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Western states push to expand EV charging network
The electric vehicle corridor will knit together 5,000 miles of freeways and 11 interstates across seven Western states.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 5, 2017 -
California grid operator urges less fossil-fuel use in new report
The decline of gas-fired generation, decentralizing electrical service and regional coordination are among the eight trends identified by CAISO.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 5, 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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A trio of storms could mean grid modernization in hard-hit areas
Florida, Puerto Rico and Texas all have an opportunity to reassess their power system.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 5, 2017 -
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Deep DiveITC seeks more details as solar sector battles over remedies in trade case hearing
More than 50 stakeholders crowded the ITC's hearing room to debate the merits of proposed tariffs as well as a quota and floor price in a nine-hour hearing Tuesday.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 4, 2017 -
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Deep DiveEnergy storage good option for frequency response, group says
The technology could find expanded uses if federal regulators agree with the Energy Storage Association.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 3, 2017 -
Portland General Electric joins California power trading market
The move makes PGE the fifth non-California utility to participate in the western Energy Imbalance Market.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 3, 2017 -
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California solar farm inks deal with farm district for cheap solar
The Modesto Irrigation District approved a $131 million, 20-year contract with a solar farm to provide 2.5 million MWh of electricity — or $34/MWh.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
New tariff proposals put solar in 'a land of complete uncertainty' ahead of ITC hearing
The fight over solar imports enters its next round as the ITC prepares to deliver recommendations to the president to address harm to U.S. manufacturers.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 3, 2017 -
FERC seeks fast track on DOE baseload compensation proposal
Comments on the controversial DOE rulemaking will be due Oct. 23, FERC announced Monday, as 11 industry groups pressed for extended consideration.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 2, 2017 -
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Sonnen pledges to build microgrids in Puerto Rico
The announcement comes as rival battery provider Tesla says it will deliver "hundreds" of its residential battery systems to the island in the coming weeks.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 2, 2017 -
Opinion
DOE rulemaking threatens to destroy wholesale markets with no tangible benefit
Newly proposed cost recovery for fuel-secure generators would spike power costs and emissions with little upside for consumers, Energy Innovation analysts argue.
By Robbie Orvis, Mike O'Boyle • Oct. 2, 2017 -
Opinion
Silverstein: If I'd written the DOE grid study recommendations
Alison Silverstein, who drafted the technical portions of the DOE grid study, says its summary and recommendations missed key points on grid reliability and resilience.
By Alison Silverstein • Oct. 2, 2017 -
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Tesla pledges 'hundreds' of Powerwall battery packs for Puerto Rico
Only 5% of the U.S. territory's grid is working right now, The New York Times reports, and it could take up to six months to fully restore power.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 2, 2017 -
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Suniva, SolarWorld revise tariff, floor price proposals ahead of ITC remedy hearing
The petitioners proposed declining tariffs on solar modules and cells in addition to a declining floor price of $0.74/watt for solar modules.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 2, 2017 -
From Tucson Electric Power (used with permission)
Report charts a path for more corporate purchases of utility-scale solar power
To get companies to buy more solar, the report says utilities should consider working with stakeholders to develop purchasing options in areas where solar is most cost-competitive.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 2, 2017 -
From the New York Power Authority (used with permission)
Tampa Electric agreement calls for 600 MW of new solar power by 2021
The projects stem from an agreement reached with consumer groups and will significantly boost the utility's 27 MW of current solar capacity.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 29, 2017 -
Opinion
Why it's time to fully embrace America's energy grid diversification
U.S. regulators should help drive more distributed resources into the grid, ICF's Philip Mihlmester writes, recommending how they can do so to the benefit of energy consumers and utilities.
By Philip Mihlmester • Sept. 29, 2017 -
PacifiCorp launches RFP for 1,270 MW of Wyoming wind
Projects must be capable of interconnecting with PacifiCorp’s Wyoming transmission system, but could also be located in Oregon or Utah.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 29, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Connecticut energy plan raises tough questions on comparative resource valuation
Critics say the state's comprehensive energy plan falls short in capturing the full costs and benefits of energy technologies.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 28, 2017 -
GTM: Grid-tied residential storage to outpace off-grid deployments in 2017
Utilities are encouraging homeowners to deploy grid-connected storage as a way to reduce the effect of high solar penetration on the grid.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 28, 2017 -
South Dakota project to make Xcel first over 10 GW wind capacity
The Apex Clean Energy-developed facility will be the first publicly announced wind farm to advance under the phase down of federal tax credits, utility officials said.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Arizona utility will use 'reverse demand response' to avoid renewables curtailment
Growth in renewable energy has occasionally led to excess power and negative pricing. Utilities are finding creative ways to help balance the system while lowering costs.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 27, 2017 -
SolarCity to pay $29.5M to settle false claims allegations
The U.S. Department of Justice alleged that beginning in 2009, SolarCity submitted thousands of claims that overstated the cost of its solar projects.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 27, 2017 -
Sponsored by National GridImagining the Utility of the Future
How National Grid is evolving to put customers at the core of all that it does.
By Chris Warren • Sept. 27, 2017 -
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Renewable developers respond in droves to New York solicitation
The state is allocating $1.5 billion for renewable projects that can generate 2.5 million MWh; developers proposed more than 13 GW in response.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 27, 2017
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