How distributed, grid-integrated green power projects could get a multi-billion-dollar boost

With 287 megawatts of solar leading the way, renewables accounted for virtually all of the new utility-scale generating capacity installed in the United States in January.

New generating capacity was scarce in 2013, but the wind power industry kicked into high gear in the last three months, beginning construction on 10,900 megawatts.

With capital migrating to natural gas and other sectors, renewable developers are unsure whether bank money will sustain them through 2014.

Wind power’s share of electricity generation in Texas rose to 9.9 percent in 2013, more than double what it was five years ago.

The Gang looks at life for clean energy beyond the production and investment tax credits.

Analysis shows that by adjusting power output, wind farms can provide money-making frequency regulation services.

The Energy Gang looks at the good, the bad and the ugly in the small wind market.

A slight increase shows coal rebounding from 2012.

Vestas announces new contracts to supply wind turbines and puts out a call for new workers at its Colorado blade and nacelle factories.

The wind industry backs a proposal to clean up the U.S. tax incentives for energy, but the solar industry is not so sure.

Even a bump from 2013 doesn’t bring it up to most other conservative estimates.

Germany’s energy market isn’t functioning the way it used to.