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

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Sustainability

Companies are pursuing increasingly ambitous sustainability goals around clean energy, but integrating rising amounts of renewables, minimizing environmental impacts, and achieving carbon reduction targets can be challenging.

By Utility Dive staff

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

What 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Is 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