Make Solar Great Again
In the most recent election, Populist candidates issued thinly veiled calls to return to an America that makes tangible goods. But can solar be part of a manufacturing renaissance in the United States? And what would be needed to make solar in America?
BREAKING: Demand charges removed from Illinois nuke bailout bill
The move follows the governor’s office calling such charges “insane”. The provision to eliminate net metering has also been removed, as well as subsidies for coal-fired power plants.
Trump reiterates delusive “clean coal” message
In YouTube video outlining the first 100 days of his administration, the president-elect again promises to bring coal jobs back — a pledge he cannot possibly keep
TVA & NextEra put online Alabama’s largest PV plant
The 75 MW River Bend Solar Energy Center represents a rare entry by TVA into the world of non-hydro renewable energy.
Bay4 Energy sells Ekhosoft software to Power Factor
The acquisition unites two of the dominant software platforms in the clean-energy-software marketplace
Tesla officially acquires SolarCity
The largest residential solar developer is now officially part of Elon Musk’s electric vehicle and battery empire.
NRG puts 15 MW-AC of community solar online at Trappist Monastery
The 10 projects at the St. Joseph’s Abbey in Central Massachusetts bring together tradition and clean technology.
FERC proposal requires utilities to accommodate DERs, storage
The federal energy regulatory body wants to compel current wholesale electricity suppliers to let DER providers, including storage, to compete in the markets. This follows regulatory action on DER in New York and California.
Brookfield, Appaloosa propose expedited buy-out of TerraForm Power, Global
The two companies say they are willing to sign a contract for TerraForm by December 6 to avoid an additional payment to bondholders under the consent solicitation.
Meet the Secretary of Energy shortlist
Who will President-elect Donald J. Trump choose as his Secretary of Energy? No one really knows — but the smart money says it will be one of these people
