Renewables: Page 152
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US BLM finalizes leasing rules for renewables development on public lands
Environmentalists said the rule would put renewable energy on a level playing field with fossil fuels by using a competitive leasing process.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 11, 2016 -
Michigan Senate passes energy choice bill, 15% renewables mandate
Utilities cheered, but choice advocates say the measure would strangle the state's modest retail electricity market.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 11, 2016 -
Explore the Trendlineâž”
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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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PSE&G completes solar + storage project at New Jersey school
Gov. Christie is encouraging utilities to firm up their systems to avoid outages from extreme weather events.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 10, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Why 'a lot has become the new normal' in state solar policy debates
A new report outlines 5 key decisions and 4 trends from the solar sector's busiest policy quarter yet.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 10, 2016 -
Colorado approves Xcel Energy's landmark solar settlement
The agreement allows Xcel to roll out two time-of-use rate pilots and acquire more than 300 MW of on-site solar and community solar gardens.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 10, 2016 -
Deep Dive
All bets are off: 4 takeaways on what President Trump means for the power sector
The paradigm of decarbonization that's guided utility sector investments for the past decade is now up in the air.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 9, 2016 -
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Arizona utility regulators Burns, Tobin keep seats in contentious election
Boyd Dunn was also elected to the third open seat, replacing Commissioner Bob Stump.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Nov. 9, 2016 -
Florida solar Amendment 1, Washington carbon tax amendment struck down in election
Meanwhile, Nevada voters approved a measure to break up utility monopolies, though it will need to pass again in 2018 to go into effect.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 9, 2016 -
Idaho regulators approve state's first utility-owned community solar project
The 500 kW community solar project is designed to give access to solar power to all customers.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 8, 2016 -
Federal appeals court puts clean energy RFP on hold in Connecticut
The case could have implications for state and federal jurisdiction over markets.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 8, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Why Wall St. thinks renewables could be better off after tax credits expire
Bankers say the end of the production tax credit might not be so bad; it could result in less costly deals.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 8, 2016 -
First Solar
PSEG close to approval for 33 MW of brownfield, landfill solar
A final decision is expected by the end of the year.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 8, 2016 -
North Carolina regulators approve Duke solar interconnection settlement
But the ruling won't be the final say on interconnection issues, a Duke spokesman said.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 7, 2016 -
Greens, solar advocates appeal Nevada net metering decision
Vote Solar and Earthjustice requested a judicial review over last year's controversial net metering order.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 7, 2016 -
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Hawaiian Electric: self-supply solar incentive starting to take off
HECO has seen a surge in solar self-supply applications, one of two options designed to replace the state's retail net metering program.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 7, 2016 -
ScottMadden: California Duck Curve growing faster than expected
Utility-scale solar is contributing more to lower minimum daily loads than distributed generation, the consultancy said.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 7, 2016 -
ConEd looks to build 11 MW of solar generation for low income customers
Customers could enroll in the program at no cost and save up to $60 annually.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2016 -
Alevo
Minnesota Power requests 18% rate increase, but says renewables plan could halve hike
The utility also filed its annual renewable resources rider plan, which it says would offset about half of the interim rate increase.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 4, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Interconnection delays can be costly, but some utilities have found ways to save time and money
Interconnection times are going up nationally, but a new report outlines lessons from some leading utilities.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 3, 2016 -
Updated: Florida Supreme Court won't take solar Amendment 1 off ballot
Solar groups asked the state Supreme Court to nullify a ballot initiative they believe is intentionally misleading.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 3, 2016 -
Report: California needs to invest $5B in transmission to support renewables goals
Staff of the California Energy Commission found areas where more than 40,000 MW of wind, solar and geothermal resources could be developed.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 2, 2016 -
Florida utilities put up $3.5M for late-stage push on Amendment 1 solar proposal
The utility-backed amendment is slipping in polls as solar advocates argue its language is deceptive and would shackle the rooftop industry in the state.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 2, 2016 -
Tesla: SolarCity merger will add to balance sheet in Q4, insulate against net metering changes
The battery company posted a lengthy blog post Tuesday outlining the financial health of SolarCity and its business plans for the combined companies.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 1, 2016 -
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Deep Dive5 unanswered questions after Tesla's big solar roof and battery announcement
As the dust settles, the details of Elon Musk’s new integrated solar-plus-storage offering and its effect on the sector remain unclear.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 31, 2016 -
Report: Exelon's new Illinois nuclear subsidy bill recalls New York program design
Exelon's plan to save Illinois nuclear plants reportedly incorporates a social cost of carbon in determining subsidies, similar to a program in New York designed to skirt federal jurisdiction.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 31, 2016
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