The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) detailed strong growth trends in biomass energy generation over the past five years in a report release this week.
Biomass electricity generation provided 11.3 percent of renewable power in the U.S. in 2015, and 1.6 percent overall. Biomass generat... Read More »
Con Edison announced the launch of a new software platform on Tuesday that allows its New York City customers to estimate the potential savings they can earn by upgrading to more energy efficient technology solutions.
The microsite, called Manage Energy, allows users to virtually tour up to 10 c... Read More »
The U.S. solar industry has hit a major milestone with one million solar installations nationwide, an achievement that took 40 years, but rapid growth should lead to a doubling of installations to two million in just two years, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
Approxi... Read More »
The Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) released its Western States Renewable Power Ranking this month, revealing that Idaho was ranked number one for its baseload and intermittent renewable power infrastructure and resources.
“When you consider both baseload and intermittent renewable power, ... Read More »
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) filed a comment with the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) last week, urging the organization to reconsider its proposed law to mandate the exclusive adoption of LED bulbs.
NEMA said that U.S. lighting manufacturers believe that consumers sho... Read More »
Alliant Energy’s Wisconsin utility announced filed a request with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) on Friday to increase its rates during 2017 to account for new clean energy investments.
“We’ve kept our eye on costs and taken a thoughtful approach to investing,” John La... Read More »
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) Vice President of State Affairs Sean Gallagher on Thursday critiqued the new Next Generation Energy Plan, SB 1585 Amendment 3, warning that it could halt solar growth in Illinois.
“SB 1585 continues the long history of instability and uncertainty th... Read More »
Relief is in sight for the West Coast after several years of intense drought, which could lead to a rebound in hydroelectric generation.
In mid-2014, the U.S. Drought Monitor declared nearly 60 percent of the state of California to be in a state of “exceptional drought,” resulting in the firs... Read More »
Falling natural gas prices and increased generation capacity have contributed to substantial increases in natural gas-fired power capacity in 2015, a trend the Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects to see continue through 2018.
According to the EIA’s annual Short-Term Energy Outlook p... Read More »
Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L) announced the proposal of a new project to enhance the grid in Monmouth County on Thursday, which would update a 10-mile, 230-kilovolt transmission line servicing 214,000 customers.
"We know customers are expecting more from their electric utility, and it's... Read More »