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11.17.20 Grid Edge 17

The Intermountain Power Project, site of what could become a major green hydrogen hub for the U.S. West. (credit: Intermountain Power Authority)

How to Build a Green Hydrogen Economy for the US West

The Intermountain and ACES projects may be the start of a regionwide green hydrogen generation and transmission network.

by Jeff St. John

11.16.20 Grid Edge 8

Electric School Bus Fleets Test the US Vehicle-to-Grid Proposition

Coast-to-coast projects envision parked bus batteries as grid-balancing, revenue-generating resources.

by Jeff St. John

11.13.20 Energy 74

Arizona has finalized rules that would set its investor-owned utilities on a path to 100 percent carbon-free energy by 2050.

Arizona Regulators Pass Rule for 100% Clean Energy by 2050

The mandate for investor-owned utilities in the state is still subject to public comment and a final vote before it takes effect.

by Julian Spector

11.12.20 Grid Edge 5

Nuvve manages a V2G Fleet in Denmark, providing frequency regulation service to grid operator Energinet. (Credit: Nuvve)

V2G Charging Pioneer Nuvve to Go Public via SPAC Reverse Merger

The grid-interactive EV charging player is the latest EV-related company seeking public investment.

by Jeff St. John

11.11.20 Grid Edge 8

FirstEnergy's Fort Martin power plant, one of the two coal-fired plants that make up the majority of its owned generation fleet.

FirstEnergy’s Carbon-Reduction Pledge Lacks Clear Path to Cutting Coal Use

The Midwest utility faces scrutiny over its links to an Ohio scandal and its fossil-fuel dependence.

by Jeff St. John

11.11.20 Wind 3

New models have to be developed to allow the East Coast to build the transmission networks needed to connect 29 gigawatts of offshore wind planned by 2035.

A Looming Transmission Crunch for the US East Coast’s Offshore Wind Ambitions

Planning and cost-sharing disconnects could stymie states’ plans for 29 GW of offshore wind. But there are solutions, experts say.

by Jeff St. John

11.10.20 Grid Edge 2

NextEra has been hunting for utility acquisitions over the past decade, but most have been rebuffed.

Evergy Pushes Back on Report of NextEra Energy’s $15B Acquisition Offer

Reuters cites unnamed sources claiming U.S. renewables leader NextEra is expanding its hunt for regulated utilities.

by Jeff St. John

11.10.20 Energy Storage 7

An artist's rendering of the Victorian Big Battery, which will assist power flows between two Australian states. (Credit: Neoen)

Australia Picks Massive Tesla-Supplied Battery to Ease Transmission Constraint

Neoen and Tesla will build the biggest battery yet for a transmission application as Victoria works toward 50 percent renewable power.

by Julian Spector

11.09.20 Energy 4

Joe Biden's election victory is being cheered by clean energy industry groups eager to share their priorities for his first 100 days in office.

Clean Energy Industries Cheer Biden’s Victory, Lay Out Hopes for Early Action

Solar and wind power, energy storage and grid infrastructure groups have high hopes for a climate-friendly administration.

by Jeff St. John

11.06.20 1

Sunrun is growing installations again, but cost of projects hasn't declined as expected.

Sunrun Returns to Growth After Pandemic Solar Slowdown

Sunrun hasn’t yet returned to pre-pandemic growth levels, but the leading U.S. rooftop installer has pulled out of its Q2 slump.

by Julian Spector

11.06.20 Wind 13

Dominion wants to make Virginia an offshore wind hub to support its home state's renewables mandate. (Credit: Dominion Energy)

Dominion Energy Highlights Move From Natural Gas to Offshore Wind in Q3 Earnings Call

With sale of interstate gas business to Berkshire Hathaway, Dominion is focused on regulated utilities and gigawatt-scale clean energy ambitions, CEO says.

by Jeff St. John

11.06.20 Grid Edge 6

FERC's new chairman, James Danly, has voted against opening up markets to distributed energy and dissented on a policy proposal on wholesale market carbon pricing. (Credit: FERC)

Trump Replaces FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee With Commissioner James Danly

A surprising switch at the federal agency that’s passed market regulations opposed by states pursuing clean energy policies.

by Jeff St. John

11.05.20 Grid Edge 3

Duke CEO Lynn Good highlights the utility's green energy plans and stakeholder buy-in as its home state prepares for bipartisan debate on carbon reduction goals.

Duke Energy Will Play ‘Pivotal Role’ in North Carolina Clean Energy Debate, CEO Says

Duke’s Q3 earnings call covers the utility’s renewable energy and grid investment plans, plus the likely decarbonization debate in its home state.

by Jeff St. John

11.04.20 Energy 3

Exelon, owner of the country's largest nuclear fleet, is mulling a split of its generation and utility businesses as it plans to close financially challenged units in Illinois.

Exelon May Split Its Utilities From Nuclear, Generation Business

Exelon’s mulls a split for its generation business with two Illinois nuclear plants facing closure and others struggling.

by Jeff St. John

11.04.20 Energy Storage 8

Pumped hydro makes up 95 percent of the world's energy storage, but new projects are hard to site and build.

Pumped Hydro Moves to Retain Storage Market Leadership

As the storage market balloons, the hydro sector does not want to get left behind.

by Jason Deign

11.02.20 Grid Edge 66

If approved by regulators, Arizona's new clean energy mandate will bring it in line with other states with zero-carbon by 2050 goals such as California and New York.

Arizona Outlines Possible Path to 100 Percent Clean Power by 2050

A close regulatory vote set a target of 100 percent clean energy by 2050 and a distributed storage mandate for investor-owned utilities, but the policies still need final approval.

by Jeff St. John

11.02.20 Grid Edge 48