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Washington munis oppose second ballot initiative for taxing carbon
Voters rejected a carbon tax at the polls in 2016 and another proposal failed in the state Senate earlier this year.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 13, 2018 -
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APS rolls out 3 new customer-sited storage and efficiency programs
The new offerings for smart thermostats, batteries and efficient water heaters come as the utility fights against a 50% renewable energy initiative on the ballot this November.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 12, 2018 -
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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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Washington judge allows PacifiCorp to keep coal study under wraps
The utility has faced pressure from the Sierra Club to publicly reveal an assessment of its coal resources, which PacifiCorp completed last year for Oregon regulators.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Sponsored by Array TechnologiesThe promise and the reality of bifacial modules and solar trackers
New research from a prominent New Mexico national lab seeks to uncover both the potential and the challenges of pairing these two technologies.
Sept. 12, 2018 -
Arizona regulators approve lower rooftop solar credits for TEP, UNSE customers
Regulators did not cut solar compensation as much as the utilities wanted, but installers still worry the lower rates will hamper adoption.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Sept. 12, 2018 -
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Tucson Electric Power joins fight against Arizona's 50% renewables ballot initiative
Tucson Electric Power Co. has registered a political action committee to oppose the 50% renewable energy standard that will appear on ballots in November, according to local media reports.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 11, 2018 -
Southern environmental groups sue TVA over new rates, grid charge
The five groups allege the utility's proposed rate structure discourages distributed energy adoption in order to maximize profits.
By Catherine Morehouse • Sept. 11, 2018 -
Deep Dive
California has a 100% clean energy goal, but not the laws to get it there, critics say
Legislators went big on renewable energy and utility wildfire protections, but went home before kickstarting clean energy procurement or expanding the CAISO market.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 11, 2018 -
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Lyft commits to 100% renewable energy, full carbon neutrality
The company is "doubling down on our climate and clean energy commitments" just in time for the 2018 Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 11, 2018 -
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APS expands rooftop solar reach with new limited-income program
The utility will work with several installers on the offering, including Arizona Solar Concepts, Discover Energy Solutions, Harmon Solar, Sunny Energy and Southface Solar.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 11, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Developers see value in California offshore wind development
Following market growth and big contract price drops along the East Coast, offshore wind developers are taking on floating foundations and the Navy on the West Coast.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 10, 2018 -
California ISO board approves measures to propel energy storage, DERs
CAISO's Board of Directors approved changes to how behind-the-meter energy storage resources participate in the ISO and measures to facilitate the use of demand response resources in the wholesale market.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 7, 2018 -
San Francisco announces 4 key environmental commitments
Mayor London Breed committed the city to zero waste, making its buildings carbon neutral, issuing green bonds and using 100% renewable energy.
By Chris Teale • Sept. 7, 2018 -
NextEra aims to reduce CO2 emissions rate 65% by 2021
Claiming one of the lowest emissions profiles of electric companies in North America, NextEra Energy announced a target to lower its rate of emissions 13% beyond reductions achieved since 2001.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Sept. 7, 2018 -
Duke Energy petitions South Carolina regulators to extend solar net metering
While Duke Energy Carolinas reached its net metering cap in July, the utility said a temporary extension will provide "consistency and certainty" to customers while stakeholders reach consensus on a long-term solution.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Sept. 6, 2018 -
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Deep DiveCo-op solar boom raises questions about coal in utility power mixes
A new report by the Rocky Mountain Institute indicates that Tri-State G&T could save its customers $600 million through 2030 by including more renewables in its energy mix, despite its current coal investments.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 6, 2018 -
In first, US residential energy storage overtakes front-of-meter installations
For the first time, residential energy storage outpaced front-of-meter deployments, according to a Wood Mackenzie-Energy Storage Association report.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 6, 2018 -
Sonnen aims to unify all aspects of the smart home
Through its new smart energy management system, Sonnen will unite home automation, residential solar and energy storage with intelligent load control.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 6, 2018 -
Opinion
APS' irrational war against renewable energy policy creates big risks for investors
Arizona Public Service's unabashed effort to dominate Arizona's politics has put it squarely in the crosshairs, and the company continues to favor gas over renewable energy, unlike many industry peers.
By David Pomerantz • Sept. 5, 2018 -
Ameren Missouri approved for first pilot subscriber solar program
The utility sees it as an "option for customers who do not have adequate compatible solar space or the means to support private solar generation, but want to take part in growing this renewable resource."
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Sept. 5, 2018 -
Opinion
A dangerous tipping point for New England's wholesale electricity market
The ISO, policymakers and other regulators need to develop a durable market that provides competitively-priced reliability in the region and enables states to meet their mandates, according to NEPGA president Dan Dolan.
By Dan Dolan • Sept. 5, 2018 -
EY: Global utility and power sector deals hit $180B in first half of 2018
Renewable energy continues to grow in importance, accounting for 46% of deal volume in the second quarter, EY says.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 5, 2018 -
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California's BTM energy storage moves forward, but is it good for the climate?
Legislators extended the state's self-generation incentive program, but regulators want to improve its GHG reductions.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 4, 2018 -
California approves bill to limit utility liability for wildfires, but not CAISO expansion
The state legislature wrapped up the 2018 session by passing bills on electric vehicle infrastructure, battery storage and critical changes for utilities on wildfire liability laws.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Sept. 4, 2018 -
Arizona Supreme Court rules 50% renewables initiative will appear on ballot
A utility-backed opposition group says it will now focus on convincing customers to vote against the measure, which would set a 50% renewable portfolio standard.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 4, 2018
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