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FirstEnergy asks DOE for emergency coal, nuclear bailout

The power company is asking for Secretary Perry to use emergency powers to bail out coal and nuclear power plants in the PJM region, as its wholesale generation arm nears bankruptcy.

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Utah governor signs trio of solar power bills

Between consumer protection, an extension of the state solar tax credit and even giving utilities the ability to rate-base large projects, Governor Herbert and the Utah Legislature have been good to solar.

Solar Foundation presents solar jobs maps, local data

The Solar Foundation has launched individual state fact sheets and a map view focused on jobs per U.S. congressional district.

From fossil fuel to fossil fuel-lite

A proposal by DTE Energy to replace coal fired generation with natural gas gets regulator staff approval in a rut.

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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.

Cypress Creek launches solar+storage in North Carolina

Cypress Creek Renewables will couple 12 solar projects with Lockheed GridStart lithium ion batteries, and LG Neon solar modules for a North Carolina electricity cooperative.

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.

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