U.S. solar market growth climbs by more than one gigawatt for 11th consecutive quarter
The latest data from Monday’s U.S. Solar Market Insight report shows 2,051 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaics (PV) installed in the second quarter of 2016, the 11th consecutive quarter with more than one gigawatt (GW) of PV installed. “We’re seeing the beginning of an unprecedented wave ... Read More »EIA data compares the frequency and duration of electric power outages
Disruptions in electricity service are distinguished by both frequency and duration, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Monday, with values varying amongst the many electric distribution systems servicing approximately 145 million U.S. customers. The duration, frequency and ... Read More »RGGI concludes third 2016 CO2 allowance auction
The members of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) on Friday released the results of the 33rd carbon dioxide (CO2) allowance auction, which took place on Wednesday. The auction raised $67.7 million from the sale of nearly 15 million CO2 allowances, with a clearing price of $4.54 and bid... Read More »Maria Cantwell
DOE to create joint U.S.-Israel energy research center
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will build a joint U.S.-Israel energy research facility by 2017 to continue to foster cooperative research and development efforts between the two nations, the department announced on Friday. ““This act [U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014] build... Read More »NARUC aims to produce neutral rate design manual amid opposing interests
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) received more than 70 comments from stakeholders on its draft manual on Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Compensation, and NARUC officials are examining that input as they produce a final manual that remains neutral despite oppos... Read More »American Gas Foundation study evaluates future of natural gas in multi-family units
In a study published on Thursday titled “Expanding Natural Gas Service to Multifamily Buildings,” the American Gas Foundation evaluated various efforts by state and local governments, natural gas utilities and interest groups to provide natural gas service to multi-family dwellings. The study... Read More »AEP names Sundararajan new vice president of regulatory services
American Electric Power (AEP) named Raja Sundararajan vice president of regulatory services on Thursday, where he will oversee AEP’s regulatory activities in 11 states, including working directly with regulatory commissions and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). “Raja has prove... Read More »Linda Stuntz