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Moody's: Regulated utilities stable, but unregulated power sector outlook remains negative
Potential market reforms, such as the Energy Department's cost recovery proposal, could bolster coal and nuclear in the competitive markets, but delay closing uneconomic plants.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 6, 2017 -
House GOP tax package boosts nukes, slashes wind, EV credits
The long awaited tax package includes an estimated $6 billion credit for nuclear power but would cut the wind PTC and end incentives for electric vehicles.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 3, 2017 -
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The U.S. clean energy transition is expected to accelerate in 2024 but faces question around transmission, financing, federal elections and other issues.
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Despite earnings tumble, Tesla deploys 110 MWh of storage in Q3
The company said it is on track to deliver its 100 MW, 129 MWh energy storage project in South Australia, which it promised to build in 100 days.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 3, 2017 -
Portland General to spend up to $100M for 39 MW of energy storage
The utility's plan will help it comply with Oregon's energy storage mandate, requiring major utilities to deploy a minimum of 5 MWh of energy storage by 2020.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 2, 2017 -
Array Technologies Inc.
Lazard: Falling clean energy costs don't yet spell the end of baseload generation
The firm said alternative energy systems alone "will not be capable of meeting the baseload generation needs of a developed economy for the foreseeable future."
By Robert Walton • Nov. 2, 2017 -
PNM issues RFP for 456 MW of resources, pushing for renewables and storage
The utility announced earlier this year that it plans to phase out coal-fired generation completely, replacing it with natural gas, storage, solar and its stake in the Palo Verde nuclear facility.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 2, 2017 -
SoCal Edison looks to decarbonize grid, transportation in new climate plan
The utility devised a framework that would help California meet its goal to slash emissions 40% from 1990 levels by 2030.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Is solar+storage eligible for net metering in Massachusetts? Tesla and others want to know
The state could become the first to provide comprehensive guidance on pairing energy storage with solar installations.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 31, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Technology, markets and contracts — oh my! The keys to profiting from California's duck curve
California policymakers look to address renewables over-generation through smart investments in supply- and demand-side resources.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 30, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Uptown Funk: Where will NYC get its peak demand capacity?
Few new peak providers have come online for the city because short-term market rules don’t offer investors the certainty they need.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 26, 2017 -
PSE&G brings solar+storage online for resilience at New Jersey wastewater plant
Public Service Electric & Gas now has three solar-plus-storage systems online in New Jersey — all aimed at providing power during extended grid outages.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Tesla's first Puerto Rico battery project is a microgrid at a children's hospital
Small renewable energy and battery-based projects are being deployed on the island while work continues to rebuild the bulk power grid.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Hydro-Quebec, DOE to explore collaboration on storage, EVs
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the Canadian utility may partner to accelerate development of next-generation battery materials, processes and methodologies.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Storage, smart grid and energy efficiency companies see jump in VC funding: Mercom Capital
The technologies are on track to beat the $1.3 billion secured in 2016 after a 35% year-over-year increase in funds raised through the first nine months of 2017.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Deep DiveStorage or generation? AEP case could help answer the question in Texas
The utility proposed two storage projects in North Texas to defer transmission and distribution upgrades. But opponents worry the projects would distort market signals in ERCOT and violate the market's competitive rules.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Hawaii expands rooftop solar, storage options for residential customers
A “Smart Export” program offers a new compensation option for customers installing the distributed energy resources.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Greening the ramp: California looks to carbon-free resources to combat the 'duck curve'
A new law directs utilities to plan non-emitting resources to serve peak demand, sparking new debates about resource adequacy and the future of gas generation.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 23, 2017 -
New Florida muni solar program cuts NEM rates, includes battery storage incentives
Jacksonville Electric Authority's new program seeks to procure 250 MW of utility-scale solar and provide battery storage rebates, while trimming the net metering rate for new customers to equal the utility's fuel rate.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Vestas, Windlab to launch world's first hybrid wind, solar and storage project in Australia
The 60.2 MW hybrid project in Queensland will feature 43.2 MW of wind turbines, 15 MW of solar panels and a 2 MW, 4 MWh lithium-ion battery.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 20, 2017 -
AEP, Greensmith team up for storage+hydro project in Virginia
It will be one of the first new energy storage systems since PJM’s adoption of new frequency regulation signals and requirements for regulation service.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Enel is looking for energy storage acquisitions, CEO tells Bloomberg
Enel CEO Starace tells Bloomberg energy storage is becoming "commercially viable," but it's unclear where the company sees the biggest market opportunities.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Tight lithium market likely to ease up in near term, BNEF says
Demand for lithium, a key component of the batteries that dominate today's storage market, has led to soaring prices for the mineral.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 18, 2017 -
AES: Batteries helped keep lights on in Dominican Republic during Hurricane Maria
The company says its battery arrays were able to provide critical services to power plants, freeing them up to operate optimally during the storms.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Opinion
Energy storage will disrupt transmission and distribution investments
Energy storage systems that lead to the deferral of T&D upgrades allow for a more efficient deployment of capital to meet evolving grid needs and can enable the development of new business models.
By Alex Eller • Oct. 17, 2017 -
California allocates $55M for energy storage in low income neighborhoods
The California Public Utilities Commission assistance program is providing 25% of the funds collected by the state’s Self Generation Incentive Program.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 17, 2017
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