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Last-minute amendments slow progress on Exelon Illinois bill as deadline nears
Exelon and ComEd reached an agreement with Gov. Bruce Rauner that could see the bill signed — if legislators can push it through in time.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 1, 2016 -
EIA: Renewable generation composed 15% of output over the last 3 quarters
Those numbers are up from 13% during the same time last year.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 1, 2016 -
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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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As Congress winds down, advocates push for renewables tax extensions
Backers want action while there is a still a president in the White House willing to sign the extensions.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 1, 2016 -
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OpinionThe future of wind: Are we understating the potential (and uncertainty) in cost reductions?
Sector experts are more bullish than many existing forecasts, LBNL researchers write in a new guest series.
By Ryan Wiser, Joachim Seel, and Bentham Paulos • Nov. 30, 2016 -
Votes nearing, efficiency changes in Exelon Illinois bill draw environmental support
Further changes to Exelon's far-reaching Illinois legislation have won over some green groups, but lawmakers only have through Thursday to pass the bill.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 30, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Without the Clean Power Plan, are nuclear plants essential to combat climate change?
A new report says emissions would skyrocket if nuclear plants are shuttered, but some in California say that's not a given.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 30, 2016 -
Texas wind generation hits record, topping 15 GW
Wind generation in ERCOT hit 45% of the power mix and averaged 41% throughout the day, according to the grid operator.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 30, 2016 -
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AMS CEO: Energy storage can reach scale without subsidies
The biggest problem for energy storage is scale, and Advanced Microgrid Solutions has a plan to get there.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 29, 2016 -
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IHS: Storage inverter market to grow 4 times larger by 2020 as adoption booms
As energy storage installations grow, IHS sees inverter and power conversion costs in steep decline.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 29, 2016 -
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Sponsored by Array Technologies Inc.Following the sun: A brief history of solar trackers
Today, there is widespread consensus on the benefits of solar trackers for utility scale projects, causing rapid growth for the industry.
Nov. 29, 2016 -
EIA: GE, Siemens turbine manufacturing dominate US installed wind capacity
At the end of last year, just three wind turbine manufacturers accounted for three-quarters of the nation's installed capacity.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 29, 2016 -
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BNEF: Shorter contracts could put PURPA solar projects at financial risk
Power prices are difficult to predict, and shorter contract lengths mean more risk for solar projects, warns a new research note.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 29, 2016 -
In push to 33% renewables, Los Angeles launches low-income rooftop solar program
The LADWP wants to construct solar panels on the rooftops of 400 low-income customers, helping it reach its 2020 clean energy goals.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 29, 2016 -
NRG Energy finalizes $183M SunEdison renewable project deal
The company acquired about 1.5 GW of wind and solar projects from bankrupt SunEdison.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 28, 2016 -
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Iowa electric co-op proposes metering changes for residential solar
Next year, Allamakee Clayton Electric Cooperative will shift from an annual to a monthly true-up for its handful of net metering customers.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 28, 2016 -
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US agency backs 8 African off-grid solar development companies
The projects are not usually profitable, but are seen as a game-changer for Africa's fractured grid system.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 28, 2016 -
Nova Scotia plans cap-and-trade program for power plant CO2 emissions
Nova Scotia's program would align the province with a new central government plan to phase out traditional coal plants by 2030.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 28, 2016 -
Republican gains in Maine's legislature cloud rooftop solar's future
Regulators are considering a measure that would phase out retail rate net metering over the next 15 years.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 28, 2016 -
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Reports: Exelon drops coal payments, demand charges in Illinois nuclear bill
Backers will try to push the bill through in a three-day session next week.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 23, 2016 -
Maryland regulators to review 2 offshore wind projects
An application from the subsidiary of Deepwater Wind, developer of the United States' only offshore wind project, is one of two under consideration.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 23, 2016 -
Tesla, SolarCity ready diesel-reducing microgrid in American Samoa
The island of Ta’u, in the territory of American Samoa, is now operating on 100% renewable energy via a solar and battery microgrid system.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 23, 2016 -
CAISO considers tweaks to flexible capacity rules as duck curve grows
As more solar energy is brought onto California's grid, balancing supply and demand has become a challenge.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 22, 2016 -
Ameren opposes Exelon's Illinois nuclear energy bill
Ameren is wary of the bill impacts on its 1.2 million customers in southern Illinois, even though some of its coal plants could benefit.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 22, 2016 -
Siemens, LO3 Energy teams up for blockchain-powered microgrid in Brooklyn
The microgrid will allow rooftop photovoltaic systems to feed excess electricity back to the local grid and receive payments from the purchasers.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 22, 2016 -
Wisconsin regulators allow Alliant Energy to double fixed charges
Wisconsin commissioners have proved more open to fixed charge increases than regulators in many other states.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 22, 2016
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