The U.S. solar industry has hit a major milestone with one million solar installations nationwide, an achievement that took 40 years, but rapid growth should lead to a doubling of installations to two million in just two years, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
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The Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) released its Western States Renewable Power Ranking this month, revealing that Idaho was ranked number one for its baseload and intermittent renewable power infrastructure and resources.
“When you consider both baseload and intermittent renewable power, ... Read More »
U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest J. Moniz offered an appointment on Wednesday to the 2016-2017 National Petroleum Council to Commissioner Stan Wise, who has served on the Georgia Public Service Commission since 1994.
“I truly appreciate the trust and confidence that Secretary Moniz has shown in ... Read More »
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) filed a comment with the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) last week, urging the organization to reconsider its proposed law to mandate the exclusive adoption of LED bulbs.
NEMA said that U.S. lighting manufacturers believe that consumers sho... Read More »
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) appointed Commissioner Sam Britton to multiple national committees on Monday.
Britton will serve on the NARUC Investment Committee, the Committee on Electricity and the Subcommittee on Nuclear Issues-Waste Disposal. A resident o... Read More »
At a summit held by the Department of Energy (DOE) last week, industry leaders, legislators and administration officials collaborated on the development of strategies and policies to prevent the premature shutdown of nuclear reactors that currently provide more than 60 percent of carbon-free power g... Read More »
The Energy Information Association (EIA) announced on Monday that the U.S. ranked number one in the world for petroleum and natural gas hydrocarbon production
The U.S. has been the top petroleum producer since 2011 and the top natural gas hydrocarbon production since 2013.
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A recent evaluation by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) has forecasted the impact of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan (CPP) on the mix of generation resources in the U.S., showing accelerated growth in renewable energy generation, while also raising ... Read More »
Alliant Energy’s Wisconsin utility announced filed a request with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) on Friday to increase its rates during 2017 to account for new clean energy investments.
“We’ve kept our eye on costs and taken a thoughtful approach to investing,” John La... Read More »
During a full committee hearing on the 2017-2022 Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program, U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) delivered a statement that emphasized the necessity of balancing the needs of energy production and environmental protection.
Cantwell, ranking member of the... Read More »