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Flat 2018 global renewables growth brings IEA call for policy solutions
Countries around the world added about the same amount of renewable capacity in 2018 as they did in 2017 — far from the pace needed to meet global climate goals, according to the International Energy Agency.
By Robert Walton • May 7, 2019 -
NYISO: Decarbonization efforts could be slowed without new transmission
A report from the grid operator concludes the state's electric grid is "at the cusp of the next evolution," but decarbonization efforts could be stymied without new transfer capabilities between upstate renewables and downstate consumers.
By Robert Walton • May 3, 2019 -
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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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Novo Nordisk
Renewable energy to power all Novo drug production by next year
The Danish drugmaker set out in 2015 with an ambitious goal to use only electricity generated from renewable sources in its production plants.
By Ned Pagliarulo • May 2, 2019 -
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South Carolina compromises on PURPA contracts, eliciting Duke support for pro-solar bill
Duke, the sole naysayer on a bill that would set a 10 year minimum for PURPA contracts and eliminate the net metering cap, reached an agreement with lawmakers Monday.
By Catherine Morehouse • May 2, 2019 -
Maine Gov. Mills introduces 100% renewables bill
The policy, which seeks to reduce total emissions 80% below 1990 levels by 2050, is a broad departure from the former governor's "openly hostile" stance against clean energy.
By Catherine Morehouse • May 2, 2019 -
Baltimore incinerator owners at center of Maryland renewables debate litigate new air rules
A lawsuit filed by Wheelabrator and others seeks to overturn Baltimore's "targeted attempt" to shut down the facilities whose waste-to-energy was recently confirmed as eligible for the state's renewable portfolio standard.
By Rina Li • May 2, 2019 -
Los Angeles releases its own 'Green New Deal', ensuring 100% renewables by 2045
The sustainability plan expands and accelerates goals for a cleaner environment, stronger economy and more resilient city.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 2, 2019 -
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In Texas, aggregating public demand is pushing renewables to 'record low prices'
A recent procurement managed by Texas Energy Aggregation returned multiple bids for wholesale electricity below $0.03/kWh on 12-year contracts.
By Robert Walton • May 1, 2019 -
Tesla cuts solar prices significantly, aims to reduce soft costs of installation
The company also says it intends to begin pushing its "solar roof" in the second half of this year. Announced two years ago, only a few have been installed.
By Robert Walton • May 1, 2019 -
EIA: Renewables to top coal generation for first time in April/May
Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration could be "signs of a tipping point" according to the Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis.
By Robert Walton • April 30, 2019 -
Deep DiveERCOT's reliability anxiety: Energy groups square off on what's to blame
Competition between traditional generation and renewables has put energy incentives under scrutiny in the Texas legislature.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 30, 2019 -
Avista signs on to Western Energy Imbalance Market, projecting more renewables integration
The real-time wholesale energy market automatically provides the lowest-cost energy available to meet utility customer needs, and savings are growing along with the roster of market participants.
By Robert Walton • April 30, 2019 -
AEE: Advanced energy industry revenues grew to $238B in 2018
Transportation electrification and building efficiency dominated revenue growth last year, increasing $25 billion over 2017.
By Catherine Morehouse • April 29, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Utility buy of DER providers: A perfect match or a problematic combination?
A new white paper suggests the only way utility holding companies can keep DER providers from disrupting the power sector is to buy them.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 29, 2019 -
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Use it or lose it: The once-in-a-generation opportunity to change the US electric grid
Who should be responsible for developing, owning and operating the energy resources that replace uneconomic coal and nuclear generation: rate-regulated utilities or independent, competitive developers?
By Todd Glass and Heather Curlee • April 29, 2019 -
California adopts 2030 Preferred System Portfolio with 12 GW new wind, solar, storage, geothermal
Regulators voted unanimously on an "optimal 2030 portfolio" of supply- and demand-side resources to achieve climate goals, citing concerns about community choice aggregator planning.
By Robert Walton • April 29, 2019 -
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Duke to sell 1.2 GW, $1.25B in renewables assets
The utility is selling 49% of 37 wind, solar and battery storage assets, and 33% of 11 solar assets across the United States.
By Robert Walton • April 26, 2019 -
Indiana regulators reject Vectren gas plant over stranded asset concerns
The unexpected order in a fossil-friendly state is another ding against the utility megaprojects that used to define the sector.
By Gavin Bade • April 25, 2019 -
Sempra Energy completes renewables exit with closure of 724 MW AEP wind deal
The utility announced its intent to get out of renewables and non-utility gas last year, and has generated about $2.5 billion in the process.
By Robert Walton • April 24, 2019 -
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New York targets 1.5 TWh of new renewables with latest solicitation
The procurement is expected to net sufficient resources to power 200,000 homes and spur over $1 billion in private investment, while helping the state meet a 70% renewable standard by 2030.
By Robert Walton • April 24, 2019 -
San Francisco to power commercial buildings with 100% renewables
The city has a plan to use only renewable electricity citywide by 2030 and to become carbon neutral by 2050.
By Jason Plautz • April 23, 2019 -
PNM, Avista commit to carbon-free goals on heels of state mandates
The utility commitments mark a growing alignment between state legislators and power providers in the push for cleaner generation.
By Catherine Morehouse • April 23, 2019 -
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GE announces first solar+storage projects since renewable business restructuring
The company has partnered with Helios Energy to build the hybrid systems as part of the Lenox Solar/Energy Storage project in upstate New York.
By HJ Mai • April 23, 2019 -
New York updates distributed solar tariff, clearing path for 1 GW of new generation
Changes to the state's Value of Distributed Energy Resources tariff aim to improve methods for calculating and compensating community resources, including extending net metering to projects under 750 kW.
By Robert Walton • April 23, 2019 -
Big 3 cloud providers look to renewables to power in-demand data centers
Microsoft, Google and Amazon are attempting to shrink their carbon footprints at a time when cloud demand is rising.
By Samantha Schwartz • April 23, 2019
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