy storage platform will enable solar facilities to sell up to 50% more energy per site, and helps eliminate solar production variability across the day.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 11, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Dominion-SCANA proposal shows shareholder gains, few ratepayer benefits, analysts say
Dominion’s $14.6 billion purchase offer may be the only one on the table for the beleaguered South Carolina utility, but is it good enough to get across the finish line?
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 11, 2018 -
Sponsored by Array Technologies
Learning from solar's past mistakes to ensure a brighter future
How the industry must reflect on past failures and put in place processes that will ensure they are not repeated.
By Ron Corio, Founder & CEO, Array Technologies • Jan. 11, 2018 -
New Jersey legislature passes measure to raise solar target
Now the industry is watching to see if Gov. Chris Christie signs the bill before his term ends next week.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Researchers developing double-pane solar windows
Employing two types of quantum dots, the windows will efficiently generate electricity.
By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Massachusetts approves new demand charge for Eversource's net metering customers
The Department of Public Utilities finalized new demand charges, fees and other changes last week that renewables advocates say will slow rooftop solar.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Puerto Rico Gov. Rosselló proposes overhaul of energy regulator
The new plan came only days after the Puerto Rico Energy Commission proposed new rules for microgrid development on the island.
By Robert Walton , Gavin Bade • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Florida Power & Light brings 4 new solar plants online, retires coal facility
The utility also has four more solar plants scheduled to enter service by March 1.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 9, 2018 -
Xcel solicitation returns 'incredible' renewable energy, storage bids
Bids for wind and solar energy combined with battery storage could be the lowest yet, analysts said on social media.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 8, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Predictions 2018: Federal policies to dominate
What will 2018 bring to the power sector? Seven experts weigh in.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 8, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Gas, not renewables, driving coal, nuclear woes; DOE labs show how much
The findings have important implications for DOE's proposal to provide cost recovery for coal and nuclear plants. FERC is expected to respond to that proposal on Wednesday.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 5, 2018 -
Florida lawmaker proposes to study solar+storage for grid recovery
The bill would develop a pilot program within Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to "encourage and demonstrate the effectiveness" of distributed energy generation and storage.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 5, 2018 -
Federal appeals court hears arguments in Illinois ZEC case
The hearing came after a federal court upheld the ZEC program in the face of a challenge mounted by merchant generators.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 5, 2018 -
New York clean energy proposal seeks 1.5 GW of storage, coal phaseout
The plan also calls for solicitations in 2018 and 2019 for 800 MW of offshore wind and new energy efficiency targets by April.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 3, 2018