Indiana senate bill targets net-metering for elimination
State Senator Brandt Hershman has introduced SB 309 into the legislative docket, a bill that contains language that could scuttle net-metering long before its stated sunset of 2027.
SEPA-EPRI analyze microgrid evolution, call for standards
The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) have completed a new report on microgrid evolution entitled “Microgrids: Expanding Applications, Implementations, and Business Structures.”
Utility veteran takes FERC reins again
For the second time since 2013, Commissioner Cheryl LeFleur will lead the body that oversees federal regulation of the country’s energy market – including the two controversial gas pipelines opponents thought might be dead.
Gov. Jerry Brown: “California is not turning back on renewables”
California governor Jerry Brown struck a defiant tone in his State of the State adress earlier this week, rejecting many of the policies put forward by the new Trump administration and Republicans in Washington DC.
Solar disappears down the memory hole on White House website
In a 337-word declaration called “An America First Energy Plan,” the new president praises shale oil, traditional oil and natural gas. Any mentions of renewable energy sources, however, have disappeared.
Berkeley Lab finds negligible potential rate impacts from distributed solar
The latest report from the respected national lab finds that even if – big if – behind-the-meter solar is raising the rates of other utility customers, the impacts are tiny, especially compared to other activities.
Perry’s testimony undercut by reported budget outline
Energy Secretary Nominee Rick Perry tried to soften his Climate Change and renewable energy stances during his confirmation hearing. However, a leaked budget outline from the Trump transition team belied that conciliatory tone.
PVMA: 75 GW of solar PV installed globally in 2016
The PV Market Alliance has released its official solar installation figures for 2016, which show a 50% growth from 2015 with a total of 75 GW installed. This was mainly driven by a mammoth year of installations in China, although the future would seem less auspicious as the two biggest markets show signs of retraction.
Renewable energy advocates slam utilities for slow progress under REV
Comments filed by AEEI and SolarCity on the Supplemental Distribution System Implementation Plan (DSIP) say utilities should do more to get ready for and assist with the integration of distributed renewables and storage, and AEEI says utilities should go back to the drawing board.
Wyoming’s “reverse RES” could stop utility-scale solar
Wyoming Bill SF 71, introduced last week on the first day of the 2017 legislative session, would restrict the state’s utilities from selling electricity generated from solar under penalty of $10/MWh.
