Renewables: Page 160
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SolarCity shifts focus to growth, cuts CEO pay to $1, trim severance packages
The move comes after SolarCity suffered $55 million in Q2 losses.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 19, 2016 -
Nevada report: Rooftop solar customers shift $36M in annual costs to other ratepayers
The report is an update from a 2014 paper that found $36M in annual benefits from rooftop solar on the system.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 18, 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 Dive
As states debate solar, contentious rate cases give way to broader valuation proceedings
Fixed charges and net metering dominated solar debates in the second quarter, but those conversations are increasingly leading to more comprehensive valuation attempts.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 18, 2016 -
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Deep DiveSun burn: Solar tax credits scorch state budgets
States are pulling back on swelling solar tax credit programs, but sector players say well-designed incentives can deliver additional economic benefits.
By Peter Maloney • Aug. 17, 2016 -
PNM, solar developer tussle over right to supply Facebook data center
Los Angeles-based MaxxSolar says it can supply 100% renewable power to the data center at a low price, but it may never get the chance to present its case to regulators.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 17, 2016 -
Colorado solar compromise avoids new grid fees, pushes TOU rate pilots
Xcel Energy had sought to increase grid access charges and decrease payments to rooftop solar owners in its general rate case.
By Gavin Bade • Aug. 16, 2016 -
Australia developer moves ahead with 5 MW solar+storage virtual power plant
Australian energy company AGL will install 1,000 batteries in South Australian homes and businesses with a combined 7 MWh of energy delivery.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 16, 2016 -
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Arizona regulator, attorney battle over alleged ties with solar industry
Dueling letters from Arizona Corporation Commission Chairman Doug Little and attorney Scott Hempling highlight the level of suspicion in the regulatory body.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 16, 2016 -
Interior Department announces wind energy lease sale offshore North Carolina
The Kitty Hawk Wind Energy Area was outlined two years ago by the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and begins about 24 nautical miles offshore and extends in a general southeast direction.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 16, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Heating up again: Arizona turns to solar valuation after demand charge decision delayed
Regulators want to wait for the conclusion of a value of solar docket to reform incentive policies, but politics remains a constant distraction.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 15, 2016 -
Montana officials mull expanding rooftop solar size cap
Currently, net metered systems are limited to 50 kW in size but clean energy advocates would like to see that significantly expanded.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 14, 2016 -
PG&E files joint proposal to close Diablo Canyon nuclear plant
Because it will take time to develop clean energy resources to replace the facility, Pacific Gas & Electric intends to operate Diablo Canyon until its operating licenses expire.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 14, 2016 -
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Arizona regulators block political influence investigation, delay solar rate changes
Regulators are saving decisions on solar credits and demand charges until after the conclusion of a cost-benefit analysis of rooftop systems.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 12, 2016 -
New Mexico settlement blocks solar fees proposed by Xcel Energy
Xcel's Southwestern Public Service Co. had proposed new solar fees that could have increased surcharges by at least 30%.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 12, 2016 -
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Deep DiveSmart sharing: Sun-saturated Hawaii debates first TOU community solar proposal
Crediting community solar users depending on time of day could open new markets for storage and help optimize the grid, regulatory staff argue in a recent proposal.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 11, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Blackouts looming, California speeds battery deployment after Aliso Canyon gas leak
A new SDG&E storage proposal shows how the natural gas shortage may accelerate the integration of batteries into the bulk power system.
By Peter Maloney • Aug. 11, 2016 -
Massachusetts Gov. Baker signs wind, hydro bill into law
The law calls for long-term contracts for 1,600 MW of wind power and 1,200 MW of hydropower or other renewables.
By Peter Maloney • Aug. 10, 2016 -
NRG bids to acquire 2.1 of GW of renewable projects from bankrupt SunEdison
The carve-up of what was once the world's largest renewable energy developer has begun.
By Gavin Bade • Aug. 10, 2016 -
SolarCity backs Arizona utility regulator Robert Burns for upcoming election
The move could mark a return to public political battles over solar policy, most of which had been confined to back rooms this year.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 10, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Bay State storage: New law could give Massachusetts 3rd US energy storage mandate
Massachusetts was already a top state for energy storage. A new law could bolster that position with a mandate and utility ownership.
By Peter Maloney • Aug. 9, 2016 -
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Sponsored by Clean Energy CollectiveSoftware-Driven Community Solar
Continued innovation and expanded partnerships are helping the industry bridge the gap to the multi-gigawatt scaling of community solar as projected by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Aug. 9, 2016 -
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Mosaic Energy raises $220 million for solar loans
The loan financing could be another sign the industry is shifting away from the solar leasing model that brought it growth over the past decade.
By Peter Maloney • Aug. 9, 2016 -
Deep Dive
A lot of dam potential: Renewables growth could drive massive hydro buildout
With pumped storage, hydropower can grow 50% by 2050 — if developers can get over the hurdles.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 9, 2016 -
Opinion
The Duck is learning to fly in California and Hawaii
The dreaded 'duck curve' is evolving more slowly than anticipated thanks to smart rate design and efficiency, RAP's Jim Lazar writes.
By Jim Lazar • Aug. 8, 2016 -
FERC greenlights Apple's petition to sell electric power
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has granted Apple market based rate authority, saying the tech company didn't raise the risk of unfairly hiking rates.
By Peter Maloney • Aug. 8, 2016
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