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Deep DivePropelling the transition: Small changes are making big impacts on wind, solar, but challenges remain
Cutting-edge wind and solar may evolve differently in the near term, but advocates for both share concerns over grid reliability and preventing energy curtailment.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Aug. 20, 2020 -
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NRECA, DOE to showcase diverse uses of storage technology with 4 battery installations
The batteries, ranging from 90-500 kW, support everything from military base operations to a farm.
By Emma Penrod • Aug. 18, 2020 -
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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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Deep DivePropelling the transition: The battle for control of virtual power plants is just beginning
As virtual power plants develop, there is a growing debate about the degree to which the future of distributed energy management will be controlled by large utilities or third-party aggregators.
By Matthew Bandyk • Aug. 18, 2020 -
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Deep DivePropelling the transition: Green hydrogen could be the final piece in a zero-emissions future
Green hydrogen beats renewables plus batteries at fueling heavy transport, serving industry and long duration storage — if it can be delivered affordably.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 17, 2020 -
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OpinionStudy shows value of California solar with statewide implications
The methodology used in a new analysis to determine the fair value of solar is pertinent throughout California, as policymakers and utilities consider more equitable rooftop solar rate structures, SMUD's CEO writes.
By Arlen Orchard • Aug. 17, 2020 -
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Sponsored by UlteigRenewable energy in an age of change
Our world faces an omni-crisis consisting of multiple challenges, including the COVID-19 virus, confronting systemic racism, climate change, and numerous technological changes.
By Aaron Lauinger, Market Director, Ulteig • Aug. 17, 2020 -
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US energy sector takes beating from COVID-19, but demand for renewable energy surges
Power purchase agreements in the U.S. have slowed significantly compared to other nations, but demand for wind and solar continues to grow.
By Emma Penrod • Aug. 14, 2020 -
Budget pressures, COVID-19 drive Boulder to settlement talks with Xcel Energy
After 10 years of work toward establishing municipal power generation, the City of Boulder has announced a proposed settlement with Xcel Energy to continue progress toward clean energy at lower cost.
By Emma Penrod • Aug. 11, 2020 -
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Duke shifts toward renewables, storage investments in wake of $1.6B Atlantic Coast Pipeline loss
Grid upgrades and other "low-cost, smaller-scale" investments will incrementally replace the $2 billion originally set aside for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, said Duke CEO Lynn Good.
By Catherine Morehouse • Aug. 11, 2020 -
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FERC staff to Congress: HV transmission essential to reducing carbon, deploying renewables
One of the largest opportunities for high voltage transmission is colocation, though barriers include restrictions set by the Federal Highway Administration and state transportation agencies, analysts say.
By Catherine Morehouse • Aug. 10, 2020 -
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Sponsored by WärtsiläCOVID-19 is allowing a sneak peak for how high-penetration renewable, flexible electricity markets will function in the real world
Europe has seen the future of electricity markets and it is flexible.
By Andy Tang, Vice President - Energy Storage and Optimization, Wärtsilä • Aug. 10, 2020 -
Renewable energy prices begin an upward trend, LevelTen data shows
The quarterly PPA price index by LevelTen Energy suggests solar and wind price indexes have entered a multi-year upswing that is likely to continue for some time.
By Emma Penrod • Aug. 7, 2020 -
Dominion reaches agreement on South Carolina renewables + storage tariff to better integrate resources
The proposal reflects the fact that South Carolina's storage market is maturing, according to one stakeholder.
By Kavya Balaraman • Aug. 7, 2020 -
After ComEd bribery case, Illinois groups push for changes to clean energy bill
The groups want to undo recent rate increases from Ameren Illinois and ComEd, but the state Chamber of Commerce will not support the update if it still protects Exelon's nuclear plants.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Aug. 6, 2020 -
Opinion
The future of hydropower will be determined in the Pacific Northwest
By eliminating the best energy storage source in the nation — carbon-free hydropower — we will be fighting climate change with our hands tied behind our backs, the author writes.
By Kurt Miller • Aug. 6, 2020 -
Offshore wind report forecasts $1.7B of revenue from new federal lease auctions by 2022
The offshore wind industry has asked the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to auction more areas for development ahead of the first large-scale project beginning operation.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Aug. 5, 2020 -
Denver voters to decide on sales tax for GHG reduction projects
The 0.25% sales tax increase would bring in an estimated $36 million to support investments in solar power, job training in renewable energy and other initiatives.
By Jason Plautz • Aug. 5, 2020 -
bp targets $5B annual renewables spending, 50 GW by 2030
The international oil company gave greater insight into its plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 after taking a $16.8 billion hit in Q2 of this year.
By Catherine Morehouse • Aug. 5, 2020 -
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Deep DiveSheep, ag and sun: Agrivoltaics propel significant reductions in solar maintenance costs
The cost savings impressed Tampa Electric when it put its solar O&M out to bid in 2018, with grazing representing a 75% cost savings over traditional mowing, said Paul Davis, director of solar operations.
By Lynn Freehill-Maye • Aug. 4, 2020 -
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WEC Energy Group targets carbon neutrality by 2050 after hitting emissions goals a decade early
The Wisconsin-based electric provider plans to nearly double existing emission reductions over the next decade with a $900 million investment in renewable energy.
By Emma Penrod • Aug. 4, 2020 -
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OpinionLet Project Icebreaker break the ice
The Ohio Power Siting Board should remove its 11th hour "poison pill" condition on the construction permit for the first freshwater offshore wind project in North America, a clean energy attorney says.
By Theresa Carroll • Aug. 4, 2020 -
Dominion shakes up leadership, focuses on renewables after pipeline cancellation
CEO Tom Farrell is transitioning to a new role in a "long designed succession process" as the company takes a $2.8 billion charge related to the canceled Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Aug. 3, 2020 -
GE's renewables division reports nearly $200M in Q2 losses due to COVID-19 delays
GE Renewable Energy reported year-over-year orders down 19%, but revenues for the first half of 2020 have increased slightly, hinting at a gradual recovery after cost-saving measures.
By Emma Penrod • July 31, 2020 -
Deep Dive
A blow to small solar, a win for states and utilities? Regulators, analysts assess FERC's PURPA rule
Federal regulators issued a ruling on the law earlier this month that stakeholders say could disproportionately benefit vertically-integrated utilities in non-competitive markets in particular.
By Catherine Morehouse • July 30, 2020 -
New Mexico approves 100% renewables + storage replacement for San Juan coal capacity
A full renewables portfolio, along with battery storage, was the only replacement option that fully satisfied the state's 100% carbon-free energy transition goals, according to regulators.
By Catherine Morehouse • July 30, 2020
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