Power Giant AEP Talks Up Clean Energy, but Coal Is Still King in Its Portfolio The utility has won praise for its wind and solar plans, but it’s still fighting to keep old, coal-fired power plants on the grid. When American Electric Power (AEP) announced what it called a significant decarbonization program, a lot of … Continue reading Power Giant #AEP Talks Up Clean Energy, but Coal Is Still King in Its Portfolio
Could blockchain-based apps help advance clean energy? While sometimes dismissed as a solution in search of a problem, blockchain-based applications are being pursued by companies in the Northeast and Texas, among other places, as a possible way to streamline clean energy transactions. Blockchain – the digital code that is used to create cryptocurrencies such as … Continue reading Could blockchain – based apps help advance clean energy?
Arizona Republican outdoes California with ‘conservative’ clean energy plan In sun-soaked Arizona, away from the climate-friendly coasts, a utility regulator and former Republican state lawmaker has proposed one of the most ambitious targets in the country to shift from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources. Andy Tobin, a member of the Arizona Corporation Commission, this … Continue reading #Arizona Republican outdoes #California with ‘conservative’ clean energy plan
Congress Extends Tax Breaks for Clean Energy — and Carbon Capture Environment groups worry the carbon capture credits will just boost fossil fuels. The ‘tax extenders’, meanwhile, cut some nuclear, solar and geothermal costs. The compromise federal spending bill that Congress passed early Friday includes an array of tax credits for renewable energy, along with … Continue reading Congress Extends Tax Breaks for Clean Energy — and Carbon Capture
Arizona regulator proposes 80% clean energy mandate, 3 GW storage target Arizona’s power sector is at a crossroads. Its investor-owned utilities have already met the state’s 15% renewable energy mandate and utility efficiency goals will sunset by 2020. At the same time, the state’s utilities are doubling down on natural gas. The integrated resource plan … Continue reading #Arizona regulator proposes 80% clean energy mandate, 3 GW storage target
Lack of Transmission Lines Slows Corporate Clean Energy Goals More big corporations are looking to meet up to 100% renewable energy goals, but antiquated grid operator planning has delayed construction of transmission infrastructure that is putting the targets at risk. “Transmission planning fails to account for the rapid increase in corporate and other institutional demand,” … Continue reading Lack of Transmission Lines Slows Corporate Clean Energy Goals
Market impact of Massachusetts clean energy solicitation unclear Massachusetts’ selection of the Northern Pass Transmission project to deliver 1,090 MW of hydro power from Quebec could significantly impact wholesale energy and capacity markets, but there is disagreement over the results for market participants and ratepayers. “The biggest impact on the market will be on the … Continue reading Market impact of Massachusetts clean energy solicitation unclear
Clean Energy Revolution Will Usher in a ‘New Normal’ James Redford knows that you know renewable technology will help fight climate change. But the filmmaker is also aware that you don’t really know what renewable technology actually looks like — and that there are steps regular people can make to ensure it’s universally adopted. That’s … Continue reading Clean Energy Revolution Will Usher in a ‘New Normal’
Clean Energy Is Upending Today’s Energy Industry Clean energy has already upended the coal industry, wholesale electricity markets, and utility’s monopoly power, but the disruption may only be beginning. Now that wind and solar energy are cheaper than oil, coal, nuclear, and even natural gas electric power plants around the world there’s no stopping clean … Continue reading Clean Energy Is Upending Today’s Energy Industry
Reliability Post-Indian Point? Yes. Now Clean Energy Is Key. A detailed new analysis from the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), the body in charge of New York’s electric grid, confirms that the lights will stay on in New York when the Indian Point nuclear power plant closes in 2021. The study is one of … Continue reading Reliability Post – #Indian_Point? Yes. Now Clean Energy Is Key.
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