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OpinionCalifornia's omission of community solar from distributed energy policies is shortsighted
Community solar can make moot the controversies surrounding behind-the-meter solar and enable new approaches that can maximize societal value for all Californians, the authors write.
By Anna Brockway and Duncan Callaway • Feb. 8, 2022 -
Biden extends solar tariff 4 years, eases Trump-era requirements
The extension doubles the quota of solar cells and upholds the exclusion of bifacial modules, moves the solar industry welcomed.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Feb. 7, 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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Microsoft, Google, other corporate buyers get creative as demand for renewable energy spikes
Corporate renewable energy procurement continues to break records and shows no signs of slowing. Market leaders say the relentless demand is prompting buyers to consider creative solutions and assume more risk.
By Emma Penrod • Feb. 7, 2022 -
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Georgia Power to go coal-free by 2028, double renewables by 2035, but advocates decry gas plans
The utility's latest Integrated Resource Plan notes plans for 1,000 MW of energy storage by 2030, 2,300 MW of solar over the next 3 years, and more than 2.3 GW of natural gas from existing natural gas resources.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Feb. 3, 2022 -
Appeals court decision opens door to sue public power utilities for rooftop solar fees under antitrust law
Arizona’s Salt River Project is headed back to court after a new ruling reinstated antitrust ligation against the utility for allegedly raising rates to discourage independent solar generation.
By Emma Penrod • Feb. 2, 2022 -
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Brookfield Renewable picks up 20 GW of solar, storage projects as developers seek strategic acquisitions
The $650 million acquisition of Virginia-based developer Urban Grid will triple Brookfield’s current project pipeline and comes with access to "high value" markets, a company spokesperson said.
By Emma Penrod • Feb. 1, 2022 -
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OpinionCalifornia utilities' brazen plan to kill rooftop solar
California's proposed net metering update greatly exaggerates what rooftop solar owners should pay for use of the grid and ignores the environmental benefits that rooftop solar provides, the author writes.
By William Schulze • Feb. 1, 2022 -
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Deep DiveBreakthroughs in generation and system integration are driving the utility of the future, analysts say
The new technologies will reverse the supply-demand equation and bring competitive procurement and a transaction platform to merge the bulk power and distribution systems.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 31, 2022 -
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WEC Energy to pilot hydrogen fuel in Michigan natural gas plant
The pilot study, to take place later this year, will test whether hydrogen might serve as a bridge between existing natural gas power plants and a fully decarbonized energy system.
By Emma Penrod • Jan. 27, 2022 -
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Musk vows to accelerate Tesla solar and energy storage business in 2022
After the company's solar and storage business was "shortchanged" in 2021 amid production constraints, Tesla's CEO said the company is aiming for a "pretty vast" clean energy business.
By Jason Plautz • Jan. 27, 2022 -
Deep DiveDOE leverages new and existing authorities to spur transmission development key to energy transition
The transmission deployment program melds existing authority with the infrastructure bill to bolster project planning, permitting and financing, according to experts.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 27, 2022 -
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Sen. Smith to push ahead on passage of clean energy tax credits
While optimistic about the passage of the Build Back Better bill, Democrats are considering separating climate-related aspects of the legislation that could earn support from a majority of the Senate.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Jan. 26, 2022 -
MidAmerican files for approval of final 2 GW needed to meet 100% clean energy goal
The approval and eventual construction of the project would represent the finish line for the 100% clean energy goal MidAmerican established in 2014, a company spokesperson said.
By Emma Penrod • Jan. 25, 2022 -
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2022 Utility Dive Outlook
Utility Dive examines priorities, expectations and trends for three key subjects — FERC, rate design and renewable energy — along with a broader roundup of some of the U.S. power sector trends to watch in the year ahead.
Jan. 24, 2022 -
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New York regulators tap ConEdison to help interconnect up to 6 GW of offshore wind
The request to design an interconnection hub comes as the federal government announced a February auction of leasing areas in the New York Bight that could support up to 7 GW of offshore wind.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Jan. 24, 2022 -
Deep Dive
2022 Outlook: US solar and wind boom continues despite supply chain woes, Build Back Better uncertainty
Experts agree that many provisions in the pending legislation are essential to expand renewable energy deployment, but demand continues to build as more risk-averse investors show interest in the market.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Jan. 21, 2022 -
Tri-State ramps up GHG reduction goals in Colorado filing
In a settlement agreement with state agencies and environmentalists, the cooperative will accelerate its emissions goals and boost energy efficiency measures.
By Jason Plautz • Jan. 20, 2022 -
Deep Dive
2022 Outlook: A new recognition is coming of rate design’s critical role in the energy transition
More precise time-varying rates, technology-neutral rates for distributed energy resources, and new ways to use smart technologies could make for a cleaner, lower cost, more reliable power system, analysts said.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 19, 2022 -
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Deep Dive2022 Outlook: Top US power sector trends to watch
The Biden administration entered 2022 with some key strengths and significant challenges to implementing its clean energy agenda, but states, companies and others are continuing to advance the energy transition.
By Kavya Balaraman, Ethan Howland, Robert Walton and Iulia Gheorghiu • Jan. 18, 2022 -
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Deep DiveSOO Green transmission project faces PJM obstacles: Are grid operators hindering the energy transition?
PJM and other grid operators face challenges in facilitating innovation, experts say. A former FERC commissioner offers an alternative approach.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 13, 2022 -
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Interior Department announces New York Bight lease auction for up to 7 GW of offshore wind
The Biden administration sent another signal to the clean energy sector while continuing to press for passage of the Build Back Better bill.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Jan. 13, 2022 -
Idaho Power to accelerate coal retirements, add 3.8 GW clean energy
Idaho Power plans to eliminate coal-fired energy from its portfolio by 2028 under its 2021 IRP. But the plan is not compatible with the utility's goal to reach 100% clean energy by 2045, NGOs say.
By Emma Penrod • Jan. 7, 2022 -
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Gov. Hochul announces $500M offshore wind investment, electrification push for New York
Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul used her 2022 State of the State address to announce New York's third offshore wind procurement, new energy storage targets and accelerated electrification initiatives.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 6, 2022 -
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Data centers, EVs drive PJM's long-term load growth forecast, but it expects some utilities to see declines
However, the grid operator on Friday trimmed its forecast for its next capacity auction year by 0.5%, reflecting slower than expected load growth.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 4, 2022 -
Deep DiveDuke, SCE, other grid modernization proposals faced big cost questions, more regulator scrutiny in 2021
Regulators facing new climate and reliability urgencies and nearly 500 grid modernization proposals are more often favoring phased advances toward a smarter system.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 4, 2022
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