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Storage paired with renewables sees highest financial return with 2-hour batteries, Berkeley lab finds
Energy prices did not cover the costs associated with longer-duration batteries in an analysis of seven U.S. markets, according to researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
By Emma Penrod • Nov. 19, 2021 -
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Direct Energy launches fresh attack against Dominion's 100% renewable energy tariff in Virginia
The competitive power provider is taking aim at Dominion Energy's all-renewable power offering, saying it has failed to attract anywhere near the number of customers it should.
By Scott Van Voorhis • Nov. 18, 2021 -
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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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How the Build Back Better bill could boost clean energy for low-income homeowners
Advocates say the Democrats' budget bill corrects incentives that have "always been biased towards people who have wealth."
By Jason Plautz • Nov. 16, 2021 -
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S&P projects record installation of 71 GW of US wind and solar in 2022 amid rising headwinds
According to the report, 8 GW of battery storage will be deployed in 2022, six times higher than the record set in 2020.
By Emma Penrod • Nov. 15, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Changing climate and electricity mix renew region-wide power market ambitions for the 'Wild West'
Replacing today's "inflexible" dispatch in 11 Western states with an RTO's optimized operations and avoided capacity costs could deliver up to $1.3 billion in annual benefits, according to a DOE-funded study.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 15, 2021 -
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US Bank pledges net-zero emissions by 2050, in a first among regionals
The bank also aims to put $50 billion by 2030 toward financing customers and projects that have a positive environmental impact. It said it is establishing a framework to more clearly track that figure.
By Dan Ennis • Nov. 15, 2021 -
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Sponsored by TerrasmartUtility PV project optimization software boosts returns by up to 15%
Developers partner with the new Terrasmart to integrate next-gen feasibility tool with end-to-end racking and eBOS solutions.
By Ashton Vandemark, SIFT Business Unit Manager, Terrasmart • Nov. 15, 2021 -
Accelerated renewables deployment, electrification critical to cutting carbon emissions 50% by 2030, EPRI finds
The nation is on track to reduce emissions 27% from 2005 levels in the next eight years, but the electric and transportation sectors must accelerate progress to meet the 50% interim goal for 2030, a new study says.
By Emma Penrod • Nov. 11, 2021 -
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Entergy Mississippi readies push into renewable power with plans to add 1 GW
The utility's decision is part of a larger plan designed to help counteract soaring natural gas costs on its gas-fired electric plants.
By Scott Van Voorhis • Nov. 11, 2021 -
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Dominion pushes ahead with shift from non-regulated assets, echoing Exelon, DTE and other utilities
The company continues on a path to focus on its "attractive regulated utility businesses" and to lower business risks with a new sale, according to its chief financial officer.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Nov. 9, 2021 -
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Biden signs $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill with funding for EVs, transmission, hydrogen
Biden also created a task force to be run by former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu to help coordinate the spending.
By Ethan Howland • Updated Nov. 16, 2021 -
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Duke Energy eyes offshore wind, advanced nuclear, to meet NC decarbonization goals
Duke Energy CEO Lynn Good told analysts Thursday the company is exploring an array of options to meet North Carolina's new decarbonization goals.
By Scott Van Voorhis • Nov. 8, 2021 -
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Sponsored by DEPCOM PowerFight fire and rise above floods: Minimize the revenue impacts of natural disasters on Utility Solar
DEPCOM Power gets plants back up for Utility PV owners with successful salvage, repair and replacement plans
Nov. 8, 2021 -
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Sponsored by CleanSparkCalifornia market is leading nation's energy revolution
Supporting behind-the-meter energy infrastructure is a win-win for both the aging grid and consumer.
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Sponsored by Wärtsilä North AmericaThe future of energy is virtual, integrated and not so disruptive after all
All eyes are on the United Nations Climate Change Conference and there's been no shortage of new climate commitments presented. One thing is clear– decarbonization goals are here to stay and only becoming more aggressive.
By Andrew Tang • Nov. 8, 2021 -
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Officials urge flexibility, transmission upgrades to accommodate storage and DER buildout
Transmission is "just critical" to ensuring reliability and value for new resources, says EDF Renewable North America's Jamie Link.
By Jason Plautz • Nov. 5, 2021 -
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Deep DiveUnlocking the Transition: Politicians tout renewable energy jobs for ex-fossil fuel workers, but it’s not so simple
Renewable energy might create new jobs for a variety of Americans, but experts say these positions don't always appeal — or just aren't available — to workers who are losing their jobs to the closure of coal mines and power plants.
By Emma Penrod • Nov. 5, 2021 -
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Build Back Better, FERC actions on infrastructure could trigger 'monumental' renewable energy deployments
Panelists at the American Council on Renewable Energy's forum said policies currently under review by Congress and FERC could lead to meaningful transmission reform.
By Emma Penrod • Nov. 4, 2021 -
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Opinion
Stopping the utility profit grab and saving rooftop solar in California
We can dispense with the utility campaign's "cost shift" myth. It's based on bad math that does not account for the grid-stabilizing investment solar consumers make in their own systems and other factors, the author writes.
By Dave Rosenfeld • Nov. 4, 2021 -
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Deep DiveUnlocking the Transition: Biden, Congress aim to fill gap from clean electricity plan's demise
Sen. Joe Manchin's rejection of the plan has led to a scramble for potential alternatives, with a proposal by Reps. Kurt Schrader and David McKinley gaining support from major players in the utility sector.
By Scott Van Voorhis • Nov. 4, 2021 -
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Engie abandons Hawaii solar+storage project over supply chain, tariff concerns
Hawaiian Electric says it does not expect other projects to fold amid the global supply chain crunch.
By Jason Plautz • Nov. 3, 2021 -
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COP26: Biden apologizes for US climate inaction, issues long-term plan for reaching net zero emissions
The plan asks the electric sector to eliminate emissions by 2035 through transmission upgrades, energy efficiency, storage and non-emitting generation, along with several other strategies.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 2, 2021 -
Xcel first utility to adopt net zero carbon target across gas and electric operations, CEO says
Xcel CEO Bob Frenzel sees hydrogen, electrification and “low methane” supplies as key tools in reaching near- and long-term greenhouse gas targets for the company's gas utility operations.
By Ethan Howland • Nov. 1, 2021 -
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Supply chain woes expected to raise 2022 costs for renewables, Lazard LCOE report finds
Despite supply chain problems, new onshore wind and solar costs remain competitive with existing fossil fuel and nuclear resources, Lazard said as it released analyses of generation, storage and hydrogen costs.
By Scott Van Voorhis • Nov. 1, 2021 -
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Sponsored by OracleNew research shows that customer action key to reaching decarbonization goals
Customer action can be twice as impactful as current clean energy supply policies in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
By Brad Langley, Director of Marketing, Oracle Utilities Opower • Nov. 1, 2021
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