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Report shows growth of distributed wind generation
In a report published on Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), co-authors Alice Orrell and Nik Foster demonstrated that American companies are using wind turbines more frequently to generate their own power near facilities that require it. Th... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/shutterstock_215016115-300x202.jpg)
Xcel Energy to test new rate structure in Colorado, expand solar under major settlement
Xcel Energy announced the largest proposed agreement of its kind in Colorado history this week with a landmark settlement agreement with major stakeholders that could change how electricity is priced in Colorado and expand solar energy initiatives. The proposed settlement agreement between Xcel ... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/shutterstock_90778001-300x200.jpg)
MidAmerican Energy Company proposes largest wind energy project in Iowa’s history
The MidAmerican Energy Company has proposed the development of the largest wind farm in Iowa’s history – a $3.6 billion 2,000-megawatt wind farm poised to help the state achieve its goal of 100 percent renewable energy. “We have a bold vision for our energy future,” MidAmerican Energy Pr... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/aelogo-300x157.jpg)
Alliant Energy to reduce CO2 emissions 40 percent by 2030
Alliant Energy Corp. will make efforts to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 40 percent by 2030 from 2005 levels, the company said on Monday in its newly published 2016 Corporate Sustainability Report. "Alliant Energy has been taking actions for many years to reduce emissions and this CO2 ... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/shutterstock_134491178-300x200.jpg)
PG&E proposes the elimination of nuclear energy from California’s energy portfolio
The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), in collaboration with several labor and environmental groups, proposed a new 2025 energy strategy on Thursday to eliminate nuclear energy in California and replace it with renewable energy. “The members of this diverse coalition believe this joint p... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/shutterstock_55035709-300x201.jpg)
Arizona Corporation Commission approves small rate increase, works towards equitable solar metering
The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) approved minor rate increases on Friday for UNS Electric that will add approximately $4.20 to the monthly bill of 95,000 customers in Santa Cruz and Mohave Counties. “I want to thank all the parties that participated in the development of the rate case f... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/psclogo_square-300x300.jpg)
Kentucky PSC approves KU and LG&E eco-friendly initiatives
The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) approved the environmental compliance plans for Kentucky Utilities Co. (KU) and Louisville Gas & Electric Co. (LG&E) on Wednesday to reduce emissions at the companies’ coal-fired energy facilities. The new compliance plans require the eliminations o... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/shutterstock_397235554-300x219.jpg)
Experts: Growth of renewables in energy mix highlights need for grid modernization
With the exceptional rate of growth seen in solar and wind capacity, a major challenge for the energy industry remains how to integrate renewables into the existing U.S. electric grid and how to modernize how power is generated and delivered to consumers. Leaders in the solar, wind and electric u... Read More »![](https://dailyenergyinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/ConEd-300x250.jpg)