Christian Roselund
Shell envisions central role for solar in new report
Shell’s new report shows a world where solar meets the largest portion of primary energy demand as soon as 2050.
Solar MIA in DTE renewable energy plan
The Michigan utility plans only 13 MW-AC of solar over the next four years to meet state renewable energy mandate requirements, including zero MW of community solar.
Virginia Supreme Court upholds 100% renewable energy option
The court has sided against Dominion in a ruling that makes it easier for large energy consumers to sign up for 100% renewable energy options from alternative suppliers.
FirstEnergy asks DOE for emergency coal, nuclear bailout
The power company is asking for Secretary Perry to use emergency powers to bail out coal and nuclear power plants in the PJM region, as its wholesale generation arm nears bankruptcy.
Utah governor signs trio of solar power bills
Between consumer protection, an extension of the state solar tax credit and even giving utilities the ability to rate-base large projects, Governor Herbert and the Utah Legislature have been good to solar.
CAISO approves clean energy, storage and system upgrades to replace peaker plant
The state’s grid operator has chosen utility PG&E’s proposed mix of substation upgrades, energy storage, renewable energy and demand response to replace a petroleum-fired plant.
Jacksonville approves $3.4 million in incentives for JinkoSolar factory
Council members unanimously approved the city’s portion of an incentive package to bring the Chinese PV maker to Florida.
Panasonic’s Oregon ingot and wafer facility goes up for auction
GA Global Partners is auctioning off the 130,000 square foot facility.
Indiana lawmaker with history of receiving gifts from utilities, sponsoring utility-friendly legislation, now to join commission that regulates them
In this op-ed Matt Kasper of Energy and Policy Institute explores the cozy relationship that new IURC member Dave Ober (R) has had with utilities.
Flow battery maker ViZn Energy closes shop
ViZn has laid off all of its employees and ceased operations, as the latest in a series of closures and bankruptcies for makers of alternative battery technologies.
