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First Solar
Leeward to acquire 10 GW First Solar project pipeline, accelerating growth ambitions
The $261 million acquisition will enable more rapid expansion in the increasingly competitive business of solar development, according to Leeward.
By Emma Penrod • Jan. 26, 2021 -
Minnesota governor accelerates state's carbon-free power target 10 years, to 2040
The state's largest investor-owned utilities — Xcel Energy and Minnesota Power — are pursuing 100% carbon-free energy by 2050, and expressed some concern about the governor's accelerated timeline.
By Catherine Morehouse • Jan. 25, 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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'Not slowing down': Solar will be cheapest power resource in US by 2030: WoodMac
Solar could get so cheap that someday power generators may let solar energy "go to waste" by installing more solar capacity than needed and simply turning off the excess generation when it's not, according to analysts.
By Emma Penrod • Jan. 22, 2021 -
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PJM, utilities 'messing with' state sovereignty is 'biggest threat' to climate goals: Maryland commissioner
State lawmakers say that while leaving the capacity market appears less likely with the new administration, his comments reflect a broader power struggle between the state and its grid operator.
By Catherine Morehouse • Jan. 22, 2021 -
City of Honolulu
Q&AHonolulu's resilience officer outlines path to carbon neutrality
Chief Resilience Officer Matthew Gonser discussed Honolulu's first Climate Action Plan and the creative way local leaders tackled tough climate conversations with local residents.
By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 22, 2021 -
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Interior Department agencies move to streamline offshore wind permitting
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement work to clarify responsibilities for offshore worker health and safety.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Jan. 21, 2021 -
Renewable PPAs could see 'sellers market' in 2021 after year of price increases, LevelTen finds
COVID-19 has helped raise the price of renewable energy purchase agreements, but a new report from LevelTen concludes the biggest factor is simply supply and demand.
By Emma Penrod • Jan. 21, 2021 -
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Biden moves to rejoin Paris climate accord on first day in office, signs order to quickly review Trump regulatory actions
Stakeholders say Biden's day one actions signify that energy and the environment will be a top priority for his team.
By Catherine Morehouse • Jan. 21, 2021 -
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Hydrogen startups aim to enter market with partnerships, products to drive down costs
Founders behind emerging hydrogen startups showcased new technologies at a recent MIT startup event, while industry leaders stressed the importance of cooperation.
By Emma Penrod • Jan. 19, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Hawaii finalizes utility regulation considered potential template for US power system transformation
Stakeholders agree the state's final performance-based regulation order includes opportunities and safeguards that can lead to a new regulatory paradigm.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 19, 2021 -
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Following Google's footsteps, Des Moines pledges 24/7 clean electricity by 2035
The city's resolution may make Des Moines one of the first U.S. communities to achieve 24/7 carbon-free electricity.
By Emma Penrod • Jan. 15, 2021 -
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California releases final root cause analysis of August rolling blackouts
Renewables and storage advocates said the report shows California should invest more aggressively in long-term energy storage, to ensure power from intermittent resources, such as solar, can be available during peak hours.
By Catherine Morehouse • Jan. 15, 2021 -
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Arizona grants 'innovative' electric rate schedule for Nikola green hydrogen project
Citing the need for economic development and demand management, the Arizona Corporation Commission has approved a discounted rate schedule for power sold to Nikola's electrolysis project.
By Emma Penrod • Jan. 14, 2021 -
Duke, Southern file SEEM proposal with FERC as North Carolina regulators mull authority
Duke Energy argued state regulators do not need to approve its proposal to form a centralized energy exchange market before filing with federal regulators.
By Catherine Morehouse • Updated Feb. 16, 2021 -
Global corporate solar funding rises 24% to $14.5B in 2020, after 25% drop in first half: Mercom
Despite a disappointing first half of the year, investments and acquisitions in the sector recovered significantly, with a record 39.5 GW of large-scale projects changing hands in 2020, compared to 26.1 GW in 2019.
By Leslie Nemo • Jan. 14, 2021 -
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Deep Dive2021 Outlook: Will hydrogen experience a breakthrough?
Industry analysts say 2021 could be the year U.S. policy on hydrogen catches up with the EU and China, but other key milestones could take longer.
By Emma Penrod • Jan. 14, 2021 -
Wind, solar to make up 70% of new US generating capacity in 2021 while batteries gain momentum: EIA
The U.S. is on track to set a new record for solar deployment this year, according to a federal report, while increased interest in solar-plus-storage projects will quadruple the nation's storage capacity.
By Emma Penrod • Jan. 13, 2021 -
Deep Dive
2021 Outlook: 10 power sector trends to watch
A new administration under a new party is one of many signs that 2021 will look different for policymakers, regulators, utilities and other stakeholders, but the continuation of some older trends is expected as well.
By Catherine Morehouse • Jan. 13, 2021 -
New transmission approaches can cut billions in decarbonization costs: MIT, clean energy coalition
Interstate coordination and transmission expansion can reduce the system cost of electricity in a 100%-renewable U.S. power system by 46% compared with a state-by-state approach, according to two MIT researchers.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 13, 2021 -
Deep Dive
2021 Outlook: The DER boom continues, driving a ‘reimagining’ of the distribution system
The rise of distributed resources will require a renewed distribution system that gives utilities more visibility of what's going on at the customer level to cut costs and protect reliability.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 12, 2021 -
Renewables, storage stocks soar as Democrat-led Congress improves environment for green investments
In response to favorable investment conditions, renewables and energy storage companies' stocks — including Sunrun, Tesla, Bloom Energy, Eos Energy and First Solar — have seen significant gains lately.
By Catherine Morehouse • Jan. 8, 2021 -
Democrats to take Senate majority after Georgia victories. Here's how it could impact the power sector.
Analysts and stakeholders say the implications of a Democrat-majority Senate could be consequential for renewables and electric vehicle deployment, as well as broader carbon reduction policies.
By Catherine Morehouse • Jan. 7, 2021 -
Massachusetts Gov Baker signs climate legislation, setting net-zero 2050 target
The bill sets a statewide net zero limit on greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, includes renewable energy and storage targets, as well as efficiency standards.
By Robert Walton • Updated March 29, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Two barriers to utility and customer savings with flexible loads and how regulators can help
Utilities, regulators and load flexibility authorities say better distribution system control technologies and compensation are needed to increase the use of flexible customer-sited resources.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 6, 2021 -
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Top Utility Trends of 2020
Amid significant disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the power sector's transition to a cleaner, more distributed future continues.
By Larry Pearl • Jan. 5, 2021
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