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U.S. solar market growth climbs by more than one gigawatt for 11th consecutive quarter
The latest data from Monday’s U.S. Solar Market Insight report shows 2,051 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaics (PV) installed in the second quarter of 2016, the 11th consecutive quarter with more than one gigawatt (GW) of PV installed. “We’re seeing the beginning of an unprecedented wave ... Read More »EIA data compares the frequency and duration of electric power outages
Disruptions in electricity service are distinguished by both frequency and duration, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Monday, with values varying amongst the many electric distribution systems servicing approximately 145 million U.S. customers. The duration, frequency and ... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/shutterstock_376637839-300x200.jpg)
California renewables offset natural gas consumption in summer electricity mix
California power consumption relied more heavily on renewables and less on natural gas consumption this summer compared to last year’s figures, new data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) revealed on Tuesday. The EIA’s assessment revealed that thermal power consumption in ... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Lisa-Jacobson_web-200x300.jpg)
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BCSE president calls for clean energy prioritization
In a letter to Members of Congress on Tuesday, Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) President Lisa Jacobson expressed support for clean energy provisions that are slated for negotiation during an upcoming House-Senate energy bill conference. “BCSE is encouraged by congressional action... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/shutterstock_278061716-300x200.jpg)
CEA: Numerous financial incentives push residential solar costs to record lows
A variety of financial incentives offered by the government and utilities for residents who install rooftop solar systems are significant and have reduced customers’ net costs to record-low levels, a new analysis by the non-profit Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) found. The first-of-its-kind repo... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/shutterstock_90778001-300x200.jpg)
AWEA: Wind energy hits milestone, fueled by U.S. public support and low costs
Strong support from the American public for low-cost wind energy has helped the United States hit a milestone of 75 gigawatts (GW) of installed wind power capacity, triple the level seen in 2008, according to the American Wind Energy Association. “When you look at the polling, Americans strongl... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/shutterstock_335267300-300x200.jpg)
Southern Power acquires third Oklahoma wind facility
Southern Power, a subsidiary of the Southern Company, announced the acquisition of the Grant Plains wind facility in Oklahoma from Apex Clean Energy on Monday. The Grant Plains wind facility is under construction in Grant County. Once completed, the facility is expected to produce 147 megawatts (... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/shutterstock_217878703-300x228.jpg)
EIA report: Renewable electricity generation reaches new highs in 2016
Monthly U.S. renewable electricity generation from hydroelectric and non-hydroelectric renewables in 2016 is higher than all previous years, according to the Electric Power Monthly report, issued by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Thursday. The EIA’s report found that renew... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/shutterstock_227450902-300x205.jpg)