Renewables: Page 156
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from Clean Energy Collective (used with permission)
NRG breaks ground on 5 Minnesota community solar projects
The power company has also reached agreements with several national businesses for the projects' output.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 30, 2016 -
Midwest independent power producer buys 475 MW of wind projects
Despite a heavy focus on gas, Tenaska is rounding out its renewable energy portfolio as costs decline.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 30, 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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DOE: Plummeting clean energy costs accelerating renewable 'revolution'
According to a new report, wind and solar PV accounted for over two thirds of all new generating capacity installed last year.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 30, 2016 -
Deep Dive
The solar toolbox: How utilities can find the best planning approach for distributed solar
Studying locational benefits of distributed solar is one way to plan, a Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory study says.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 29, 2016 -
Deep Dive
To speak softly: Why Sunrun's new policy head could signal a shift in solar advocacy
Former Maryland Commissioner Anne Hoskins outlines her approach to utility-solar regulation.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Sept. 29, 2016 -
California PUC rejects rehearing on revised net metering policy
California regulators cited insufficient evidence of cross-shifting costs as a big factor in their decision to deny a rehearing.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 29, 2016 -
Following New York's lead, Maryland targets electric distribution transformation
Utility regulators plan to zero in on renewables and electric vehicle integration, rate design and affordability.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 29, 2016 -
Arizona air regulators slap Solana solar facility with $1.5M fine
Arizona Solar One LLC has agreed to pay a fine to resolve emissions violations at the Solana Generating Station in Gila Bend.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 29, 2016 -
In wake of Tesla bid, SolarCity plots $1B investment in Mexico operations
The largest installer in the U.S. outlined a 5-year investment plan in Mexico, but it hinges on familiar net metering debates.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 29, 2016 -
Massachusetts floats new solar tariff structure in incentive program redesign
The new program would replace current incentives with tariffs designed to reduce risk and provide more predictable revenue streams for developers.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 28, 2016 -
In pursuit of 100% renewables, HECO installs 1st utility-scale battery on Oahu
The 1 MW project is being executed by the utility and the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute at the University of Hawaii.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 28, 2016 -
Wyoming rejects boosting wind production tax
Not one supporter of a proposed wind production tax increase testified at a recent meeting of the legislature's Joint Revenue Committee.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 28, 2016 -
Trump, Clinton spar over clean energy policies in 1st Presidential debate
Donald Trump never said "Solyndra," but he seemed to be referencing the failed solar developer when he called the United States' energy policies a "disaster."
By Robert Walton • Sept. 26, 2016 -
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NYC targets 100 MWh energy storage by 2020
The new energy storage target will help New York City reach its goal to cut emissions 80% by 2050.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 26, 2016 -
Study: Transportation CO2 emissions outpace power sector
As the power sector shifts from coal to gas to cut emissions, transportation takes the No.1 spot as biggest CO2 emitter.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 26, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Demand charges vs. TOU rates: The great Arizona rate design experiment
APS wants to be the first utility with mandatory demand charges for residential customers, but critics say time-of-use pricing provides similar benefits and is easier for consumers to adopt.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 26, 2016 -
Xcel Energy seeks to add 1,500 MW of wind power
With falling costs and temporary tax assistance, wind is "in the money."
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 23, 2016 -
Tesla, SolarCity set to unveil 'solar roof' offering next month
"It's not a thing on a roof, it is the roof," Tesla CEO Elon Musk said over the summer.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 23, 2016 -
Hawaiian regulators approve time-of-use rate pilot to aid solar integration
In an effort to shift electricity usage to daytime, Hawaii's PUC has approved a time-of-use rate program for HECO.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 22, 2016 -
US, Canada utilities aim to link three microgrids in $12.4M cross-border project
Two Canadian utilities and one in Maine are working to trade power between three microgrid projects in a transactive energy scheme.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 22, 2016 -
Apple to sell 50 MW solar energy to Arizona public utility
Salt River Project and Apple put their heads together in 2014 to move the tech giant into the region and work together on clean energy solutions.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 22, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How Southern California Edison's new rate case would transform the grid
SCE wants to spend $2.3 billion to ready its grid for distributed resources. Here's what that money would buy.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 21, 2016 -
SNL: Lower operating costs drive new gas-fired power development
Gas, wind and solar plants have the lowest operating costs and as a result will make up the overwhelming majority of new capacity additions through 2020.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 21, 2016 -
First wave-powered energy in U.S. pumped into Hawaii's grid
A U.S. Navy program is testing wave-powered devices off the coast of Oahu.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 21, 2016 -
Former SunEdison yieldcos TerraForm Power and Global explore potential sales
SunEdison's investment vehicles put themselves up for sale after their bankrupt parent said it would stop making interest payments to the yieldcos.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 21, 2016
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