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Deep DiveCalifornia pioneers new ways to ease interconnection of large DERs
Limited generation profiles in California will schedule limits to DERs during system constraints. New York, Illinois, Colorado and others are testing more flexible approaches.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 21, 2024 -
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Maine gets floating offshore wind research lease from BOEM
The lease, which covers 15,000 acres and could provide up to 144 MW of capacity, is the first of its kind in the U.S., the agency said.
By Diana DiGangi • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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TrendlineThe 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.
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IRA’s labor standard requirements could create 3.9M ‘high-quality’ jobs: report
The prevailing wage and registered apprenticeship requirements could also "boost pay and job quality for clean energy workers across America,” the Climate Jobs National Resource Center says.
By Diana DiGangi • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Burns & McDonnellPrivate LTE: The communications powerhouse behind the energy revolution
The digitalization of industry requires advanced communications solutions that use LTE, which provides optimal operational control and security.
By Bruce Albright and Scott Wales • Aug. 19, 2024 -
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Meta to procure 374 MW of clean energy from RWE solar farms
The tech conglomerate has signed two power purchase agreements with the German energy company to build on its sustainability goals.
By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 16, 2024 -
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Adding 8.5 GW of energy storage could save Illinois ratepayers $3B: study
However, the state may need up to 15 GW of storage to maintain grid reliability, according to the report backed by clean energy groups.
By Ethan Howland • Aug. 16, 2024 -
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SunPower’s bankruptcy does not imply similar fates for its competitors, analyst says
Higher interest rates hit SunPower harder than competitors like Sunnova and Sunrun because it relied more on solar financing from loans versus third party options, said Raymond James analyst Graham Price.
By Diana DiGangi • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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BOEM awards offshore wind leases to Equinor, Dominion
Together, the two central Atlantic leases offer up to 6 GW in capacity, with the companies paying close to $93 million in total.
By Diana DiGangi • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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Vineyard Wind, GE Vernova cut damaged turbine blade to prevent more ocean debris
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has also revised the project’s suspension order, allowing Vineyard Wind to install new towers and nacelles.
By Diana DiGangi • Aug. 13, 2024 -
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Blackstone acquires majority stake of renewables engineering firm
While the terms of the deal with Westwood Professional Services were not disclosed, a Blackstone executive said its energy transition business has committed $1.3 billion in investments since June.
By Lamar Johnson • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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GSA updates federal building standards in clean energy push
The latest P100 update, which applies to 300,000 federal buildings, mandates clean energy use in facilities and sets new benchmarks for efficiency.
By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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Algonquin Power sells renewable energy business for $2.5B
The agreement marks the first move of a three-part plan to become a pure-play regulated utility, CEO Chris Huskilson said.
By Emma Penrod • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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New England’s joint offshore wind solicitation delayed by DOE grant
Two of the bidding companies said they support the month-long delay in bid selection as Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island consider the impact of $389 million in DOE funds.
By Diana DiGangi • Aug. 8, 2024 -
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Carbon market governing body tightens standards for renewable energy credits
The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market said carbon credits issued under existing renewable energy methodologies won’t qualify for its Core Carbon Principles label.
By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 8, 2024 -
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Qcells scores $1.4B DOE loan guarantee for Georgia solar factory
The money will help build one of the country’s largest ingot and wafer plants, expected to begin production later this year.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 8, 2024 -
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OpinionHow data centers are being used to bypass clean energy goals
It is possible that real growth is coming for the electricity sector from data centers, electric vehicles and electrification. But that growth can be met without expanding fossil fuels.
By Patty Durand • Aug. 8, 2024 -
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SunPower files for bankruptcy, plans to sell or wind down remaining operations
SunPower, a leading residential solar installer, has encountered a “severe liquidity crisis” and must sell its assets to pay down more than $2 billion in debts, company officials said.
By Emma Penrod • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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USTR to decide soon on proposed tariff hikes for Chinese solar cells, EVs, other items
The White House’s rationale for increasing tariffs is to make the U.S. more competitive in the clean energy and technology sectors, a major focus during the Biden administration.
By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 2, 2024 -
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Clean energy tax credits are tough. This new tool could help.
The free online navigator from Lawyers for Good Government can help cities determine if a project qualifies for Inflation Reduction Act direct-pay incentives.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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IRA tax credit transfer transactions could reach $25B this year, says Crux
Total transfer activity in 2023 was as much as $9 billion while activity in just the first half of 2024 totaled between $9 billion and $11 billion, a report from Crux estimates.
By Diana DiGangi • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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BOEM ‘confident’ in Gulf of Mexico offshore wind despite canceling lease auction
GNOwind Alliance members believe that this auction came down the pike way too quickly, said Cameron Poole, an energy and innovation associate at economic development agency Greater New Orleans.
By Diana DiGangi • July 31, 2024 -
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Data platform Paces nabs $11M to scale clean energy development
The new funding will help the company improve its platform, enhance its data intelligence and make certain data tools more available throughout the United States.
By Zoya Mirza • July 30, 2024 -
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DOE offers $33M for clean energy smart manufacturing
The money aims to boost R&D related to circular supply chains and sustainable materials and equipment.
By Kate Magill • July 29, 2024 -
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rPlus Energies secures $1B for 800-MW solar-plus-storage ‘peaker plant’
In addition to the recent $1 billion Green River Energy Center deal, private equity investments will allow rPlus Energies to transition to an owner-operator model.
By Emma Penrod • July 26, 2024 -
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Data centers powered by clean energy draw higher prices, as AI fuels electricity demand spike
A majority of companies are turning to third-party colocation data centers to support AI initiatives, with over 90% willing to pay more for clean energy, according to a survey by Flexential.
By Joe Burns • July 26, 2024
