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LG subsidiary will install 40 MW of batteries on Guam
The two storage facilities are expected to help reduce intermittent power outages and integrate more solar energy for the U.S. territory.
By Peter Maloney • June 8, 2017 -
North Carolina solar reform bill easily clears House, moves to Senate
The "Competitive Energy Solutions" measure would allow utilities to competitively bid against independent clean energy developers and revise the state's net metering policy.
By Robert Walton • June 8, 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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Santa Barbara commits to 100% renewable energy by 2030
The California city's pledge markets the 30th municipal commitment to 100% clean energy in the U.S.
By Robert Walton • June 8, 2017 -
California, China strike collaboration on clean energy technology
As President Trump pulls the United States out of the Paris climate accord, China has signaled it is willing to take a leading global role.
By Robert Walton • June 7, 2017 -
Los Angeles hits pause on $2.2B gas plant investment plan
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will consider whether to rebuild old natural gas plants or use renewable energy to meet demand.
By Robert Walton • June 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Colorado decoupling proposal unites Xcel, distributed energy advocates
Separating utility revenues from power sales would benefit efficiency and DERs, but some critics worry customer bills will rise and argue for a more extensive regulatory overhaul.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 7, 2017 -
Duke files for grid modernization rider in Ohio, proposes 10 MW storage pilot
The battery project would be located to allow it to provide ancillary services to the grid and backup power to critical infrastructure.
By Peter Maloney • June 7, 2017 -
Nevada Legislature clears bills raising net metering rates, RPS mandate
The bills would restore net metering rates close to retail and increase the state's renewables mandate to 40% by 2030. The measures await Gov. Brian Sandoval's signature.
By Robert Walton • June 7, 2017 -
Massachusetts announces regulations for solar incentive program
This step brings the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target Program, which aims for 1,600 MW of new solar capacity, closer to final approval.
By Robert Walton • June 7, 2017 -
Updated: Connecticut revives nuclear support bill after Dominion threatens Millstone review
Legislation to support Dominion's Millstone nuclear plant in Connecticut appeared dead until the operator said it would consider shuttering the facility if a support bill was not approved.
By Gavin Bade , Peter Maloney • June 7, 2017 -
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Maryland, Hawaii turn to storage incentives as state markets gain momentum
A new GTM Research report examines Hawaii and Maryland as examples of a trend in state energy storage incentives.
By Peter Maloney • June 6, 2017 -
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New York will sink $1.5B into renewable energy projects to spur clean energy jobs
The "unprecedented investment" of $1.5 billion in major renewable energy projects is part of an effort to attract 40,000 jobs to the state by 2020.
By Robert Walton • June 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
PJM auction results could push nuke operators to 'double down' on subsidies
Unexpectedly low prices in the May capacity auction could mark a turning point for market reform debates, particularly in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
By Peter Maloney • June 5, 2017 -
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Updated: California Senate votes for 100% renewable energy goal by 2045
The ambitious proposal now moves to the Assembly, where Democrats have a supermajority.
By Robert Walton • June 5, 2017 -
Nevada Senate clears bill to raise net metering export rates
The Nevada Assembly will need to approve the amended bill today, which is the last day of the state's legislative session.
By Robert Walton • June 5, 2017 -
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Stem tapped by Austin Energy for up to 1MWh of aggregated energy storage
The partnership is part of Austin Energy's SHINES grant from the Energy Department, which assists in integration of renewables and distributed energy.
By Peter Maloney • June 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Utilities post-Paris: Uncertainty rules power sector as Trump shatters climate consensus
There are plenty of factors still pushing the utility sector to cut carbon, but time is running out to avert the worst impacts of climate change.
By Gavin Bade • June 2, 2017 -
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Nevada Gov. Sandoval signs storage, electric vehicle bills
A measure that would resurrect retail net metering is still being considered by the Nevada Senate, however.
By Robert Walton • June 2, 2017 -
Sunrun enters Texas solar market with virtual net metering offer
Sunrun customers will use Think Energy as their retail energy provider, enabling the solar company to offer a 20-year net metering arrangement.
By Robert Walton • June 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Despite budget worries, DOE SunShot director 'bet his life' on program's survival
SunShot Director Charlie Gay is optimistic about Trump's approach to renewables and the DOE's controversial baseload study.
By Krysti Shallenberger • June 1, 2017 -
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Deep DiveIs renewable energy threatening power reliability?
In Texas and elsewhere, reliability concerns are merely a "Chicken Little argument" fossil generators use to advance their financial interests, analysts say.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 1, 2017 -
Trump set to announce Paris decision Thursday
The president is expected to pull the United States out of the historic climate accord, but details on how remain sketchy.
By Gavin Bade • June 1, 2017 -
Resurrecting retail rate net metering could could cost $1.3B, NV Energy warns
The Nevada Senate is considering AB 405, which would restore net metering rates to a level very close to the full retail rate.
By Robert Walton • June 1, 2017 -
Low carbon prices hang over RGGI as June auction approaches
In the March auction, CO2 allowances sold for $3/short ton, the lowest price in more than three years.
By Peter Maloney • June 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
More than 30 states embrace grid modernization, new policy tracker finds
A new quarterly report from the folks who brought you "50 States of Solar" aims to chronicle grid modernization initiatives across the U.S.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 31, 2017
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