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US tells WTO it is considering tariffs on solar panels
The U.S. International Trade Commission told the WTO it will decide by mid-September whether to slap duties on imported solar cells and parts.
By Peter Maloney • May 31, 2017 -
Younicos, Austin Energy sign deal for 1.75 MW, 3.2 MWh energy storage system
The project is part of the Department of Energy’s Sustainable and Holistic Integration of Energy Storage and Solar PV program.
By Peter Maloney • May 31, 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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Deep DiveHow can Tucson Electric get solar + storage for 4.5¢/kWh?
Subsidies and aggressive pricing strategies are key to the stunning Arizona PPA price, analysts say.
By Peter Maloney • May 30, 2017 -
Updated: Trump will pull US out of Paris climate accord, reports say
The details of the withdrawal will reportedly be worked out by a small group of White House officials, including EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt.
By Gavin Bade • May 30, 2017 -
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Sponsored by PA ConsultingHow water can save solar: Using bulk storage to flatten the duck
While batteries are making progress toward providing low cost energy storage, bulk storage facilities are currently the best suited technologies for solving the Duck Curve.
By Charles Janecek, Dave Cherney and Mark Repsher • May 30, 2017 -
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New Ohio bill would revamp state power market for full deregulation
HB 247 would require regulated utilities to divest their generation assets and put an end to lengthy procedings on utility resource planning.
By Gavin Bade , Peter Maloney • May 30, 2017 -
ABB plans to roll out modular microgrid unit by end of 2017
The company says the unit can be applied to remote villages that are not connected to the grid, and as a back-up source of power for small commercial and industrial facilities.
By Peter Maloney • May 30, 2017 -
Nevada net metering bill clears Assembly, heads to Senate
The measure, which has bipartisan support, would restore the state's net metering policy close to its original retail rates.
By Robert Walton • May 30, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Senators defend state energy policies in confirmation hearing for FERC, DOE nominees
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle told Trump energy nominees that the federal government should not preempt state policies on nuclear and renewables in a wide-ranging hearing Thursday morning.
By Gavin Bade • May 26, 2017 -
Texas lawmakers approve tax break limitations for wind turbines near military bases
Supporters say safety is the issue, but opponents of the bill suspect politics and fears over base closures.
By Robert Walton • May 26, 2017 -
Nevada Assembly clear bill boosting renewables mandate to 80% by 2040
Assembly Bill 206 now heads to the state Senate for a vote.
By Robert Walton • May 25, 2017 -
Sunetric, Sunnova team up to offer solar + storage systems in Hawaii
The partners will offer customers the PowerStack product on a lease basis with monthly payments and no money down.
By Peter Maloney • May 25, 2017 -
NY PSC order amends tariff to allow ConEd to export battery power to the grid
The PSC’s order also directs other utilities to study the effects of batteries to export power to the grid under existing dynamic load management programs.
By Peter Maloney • May 25, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Brattle: Wider electrification key to averting both climate change and utility death spiral
Tapping into power demand from EVs and electrified heating can help the utility industry thrive as it pushes the economy toward deep decarbonization, the consultancy says.
By Peter Maloney • May 24, 2017 -
Nevada lawmakers pass bills for storage incentives, possible mandate
The slate of bills, which also includes a boost to low-income efficiency programs, now goes to Gov. Brian Sandoval (R) for signature.
By Robert Walton • May 24, 2017 -
Report: Former managers say Sunrun manipulated sales data in leadup to 2015 IPO
Former managers at Sunrun told the Wall Street Journal they were instructed to delay reporting canceled projects, potentially boosting the company's sales numbers.
By Robert Walton • May 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
As solar matures, rate design and incentive debates grow ever more complex
The newest national solar policy update finds policymakers considering more detailed programs to compensate DER owners and cover grid costs.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 23, 2017 -
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Updated: Tucson Electric signs solar + storage PPA for 'less than 4.5¢/kWh'
While exact prices are confidential, the PPA for the 100 MW of solar and 120 MWh of storage would be less than half the cost of other major solar and battery contracts.
By Gavin Bade , Peter Maloney • May 23, 2017 -
Nevada utility regulator Paul Thomsen resigns
Thomsen joined the Nevada Public Utilities Commission in 2015 and led it through a controversial net metering decision last year.
By Robert Walton • May 23, 2017 -
Opinion
The state of US wholesale power markets: Is reliability at risk from low prices?
Robbie Orvis from Energy Innovation explores why generator revenues are shrinking and how the decline isn't a problem for reliability.
By Robbie Orvis • May 22, 2017 -
FirstEnergy keeps pressure on for passage of Ohio nuclear subsidy bill
Ohio lawmakers last week suspended hearings on a bill to support two of the company's struggling Ohio nukes.
By Peter Maloney • May 22, 2017 -
Missouri regulators approve KCP&L rate hike, new 'inclining block' structure
Kansas City Power & Light will implement a new, "inclining block” rate system that many say will help boost the economics of efficiency upgrades and rooftop solar.
By Robert Walton • May 21, 2017 -
California muni IID completes first US demonstration of black start battery capability
Imperial Irrigation District's 33 MW / 20 MWh battery was able to start its combined-cycle natural gas turbine at the El Centro Generating Station.
By Peter Maloney • May 19, 2017 -
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Mercedes-Benz Energy forms partnership with Vivint for US solar + storage systems
The partnership will allow customers the choice of buying a system outright or financing it through institutions Vivint uses for its solar business.
By Peter Maloney • May 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Sunrun CEO: 'Long-term growth rate' for residential solar still strong
Lynn Jurich sought to restore confidence at the GTM Solar Summit this week after the residential solar market slowed year-over-year for the first time in Q1.
By Krysti Shallenberger • May 18, 2017
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