Policy
American Wind Energy Association forms advisory council with solar utilities, wind industry
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) formed last week a new RTO Advisory Council between the solar and wind industries, focused on advocating on their behalf. Between its various Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) and Independent System Operator (ISO) members, the council will repre... Read More »Hearing examines nation’s energy innovation
The Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources recently conducted a hearing examining the nation's energy innovation efforts, encouraging the development of innovation creating breakthroughs in clean energy technologies. The hearing featured Department of Energy (DOE) Under Secretary of Scien... Read More »7X Energy sells 100-MW Texan solar energy project to Duke Energy Renewables
A 100-megawatt (MW) solar energy project in Andrews County, Texas changed hands this week, following its sale to Duke Energy Renewables by 7X Energy. 7X developed the Lapetus project. Duke Energy will now manage construction and serve as long-term owner and operator. The facility is spread across... Read More »NYS Public Service Commission approves utilities’ demonstration programs
New York State Public Service Commission approved demonstration programs from Consolidated Edison Company of New York’s (Con Edison) and Orange and Rockland Utilities’ (O&R) to encourage customers to use of smart devices to manage their energy usage. The focus of this demonstration project is... Read More »Ameresco install solar energy system on Rhode Island College campus
Solar energy company Ameresco installed a solar photovoltaic (PV) system on the rooftop of Rhode Island College’s Donovan Dining Center and Student Center. The project, which will cost $300,000 to install, is expected to save the college about $231,000 in energy costs over the next 15 years. A... Read More »Reports says there are sufficient power resources in New England
There are sufficient power system resources in New England to meet peak demand in 2022-2023, according to a new report. A power resources auction, conducted by ISO New England, found that the power system resources totaled 43,641 megawatts (MW), including 34,925 MW of existing capacity and 238 n... Read More »Michigan Public Service Commission grants Consumers Energy request for more wind generation
Consumers Energy Co.’s efforts to expand its renewable offerings gained some traction this week when the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) approved a request for additional wind generation. Consumers had argued that both more wind and solar facilities are needed to meet the state’s re... Read More »Daniel Simmons