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Cost concerns could blunt ‘promising’ utility trends on energy storage, smart meters, EVs: Deloitte
“Supply chain snags, rising costs and extreme weather are likely to continue plaguing the power sector,” the consulting firm said in a report.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 14, 2022 -
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Texas clean energy megaprojects get underway
The state traditionally known for its fossil fuel industry is diversifying its energy production with green hydrogen, blue ammonia and solar builds constructed by Bechtel and others.
By Julie Strupp • Dec. 14, 2022 -
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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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New Jersey launches competitive solar incentive program, aiming for 300 MW annually through 2026
A state law directed the Board of Public Utilities to double the growth of solar in New Jersey, a directive that it's using to implement multiple new programs.
By Diana DiGangi • Dec. 13, 2022 -
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Long-duration energy storage has attracted more than $58B in global commitments since 2019: WoodMac
Project commitments include 57 GW of LDES, which is roughly the equivalent of three times the global energy-storage capacity deployed this year.
By Stephen Singer • Dec. 12, 2022 -
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Deep DiveTransmission as a reliability and affordability strategy drives CAISO and SPP regional market ambitions
Benefits of real-time markets are clear, demand for day-ahead markets is growing and advocates foresee full RTOs coming that could cross seams between East and West interconnections
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 12, 2022 -
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OpinionFederal legislation completely changed the energy landscape. How do states take advantage of it?
Implementing recent federal and state legislation will require Illinois and other states to modernize regulation of their energy systems to accommodate the anticipated rapid growth of clean energy.
By Carrie Zalewski, Tetyana Rabczak and Robert Haggart • Dec. 9, 2022 -
US power and utility M&A value falls 29% to $37.9B so far this year amid macroeconomic pressures: PwC
However, renewable energy-related transactions surged after the Inflation Reduction Act became law in mid-August, a trend the accounting firm expects will continue.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 8, 2022 -
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New bipartisan clean hydrogen bill would advance DOE’s research and development
The bill authorizes programs that would work toward major technological advancements for clean hydrogen and fuel cells.
By Diana DiGangi • Dec. 8, 2022 -
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First West Coast offshore wind lease auction generates $757 million, lagging East Coast result
The revenue is far below that of an East Coast auction earlier this year because of gaps in California’s electricity market and still-developing floating turbine technology, offshore wind advocates say.
By Elizabeth McCarthy • Dec. 8, 2022 -
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OpinionAs abuse allegations proliferate, we must advance human rights across the renewable energy value chain
It’s imperative that renewable energy developers, investors, buyers and producers don’t make things worse for the very communities already enduring the brunt of climate disasters.
By Malayah Redmond • Dec. 8, 2022 -
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California offshore wind auction garners $402M in bids on first day
The West Coast’s first-ever offshore wind energy lease sale could support 4.6 GW of emerging floating turbine technologies.
By Elizabeth McCarthy • Dec. 7, 2022 -
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BLM advances 1 GW of solar in Arizona, sees potential for 31 GW of clean energy on Western public lands
The Interior Department is advancing renewable projects on public lands in the West and seeking comment on an update to its 2012 impact analysis of solar development in the region.
By Diana DiGangi • Dec. 7, 2022 -
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NREL unveils benchmark for tracking long-term cost trends in latest solar and storage price report
New “minimum sustainable price” figures from NREL should help industry and government officials distinguish between short- and long-term price fluctuations in renewable energy, report authors say.
By Emma Penrod • Dec. 6, 2022 -
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Clean energy groups dismayed by preliminary determination in solar panel tariff case
The clean energy sector has warned that throttling the global supply of solar panels could set back the development of U.S. capacity.
By Diana DiGangi • Dec. 5, 2022 -
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10 must-read utility sector stories from 2022
Reliability, security and affordability concerns are rising in a U.S. power sector increasingly focused on decarbonization and electrification. Utility Dive has rounded up some of our top stories so far on these and other trends in 2022.
By Larry Pearl • Dec. 5, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Panasonic Eco SystemsFrom solar installer to home energy solutions provider: why installers need to think beyond panels
As more homeowners look to electrify their homes, solar installers have an opportunity to serve their customers' holistic home energy needs — and differentiate themselves from competitors.
Dec. 5, 2022 -
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Wind energy industry struggles to find qualified workers: NREL
The wind industry is struggling to find experienced workers to fill open roles, while applicants report barriers to entry-level jobs that would provide that experience.
By Diana DiGangi • Dec. 1, 2022 -
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Meta tops list of US corporate solar adopters with 3.6 GW, more than Amazon and Apple combined: SEIA
Companies in the U.S. have ratcheted up their adoption of solar, while more than 75 multinational companies have committed to work with 14 countries in what could represent more than $100 billion in clean energy investments.
By Diana DiGangi • Nov. 29, 2022 -
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Deep DiveHigh electricity rates impede crucial but costly technology investments to manage rising DER levels: utilities
Utilities want distribution system technologies for more DER visibility and control. But advocates want a new national stakeholder dialogue about the timing of spending for DER integration.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 29, 2022 -
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DOE to test rapidly deployable, portable wind turbines for military use, disaster relief
Researchers will ship wind turbines in 20-foot containers to remote locations to see if they can provide “fast, reliable” and renewable power in emergency and military scenarios.
By Diana DiGangi • Nov. 28, 2022 -
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DOE awards $100M for innovative floating wind, pumped storage and other emerging clean energy tech
Energy officials look to scale up and bring to market innovative energy technologies that would reduce costs for pumped storage and offshore wind farms.
By Diana DiGangi • Nov. 23, 2022 -
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Tampa tries sidewalk solar panels as backup power for traffic lights
The Florida city started using solar sidewalks for backup power after 2017’s Hurricane Irma created lengthy power outages at intersections. It assessed the technology's performance this fall during Hurricane Ian.
By Maria Rachal • Nov. 22, 2022 -
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California moves to accelerate fossil-free energy and vehicles to further cut climate gases and other pollution
An updated greenhouse gas reduction plan from the state’s Air Resources Board incorporates new clean energy laws and directives and includes the potential use of carbon capture to curb emissions at fossil-fueled power plants.
By Elizabeth McCarthy • Nov. 21, 2022 -
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OpinionSecond-life EV batteries can bolster the energy storage market — if major challenges can be overcome
With 80% of a battery’s capacity left at the end of its useful life in a vehicle and current constraints on supply chains for new batteries, repurposing electric vehicle batteries seems like a no-brainer.
By Emily Goldfield • Nov. 21, 2022 -
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New York OKs major transmission line for Eversource and Ørsted’s Sunrise offshore wind project
State regulators on Thursday also advanced four onshore wind farms, which, along with the Sunrise project, will provide New York with 1.48 GW of renewable energy.
By Diana DiGangi • Nov. 18, 2022
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