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AEP to invest $1.8B in renewable energy
The utility also plans to invest $18 billion in T&D and boasts a 3,570 MW pipeline of wind and solar projects over the next seven years.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 7, 2017 -
Moody's: Regulated utilities stable, but unregulated power sector outlook remains negative
Potential market reforms, such as the Energy Department's cost recovery proposal, could bolster coal and nuclear in the competitive markets, but delay closing uneconomic plants.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 6, 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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How Vistra's coal retirements could impact the Texas power market
Coal retirements are predicted to tighten reserve margins in ERCOT, but only time will tell if they will bring the higher prices fossil generators are looking for.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 6, 2017 -
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Empire District to shift from coal generation to wind in new plan
The utility would ultimately close its Asbury coal plant in Southwest Missouri and invest $1.5 billion in wind resources.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 3, 2017 -
House GOP tax package boosts nukes, slashes wind, EV credits
The long awaited tax package includes an estimated $6 billion credit for nuclear power but would cut the wind PTC and end incentives for electric vehicles.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 3, 2017 -
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Despite earnings tumble, Tesla deploys 110 MWh of storage in Q3
The company said it is on track to deliver its 100 MW, 129 MWh energy storage project in South Australia, which it promised to build in 100 days.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 3, 2017 -
Portland General to spend up to $100M for 39 MW of energy storage
The utility's plan will help it comply with Oregon's energy storage mandate, requiring major utilities to deploy a minimum of 5 MWh of energy storage by 2020.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 2, 2017 -
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Lazard: Falling clean energy costs don't yet spell the end of baseload generation
The firm said alternative energy systems alone "will not be capable of meeting the baseload generation needs of a developed economy for the foreseeable future."
By Robert Walton • Nov. 2, 2017 -
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In new trend, utilities propose separate rate classes for solar customers without rate increase
Recent proceedings in Kansas, Iowa and Utah raise new questions about how best to deal with the impacts of solar on utilities.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 2, 2017 -
PNM issues RFP for 456 MW of resources, pushing for renewables and storage
The utility announced earlier this year that it plans to phase out coal-fired generation completely, replacing it with natural gas, storage, solar and its stake in the Palo Verde nuclear facility.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 2, 2017 -
California extends grandfathering period to rooftop solar customers on older TOU rates
The decision addresses some concerns from customers in the process of installing rooftop solar at the same time rates were being changed.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 1, 2017 -
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ITC proposes 3 solar trade case remedies with tariffs, quotas and capped imports
The agency will send three remedy recommendations to President Donald Trump, who has final say.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 31, 2017 -
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Is solar+storage eligible for net metering in Massachusetts? Tesla and others want to know
The state could become the first to provide comprehensive guidance on pairing energy storage with solar installations.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 31, 2017 -
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New York Green Bank seeks $1B in private sector investment for clean energy projects
The bank also plans to start working with other states to help them establish similar funding entities.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 31, 2017 -
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Technology, markets and contracts — oh my! The keys to profiting from California's duck curve
California policymakers look to address renewables over-generation through smart investments in supply- and demand-side resources.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 30, 2017 -
Pharmaceutical company McKesson inks deal for NRG solar project
NRG will build the 3 MW solar facility at McKesson’s New Jersey-based distribution center, which is slated to come online in 2018.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 30, 2017 -
Connecticut passes bill to support Dominion's Millstone nuclear plant
After a couple of failed attempts, Connecticut's House of Representatives passed a measure this week to provide a financial lifeline to Dominion's Millstone nuclear plant.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Sunrun secures $303M in funding for solar business
The financing package is composed of a $234.5 million senior delayed draw term loan, $10 million letter of credit and a $59 million subordinated delayed-draw term loan facility.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 26, 2017 -
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Deep DiveGTM warns of solar installation declines ahead of ITC trade case remedy vote
A new report from GTM Research paints a troubling portrait of the U.S. solar industry should a range of tariffs be imposed.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 26, 2017 -
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Uptown Funk: Where will NYC get its peak demand capacity?
Few new peak providers have come online for the city because short-term market rules don’t offer investors the certainty they need.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 26, 2017 -
PSE&G brings solar+storage online for resilience at New Jersey wastewater plant
Public Service Electric & Gas now has three solar-plus-storage systems online in New Jersey — all aimed at providing power during extended grid outages.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Florida regulators approve Duke settlement, ending the Levy nuclear project
The settlement includes plans for utility-scale solar, electric vehicles and a battery storage program, while ensuring customers do not pay any more for a proposed nuclear project.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Tesla's first Puerto Rico battery project is a microgrid at a children's hospital
Small renewable energy and battery-based projects are being deployed on the island while work continues to rebuild the bulk power grid.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Hawaii expands rooftop solar, storage options for residential customers
A “Smart Export” program offers a new compensation option for customers installing the distributed energy resources.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Solar manufacturer Stion's decision to close Mississippi plant could spark lawsuit
The thin-film developer will close its facility in December, blaming competition on cheap foreign imports.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 24, 2017
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