Michigan reports big solar growth in 2017
The Michigan Public Service Commission’s report on net metering shows significant growth in both net metered solar and large installations in 2017.
Xcel reports record low prices for solar plus storage
Documents from Xcel’s Colorado subsidiary show a medium price for PV with battery storage of $36/MWh, the lowest known price to date.
Renewables rise to meet 38% of demand on California’s grid in 2017 (w/ chart)
The latest data shows renewables surging in California, as the state’s grid operator moves to become its own reliability coordinator
Hawaii regulators order expanded community renewables program
The state’s Public Utilities Commission has provided detailed guidance for a new program for HECO utilities, including an order for 8 MW of community solar in the first year.
Nevada regulators push back on NV Energy rate request
The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada has issued an order that will reduce fixed charges as well as energy charges and the utility’s rate of return, noting the benefits to the rooftop solar market.
U.S. renewables replace coal and gas in 2017
The output of all the main sources of thermal electricity generation declined in the first nine months of this year, as hydro, wind and solar boomed and demand fell.
Concerns raised over details of Illinois renewables plan
The Illinois Power Agency Plan containing the community and low and moderate income solar programs had a number of objections filed in December after its submission to the Illinois Commerce Commission.
Florida utility to “rate base” 600 MW of solar
Tampa Electric is seeking cost recovery from its customers to pay for investments in large solar projects, which it says will be compensated by lower electric rates.
The top 5 solar stories of 2017
In this article pv magazine USA looks at the big themes over the course of what has been a difficult year for the U.S. solar industry.
Many changes to wind and solar finance in the final tax bill
In addition to the BEAT provision, finance experts say changes to the corporate tax rate and other elements in the tax reform bill will have multiple effects on profits from renewable energy projects, project finance, and the value of tax credits.
