New York’s efforts to recharge its upstate manufacturing sector by investing in a new SolarCity facility, planned to be the largest in the Western Hemisphere when it opens next year, remain under a cloud from federal and state investigations.
Some western New York state lawmakers have called fo... Read More »
The Rock River solar facility, located in the town of Beloit, opened its doors on Monday, and will provide 500 residential Alliant Energy customers with solar energy as part of the utility’s effort to provide more clean energy solutions for Wisconsin.
"Investments in clean energy have been cen... Read More »
Following the introduction of the Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Act in the U.S. Senate last week, the National Enhanced Oil Recovery Initiative (NEORI) and the Coal Utilization Research Council (CURC) praised U.S. Sens. Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) for their work in ... Read More »
Addressing issues of space and aesthetics for potential residential solar customers, NRG Energy recently announced the completion of a community solar facility in Massachusetts that will provide clean energy to 170 homes.
“Going solar has never been easier or more affordable,” Drew Warshaw, v... Read More »
The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) recently approved new programs being rolled out by the Arizona Public Service Company (APS) as a part of its new targets for energy efficiency, including Smart Thermostat programs and a residential battery storage program.
“Energy storage is the Holy Gra... Read More »
Plans are underway for major additions to U.S. hydroelectric generating capacity in 2016 - not from new construction projects, but from the conversion of non-powered dams (NPDs) to electricity-generating dams.
The expected total power generation from NPD conversions in 2016 is approximately 320 m... Read More »
Customers of Toledo Edison can expect enhanced service reliability in the near future, following the completion of the installation of two new underground transformers, two additional control boxes and other improvement projects.
The projects are a part of a major investment by the FirstEnergy Co... Read More »
Duke Energy Indiana signed an agreement last week with the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor for the construction of the second largest solar power plant in the state.
The plant will be located at Naval Support Activity Crane, also known as the Crane naval station, where it will occupy... Read More »
Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) President and CEO Marvin Fertel asserted that nuclear energy was key in supporting the increasing demand for electricity at the recent North American Leaders’ Summit in Ottawa, Canada.
“When we look out, we see the electrification of America being the frontier w... Read More »
The North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) approved a permit on Wednesday for the construction and operation of the Brady II Wind Energy Center in Hettinger and Stark Counties.
The project will provide 150 MW of wind energy from 72 turbines, with total costs projected at $250 million.
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