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Deep Dive
Energy tax credits appear safe as GOP tax bill speeds toward a vote
Incentives for wind and solar power are likely intact, analysts say, but credits for other energy technologies could end up in a separate bill.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 15, 2017 -
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Trade case holds back solar growth, new report says
A cumulative year-to-date analysis shows solar capacity additions fell 22% compared to this point last year, according to GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 14, 2017 -
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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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Moody's: Merchant coal plants at risk in global transition to greener economy
Trump Administration efforts to support the fossil fuel might mitigate the risk, but they would be working against state policies and larger market dynamics, the credit ratings firm says.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 14, 2017 -
Murkowski: Energy provisions remain 'in flux' in GOP tax proposal
"Don't panic," the GOP energy leader told the power sector, as provisions not included in this bill could feature in a tax extenders package to follow.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 13, 2017 -
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Renewable energy gains market share in EIA 2018 projection, with gas, coal steady
The latest Short Term Energy Outlook sees renewable energy growing to 10% of U.S. electricity generation by 2018 as coal- and gas-fired generation stay at 31% and 32%, respectively.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Join or die: How utilities are coping with 100% renewable energy goals
Power companies are realizing that in many communities, the choice is between increasing clean energy or decreasing their own electricity sales.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 13, 2017 -
Oregon regulators acknowledge PacifiCorp $3B renewables investment plan, but call for coal study
The acknowledgment from regulators is an important step for the utility's ambitious clean energy plan, but what will it do about its coal fleet?
By Robert Walton • Dec. 13, 2017 -
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Deep DiveWhy small businesses are against tariffs on foreign solar suppliers
Industry leaders say the tariffs will cripple U.S. solar manufacturing and cost the industry at least 80,000 jobs.
By Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 12, 2017 -
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Deep DiveBattle for survival: Can 2 solar manufacturers save their US businesses?
Suniva and SolarWorld’s quest for import relief shook up the solar industry this year. What will happen next after Trump makes his final decision?
By Krysti Shallenberger • Dec. 12, 2017 -
Maine net metering battle heads to court
Solar installers are now hoping the state's highest court will strike down the new rates after winning a delay in implementation, with oral arguments scheduled for Wednesday.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 12, 2017 -
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New $17.6B plan would rebuild Puerto Rico's grid with renewables, DERs
A working group of utilities, states, national labs and federal agencies unveiled a plan to help the island repair its grid, focusing on short-term repairs and greater resilience.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 12, 2017 -
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Idaho regulators trim renewables integration rates under PURPA for Rocky Mountain Power
The state Public Utilities Commission approved a wind integration rate of $0.57/MWh and a solar integration rate of $0.60/MWh for facilities smaller than 100 kW that qualify for 20-year contracts.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 11, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The new demand response and the future of the power sector
New reports show system operators and utilities are turning distributed energy resources into demand response and leveraging two-way communications for new levels of price responsiveness.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 11, 2017 -
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PG&E proposes clean energy alternative to new fossil fuel plant, transmission
Company President and CEO Geisha Williams says the steps to replace a jet-fueled peaker in Oakland could be "a model for other cities in California and beyond."
By Robert Walton • Dec. 8, 2017 -
Opinion
How solar energy will transform in 20 years
Solar power will be cheaper, more ubiquitous and more versatile than ever before.
By Kyle Pennell • Dec. 7, 2017 -
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Cincinnati signs deal to run most facilities on 100% green energy
The move is expected to cut greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the city's utility rates.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 7, 2017 -
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Both sides in solar trade case make their last public stand before Trump's final decision
A final decision from President Donald Trump over trade duties for imported solar panels will come in January. Are the arguments enough?
By Krysti Shallenberger • Dec. 7, 2017 -
Maine delays plan to reduce payments to rooftop solar customers
The state's Supreme Judicial Court is set to hear arguments next week in a challenge to the new net metering rules.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 6, 2017 -
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Illinois Power Agency finalizes new renewables procurement rules
The Illinois Commerce Commission now has 120 days to approve or make modifications to the plan.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 6, 2017 -
SEIA pushes America First plan to sway Trump against potential tariffs in solar trade case
Language in the plan jives with some of the Trump administration's favorite catchphrases: energy dominance and "Make America First."
By Krysti Shallenberger • Dec. 5, 2017 -
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Analysts expect final GOP tax bill will throttle renewable energy
At least some aspects of the Senate bill harmful to wind and solar — like the BEAT provision and minimum corporate tax — are expected to survive this week's conference committee.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Are capped landfills and solar panels a natural match?
Hear from experts from the waste and solar sectors — and see some recent examples of solar landfill projects.
By Cody Boteler • Dec. 5, 2017 -
Cape Wind developers call it quits
Project opponents are celebrating after more than 15 years of fighting the 468 MW offshore wind proposal.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 4, 2017 -
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Dive Awards
Feud of the Year: Nuclear and coal vs. competitive markets
The closing of coal and nuclear plants has sparked a regulatory battle that has gone all the way to the top of the energy regulatory food chain.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 4, 2017 -
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Dive Awards
Policymaker of the Year: Scott Pruitt
Pruitt's ambitious deregulation agenda and his influence in the Trump White House could have lasting impacts for federal environmental policy.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 4, 2017
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