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Patti Poppe, now CEO of CMS Energy, will take the helm of California's largest utility as it struggles to rebuild trust, improve safety and strengthen its finances. (Credit: PG&E)

PG&E Picks New CEO to Lead It Through Post-Bankruptcy Challenges

Patti Poppe, now CEO of Michigan utility CMS Energy, will seek to revamp PG&E’s safety programs, prevent wildfires and manage grid outages.

by Jeff St. John
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Richard Glick, pictured with fellow FERC commissioner Neil Chatterjee, is seen as a likely pick to chair the key federal grid regulator under the Biden administration (Credit: FERC)

The Top Priorities of FERC’s Most Likely New Chairman Under Biden

Richard Glick, FERC’s sole Democrat, supports taking a “serious look” at capacity market rules that undermine states’ clean energy policies.

by Jeff St. John
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Driving down the cost of electrifying truck and bus fleets is more complicated than reaching cost parity between battery and fossil-fueled models. (Credit: Environmental Defense Fund)

Cutting the Total Cost of Electrification for EV Bus and Truck Fleets

New funding and strategies for charging, operations and risk management are needed to hit multibillion-dollar EV fleet goals, a new report says.

by Jeff St. John
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Boris Johnson's 10-point plan may lack detail, but it sets the course for efforts to achieve net-zero status by 2050. (Credit: Pippa Fowles/Number 10)

UK Boosts Hydrogen, EVs and Carbon Capture With New Net-Zero Plan

Targets for hydrogen, carbon capture and electric vehicles are set in the 10-point plan, but the industry is calling for more detailed policies.

by John Parnell
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Wave energy converter developers believe hybrid platforms could speed up commercialization. (Credit: Ocean Energy Europe)

Developers Look Beyond Floating Wind to Hybrid Power-Generation Platforms

Could adding wave, tidal or thermal energy systems improve the economics of floating wind?

by Jason Deign
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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
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Zimbabwe's Nhimbe Fresh has invested in solar and batteries to keep irrigation pumps and cold-storage systems running during grid blackouts. (Credit: Sun Exchange)

Could Agri-PV Be Africa’s Next Big Solar Market Trend?

“Exponential growth” predicted for solar on farms as growers seek cheaper, more reliable energy.

by Jason Deign
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Electric school buses could be the

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
Batteries Are Just Nudging Into the Billion-Dollar Backup Power Market
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Batteries Are Just Nudging Into the Billion-Dollar Backup Power Market

Most backup power comes from fossil fuels. An emerging cadre of companies is pushing batteries instead.

by Julian Spector |
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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
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Autonomous Vehicles Are Going Off-Road

Autonomous Vehicles Are Going Off-Road

In this episode of The Interchange, we discuss how autonomous vehicles are being used in an array of applications, including warehouses, mining operations, campuses and farms.

by Stephen Lacey
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California’s Optimal Decarbonization Path
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California’s Optimal Decarbonization Path

In this special podcast, we examine different models for California’s net-zero future.

by GTM Creative Strategies
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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
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Odin Energy says its wind tower concept can bring wind power to urban areas and island grids. (Credit: Odin Energy)

South Korean Firm Touts Novel Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine Tower Concept

Odin Energy is lining up projects in Italy and South Korea. Can it find a niche to compete with mainstream wind turbines?

by Jason Deign
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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
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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
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China will lead renewables additions in 2020, with the United States and European Union taking more distant second and third place.

IEA: Global Renewables Capacity to Grow in 2020 Despite Pandemic

Renewables will hit yet another global growth record in 2020 as the industry shows resilience in the face of COVID-19 impacts.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant
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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
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GTM's 2010 tally of VC-backed startups includes now-successful companies like Tesla as well as flameouts like Solyndra.

What Happened to the VC-Backed Startup Class of 2010?

One-third of the top 50 venture-backed firms from a decade ago are now out of business. On the other hand, there’s Tesla.

by Jason Deign
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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
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A Rundown of the Down-Ballot Results With Clean Energy Implications

A Rundown of the Down-Ballot Results With Clean Energy Implications

Nevadans again approved Question 6, a renewable portfolio standard, but Democrats didn’t succeed in flipping key state legislatures.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant
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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
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The EU and the U.K. will need to build a lot more energy storage to match their renewables deployment. (Credit: EDF)

Europe’s Energy Storage Market Is Fading, Right When It’s Needed Most

As renewables surge, Europe’s market share of energy storage will shrink by more than half between 2019 and 2030.

by John Parnell
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The former vice president has made boosting clean energy a key tenet of his campaign.

Democrat Joe Biden Wins the White House

Former Vice President Joe Biden made clean energy a central pillar of his campaign. He’s won the White House but may need to contend with a split Congress.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant
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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