Renewables: Page 131
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Deep DiveHold 'em or fold 'em: New nuclear build permits hold 'option value' for 5 utilities
Market conditions aren't conducive for new nuclear today, but companies see value in completing construction permits for future reactors.
By Peter Maloney • June 21, 2017 -
Maui company aims for Hawaii's self-supply market with all-day storage option
HiVE Energy says its residential and commercial batteries can provide a full day of storage, making them appealing for Hawaii's non-export solar tariff.
By Peter Maloney • June 21, 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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Report: Renewable energy is no threat to power reliability
The research, performed by Analysis Group, attempts to mirror a study of the United States power grid ordered by Secretary of Energy Rick Perry.
By Robert Walton • June 21, 2017 -
Sponsored by SiemensUtility planning: Integrating distributed energy resources for a more robust future
Developing more comprehensive planning activities that accurately assess the role of DERs allows utilities to get out in front of business challenges, empowering them to capitalize on opportunity.
June 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Utilities in hot water: Realizing the benefits of grid-integrated water heaters
Water heaters offer storage capabilities at a fraction of the cost of batteries. The challenge is getting everyone a piece of the returns.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 20, 2017 -
California will allow small utilities to aggregate bills for net metering
More notably, the California Public Utilities Commission determined unifying multiple meters would not raise costs for non-net metered customers.
By Robert Walton • June 20, 2017 -
Maui Economic Development Board
Updated: Rocky Mountain Power proposes cuts to PURPA rates for smaller Wyoming QFs
The PacifiCorp subsidiary told regulators its avoided costs had fallen due to lower wholesale energy prices and cheap natural gas.
By Robert Walton • June 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Does the PJM capacity auction mark the end of the new-build generation cycle?
Analysts say low capacity prices could indicate the end of a plant-building boom, but there are still pockets of opportunity for generators.
By Peter Maloney • June 19, 2017 -
New PJM white papers aim to integrate state power policies into wholesale markets
The grid operator is floating carbon pricing and two-part capacity auctions to help mitigate for the market impacts of renewable energy mandates and nuclear subsidies.
By Gavin Bade , Robert Walton • June 19, 2017 -
New England, California could see tight spots with reliability this summer, says FERC
The agency's annual summer reliability report highlighted possible reliability concerns in regions such as California, New England and Texas.
By Peter Maloney • June 19, 2017 -
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Nevada governor vetoes popular RPS, community solar bills
The renewable portfolio standard would have mandated 40% renewables by 2030 and included a carveout for energy storage.
By Robert Walton • June 19, 2017 -
Nevada governor signs net metering bill
The bill restores net metering rates close to retail for rooftop solar customers, and three major solar developers will resume sales after pulling out last year.
By Robert Walton • June 16, 2017 -
BNEF: More than 70% of global power investment will target renewables
Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s analysis of the power sector predicts $10.2 trillion to be invested globally in new generation capacity.
By Robert Walton • June 16, 2017 -
Apple issues $1 billion in green bonds in wake of US exiting Paris climate accord
The company said the second bond issuance affirms its commitment to sustainable projects and the Paris climate accord.
By Peter Maloney • June 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Utility CEOs to DOE: Hands off state energy policies, grid planning
Members of EEI's board say they want the DOE's baseload review to embrace the power mix transformation, not inhibit it.
By Gavin Bade • June 15, 2017 -
DOE
A new study defends ARPA-E in wake of Trump's proposed budget cuts
A congressionally mandated study found the Department of Energy's APRA-E secured $1.25 billion in private funding and 74 patents so far.
By Peter Maloney • June 15, 2017 -
Maui Economic Development Board
EIA: Wind, solar composed 10% of March generation
Wind and solar made up 7% of the country's generation last year. It could reach almost 10% annually by 2018.
By Robert Walton • June 15, 2017 -
Deep DiveWill California's 100% renewables goal survive the political process?
With current clean energy goals in sight, liberal lawmakers are pushing the state to ratchet up its ambitions. But utility companies could prove a powerful roadblock.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 14, 2017 -
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BP: Global coal consumption drops to lowest level since 2004
Wind and solar power, on the other hand, accounted for nearly one-third of the increase in primary energy use last year.
By Peter Maloney • June 14, 2017 -
SaltX, Aalborg team up to develop CSP project with storage
A prototype using SaltX’s EnerStore technology is scheduled to be built later this year with the aim of securing a commercial pilot plant in 2018.
By Peter Maloney • June 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
EEI 2017: The utility sector's business case for deep decarbonization
Utility executives have discovered that cleaning up their power mixes and electrifying other sectors is their best chance at strong growth. But it's easier said than done.
By Gavin Bade • June 13, 2017 -
PacifiCorp drafts RFP for 1.2 GW of Wyoming wind energy
Projects with a minimum resource size of 20 MW must be in operation no later than Dec. 31, 2020.
By Robert Walton • June 13, 2017 -
Vivint Solar will return to Nevada if Gov. Sandoval signs net metering bill
The solar company is the latest to announce its return to the state. Tesla and Sunrun also announced similar plans to resume sales last week.
By Robert Walton • June 12, 2017 -
Report: Utility-scale solar prices drop below $1/watt for first time
Solar companies also installed 2 GW of new solar capacity for the sixth consecutive quarter, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association.
By Robert Walton • June 12, 2017 -
from Clean Energy Collective (used with permission)
Deep DiveWhat makes a successful utility-led community solar program?
An examination of shared solar programs across the country reveals diverse pathways to success — so long as the customer demand is there.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 8, 2017
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