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Texas outages take center stage during Congressional hearing on climate and clean energy
Attempts to blame the Texas power outages on renewable energy stand to derail calls for bipartisan climate legislation, members of the Congressional Subcommittee on Energy said last week.
By Emma Penrod • Feb. 19, 2021 -
FERC 'finally' ends PJM MOPR proceeding, paving way for grid operator's next capacity auction
"To have anything but a bright line against the participation of subsidized resources is simply an error and a dereliction of the duty to keep our markets properly insulated," said Commissioner James Danly, the sole dissenting vote.
By Catherine Morehouse • Feb. 19, 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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S&P: Despite storage growth, US to achieve 'marginal' carbon-free capacity increases through 2035
The generation market share for zero-carbon resources will increase from 39% to 47% in the next 15 years, and will require policy commitments at either the federal or state level, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 18, 2021 -
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Deep DivePower experts cite gas constraints as main cause of ERCOT outages, but system planning questions remain
"The fact that this was not wind's fault is not an argument that the wind system as we currently have it would have done better if it were a bigger part of the grid," said a professor of environmental engineering at Georgia Tech.
By Catherine Morehouse • Feb. 18, 2021 -
BloombergNEF: US on track to meet Paris climate goals, but economic rebound could change that
The U.S. power sector has exceeded previous emissions goals and will continue to do so, a new report says, but progress could be thwarted by rising emissions in the transportation sector.
By Emma Penrod • Feb. 18, 2021 -
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FERC, NERC to investigate mass outages across ERCOT, SPP, MISO
Increased demand from extreme cold weather, limited gas supplies and frozen equipment at thermal plants were the primary causes of rolling blackouts triggered largely across Texas, according to officials.
By Catherine Morehouse • Feb. 16, 2021 -
Amazon signs its largest offshore wind deal, following 3.4 GW in new renewables procurement
The tech giant has procured 10-year contracts for 380 MW and 250 MW at offshore wind plants being constructed in the Netherlands and Germany, respectively.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Feb. 16, 2021 -
New Mexico's PNM charts course to decarbonization by 2040 in first IRP since setting emissions goal
While PNM touts its success in withdrawing from coal production earlier than originally thought possible, environmentalists say the plan is not what it seems.
By Emma Penrod • Feb. 11, 2021 -
CPS Energy asks San Antonio community to weigh in on fate of coal plant built in 2010
As part of the company's new "flexible path" approach to decarbonization, CPS Energy is seeking public input on the utility's newest coal plant.
By Emma Penrod • Feb. 10, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Arizona showdown: Lawmakers face regulators in fight over zero-emissions mandate
Conservatives say the Arizona Corporation Commission's proposed zero-carbon mandate oversteps its constitutional authority while defenders say the legal debate is an excuse to impede the state's climate fight.
By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 10, 2021 -
Opinion
Capacity as a commodity: A new (but familiar) way of rethinking capacity markets for a clean energy future
RTOs should consider this new approach as an alternative to centralized capacity market designs, as it would help to meet clean energy goals and maintain overall system reliability, among other benefits, the authors write.
By Steve Shparber and Michael Borgatti • Feb. 9, 2021 -
Opinion
Cleaning up the power grid requires a federal-state partnership
The federal government can take several actions that would enable and empower states to reach their 100% clean energy goals, the authors write.
By Bentham Paulos and Warren Leon • Feb. 8, 2021 -
EVs, turbines, solar panels pose circular economy dilemma: NIST workshop
Representatives from throughout the supply chain reflected on how batteries and electronics can find their place as greener solutions in the circular economy at a recent National Institute of Standards and Technology workshop.
By Megan Quinn • Feb. 4, 2021 -
EIA projects swift electricity demand recovery after COVID-19, strong renewables growth
Solar, in particular, stands to gain ground as demand for electricity returns after COVID-19, according to the Annual Energy Outlook from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
By Emma Penrod • Feb. 4, 2021 -
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Social factors could be final barrier to deep US decarbonization, National Academies report finds
Decarbonization is technically and financially feasible, but government must do more to ensure the coming economic transition is just and fair to all, an Academies committee said.
By Emma Penrod • Feb. 3, 2021 -
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US has multiple, affordable paths to net zero emissions by 2050, California study concludes
Any number of strategies could decarbonize the U.S. economy by 2050 for less than $1 per person per day, according to new research — so long as the electric sector cuts emissions over the next decade.
By Emma Penrod • Feb. 2, 2021 -
Boston kicks off community choice electricity program, aiming to surpass state's renewables requirement
The Massachusetts capital now becomes a key East Coast adopter of a locally driven utility model championed in major California and Ohio cities — its latest effort toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
By Maria Rachal • Feb. 1, 2021 -
Groups fear California blackout prevention plan could increase gas use, threaten climate goals
Regulators proposed three kinds of resources utilities could consider for additional capacity: energy storage, generation at risk of retirement, and efficiency upgrades as well as revised PPAs at current plants.
By Kavya Balaraman • Feb. 1, 2021 -
Tesla prioritizes installation cost cuts, storage integration in solar 'market leader' quest
The company's solar business saw "tremendous growth" at the end of the year, and will prioritize greater system integration with Tesla Powerwall batteries, CEO Elon Musk said.
By Emma Penrod • Jan. 29, 2021 -
Xcel cuts carbon emissions 50% by 2021, eyes Colorado transmission, coal plants to reach 2030 goal
The utility hinted that its Colorado IRP would include heavy investments in transmission and renewables, as well as action on its remaining coal plants in the state, and likely looking similar to its plans in Minnesota.
By Catherine Morehouse • Jan. 29, 2021 -
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Biden order aims to double offshore wind, boost transmission, end fossil fuel subsidies
In total, the president signed three executive orders, all aimed at placing the climate crisis at the center of his administration and moving the U.S. toward 100% clean electricity by 2035.
By Catherine Morehouse • Jan. 28, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Want a more distributed and lower cost power system? Try this new planning tool
Vibrant Clean Energy offers system modeling to match today's granularity and breaks the barrier between bulk system and distribution system planning.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 28, 2021 -
Maine gov. proposes offshore wind moratorium amid tensions with fishing industry
Stakeholders are questioning the impact of a potential 10-year development pause on a floating turbine demonstration project planned in state waters.
By Emma Penrod • Jan. 27, 2021 -
NextEra to add up to 30 GW new renewables in next 4 years, target more C&I customers
CEO Jim Robo said he expects the company's renewable development program to be further enhanced by its ability to attract commercial and industrial customers, while noting the ongoing challenges to more renewables.
By Larry Pearl • Jan. 27, 2021 -
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OpinionAmerica's investor-owned utilities: We can achieve a 100% clean energy future
With the right policies and the right technologies, a 100% clean energy future can be more than a goal. It can be a reality, Edison Electric Institute President Tom Kuhn writes.
By Tom Kuhn • Jan. 26, 2021
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