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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 -
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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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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 -
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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 -
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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'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 -
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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
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