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09.25.18 Technology 46

While the concept quickly gained broad public support — and funding — most energy experts were skeptical of the solar roadways from the start.

Solar Roadways Prove Expensive and Inefficient

A handful of projects appear to indicate that doubters of “solar freakin’ roadways” are right on the money.

by Jeff St. John

09.24.18 Solar 0

Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables will provide research and consulting on the transformation of the global power landscape.

Introducing Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables

A new name and look for GTM Research’s team of solar, storage and grid edge analysts.

by Mike Munsell

09.24.18 Solar 0

Energy Jobs: Moves at NYPA, Wunder Capital, Recurrent; Krevat Leaves Sempra, Plus More Tesla

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Energy Jobs: Moves at NYPA, Wunder Capital, Recurrent; Krevat Leaves Sempra, Plus More Tesla

Executive and boardroom moves in cleantech, utilities, energy and venture capital.

by Katherine Tweed

09.24.18 Green Building 11

California's universities are getting serious about all-electric buildings.

California Universities Are Transitioning to All-Electric Buildings

The University of California system and Stanford University are making all-electric buildings the default in new construction.

by Justin Gerdes

Where Will DOE’s Loan Program Make the Next Climate Tech Investments?

10.21.21 Finance & VC

Where Will DOE’s Loan Program Make the Next Climate Tech Investments?

47 by Stephen Lacey

What the Frack Is Happening With Natural Gas Prices?

10.23.21 Fossil Fuels

What the Frack Is Happening With Natural Gas Prices?

15 by Stephen Lacey

With an Energy Crisis Brewing, No Peak in Sight for Emissions

10.14.21

With an Energy Crisis Brewing, No Peak in Sight for Emissions

9 by Stephen Lacey

09.24.18 Residential Solar 17

The U.S. solar industry could invest in a million more solar roofs over the next five years from the savings gained by making the permitting process faster.

Solar Industry Seeks to Slash Red Tape With New Automated Permitting Initiative

Streamlining will cut down costs for U.S. rooftop solar installations—which may be a lifesaver for the industry as federal tax credits phase out.

09.24.18 Solar 1

Despite Tariffs, Utility Solar Is Picking Up Steam

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Despite Tariffs, Utility Solar Is Picking Up Steam

New data from Wood Mackenzie shows a surge in project procurement in 2018.

09.24.18 Fossil Fuels 18

Majors are interested in renewable energy, but hesitant about its comparably low returns.

For Oil Majors Investigating Clean Energy, It’s About Balancing Risk and Return

“Most of them understand this is the future.”

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

The Battle Over Arizona’s Clean Energy Mix

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The Battle Over Arizona’s Clean Energy Mix

As debate rages over increasing Arizona’s RPS, the largest utility—and strongest RPS opponent—has announced new clean energy programs and incentives. This column explores the state’s mismatched clean energy outlook.

by Julia Pyper | September 23, 2018

Crossing the Gap Between a Zero-Carbon Grid and Zero-Carbon Economy

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Crossing the Gap Between a Zero-Carbon Grid and Zero-Carbon Economy

Gov. Brown’s call for a carbon-neutral California raises the stakes on an already complicated grid transition.

by Julian Spector | September 21, 2018

Explaining the Unfolding Conflict Over Grid Data Access in California

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Explaining the Unfolding Conflict Over Grid Data Access in California

California’s big utilities are planning to unveil online maps that give distributed energy developers much deeper data on grid edge capacity. But they’ve also just banned access to the maps they already have based on data security concerns.

by Jeff St. John | September 21, 2018

09.21.18 Solar Projects 28

More solar equals more desert rainfall?

Research Predicts Wind and Solar Could Green the Sahara

A model demonstrates how renewables could increase rainfall.

09.21.18 PV, EV, & Storage 0

EnSync is working on a version of peer-to-peer energy trading.

How Your Battery Will Sell Energy to Your Neighbor’s Car

The system for behind-the-meter device-to-device transactions is due out in a year.

09.21.18 Solar 1

Sempra Renewables' solar assets will go to Con Ed.

Con Ed Acquires 981 Megawatts From Sempra’s Renewables Business

It’s a “reboot” for Con Ed, and a step toward “portfolio optimization” for Sempra.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

09.21.18 Finance & VC 3

The move is part of Shell's long-range tech strategy.

Shell and NREL Launch New Multimillion-Dollar Cleantech Accelerator Program

The program will initially focus on “technologies enabling the grid of the future through long-term energy storage and controls.”

09.21.18 Energy Storage 9

The increase in extreme weather is having an impact on residential energy storage sales.

Hurricanes Boost Interest in Residential Storage

This week on the Energy Gang: a hurricane redux.

by Stephen Lacey

09.20.18 Nuclear 142

President Macron is backtracking on plans to cut nuclear power generation.

French Environment Minister Shakeup Dampens Renewable Energy Prospects

New environment minister François de Rugy is expected to maintain France’s focus on nuclear.

09.20.18 Energy Storage 52

The business case for renewables and storage is improving.

6 Charts Showing the Renewables Threat to Natural Gas

Why build gas peakers when solar or wind plus energy storage is cheaper?

09.20.18 Energy 2

Puerto Rico's grid remains fragile.

One Year After Maria, Puerto Rico’s Energy Future Still in Limbo

“The poles that were bad were fixed, and the cables were repaired. But the system needs to be transformed.”

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

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09.20.18 Electric Vehicles 5

Here are a few recent billion-dollar EV financial events in China.

Mega Financing Rounds Affirm China Is the Center of the Electric Vehicle World

Meanwhile, the Justice Department is investigating Tesla CEO Elon Musk for fraudy tweets.

09.19.18 Electric Vehicles 0

Proterra Keeps the Money Coming With $155 Million Raise, Daimler Partnership

Proterra Keeps the Money Coming With $155 Million Raise, Daimler Partnership

The money will be used for R&D, building electric school buses, and improving the existing Catalyst platform.

by Julian Spector

09.19.18 Energy Storage 14

Long-duration energy storage will become a critical part of the future grid.

ARPA-E Funds Research on Energy Storage That Can Last for Days

New program funnels $28 million to flow batteries, thermal and chemical energy storage, and other long-duration technologies.

by Jeff St. John

09.19.18 Regulation & Policy 0

Combating climate change is a global effort. But the spotlight last week was on California.

California’s Top Utility Regulator on the Quest for Deep Decarbonization

Building renewable energy projects isn’t the hard part—it’s managing the shift to a low-carbon economy, says CPUC President Michael Picker.

09.19.18 BOS/Inverters 0

5 Ways to Improve Solar PV Servicing

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5 Ways to Improve Solar PV Servicing

Artificial intelligence is just the beginning.

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09.19.18 Markets & Policy 4

Argentina's economic problems threaten to destabilize renewables.

Financial Turmoil Puts Argentine Projects in Danger

“The currency run will likely make long-term financing virtually impossible.”

09.19.18 Other Energy 6

Experts Discuss the Biggest Barriers Holding Back Building Electrification

Experts Discuss the Biggest Barriers Holding Back Building Electrification

At a Rocky Mountain Institute summit, experts discussed how to unlock the market for all-electric buildings.

by Justin Gerdes