Renewables


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    New England offshore wind procurement taps 2.9 GW, less than half the total initially sought

    Massachusetts and Rhode Island selected projects but Connecticut did not. The regional procurement aimed to procure up to 6.8 GW.

    By Sept. 9, 2024
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    Utilities need ‘broad culture change’ to deploy emerging clean resources at scale: DOE’s Shah

    “Failing to adopt new strategies and technologies is the higher-risk path for utilities today,” said Jigar Shah, director of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office.

    By Sept. 9, 2024
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    Trendline

    The Energy Transition to Renewables

    New policy and business actions are giving a significant boost to renewable energy in the U.S., but opposition is growing and grid interconnection, permitting, labor and other challenges remain.

    By Utility Dive staff
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    From the ground up: Why integrated foundation solutions are key to solar success

    For solar installations, operational success starts quite literally with a solid foundation.

    Sept. 9, 2024
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    The fallout from PJM’s record-setting capacity auction

    Utilities, power plant owners, state lawmakers and regulators are responding to PJM's latest capacity auction, with an eye on the ones ahead.

    By Sept. 6, 2024
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    Uprates, batteries and DR may offer near-term responses to record PJM capacity prices

    With tight supply-demand conditions, upcoming capacity auctions could be volatile, according to ESAI Power’s Scott Niemann. “It just adds a lot more uncertainty to the auction outcomes," he said.

    By Sept. 6, 2024
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    CleanCapital, Sunrock partner to deploy solar, battery storage in US communities

    CleanCapital’s senior director of investments and capital markets said the partnership will allow the companies to accelerate the nation's energy transition “where it matters most.”

    By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 5, 2024
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    PJM considers fast-track review for shovel-ready generating projects

    The grid operator expects generators will step in with new supplies in response to high prices in its recent capacity auction.

    By Sept. 5, 2024
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    Interior approves US Wind’s 2-GW Maryland offshore wind project

    The Biden administration said it has now permitted 15 GW of offshore wind, bringing the U.S. closer to its goal of deploying 30 GW by 2030.

    By Sept. 5, 2024
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    White House announces $7.3B clean energy financing for Dairyland Power, 15 other co-ops

    The federal funding will support 10 GW in clean energy projects lowering electricity costs for cooperative utilities in 23 states, the White House said.

    By Sept. 5, 2024
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    Robust community engagement good for locals, renewable energy developers: Berkeley Lab

    Most wind and solar developers see limited engagement as worthwhile but may underestimate the benefits of a more comprehensive approach, according to an industry survey.

    By Brian Martucci • Sept. 4, 2024
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    Reregulation? How utilities and states are responding to PJM’s record capacity prices

    “Houston, we have a problem,” American Municipal Power’s Steve Lieberman said. “If we don’t see new capacity in the [2027/28] auction, we’re really running out of time.”

    By Sept. 4, 2024
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    BOEM announces first-ever Oregon offshore wind lease sale

    The two lease areas contain around 195,000 acres and offer up to 3.1 GW of capacity, which, if deployed, would meet Oregon’s goal of adding 3 GW of offshore wind by 2030.

    By Sept. 3, 2024
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    Do your customers understand backup power? How to educate homeowners on battery solutions

    As solar adoption grows, it’s vital buyers understand the tradeoffs and benefits of each solution. 

    Sept. 3, 2024
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    Opinion

    New York cannot afford nuclear power and must not slow down its Climate Act

    Claims that small modular reactors will provide cheaper, safer and faster nuclear energy remain unproven, echoing the same empty promises that led to past failures. 

    By Raya Salter • Aug. 30, 2024
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    Over $12M allocated for energy efficiency, clean energy projects in eighth round of DOE awards

    The 35 grantees announced Aug. 28 will use the funds for projects that include conducting energy assessments and installing EV charging stations, the U.S. Department of Energy said.

    By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 30, 2024
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    US wind energy investment soars while solar stagnates: BloombergNEF

    While solar companies struggle to find investors, interest in wind and geothermal projects is booming, according to analysis by BloombergNEF.

    By Emma Penrod • Aug. 29, 2024
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    Meta inks geothermal deal with Sage Geosystems to power data centers

    The deal will provide up to 150 MW and be the first use of next-gen geothermal energy east of the Rocky Mountains.

    By Lamar Johnson • Aug. 29, 2024
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    First national US green bank launches with IRA funding

    The Coalition for Green Capital said it’s open for business and seeking to build a U.S. network of green banks that will mobilize capital for clean energy.

    By Lamar Johnson • Aug. 29, 2024
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    Solar cell manufacturer halts $400M Colorado plant

    Meyer Burger planned to convert an Intel semiconductor plant in Colorado Springs into a solar cell facility.

    By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 28, 2024
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    US clean energy jobs grew 4.2% in 2023: DOE

    The U.S. added clean energy jobs at more than twice the rate of the broader economy, according to the Department of Energy.

    By Aug. 28, 2024
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    California targets up to 2 GW of long-duration storage as part of 10.6 GW clean energy procurement

    The procurement also includes up to 1 GW of geothermal energy that can be commissioned between 2031 and 2037 and 7.6 GW of floating offshore wind that can be commissioned between 2035 and 2037.

    By Brian Martucci • Aug. 27, 2024
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    Slow renewables asset market could pick up in second half of 2024: LevelTen Energy

    Renewable energy project acquisitions slowed considerably last year. Although the market appears to be picking up, some trends are likely permanent, LevelTen’s vice president of M&A solutions says.

    By Emma Penrod • Aug. 27, 2024
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    Avangrid, Schneider Electric among first cohort chosen for cleantech initiative

    The program will address barriers building owners face when implementing new decarbonization technologies, such as performance uncertainty and integration challenges.

    By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 27, 2024
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    CAISO interconnection reform plan draws support from SoCal Ed, PG&E, PUC

    However, renewable energy developers and trade groups urged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reject provisions they say would favor utility-backed projects.

    By Aug. 23, 2024
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    New England may need ‘vast renewable build-out’ by 2050 to meet state decarbonization goals: ISO

    By 2045, wind and solar resources are projected to meet just 10 GW of the 51 GW peak gross load during peak winter demand, according to the grid operator’s modeling.

    By Aug. 23, 2024