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.
JA Solar issues strong response to IP theft allegations
Chinese module manufacturer JA Solar has issued a statement refuting assertions made by SolarWorld in hearings conducted last year, which were reported last week in the findings of United States Trade Representative (USTR) report into Chinese practices related to intellectual property.
Illinois Power Agency picks two developers in utility-scale solar REC procurement
The Illinois Power Agency has selected two successful bidders to supply 400,000 renewable energy credits (RECs) per year for 15 years from utility-scale PV projects.
Distributed solar and efficiency saves California $2.6 billion on power lines
California’s grid operator has chosen to cancel 20 transmission projects and revise 21 others, as energy efficiency and distributed generation prove their worth.
California’s 100% renewable energy initiative gains steam
A broad coalition is pushing legislation to increase California’s Renewable Portfolio Standard to 60% by 2030, with 100% CO2 free electricity by 2045.
Arizona governor signs anti-renewables law
Governor Doug Ducey has signed a law which could allow the state’s electric utilities to ignore renewable energy mandates with a fine as small as $100.
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.
Colorado enshrines energy storage as a right
A four-page bill signed by the state’s governor declares that the installation of energy storage by utility customers is in the public interest, and prohibits discriminatory charges or regulatory burdens from interfering with this.
Congress overrules Trump, increasing efficiency and renewables budget
In the budget passed by the House and Senate to keep the government funded through September, funding for ARPA-E and the DOE’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy office both increased by around 15%.
