Renewables: Page 151
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Amazon, Dominion to build 5 new solar farms in Virginia
Amazon's projects will push the company closer to its goal of powering its infrastructure with 100% renewable energy.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 21, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How California utility regulators are turning electric vehicles into grid resources
Harnessing the power of electric vehicles will be critical to the state’s renewable energy and climate goals, but big questions remain about how to spur adoption and structure the charger buildout.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 21, 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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Cypress Creek Renewables to acquire solar developer FLS Energy
The deal makes Cypress Creek the second-largest utility-scale solar developer in the nation before its third birthday.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 21, 2016 -
DOE: Natural gas, renewables to expand market share through 2050
Renewable energy penetration could reach as much as 59% of total generation by 2050, according to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 21, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Inside Exelon's last-minute push to save its nukes and remake the Illinois power sector
The Illinois legislature has a week to decide on a far-reaching energy reform bill that also includes coal subsidies and controversial rate design changes.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 18, 2016 -
DOE ups ante on Sunshot, targeting 50% solar cost cut between 2020 and 2030
In the sunniest regions of the country, DOE hopes to spur solar cost reductions down to $0.02/kWh by 2030.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 18, 2016 -
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Obama administration unveils path for deep decarbonization for Paris Climate Accord
But U.S. compliance with the historic agreement is in question after the election of Donald Trump.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 17, 2016 -
FERC dismisses co-ops' case against Maryland community solar program
FERC did not rule on the merits, saying the petition was premature because tariffs have not yet been filed with state regulators.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 17, 2016 -
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Exelon's Illinois energy bill greeted by vociferous opposition
Critics decried the inclusion of capacity payments for coal plants and residential demand charges.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 17, 2016 -
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Deep DiveA 'turning point' for DERs? Utilities, vendors praise new NARUC rate design manual
A new guide to distributed energy rate design and compensation lays out the important questions but leaves the heavy lifting to state commissions.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 17, 2016 -
Tesla, SolarCity merger approved with 85% shareholder support
More than 85% of unaffiliated shareholder votes were cast in favor of the merger, the company said, though final results are still pending.
By Gavin Bade , Krysti Shallenberger • Nov. 17, 2016 -
Duke Energy proposes new bidding process for PURPA projects
If successful, Duke Energy and other utilities could compete against independent developers to build renewable projects.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 17, 2016 -
Microsoft signs 237 MW wind deal in Wyoming
The deal gives local utility Black Hills the ability to draw from Microsoft's natural backup generators, avoiding building another power plant to serve the company's data center.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 15, 2016 -
Ohio lawmaker seeks to tighten wind farm development
The proposed rule would require measurements of sound and flicker effects from wind turbines that could affect nearby properties.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 15, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How wind and solar plan to thrive during the Trump presidency
Steadily declining prices and increasing market share mean the wind and solar industries 'got it from here,' said one exec.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 15, 2016 -
In last minute dash, Obama administration pushes global clean energy initiatives
A slate of international initiatives builds on more than $11 billion the United States has invested in global clean energy since 2010.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 15, 2016 -
Opinion
Florida's Amendment 1 defeat shows why solar won't be stopped, Trump or no Trump
David Pomerantz, executive director of the Energy and Policy Institute, wants utilities to 'co-thrive' with DERs.
By David Pomerantz • Nov. 14, 2016 -
PJM market monitor pushes capacity market changes to enhance efficiency
Several municipal utilities, environmental groups and rural electric co-ops have questioned PJM's capacity market structure, resulting in new recommendations.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 14, 2016 -
North Carolina 300 MW wind farm closes in on key permitting approvals
Apex Clean Energy's Timbermill Wind could begin construction in 2018, making it the second big wind farm in the state.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 14, 2016 -
California county files community choice aggregation plan
The latest filing highlights a trend among communities desiring to take charge of their own energy supply.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 14, 2016 -
Opinion
In solar proceedings, let the sun shine in
Sunrun's policy chief Anne Hoskins calls on regulators to seize the opportunity of rooftop solar.
By Anne Hoskins • Nov. 11, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Trump insider: New administration won't attack renewable energy
The president-elect will halt climate activities but not move to revoke wind and solar subsidies, according to a major Trump financial contributor who said he is a member of the transition team.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 11, 2016 -
Ohio regulators approve AEP plan to retire 1,500 MW of coal generation
Environmentalists hailed the decision, including provisions that will bring at least 900 MW of clean energy projects online in the next four years.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 11, 2016 -
Energy stocks respond dramatically to Trump win
Shares of renewable and coal stocks responded quickly and with volatility to Trump's presidential win.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 11, 2016 -
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Rocky Mountain Power proposes demand charges, lower payments for solar customers
RMP's proposal will raise monthly bills for net metering customers from $55 to $74.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 11, 2016
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