Hawaiian Electric reached a milestone this week with the submission of eight grid-scale renewable energy and storage projects to the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC), which would allow for the retirement of the state’s sole remaining coal plant.
The generation and storage provided by th... Read More »
Frontier Energy is working with research firm GTI and The University of Texas at Austin on a project designed to show that renewable hydrogen can be a cost-effective fuel for multiple uses, including fuel cell electric vehicles.
The project is part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Demonstrati... Read More »
As school districts deal with budget cuts brought on by the COVID-19 outbreak, many are switching to solar power to reduce costs.
There has been a 139 percent increase in the amount of solar installed at K-12 schools, according to a new report from the nonprofit Generation180 and its partners, t... Read More »
A joint effort by the American Gas Association (AGA), American Public Gas Association (APGA), Northeast Gas Association (NGA), Southern Gas Association (SGA), and the MEA Energy Association will expand a National Mutual Aid Program to help regions weather disaster.
Several of these organizations ... Read More »
Pointing to losses of income and heightened uncertainty due to COVID-19 and a record heat spell, APS has waived disconnects for past due bills and the accumulation of late fees through the rest of 2020 for residential and business customers.
APS, which serves nearly 1.3 million homes and business... Read More »
The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) and Southwest Power Pool (SPP) are working together on a study to identify transmission projects with comprehensive, cost-effective, and efficient upgrades.
These regional transmission organizations, or RTOs, will look for solutions to historic... Read More »
Several business and environmental groups are calling for Congress to pass the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA).
The AEIA would modernize the nation’s energy laws for the first time in more than 12 years. The legislation focuses on efficiency, renewables, carbon capture and removal, energ... Read More »
A new report published by the staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and North American Electricity Reliability Corporation (NERC) this week showcased cyber incident responses and recovery best practices for electric utilities.
The staff noted that effective IRR plans help addr... Read More »
In a move hailed by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced plans this month to fast-track the state’s transition to clean energy, in direct response to record heat and fires largely considered tied to climate change.
“California is in the midst of ... Read More »
Florida Power & Light Company is providing relief to customers significantly behind on their bills due to the pandemic.
Residential and small business customers may be eligible for a bill credit of up to $200 based on the status of their account and how long the account has been past due. Eligibl... Read More »