Renewables: Page 166
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Siemens, Gamesa to form world's largest wind developer
Siemens is reportedly paying more than $1 billion for a 59% stake in the combined business.
By Robert Walton • June 20, 2016 -
EPA proposes CPP state renewable energy incentives despite SCOTUS freeze
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency outlined a voluntary program designed to incentivize states to establish energy efficiency and renewables projects.
By Robert Walton • June 20, 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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White House initiative targets storage growth for demand management, renewables integration
The Obama administration is hosting a summit on how best to scale up renewable and storage technologies, and how to most effectively integrate them into smarter electricity markets.
By Robert Walton • June 17, 2016 -
Maryland regulators approve community solar pilot program
The three-year pilot will focus on providing renewable energy benefits for low and moderate income customers.
By Robert Walton • June 17, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Beyond rate reforms: Bundling strategies could resolve net metering battles
While no silver bullet is found in a single strategy, an NREL study suggests bundling several approaches could address both solar and utilities' concerns about rooftop solar.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 16, 2016 -
Wyoming's wind tax debate puts plans for biggest North American wind farm in doubt
Wyoming is considering raising taxes on wind production, and the Power Company of Wyoming says it could make their project uneconomical.
By Robert Walton • June 15, 2016 -
From the New York Power Authority (used with permission)
After veto, Vermont governor signs modified renewables siting bill
The governor had vetoed a previous version due to concerns over "unintended effects" of new wind sound standards.
By Robert Walton • June 15, 2016 -
Convergent
Report: Energy storage market to reach $250B by 2040
Utility scale batteries are expected to reach 25 GW by 2028, a new report from Bloomberg New Energy Finance says.
By Peter Maloney • June 15, 2016 -
Deep Dive
'Should have started yesterday': Why better transmission planning is urgently necessary for tomorrow's grid
The power mix is changing fast and it will cost ratepayers if transmission planners don’t catch up quickly, according to a new report from the Brattle Group.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 15, 2016 -
Minnesota regulators to review solar charges by rural co-ops
Solar advocates say the grid connection fees for rooftop solar arrays in Minnesota are too high.
By Krysti Shallenberger • June 15, 2016 -
Con Ed rolls out $15M virtual power plant project for REV
At least 300 homes will be equipped with leased solar panels and lithium-ion battery storage in the Queens and Brooklyn areas of New York City.
By Peter Maloney • June 14, 2016 -
Carolinas industry group seeks to change up the utility business model
A trade group rolled out a white paper outlining ways to change the way utilities operate in North Carolina.
By Peter Maloney • June 13, 2016 -
Apple files with FERC to sell energy in wholesale markets
Apple could be looking to leverage its renewables portfolio by filing as an energy provider.
By Peter Maloney • June 13, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Greater than the sum: How aggregation is making storage into a software business
Grouping customer-sited batteries can deliver the same benefits as grid-scale storage, DNV-GL says.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 13, 2016 -
Fotolia
Deep DiveThe Rural Utilities Service: How the USDA is building a clean energy future for rural America
The USDA's RUS has backed rural communities since the 1930s and now has billions to dole out for renewables and efficiency projects for underserved populations.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 10, 2016 -
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City of Madison, Wisconsin plans to cut carbon 80% by 2050
The ambitious plan follows on the heels of other cities, such as Denver, Colorado, adopting similar plans.
By Krysti Shallenberger • June 10, 2016 -
Massachusetts House passes mandates for 1.2 GW each of offshore wind, hydropower
The measure would establish carve-outs in the RPS for 1,200 MW of hydro and 1,200 MW of offshore wind.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 10, 2016 -
Energy Department awards $40M to Lake Erie offshore wind Icebreaker project
Innovative offshore wind projects off New Jersey and Maine also get $40 million awards
By Herman K. Trabish • June 10, 2016 -
Boulder, Xcel Energy in talks to end city's municipal utility bid
A statement from the city hints the two parties are focused on better aligning their objectives, including giving Boulder, Colo., "a greater voice in investments" made to serve customers.
By Robert Walton • June 10, 2016 -
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Deep DiveLittle less talk: With new revenue models, New York starts to put REV into action
The reforms to utility revenues in the Empire State could set the course for a new model of 21st century power providers.
By Gavin Bade • June 9, 2016 -
Hawaiian Electric files with state regulators to begin new pursuit of utility-scale renewables
Hawaii’s dominant electricity provider sets out on its quest for 100% renewables by 2045.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 9, 2016 -
Nevada officials to fund new rooftop solar study
Officials say solar prices have dropped significantly since the last analysis was completed in 2014.
By Robert Walton • June 9, 2016 -
Xcel Colorado rate plan draws ire of solar interests for higher fixed charges
The plan would lower volumetric rates and increase fixed charges, following a utility strategy that's played out across the nation.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 9, 2016 -
Vermont Gov. Shumlin vetoes controversial renewable energy siting bill
The bill was meant to give municipalities more say in siting energy projects, but last-minute restrictions on noise from wind installations triggered the veto.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 8, 2016 -
Fannie Mae offers low cost financing option for solar, energy efficiency
Couched as a mortgage option, this low cost financing could be a gamechanger for how solar and energy efficiency upgrades are marketed.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 8, 2016
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