BRIEF AUTHOR: Peter Maloney@TopFloorPower PUBLISHED May 21, 2018 Dive Brief: The number of contracts signed for wind power projects hit a record of 3,500 MW in Q1 2018, according to the American Wind Energy Association, signaling that 2018 should be
California utilities, solar developers advocate dialogue on new solar mandate
AUTHOR: Iulia Gheorghiu PUBLISHED May 20, 2018 Utility Dive https://www.utilitydive.com/user_media/cache/63/d5/63d553ed93eb978cdecd38a041c969f2.jpg Utilities are welcoming a historic rooftop solar building code in California, but urging caution with its implementation in order to protect non-solar customers. At the same time, utilities and solar
The State(s) of Distributed Solar — 2017 Update
BY MARIE DONAHUE | DATE: 14 MAY 2018 2017 Year-End Update Energy production from renewable sources continues to expand in the U.S. at a rapid clip, thanks in no small part to the substantial growth of solar energy—and distributed solar
South Carolina eyes expanded net metering as Vermont cuts rates
Author: Robert Waton @ Wet DOG Team Published May 7, 2018 Dive Brief: Lawmakers in the South Carolina House of Representatives last week voted to expand the states’s net metering program, passing an amendment to the state’s budget bill that would raise
Solar has transformed into solar-plus-storage; What will net metering become?
Utility Dive Author: Herman K. Trabish Published May 7, 2018 DEEP DIVE Solar has transformed into solar-plus-storage; What will net metering become? New rate designs to replace solar’s foundational policy leave solar-only behind When distributed solar becomes more of
Howard Solar Farm Alternative (HSFA): :Office of the Provost Associate Provost for Research and Graduate Studies Gary L. Harris, Ph.D., P.E.
This prospective describe the Howard Solar Farm Alternative (HSFA). The HSFA is a project to decrease the cost of utilities by 12 million dollars annually at Howard. Presently, Howard University purchases approximately 15-18 million dollars of energy per year which
PSC Commission Directs Over $500,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Help Low-Income, WGL Customers in District
Contact: Kellie Didigu, kdidigu@psc.dc.gov, 202-626-5124 For Immediate Release: April 18, 2018 (Washington, D.C.) Today, the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (Commission) ordered Washington Gas Light Company (WGL) to disburse $522,189 in unclaimed funds to the Washington
The Power Local Green Jobs Campaign
Uses nonviolent, direct action to demand that PECO, Pennsylvania’s largest utility company, make a major shift to locally generated solar power that benefits low income communities and communities of color. Our campaign brings together EQAT and POWER, a broad multi-faith network
Event Announcement: Regional PACE Workshop for Solar Installers
PACE for Solar Installers and Developers May 8 4:00 – 5:30 pm Regional Services Center B-CC, East Room 4805 Edgemoor Lane #100 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) is a tool that helps commercial property owners access affordable upfront
← EVENTS: Clean Energy Meets the Electric Utility Industry
UILITY DIVE: April 24, 2018 May 10, 2018 • Washington, DC Visit the Event Page We are back in DC at Utility Dive’s offices for a one-day workshop covering how clean energy is impacting the electric utility industry. Don’t worry, it’ll
ABB launches what it says is world’s fastest EV charger
The Terra High Power charger can charge an electric vehicle (EV) in just eight minutes, thus adding up to 200 km of range, says ABB, which launched the new model at this year’s Hannover Messe. APRIL 23, 2018 PV MAGAZINEY From
Utility monopolies keep their power by keeping elected officials in their pockets. It’s time we fight back!
Posted : April 21,2018 These powerful utilities rely on elected officials to support market barriers that make it harder for us to take control of where our electricity comes from. They secure this support not by persuasive arguments, but
Solar for All: How we got here and what’s next
Solar United Neighbors of D.C. was live.on Saturday The District has an ambitious plan to cut electric bills in half for low- and moderate-income residents while making solar accessible to everyone. We’ll take a deep dive into the #Solar4AllDC program’s past, present, and
Solar Energy, Equity, and Health at 2018 D.C. Solar Congress – David A. Clarke School of Law
Solar United Neighbors of D.C.was live.on Saturday April 14,2018 UDC Solar power brings economic benefits to those who can participate, but it also does much more. Our first panel of the day is titled “Solar Energy, Equity, and Health” and
New York agencies propose shifting EV fast chargers to non-demand charges
Author:Robert Walton@TeamWetDog PUBLISHED April 17, 2018 Dive Brief: The New York Power Authority and other state agencies have asked New York regulators to make changes to the rate structures of public electric vehicle DC fast charging stations to eliminate demand
North Carolina approves solar rebate, coal ash fine for Duke
Author: Robert Walton@TeamWetDog PUBLISHED April 16, 2018 Dive Brief: Duke Energy scored a pair of wins in North Carolina, agreeing to a relatively mild fine for coal ash contamination while also convincing regulators to approve the utility’s $62 million solar
Exelon, FE nuke closures would reverse PJM wind, solar benefits: Brattle report
AUTHOR: Peter Maloney@TopFloorPower PUBLISHED April 17, 2018 Dive Brief: If FirstEnergy Solutions and Exelon follow through on plans to close a total of four nuclear power plants in Ohio and Pennsylvania, it would harm the environment and result in significantly
U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry Announces $105 Million in New Funding to Advance Solar Technologies
Published: Tue, April 17, 2018 “DOE_Solar_Energy_Technologies_Office” DOE to focus on early-stage research to improve the affordability, flexibility, and performance of solar technologies on the grid WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announced up to $105.5 million
The 2018 Community Power State Scorecard
BY JOHN FARRELL The Institute for Local Self-Reliance | DATE: 2 MAR 2018 | Each year, the Institute for Local Self-Reliance provides a score for each state’s energy policies based on how they help or hinder local clean energy action.
This College Wants To Be The First 100% Renewable Campus In The U.S.
Author: Eillie Anzilotti WORLD CHANGING IDEAS: Published 3/19/18 After a long process of implementing energy-efficiency measures and installing solar arrays and battery storage, Maui College is ready to cut ties with fossil fuels forever. In 2015, the state of Hawaii committed to