Renewables: Page 157
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Greens petition FERC to intervene in Montana PURPA fight
Montana’s Public Service Commission temporarily suspended guaranteed rates for small solar projects in June, catching developers by surprise.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 21, 2016 -
Environmentalists wary of Congress' rush to pass energy bill
Lawmakers are hoping to produce a broad energy bill this session, but environmentalists warn more than two dozen provisions could trigger backlash or a presidential veto.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 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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Deep DiveDevelopers wary as California prepares to open behind-the-meter storage to utilities
Two newly-passed bills seek to boost residential storage, but critics worry they could allow utilities to dominate the market.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 20, 2016 -
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One of the biggest debates around energy storage for the grid is whether its role should be to provide short injections of power to the grid or if it should time-shift energy that can last for multiple hours.
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Tesla-SolarCity merger could face delays from lawsuits
Four parties have filed suit, contesting the close relationship between the two companies.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 20, 2016 -
Enphase survey: Batteries don't fit the bill for most residential backup power needs
Customers are interested in backup power, a new residential survey found, but their demands are more suited to generators than solely batteries.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 20, 2016 -
Deep Dive
With AEP deal, private equity continues gobbling up utility plants
Private equity was the winner, once again, in an auction of four AEP plants totaling 5,200 MW.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 20, 2016 -
FRCC: Florida reserve margin to remain over 20% as state leans on gas generation
Despite a rising population and increased reliance on gas, Florida reliability coordinators expect sufficient generation supply for the next decade.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 19, 2016 -
Massachusetts state report recommends 600 MW energy storage target
A report ordered by state lawmakers and released by the Department of Energy Resources says a storage target for utilities could help cut peak demand and reduce ratepayer costs.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 19, 2016 -
Amazon backs 253 MW Texas wind farm
The wind farm is Amazon's largest renewable energy project to date.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 19, 2016 -
Updated: Nevada regulators approve NV Energy, SolarCity grandfathering proposal
About 32,000 existing solar customers will now have access to retail rate net metering until 2036.
By Krysti Shallenberger, Gavin Bade • Sept. 16, 2016 -
Congressional lawmakers launch query into solar tax credits
Lawmakers in the House and Senate have sent inquiries to seven solar companies to see if they used tax credits improperly.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 16, 2016 -
Opinion
Reporter's notebook: How conflict and collaboration shape utility policy in the age of renewables
Utility Dive's Herman K. Trabish reflects on a decade of debates between utilities and renewable energy advocates, finding some of the most productive work comes outside official regulatory proceedings.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 15, 2016 -
DOE announces another $107M in solar funding under SunShot Initiative
SunShot's goal is to help the solar industry push unsubsidized costs down to $0.06/kWh by 2020.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 15, 2016 -
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Nevada court overturns fixed charges, lower net metering rates for existing solar customers
The court upheld the new rates and charges for future solar customers, however, accepting NV Energy's assertion of a solar cost shift.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 15, 2016 -
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DOI finalizes Phase 1 for California desert renewable energy development plan
The Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan seeks to set aside 10.8 million acres for renewable energy development and conservation.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 15, 2016 -
Maine PUC proposes phasing out rooftop solar incentives
Homeowners with panels already installed, however, would be grandfathered into original net metering rates for 15 years.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 14, 2016 -
NV Energy strikes solar grandfathering deal with SolarCity, regulatory staff
NV Energy has filed a proposal with state regulators that would allow customers who installed rooftop solar on or before Dec. 31, 2015 to access retail rate net metering.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 14, 2016 -
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Expert survey: Wind power costs could fall 40% by 2050
Analysis of a survey published in Nature shows global wind energy experts anticipate cost to drop by up to 41% by 2050.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 14, 2016 -
NRG wins SunEdison's renewables portfolio with $144M bid
After an auction for SunEdison's renewable energy project portfolio, NRG Energy is walking away with 2,100 MW of development-stage wind and solar capacity.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Sept. 13, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Growing pains: Hawaii solar sector howls as grid-supply incentives hit caps
Hawaii's grid-supply tariff has already hit its caps, and the self-supply option is cost-prohibitive for most residents. The resulting installation slowdown could set up a new fight at the PUC.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Sept. 13, 2016 -
Duke plans energy storage expansion for South Carolina hydro plant
The proposal follows a renewed focus on hydroelectricity, as the United States transitions to more renewable power.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 13, 2016 -
DOE, DOI: New US offshore wind strategy could create 86 GW market by 2050
The Departments of Energy and the Interior chose the completion of the first U.S. offshore wind facility to release a new governmental strategy document for the industry.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 13, 2016 -
Oregon audit scrutinizes state DOE's management of 79 renewable energy projects
A report released last week could ultimately lead to a revamping of Oregon's Department of Energy.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 13, 2016 -
Report: Nearly half of US states use carbon-free generation as a top 3 resource
Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration show wind, solar and geothermal energy sources have become mainstream.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 12, 2016
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