Renewables: Page 119
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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 -
Deep Dive
Greening the ramp: California looks to carbon-free resources to combat the 'duck curve'
A new law directs utilities to plan non-emitting resources to serve peak demand, sparking new debates about resource adequacy and the future of gas generation.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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New Florida muni solar program cuts NEM rates, includes battery storage incentives
Jacksonville Electric Authority's new program seeks to procure 250 MW of utility-scale solar and provide battery storage rebates, while trimming the net metering rate for new customers to equal the utility's fuel rate.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Nest
Report: Less than 1/3 of utility customers enroll in energy management programs
A survey by the Association for Energy Services Professionals finds relatively low participation rates — but with solid growth expected.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Vestas, Windlab to launch world's first hybrid wind, solar and storage project in Australia
The 60.2 MW hybrid project in Queensland will feature 43.2 MW of wind turbines, 15 MW of solar panels and a 2 MW, 4 MWh lithium-ion battery.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 20, 2017 -
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New Texas wind farm is Amazon's largest
The online retailer has launched 18 wind and solar projects across the U.S. and has almost three dozen more in the works.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Moniz: Utilities should prepare for very low carbon future
Despite current moves to support coal generation, the former energy secretary tells Utility Dive "there's no going back on the fight against climate."
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Sunrun, nonprofits partner to deliver renewables projects to Puerto Rico
The effort is delivering solar microgrids, water desalination and purification systems, and water production systems to fire stations on the island.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Opinion
Energy efficiency as a resource: The power of getting more from less
AEE’s Ryan Katofsky explores traditional and “pay for performance” approaches to getting the biggest bang for the energy-saving buck.
By Ryan Katofsky • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Ryan McKnight, FERC
Deep DiveChatterjee sets pipelines, grid resilience as priorities for FERC chairmanship
The acting chairman laid out his plans for the federal regulatory body in a speech at the Energy Bar Association on Tuesday.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Dominion Virginia seeks 300 MW of solar, onshore wind
The request for proposals includes energy, capacity and environmental attributes including renewable energy certificates.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Sponsored by Array TechnologiesNot all trackers are created equal
A new TÜV report shows big differences in trackers’ failure rates, O&M costs and LCOE.
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Updated: NRG asks California agency to suspend hearings over Puente natural gas plant
The company's decision follows a rare statement from a California Energy Commission committee which recommended against approving the proposed natural gas plant.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Utility-scale solar integration — what you need to know
The renewable resource is growing rapidly, but utilities are getting better at handling it.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 17, 2017 -
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Deep DiveCalifornia solar pilot shows how renewables can provide grid services
A utility-scale solar pilot project demonstrated how solar can compete with natural gas over grid services and cost.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
California utilities finding their way on renewables integration
High levels of renewables can make utilities look good but also strain their systems, with potential solutions requiring vetting by regulators.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Nevada regulators to investigate impacts of energy choice in preparation for 2018 vote
The state residents will vote on a constitutional amendment giving customers the right to choose their power supplier in 2018.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 16, 2017 -
New Mexico regulators move forward on clean energy standard
The state Public Regulation Commission plans to hold workshops on a proposed clean energy standard that would reduce carbon emissions 4% annually through 2040.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Utilities take note: Next generation utility-led community solar is emerging
Utilities are offering new community solar customer segments with no upfront costs and combining it with demand response and storage.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 16, 2017 -
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Sponsored by ScottMaddenBright outlook: solar trifecta is key to integrating smart utility-scale solar
Smart utility-scale solar systems go a step further than traditional utility-scale solar by cost competitively offering operational attributes comparable to conventional generation.
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Sonnen plans solar+storage virtual power plant in Arizona home development
Mandalay Homes has partnered with Germany's Sonnen to install smart residential energy storage systems in a new Arizona community.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Luminant to close 2 more Texas coal plants despite Trump support
The utility has announced plans to close three coal plants, despite the Trump administration's moves to bolster the resource and repeal the Clean Power Plan.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 13, 2017 -
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Oregon utilities, regulators grapple over major renewables investments
Portland General Electric reduced its proposed $1 billion wind investment plans 40%, and PacifiCorp is still on the fence.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 13, 2017 -
Coal generation to grow as natural gas prices rise, new EIA report says
But the agency sees natural gas rising to 32% in 2018, while coal remains steady at 31%.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Opinion
What do millennials want from their energy providers?
Millennials are far more willing than non-millennials to pay for renewable energy resources, but also more willing to change providers, if they can get better value and/or better service, the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative found.
By Patty Durand • Oct. 12, 2017
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