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08.16.18 Energy 19

The next terawatt of solar and wind will come in five years -- and 50% cheaper.

One Trillion Watts of Wind and Solar

On this week’s Energy Gang podcast: what it will take to get the next trillion.

by Stephen Lacey

08.08.18 Regulation & Policy 1

Many focused on the unprecedented interference into state energy policies that the recent FERC order represents.

Stakeholders Across the Spectrum Ask FERC to Reconsider Its PJM Capacity Market Ruling

Clean energy advocates, power plant owners and states fear FERC overstepped its bounds in demanding a remake of country’s biggest capacity market.

by Jeff St. John

08.08.18 Wind Projects 5

The U.S. wind market shows no sign of slowing as customers and developers look to take advantage of tax credits -- while they last.

US Wind Industry ‘Full Steam Ahead’ Despite Wind Catcher Cancellation

Case in point: new projects on the way from Apple and PacifiCorp.

by Julia Pyper

08.08.18 Wind 0

Will the decline in offshore wind pricing offset the decline of tax credits?

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5 Factors That Will Cushion the PTC Phaseout for US Wind

Highlights from Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables’ latest North American Wind Power Outlook.

by Victoria Knauf

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08.06.18 Wind Projects 9

Ohio could get its first offshore wind project in the next few years -- and that has Murray Energy on the offensive.

Murray Energy Quietly Funds Opposition to Ohio’s First Offshore Wind Project

The coal company is not a direct intervener in the case, so it’s funding other efforts to influence the outcome.

by Julian Spector

08.03.18 Wind Markets & Policy 18

Tepco is finally embracing renewable energy fully.

Japan’s Tepco Sees Hydro and Offshore Wind as a ‘Core Business’

Could it be a catalyst for floating offshore wind?

by Jason Deign

08.01.18 Wind Projects 22

Customers are expected to see $1.4B in benefits over the lifetime of the project.

First Large US Offshore Wind Project Sets Record-Low Price Starting at $74 per MWh

Pricing for the 800-megawatt Vineyard Wind project off the coast of Massachusetts came in well below analyst expectations.

by Julia Pyper

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Summer 2018 State Energy Policy Roundup

Let’s take a look at the distributed solar and rate design changes that defined Q2 2018.

by Julia Pyper | July 30, 2018

07.27.18 Regulation & Policy 0

Industry Perspective

Top 10 Utility Regulation Trends of 2018—So Far

Advanced Energy Economy lays out the top regulatory developments in 2018.

by Coley Girouard

07.26.18 Policy 6

Ford's government canceled a swath of early-stage clean energy contracts in Ontario.

Inside Ontario’s Clean Energy Contract Cancellations

The Canadian province accounts for nearly all of the country’s solar market. A recent challenge may trigger a reset for the industry.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

SunPower's distributed generation sales were already up 45 percent last quarter.

August 14, 2018 Solar-Plus-Storage

SunPower Pivots to ‘Solar Energy Services’ Upon Exiting Utility-Scale Development

6 by Julia Pyper

August 9, 2018 Nuclear

US Renewables Are Closing In on Nuclear Generation

139 by Julian Spector

August 10, 2018 Electric Vehicles

Ample Raises $31M: A Better Place Clone, or a New Way to Charge Electric Cars?

11 by Ben Gaddy

08.09.18 Nuclear

US Renewables Are Closing In on Nuclear Generation

139 by Julian Spector

There's no way around it: The future is dim for U.S. coal.

08.16.18 Fossil Fuels

Report: Cheap Natural Gas and Renewables Could Close Half of US Coal Fleet by 2030

132 by Jeff St. John

08.07.18 Fossil Fuels

German Commission Grapples With an End to Coal: ‘The Biggest Story No One Is Talking About’

79 by Jason Deign

07.23.18 Electric Vehicles 39

Study: Electric Buses Already Emit Less Carbon Than Diesel Buses, in Any State

And their climate impact will decrease as the grid gets cleaner.

by Julian Spector

07.19.18 Markets & Policy 8

It's easy to forget how much has changed in a relatively short period of time.

No Longer a Novelty, Clean Energy Technologies Boom All Across the US

A new report documents the democratization of renewables, energy storage and electric vehicles in America.

by Julia Pyper

The Case for State Clean Energy Standards

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The Case for State Clean Energy Standards

A report by Third Way and The Breakthrough Institute argues states should adopt portfolio standards for a broad set of low-carbon resources.

by Julia Pyper | July 16, 2018

07.16.18 Products & Technology 188

MAKE forecasts the future of turbine technology.

Wind Turbines to See ‘Unprecedented’ Growth in Size and Capacity

Offshore turbine capacity will increase by orders of magnitude, according to a new report from MAKE Consulting.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

07.11.18 Policy 3

We ask how the current EPA squares its deregulatory agenda with protecting the environment.

Exclusive: Top EPA Official Lays Out Post-Pruitt Policy Priorities

In the latest episode of Political Climate, Mandy Gunasekara discusses what’s next for U.S. climate and clean air policy.

by Julia Pyper

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07.09.18 Solar Finance & VC 65

China's solar investment dropped due to a policy change.

Solar Investment Down Nearly 20% From the First Half of 2017

Despite the drop, overall investment remains stable, with wind and other clean energy technologies picking up the slack.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

07.06.18 Wind Markets & Policy 31

Under pressure from other EU countries, Poland is supporting renewables once again.

