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With first-of-its-kind PTC transfer, AEP sells 1.3 GW of unregulated renewables to Invenergy-led group
American Electric Power’s sale of its unregulated renewable energy assets is part of the utility company’s effort to focus on its regulated operations.
By Ethan Howland • Aug. 17, 2023 -
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Democrats call on EPA to implement credit program for electricity from biomass by 2024
A letter from a group of nine Democrats argues EPA has all the information and authority it needs to move ahead with the program. The proposal was excluded from a previous update to the Renewable Fuel Standard.
By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 17, 2023 -
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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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Google-backed white paper offers framework for deliverability in clean energy procurement standards
Linking clean power purchases to sources in the region where the energy is used can bolster the grid and enable more accurate carbon accounting, according to Google.
By Ethan Howland • Aug. 17, 2023 -
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BOEM identifies two wind energy areas with up to 2.6 GW of potential offshore Oregon
The governor and state lawmakers have pushed back against the pace of Oregon offshore wind development, asking for more time to consult ocean stakeholders.
By Diana DiGangi • Aug. 16, 2023 -
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IRA drives $12.4B into US storage as investments ‘juice’ an already strong market: Freyr exec
Since the Inflation Reduction Act passed, 210 major new clean energy projects have been announced, which have the potential to drive up to $86.3 billion in private investment, says E2.
By Diana DiGangi • Aug. 15, 2023 -
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First Solar selects Louisiana as home of next solar panel factory
The $1.1 billion facility is expected to be the largest capital investment in the state's history.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 15, 2023 -
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Maxeon Solar Technologies to build $1B New Mexico solar panel factory
The 160-acre site will be the Singapore-based company's first U.S. facility, spurred in part by the Inflation Reduction Act.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 11, 2023 -
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EPA power plant carbon plan relies on unavailable tech, violates law: EEI, trade groups
The EPA based proposed emissions standards on hydrogen blending and carbon capture technology that isn’t widely available, violating the Clean Air Act, utility and power sector trade groups said.
By Ethan Howland • Aug. 11, 2023 -
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‘Setback’ ordinances could cut US wind potential by 87%, solar by 38%: NREL
Restrictive setback ordinances could cut the nation's renewable energy potential 42%, to 93 TW from 161 TW, according to a study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
By Emma Penrod • Aug. 10, 2023 -
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Deep DiveA community solar boom will test Xcel, other utility plans against developer, customer needs: analysts
New state and federal funding and initiatives for community solar can bring equity and system reliability to the emerging energy transition, analysts say.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 10, 2023 -
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PJM, MISO, others warn of ‘significant power shortages’ from EPA’s power plant carbon rule
The agency’s proposed limits on power plant carbon emissions rely on “green” hydrogen and carbon capture, technologies that may not be widely available, four grid operators told the agency.
By Ethan Howland • Aug. 10, 2023 -
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OpinionCalifornia must act quickly or risk losing billions in federal community solar incentives
The clock is ticking because a federal program to support community solar requires that states receiving a portion of the $7 billion start providing subsidies within 18 months of it being awarded.
By Aaron Halimi • Aug. 8, 2023 -
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Constellation Energy CEO ‘disappointed’ to see peers opposing EPA’s power plant carbon rule
Emerging ways to blend hydrogen with gas and capture carbon dioxide will allow power plants to meet the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rule, Joseph Dominguez, Constellation CEO, said Monday.
By Ethan Howland • Aug. 8, 2023 -
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US offshore wind faces headwinds, but outlook is strong: DBRS Morningstar VP
Project costs have increased due to a variety of economic factors, but so have clean energy support and incentives.
By Diana DiGangi • Aug. 7, 2023 -
FERC interconnection rule may not speed process in much of US: experts
Many transmission providers already use the just-issued rule’s central reform, dampening its effect in large parts of the U.S., lawyers and industry experts say.
By Ethan Howland • Aug. 4, 2023 -
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New US offshore wind lease areas in Central Atlantic are inadequate, groups say
BOEM announced three lease areas encompassing 356,550 acres, but an environmental group and an industry group say it won’t be enough to help states meet their clean energy goals.
By Diana DiGangi • Aug. 3, 2023 -
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OpinionDespite headwinds, US offshore wind is poised for a breakout
U.S. offshore wind ambition should be far higher — billions in investment and hundreds of thousands of new jobs, along with a stable and clean grid, are at stake.
By Taylor McNair • Aug. 3, 2023 -
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New York must triple its renewable capacity in 8 years to meet 2030 target: state comptroller
Interconnection and long permitting processes continue to challenge renewable energy developers, state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said in a report.
By Emma Penrod • Aug. 2, 2023 -
Young workers are flocking to renewable jobs, but the sector remains short on labor, reports show
“As hiring in big tech has slowed down, there are a lot of college students who are open to other industries,” said Handshake’s Senior Research Writer Kate Urban.
By Diana DiGangi • Aug. 1, 2023 -
DOE makes $450M available for residential solar, battery systems in Puerto Rico
This summer, Puerto Rico experienced rolling blackouts 570 times more frequently than the North American average, according to the Department of Energy.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 1, 2023 -
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White House proposes environmental review reforms, in part to speed clean energy projects
“These reforms to federal environmental reviews will deliver better decisions, faster permitting, and more community input and local buy-in,” said Council on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory.
By Ethan Howland • July 31, 2023 -
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Sponsored by ScottMaddenResource adequacy — time for a new approach
Anticipate more activity on resource adequacy in the coming months and years as the clean energy transition evolves.
July 31, 2023 -
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First Solar plans $1.1B solar panel factory
The clean energy manufacturer is adding its fifth U.S. site as it looks to leverage Inflation Reduction Act tax credits.
By Kate Magill • July 28, 2023 -
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NextEra seeing signs of wider renewable energy recovery, company leaders say
Solar panel and battery prices have begun to decline, and renewables stand to gain a third class of customers as the U.S. establishes a hydrogen industry, NextEra Energy CEO John Ketchum said.
By Emma Penrod • July 27, 2023 -
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Maine lawmakers approve bill to jumpstart floating offshore wind, develop 3 GW by 2040
The bill establishes procurement, environmental and labor provisions ahead of the federal offshore wind lease sales due to be held for the Gulf of Maine in 2024.
By Diana DiGangi • July 27, 2023
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