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Deep Dive
BTM storage is booming in Ontario
A flurry of energy storage projects highlights opportunities for large industrial customers to reduce a costly rate structure established in 2005.
By Peter Maloney • Aug. 20, 2018 -
Michigan coal closures prod small muni to go 100% renewables
The largest utilities in the state are phasing out coal, leaving smaller power providers scrambling to replace the energy they deliver.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 20, 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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Xcel strikes deal for 240 MW of BTM solar to support steel mill expansion
The landmark behind-the-meter construction will allow EVRAZ Rocky Mountain Steel to lock in electricity prices through 2041.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Aug. 20, 2018 -
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New Mexico hearing officer recommends striking 'standby fee' for some solar customers
Data that Southwestern Public Service Co. used to justify the fee is "riddled with errors and unreliable," wrote Carolyn Glick, a hearing officer at the state's Public Regulation Commission.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 17, 2018 -
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Arizona regulators determine signatures valid on 50% renewables ballot initiative
The Arizona Secretary of State's office determined more than 70% of the signatures were valid on a petition supporting the ballot, but opposition can still challenge individual signatures.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 17, 2018 -
New York studies European offshore wind industry to inform development plans
A new study of successful offshore wind transmission models will focus on large-scale projects across the Atlantic in order to help guide the state's procurements.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 17, 2018 -
Ontario develops largest BTM storage system in North America
The system highlights opportunities for addressing Ontario's high demand charges.
By Peter Maloney • Aug. 16, 2018 -
From Goldwind (used with permission)
Deep DiveModernizing renewables mandates is no longer about the megawatts
While renewables mandates have been successful and cost effective, studies show evolving power systems should focus on decreasing peak demand and cutting emissions.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 16, 2018 -
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California Senate appropriations committee takes up ISO regionalization bill
State policymakers have been pushing hard for a regional market that would encompass all the western states for years, but opponents have been pushing just as hard to kill the bill.
By Peter Maloney • Aug. 15, 2018 -
Canadian utility buys US hydropower producer for $300M
Ontario Power Generation will purchase Eagle Creek Renewable Energy LLC, which owns small hydropower dams across the United States.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 15, 2018 -
Deep Dive
PG&E's landmark energy storage projects snagged by pushback
The CPUC extended the approval process for the four projects after critics filed comments claiming the utility did not meet regulatory criteria.
By Peter Maloney • Aug. 14, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Exit fee: Deciding the fate of California's utilities and customer choice movement
The future of California's biggest utilities may depend on how much customers have to pay to leave them.
By Herman K. Trabish • Updated Aug. 16, 2018 -
Hawaii approves 18-cent/kWh solar+storage deal to power Molokai
The 4.8 MW solar facility and 15 MWh battery will provide power in the early evening to avoid competing with the island's rooftop solar systems.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Aug. 13, 2018 -
Nevada pushes distributed resource planning regulations ahead of ballot initiative
The Public Utility Commission proposed a rule to implement new state provisions for filing integrated resources plans, as support builds for front-of and behind-the-meter clean energy technologies.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Aug. 13, 2018 -
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Wisconsin brings energy pricing transparency into strategic assessment
After stakeholders challenged the Public Service Commission's lack of transparency regarding the state's electricity costs, the updated assessment includes more data and insight.
By Catherine Morehouse • Aug. 10, 2018 -
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Report: Tesla Solar Roof production delayed over product aesthetics, EV prioritization
Despite CEO Elon Musk's boasts about the installment of the undetectable renewable generating structure during Q2 calls, employees at New York's Gigafactory 2 reported production challenges and delays.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Aug. 10, 2018 -
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Aussie apartments use blockchain energy trading to shield residents from price spikes
A housing developer in Australia has teamed up with tech company Power Ledger to offer blockchain for peer-to-peer solar power sales.
By Peter Maloney • Aug. 9, 2018 -
Breaking into the US energy market, offshore wind developers strive to please all
Companies building regulatory and project management experience in creating offshore wind farms in the U.S. hint at a future snowball effect of projects once new channels are established and economies of scale can be reached.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Aug. 9, 2018 -
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Deep DiveAn offer utilities can't refuse: The low cost of utility-scale solar
A new report finds even policy uncertainties have not stopped the growing partnership between utilities and solar.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 9, 2018 -
Illinois seeks broader renewables access in updated procurement plan
The changes include ensuring all consumers, specifically those served by co-ops and munis, have access to the plan’s programs.
By Catherine Morehouse • Aug. 8, 2018 -
Solar growth continues in US, though EIA trims its 2019 forecast 45%
A change in methodology has led the Energy Information Administration to cut its forecast of solar power capacity additions.
By Peter Maloney • Aug. 8, 2018 -
Deep Dive
As second wave of state storage targets builds, utilities propose new projects
Experts are watching Arizona, Nevada and Colorado for new policies that will help develop the industry.
By Peter Maloney • Aug. 7, 2018 -
From Goldwind (used with permission)
Deep Dive
Utility planners leverage better accuracy of DOE's renewable cost forecast tool
Users like the National Renewable Energy Lab's rigorously calculated Annual Technology Baseline for its accuracy.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 7, 2018 -
Minnesota co-op breaks ground on first major storage projects in state
The 10 MW of solar joined with 30 MWh of batteries will be the largest combined facility owned by a U.S. co-op and is expected to save Connexus Energy $4 million a year through peak shaving.
By Catherine Morehouse • Aug. 7, 2018 -
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Berkeley lab challenges grid community to improve interoperability
The Plug & Play DER Challenge is a call for concepts to the smart grid community, seeking "visionary" ideas focused on improving interoperability on an increasingly-connected electric grid.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 6, 2018
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