Coal-Heavy Poland Moves to Renewables, Finally

But coal will be king for a long time.

by Jason Deign

07.03.18 Regulation & Policy 11

How FERC’s New Ruling Is Upending the Country’s Biggest Capacity Market

A 3-to-2 party-line vote to undo and replace PJM’s capacity market will cause major uncertainties for state-subsidized renewables and nuclear.

by Jeff St. John

06.25.18 Policy 11

Sen. Alexander said the vote was an example of “doing what the Senate is supposed to do.”

Senate Passes $145B Spending Bill, With Boost to Energy Innovation Programs

The bill now heads to conference for reconciliation with a House version.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

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06.22.18 Fossil Fuels 461

Batteries won't completely overtake natural gas peakers by 2050, according to BNEF.

BNEF: Gas Still ‘Necessary’ in a 50 Percent Wind and Solar Scenario

Despite a “battery boom,” analysts believe peakers will still need to support a growing mix of clean energy by mid-century.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

06.22.18 Finance & VC 14

Investors say a lack of federal policy action is a hurdle for continued renewable energy growth.

What Financiers Need to Unlock $1 Trillion in Renewable Energy Investment

Financial institutions say they could double their planned investments in the U.S. renewable energy sector.

by Julia Pyper

06.21.18 Wind Markets & Policy 98

Industry Perspective

Forget the Duck Curve. Renewables Integration in the Midwest Is a Whole Other Animal

What is the Upper Midwest’s energy mascot? Fresh Energy’s Andrew Twite presents: the Smilin’ Gator Curve.

by Andrew Twite

06.20.18 Policy 20

A bipartisan group is trying for a carbon tax.

Exelon, First Solar and AWEA Back a New Bipartisan Carbon Tax Advocacy Group

Americans for Carbon Dividends has conservative backing and a long-shot goal.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

06.19.18 Wind Markets & Policy 3

Asia’s Offshore Wind Sector Diversifies

A potential 1-gigawatt floating offshore wind project in South Korea signals an expansion of the technology across Asia.

by Jason Deign

06.18.18 Energy Storage 46

To power the grid on renewables year-round, the storage industry will have to get much cheaper and longer-lasting than current batteries allow.

Inside Form Energy, the Star-Studded Startup Tackling the Toughest Problem in Energy Storage

Industry veterans from Tesla, Aquion and A123 are trying to create cost-effective energy storage to last for weeks and months.

by Julian Spector

China Challenges US Solar Tariffs at the WTO

As Bifacial Solar Modules Inch Toward the Mainstream, Equipment Makers Prepare

One Trillion Watts of Wind and Solar

Navigating the Electric Vehicle Policy Landscape, Part 1

Building Energy Management in 2018, Part 3: Markets and Opportunities for Growth

Lithium Insiders Move to Quell Fears of Market Collapse

Lithium Insiders Move to Quell Fears of Market Collapse

The Key to Unlocking 'Renewables as Baseload' Is the Control System

SoCal Gas Reaches Aliso Canyon Settlement as Costs Top $1 Billion

Watch Our Wind & Storage Forum Right Here on July 19

Wind Turbines to See ‘Unprecedented’ Growth in Size and Capacity

Exploring the Opportunities for Wind and Storage

China Challenges US Solar Tariffs at the WTO

As Bifacial Solar Modules Inch Toward the Mainstream, Equipment Makers Prepare

One Trillion Watts of Wind and Solar

Wärtsilä Looks to Storage for Its 100% Renewable Energy Ambitions

Is Offshore Wind a Better Deal With Batteries?

Sunnova Returns to the Arizona Solar Market, This Time With Batteries

How Standardization is Driving Down Costs and Improving Safety for 2017 NEC Shutdown Compliance

Microgrid Business Models and Value Chains

Empower Your Solar Business with Wireless Monitoring and Smart Connectivity

Wind Markets & Policy

One Trillion Watts of Wind and Solar

Stakeholders Across the Spectrum Ask FERC to Reconsider Its PJM Capacity Market Ruling

US Wind Industry ‘Full Steam Ahead’ Despite Wind Catcher Cancellation

5 Factors That Will Cushion the PTC Phaseout for US Wind

Murray Energy Quietly Funds Opposition to Ohio’s First Offshore Wind Project

Japan’s Tepco Sees Hydro and Offshore Wind as a ‘Core Business’

First Large US Offshore Wind Project Sets Record-Low Price Starting at $74 per MWh

Summer 2018 State Energy Policy Roundup

Top 10 Utility Regulation Trends of 2018—So Far

Inside Ontario’s Clean Energy Contract Cancellations

Study: Electric Buses Already Emit Less Carbon Than Diesel Buses, in Any State

No Longer a Novelty, Clean Energy Technologies Boom All Across the US

The Case for State Clean Energy Standards

Wind Turbines to See ‘Unprecedented’ Growth in Size and Capacity

Exclusive: Top EPA Official Lays Out Post-Pruitt Policy Priorities

Solar Investment Down Nearly 20% From the First Half of 2017

Coal-Heavy Poland Moves to Renewables, Finally

How FERC’s New Ruling Is Upending the Country’s Biggest Capacity Market

Senate Passes $145B Spending Bill, With Boost to Energy Innovation Programs

BNEF: Gas Still ‘Necessary’ in a 50 Percent Wind and Solar Scenario

What Financiers Need to Unlock $1 Trillion in Renewable Energy Investment

Forget the Duck Curve. Renewables Integration in the Midwest Is a Whole Other Animal

Exelon, First Solar and AWEA Back a New Bipartisan Carbon Tax Advocacy Group

Asia’s Offshore Wind Sector Diversifies

Inside Form Energy, the Star-Studded Startup Tackling the Toughest Problem in Energy Storage