Avangrid to build first solar facility in California
Avangrid announced plans to build its first solar project in California, the 57 MWdc, 44MWac Camino Solar project. “We are thrilled to announce Camino Solar, a significant milestone for our company in California,” Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO, said. “This project further strengthens Avangrid’... Read More »Texas launches two new virtual power plants to enhance the grid
Two virtual power plants are now up and running in Texas, providing additional power to the state’s electric grid, aggregated from consumers’ small energy devices. It is part of the Aggregate Distributed Energy Resource (ADER) pilot project the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) directed... Read More »Credit: Dominion Energy
Dominion Energy breaks ground on renewable energy project at Dulles International Airport
Officials with Dominion Energy and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) broke ground on the largest renewable energy project at a metropolitan airport on Monday. The project, located at Dulles International Airport, includes solar and energy storage at the airport and is estimated ... Read More »National Energy Technology Lab releases hydrogen safety review
While hydrogen is the most abundant element in nature, can be extracted from many different sources, and has much potential in the energy sector, a new hydrogen safety review from the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) makes it clear that major roadblocks remain. “Hydrogen power could... Read More »Interior Department approves Revolution Wind project in Rhode Island
The Department of the Interior (DOI) has approved the Revolution Wind project, located about 15 nautical miles off the coast of Rhode Island. The offshore wind project will generate 704 megawatts of wind power and be capable of powering nearly 250,000 homes. The DOI approved the plan under its pre... Read More »Nuclear Regulatory Commission seeks public comments on risk analysis of two-reactor nuclear plant
With an eye to informing regulatory, policy and technical issues related to advanced and new reactors, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff this week called for public comments on the latest results from a multi-year analysis of risks at a two-reactor nuclear power plant site. The NRC... Read More »Duke Energy Carolinas reaches partial settlements on grid investments, rates
Duke Energy Carolinas has reached partial settlements with the staff of the North Carolina Public Staff on various investments proposed by the utility to strengthen the grid and to reduce a requested rate increase. The partial settlements are for various proposals, which include capital projects, g... Read More »Report outlines microgrid framework for public utility commissions, state energy offices
A new report from the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) and the National Association of State Energy Officials lays out a framework for public utility commissions (PUCs) and state energy offices to support microgrid policies. The report, State Microgrid Policy, Progra... Read More »Julie Sloat