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Report: One-third of solar installers offer energy storage, number set to rise
More than a fourth of the installers not offering storage told researchers they plan to offer it this year.
By Peter Maloney • April 14, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Inside Hawaiian Electric's new plan to get to 100% renewables
Liquefied natural gas, the NextEra merger and the role of DERs are the major sticking points emerging from the utility's new power supply plan.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 14, 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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Utility-backed solar group raised over $7M to counter TPO proposal in Florida
While money troubles sunk the proposal that would have legalized third party ownership, the utility-backed measure created to counter it is cleared to appear on the ballot.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 13, 2016 -
Stakeholders debate expanding storage's role in MISO markets
Discussions under way at MISO could expand storage into the medium-term market.
By Peter Maloney • April 12, 2016 -
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Minnesota report points to flaws in Xcel's community solar installations
An independent engineer appointed by the PUC says the utility mishandled cost estimates, interconnection processes, and cooperation with developers in a community solar project.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 12, 2016 -
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'Straight uphill': Power sector reforms face tough path in gridlocked Illinois legislature
Three utility-backed bills to support, nuclear generation, renewables and efficiency did not pass in the last session of the General Assembly. Stakeholders are now trying to role them into a single law.
By Peter Maloney • April 12, 2016 -
Nebraska legislature advances bill to ease wind development
The bill would remove impediments to developing some of the biggest wind potential in the United States.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 12, 2016 -
Aquion battery to meet overnight needs of Puerto Rican solar farm
An Aquion battery is being deployed at a 16 MW Puerto Rican solar farm to meet overnight needs.
By Peter Maloney • April 11, 2016 -
New Hampshire legislature doubles net metering cap to 100 MW
The new law also orders state regulators to ready a successor tariff when the new cap is reached.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 11, 2016 -
San Diego eyes community choice aggregation to meet 100% renewable goals
The city is likely facing a protracted fight with San Diego Gas & Electric, which is establishing a seperate market affiliate as mandated under California law to "discuss" the city's community choice plan.
By Robert Walton • April 10, 2016 -
Senate includes energy tax credits in FAA bill, but face growing opposition in House
A deal may have been struck in the Senate, but opposition to including energy tax credits in the FAA reauthorization bill is growing in the House.
By Robert Walton • April 10, 2016 -
Offshore wind needed for New York's 50% energy goal, energy czar says
A newly designated ocean tract off Long Island could deliver competitively-priced wind-sourced electricity, Richard Kauffman said this week.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 8, 2016 -
SolarCity closes $150M securitization for commercial solar+storage
SolarCity continued a string of securitizations with a $150-million financing from Credit Suisse.
By Peter Maloney • April 8, 2016 -
Vermont regulators propose net metering changes
The proposal would encourage net-metered systems to be developed in preferred, pre-developed locations, including different price levels.
By Robert Walton • April 8, 2016 -
With another generation record, Texas edges closer to 50% wind penetration
ERCOT got more than 48% of its generation from wind during early hours of March 23.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 8, 2016 -
From Wright-Hennepin Electric Cooperative/Jerry Kranz (used with permission)
Deep DiveCommunity solar poised for growth as utilities gain confidence, familiarity
Two new reports detail a bright future for community solar as utilities and developers gain experience and realize the resource's potential.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 7, 2016 -
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Iowa House passes bill to toughen eminent domain rules for transmission developers
The bill would prevent utility regulators from granting eminent domain rights for a project unless 75% of landowners in its path approved.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 7, 2016 -
HECO is testing Varentec devices to regulate voltage fluctuations from rooftop solar
Hawaii's main utility is conducting a pilot program aimed at testing Varentec devices to regulate voltage fluctuations from rooftop solar installations.
By Peter Maloney • April 7, 2016 -
from Clean Energy Collective (used with permission)
Indiana cooperative to offer leases on pilot community solar array
Member-customers expected to save $1,600 over the 20 year term lease term
By Herman K. Trabish • April 7, 2016 -
Maryland Senate passes 25% RPS in clean energy jobs bill
Final votes in both legislative chambers are still needed to reconcile bill differences, but it appears the 25% renewable energy standard is on its way to Gov. Larry Hogan.
By Robert Walton • April 7, 2016 -
Massachusetts lawmakers pass bill to raise solar cap, cut net metering rates
The Masschussetts legislative committee tasked with coming up with a solution to deal with net metering caps and solar remuneration arrived at a final bill, which passed through both houses and now awaits Gov. Charlie Baker's signature.
By Krysti Shallenberger • April 6, 2016 -
Deep Dive
'Wake up worrying': NextEra-Hawaiian Electric merger in doubt as regulators near decision time
NextEra's bid to buy Hawaiian Electric has failed to inspire state energy stakeholders, but the merger proceeding isn't a popularity contest.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 6, 2016 -
Report: Installed solar costs dropped 5% as consumers search for best value
EnergySage, an online marketplace for solar, released a report that also showed solar customers moving from leasing deals to solar loans.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 6, 2016 -
New Arizona law delays solar installation 60 days, drawing ire from advcates
SB 1417 also imposes new disclosure burdens on installers which they say aim to slow solar growth
By Herman K. Trabish • April 6, 2016 -
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Deep DiveAs RPS importance declines, 3 factors help drive growth for utility-scale solar
For the first time, most utility-scale solar development this year won't be driven by renewable portfolio standards. Instead, voluntary utility procurement, PURPA contracts and corporate interest are boosting the market, along with some nascent activity in the merchant generation space.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 5, 2016
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