Renewables: Page 169
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PSE&G to invest $275M in new solar farms on brownfield and landfill sites
If approved, the New Jersey utility will build ten solar farms on brownfield and landfill sites.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 13, 2016 -
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Utilities, greens still miles apart on solar valuation, new report shows
The Center for Biological Diversity identified 10 states it says are blocking rooftop solar, but the bigger takeaway is how its perspective on solar valuation differs from those of utilities.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 12, 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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With Maine solar bill dead, industry waits on regulators for net metering reforms
A recent bill would have instituted a novel incentive structure for solar in Maine, but lawmakers were unable to overrule a veto from Gov. Paul LePage last month.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 12, 2016 -
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An embarrassment of riches? Maui shows why renewables curtailment isn't all bad
While it's something to minimize, curtailment is crucial to the functioning of MECO's grid today, and the goal of reaching 100% renewables by 2045.
By Gavin Bade • May 11, 2016 -
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Ohio lawmakers seek further freeze on renewable, efficiency standards
Some lawmakers are pushing to permanently freeze the state's renewables and efficiency mandates as the end of the current, temporary two-year freeze looms large.
By Krysti Shallenberger • May 11, 2016 -
Wyoming lawmakers to consider raising the only US state tax on wind generation
Lawmakers say they want to make tax rates for renewables and fossil fuel generation comparable, but wind developers claim they already pay higher rates.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 11, 2016 -
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Better together: How an organized market can help clean up the western US grid
Today 38 separate balancing authorities deliver power out West. A new paper says a single market would be more efficient.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 11, 2016 -
US solar company inks deal with China to build 1,000 MW concentrating solar power plant
SolarReserve, who developed the Crescent Dunes CSP project in Nevada, just teamed up with China's Shenhua Group to build 1,000 MW of solar power.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 11, 2016 -
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It's the economy: Maryland RPS debate illustrates national divide on clean energy policy
States with RPS laws are doubling down, while those without take little interest. Maryland could help explain why.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 10, 2016 -
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Construction manufacturer Caterpillar enters microgrid and storage market
Caterpillar has launched microgrid suite that combines solar, storage and Caterpillar generators.
By Peter Maloney • May 9, 2016 -
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ComEd jumps on the demand charge train with new Illinois proposal
Residential demand charges have been most popular in the Southwest, but the Chicago-based utility features them prominently in a new legislative push.
By Peter Maloney • May 9, 2016 -
NRG to sell EV charging stake and revamp residential solar venture to cut costs
The steps come as NRG Energy struggles to reduce costs and raise profits.
By Robert Walton • May 9, 2016 -
Study: Coast Guard push to limit offshore wind development
In a new study, a working group from the Coast Guard worry offshore wind development could increase the chances of accidents and hurt shipping traffic.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 9, 2016 -
Tesla reports 25 MWh of storage capacity delivered in Q1 2016
A shareholder letter highlights demand for the Powerwall residential storage device and acknowledges delays in some deliveries.
By Peter Maloney • May 6, 2016 -
Updated: Exelon says 2 nuke plants on the line in sweeping new Illinois energy bill
The Next Generation Energy Plan, announced yesterday, would touch virtually every aspect of the state's power industry. Without it, Exelon plans to retire two challenged nuclear plants.
By Peter Maloney • May 6, 2016 -
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NV Energy expands Green Energy Rider program to large customers
The program will now allow customers with demand of 1 MW or higher to source half or all of their electricity from solar.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 6, 2016 -
Weeks after law's passage, New Hampshire utilities near net metering cap for large solar
The ink has barely dried on a new law in New Hampshire raising net metering caps and already, one utility says it's nearly maxed out on large projects.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 6, 2016 -
GE deploys first of its latest fast-ramping gas engine in US to support renewables
The 51 MW project in Texas uses a new GE engine that can start in just minutes and is 49% efficient.
By Robert Walton • May 6, 2016 -
TVA to start 2nd unit at Watts Bar nuclear plant, first new US reactor in 20 years
The Tennessee Valley Authority is also seeking information on renewable energy projects to satisfy plans for more than 5,000 MW of solar and wind.
By Robert Walton • May 6, 2016 -
Hawaii lawmakers to reconcile competing proposals for renewables, storage incentives
These proposals aim to ensure low-income families could purchase distributed generation systems and a tax break for energy storage for up to 25% of the costs.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 5, 2016 -
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Deep Dive4 drivers of solar growth utilities need to know
Record solar growth forecasted in 2016 will rely on four key themes and one unifying trend, GTM Research says.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 5, 2016 -
CA companies Verengo, Swell companies team up for residential solar-plus-storage
Verengo Solar and Swell Energy is the latest partnership aiming to penetrate the market for residential energy storage.
By Peter Maloney • May 5, 2016 -
Massachusetts lawmakers mull 2,000 MW offshore wind mandate
Two state lawmakers are working with developers to craft a bill that could come by the end of the month.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 5, 2016 -
SolarCity unveils new software services for utilities, grid operators
The solar developer wants to help utilities deploy fully-dispatchable renewable resources and control DERs on their systems.
By Gavin Bade, Herman Trabish • May 5, 2016 -
DOE's new $25M solar fund seeks development of distributed energy grid solutions
The ENERGISE program, part of the Department of Energy's SunShot initiative, seeks to fund grid technologies to manage high penetrations of distributed energy on utility systems.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 4, 2016
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