AEP to invest $1.8 billion in renewables over the next three years
One of the nation’s largest power companies is looking to increase its renewable energy portfolio five-fold in value and has identified a 1.37 GW solar pipeline.
456 MW request will help New Mexico utility become coal-free
The Public Service Company of New Mexico is asking for project proposals, including renewables and battery storage, designed to help reach its coal-free goal by 2031.
Southern company to sell stakes in up to 26 solar projects
The power giant’s money needs include funds to complete the troubled Vogtle nuclear project, and is looking to sell a 1/3 share in up to 1.7 GW of solar assets that it owns.
Dutch pension fund invests $384 million in three U.S. projects
The three projects are located in California and Nevada, and are owned by Capital Dynamics.
Dominion to triple its installed solar in 2017
The Virginia power company expects to put 288 MW-DC online by the end of the year, to add to the 169 MW that it has already installed in 2017.
NY Green Bank wants $1 billion to expand financing for clean energy
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo hopes to spur private-sector investment in the organization.
Real Jobs on the line: George Hershman of Swinerton RE
In this interview Swinerton Renewable Energy Senior VP & General Manager George Hershman speaks to the potential and current affects on the U.S. utility-scale sector by the Section 201 case.
NextEra Energy Partners to acquire 691 MW of wind, solar assets
During the energy giant’s third-quarter earnings call, it announced a drop-down deal in which the yieldco will purchase 143 MW of solar assets from NextEra’s development subsidiary.
Florida approves Duke’s solar plan despite SEIA’s objections
Despite intense opposition to the proposed settlement from solar’s national association, the Sunshine State’s Public Service Commission will allow Duke Energy Florida to build about 175 megawatts of solar-generation per year through 2021.
Puerto Rican Senator to USITC: Don’t kneecap our grid’s future
The possibly bright future of the Puerto Rican electrical grid could be put at risk if severe penalties are imposed on imported solar modules, said Puerto Rican Senator Eduardo Bhatia in a letter to the commission.
