National Grid acquires renewables developer Geronimo for $100M

The Minnesota-based wind and solar developer seeks to expand ownership of renewables projects through the balance sheet and experience with large-scale energy projects of the utility's business unit.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • July 16, 2019

AEP plans $2B, 1.5 GW wind purchase in Oklahoma

The company recently added 724 MW of wind and battery generation to its contracted competitive portfolio, and proposed adding more than 9,100 MW of new wind and solar.

By Robert Walton • July 16, 2019

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Sustainability

Companies are pursuing increasingly ambitous sustainability goals around clean energy, but integrating rising amounts of renewables, minimizing environmental impacts, and achieving carbon reduction targets can be challenging.

By Utility Dive staff

LevelTen: Wind, solar developers expect PPA prices to stay low in 2020 after tax credit roll-offs

Rob Collier, LevelTen's VP of developer relations, forecasts continued strong interest in renewable energy PPAs after the company's Q2 report and survey of utility-scale developers.

By Max Witynski • July 15, 2019

Private equity investment in storage expected to increase as ECP buys Convergent

Experts say private equity fund Energy Capital Partner's acquisition of an energy storage developer is a validation for the sector and could lead to more investments going forward.

By HJ Mai • July 12, 2019

US renewable energy transition to move faster than anticipated by 2022: FERC report

Federal regulators forecast less fossil fuel and nuclear generation additions over the next three years compared to utility-scale wind, solar and hydropower combined.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • July 9, 2019

Solar + wind + storage developers 'gearing up' as hybrid projects edge to market

A "wave" of new projects is coming to use wind, solar and battery storage in ways that will stabilize grids, increase efficiencies and lower power costs.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 9, 2019

Siemens finds 75% carbon emissions reduction potential for Pittsburgh by 2030

The company's City Performance Tool found the city could exceed its climate goals by expanding district heating systems and implementing electric buses and car-sharing, among other initiatives.

By Cailin Crowe • July 9, 2019

The new kid on the block: CCAs face credit, other challenges to lead California's renewable energy growth

Community Choice Aggregators say they will use resource diversity, distributed energy resources and load management to lead California beyond its 2030 renewables goals.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 8, 2019

Connecticut issues draft RFP for 2 GW offshore wind

Submissions must include at least one proposal for 400 MW of nameplate capacity, for a contract term of no more than 20 years.

By Robert Walton • July 8, 2019

US mayors recognized for climate protection efforts focused on EVs, renewables

Los Angeles and Fayetteville, Arkansas took home top awards related to support for electric vehicles and solar power, respectively, while 10 other cities received honorable mentions at the 13th Mayors’ Climate Protection Awards.

By Jason Plautz • July 3, 2019

PNM proposes gas, solar+storage mix as cheapest option to replace San Juan coal plant

The utility also modeled fossil fuel-free scenarios, but is not interested in making the large investment in battery technology that would be required.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • July 3, 2019

New Hampshire boosts solar mandates in its RPS, but advocates fear another Sununu veto

In June, the governor vetoed a solar bill that would have increased the state's net metering cap from 1 MW to 5 MW.

By Catherine Morehouse • July 3, 2019

Los Angeles solicits record solar + storage deal at 1.997/1.3-cents kWh

8Minute Energy beat its record for U.S. solar contracts, previously held by the 2.376 cents per kWh project being developed for NV Energy.

By Catherine Morehouse • July 2, 2019

Chubb is first insurer to cut ties with coal, utilities say impact minimal

The coal industry received another blow as Chubb became the first big U.S. insurer to stop selling policies or investing in coal-related activities.

By HJ Mai • July 2, 2019

Diversifying the Northeast power mix: Is offshore wind + storage key to the region's reliability?

As more New England states roll out offshore wind mandates, bringing the technology to scale is a portfolio priority.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 2, 2019

Comparing America's grid operators on clean energy progress: PJM is headed for a climate disaster

The nation's largest grid operator is fueling a continued gas boom, despite growing data that such generation is perilous for the climate and unnecessary to serve customers, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council.

By Miles Farmer and Amanda Levin • July 2, 2019

TVA 20-year plan includes up to 14 GW new solar, 5.3 GW storage

The utility's integrated resource plan also includes up to 18 GW of gas-fired generation, which a consumer advocate group says highlights the need to focus on efficiency.

By Robert Walton • July 1, 2019

Transitioning US to 100% renewables by 2030 will cost $4.5 trillion: Wood Mackenzie

Including existing nuclear plants would reduce the price by almost $500 billion, while other savings are possible with a longer time frame to allow for technological advancements, the consulting firm said.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Updated July 1, 2019

Senators target 50% national renewable energy standard by 2035, zero-carbon by 2050

The bill would set annual utility benchmark requirements starting in 2020 and allow states that already meet or exceed the federal standard to opt out.

By Catherine Morehouse • June 27, 2019

'The Connected Plant' era has begun

Connectivity is imperative for the future and is one of the essential ways that plants will manage, improve and ultimately win in the energy generation business.

June 27, 2019

California regulators propose 2 GW new peak capacity to address reliability concerns

The state's Public Utilities Commission has launched a procurement track that could include renewables, storage, demand response and other resources, while limiting imports.

By Robert Walton • June 26, 2019

NV Energy to add 1.2 GW solar, 2.3 GWh storage as large customer exit slows

The capacity will be divided among three projects and help the utility exceed its goal of doubling renewable energy output by 2023.

By Catherine Morehouse • June 25, 2019

Wisconsin approves Alliant renewables pilot as groups decry impacts on private developers

The program authorizes Alliant to install solar panels and/or battery storage systems on customer property for a hosting fee, something utilities have tried to block third-party providers from offering.

By HJ Mai • June 25, 2019

New Jersey taps Ørsted's 1.1 GW offshore wind project in country's largest procurement to date

The project was unanimously selected by regulators and is the first of three solicitations aimed at adding 3.5 GW of offshore wind capacity in the state.

By Robert Walton • June 24, 2019

Duke Indiana IRP adds 2.35 GW wind and solar, keeps some coal online for almost 20 years

The utility's resource plan shutters 4 GW of coal in the next seven to 19 years, but environmentalists say the retirements aren't aggressive enough and new natural gas "should never be built."

By Robert Walton • June 24, 2019