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Policy 232
Wind power, in particular, sees virtually no growth in the EIA's forecast.

EIA Outlook 2019: The ‘Extremely Conservative’ Case for Renewables Growth

Outside analysts see better long-term growth prospects for wind, solar and electric vehicles than the projections offered up in the government report.

by Kevin Stark
Energy 10
The Debate Over America’s 2050 Energy Mix

The Debate Over America’s 2050 Energy Mix

On this week’s Energy Gang podcast: sifting through the criticism of government energy projections.

by Stephen Lacey
Regulation & Policy 8
“Does the judge just turn a blind eye and say, 'PG&E, continue your business as usual, kill more people by starting more fires?'

PG&E Faces Judge’s Wrath on Fire Prevention Failures

A federal judge overseeing criminal probation could force the utility into massive changes in procedures with the goal of “zero fires” this year.

by Jeff St. John
Energy Jobs 0
Energy Jobs: More Shuffles at Tesla, Layoffs at Cypress Creek, PG&E Departures Just Beginning
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Electric Vehicles 4
Musk expects Tesla's

Tesla Scores Another Profitable Quarter With Stable Margins and Improved Cash Position

The company fell short on Q4 earnings, but exceeded expectations on revenue. Elon Musk called 2018 “the most successful year in Tesla’s history.”

by Eric Wesoff
Electric Vehicles 5
The deal gives Shell a foothold in the emerging U.S. electric-vehicle charging market.

Shell Acquires Greenlots to Lead North American EV Charging Push

The Los Angeles startup found a well-capitalized backer for its charging network software platform.

by Julian Spector
Research & Analysis 12
Broad regulatory change and federal stimulus could drive the continued growth of cleantech. How feasible is the timeline proposed by the Sunrise Movement?
Research Spotlight

Analyst Roundtable: Breaking Down the Green New Deal (Part 2)

As awareness of the Green New Deal grows, Wood Mackenzie analysts consider how broad regulatory change and federal stimulus could drive the continued growth of cleantech.

by Chloe Holden
Smart Homes/Smart Buildings 2
Utilities could dramatically expand the reach of home demand response programs by including more types of energy devices.

Bidgely and EnergyHub Team Up to Combine Home Energy Data With Controls

It’s a step toward a world where all major home energy devices respond nimbly to grid needs.

by Julian Spector
Electric Vehicles 6
Does Elon Musk have any surprises in store?

Will There Be Profits? A Guide to Tesla’s Crucial Earnings Call

Can the EV maker maintain momentum after record deliveries in Q4?

by Eric Wesoff
Regulation & Policy 0
Total insured losses from California’s major wildfires last year now stand at $12.4 billion.

PG&E Officially Files for Bankruptcy Protection

California’s biggest utility succumbs to tens of billions of dollars in wildfire liabilities.

by Jeff St. John
Research & Analysis 139
There are many unanswered questions about what a Green New Deal would mean for clean energy.
Research Spotlight

Analyst Roundtable: Breaking Down the Green New Deal (Part 1)

Political feasibility aside, there are many unanswered questions about what a Green New Deal would mean for clean energy.

by Chloe Holden
Energy 2
Who will dominate in an electrified world? We host a podcast cage match to find out.

Electrification Battle Royale: Utilities vs. Oil Majors vs. Mobility Providers vs. Consumer Tech

This week on The Interchange podcast: a cage match over energy dominance.

by Stephen Lacey
Utilities 4
The multibillion-dollar question: Who has jurisdiction over PG&E's power-purchase agreements?

The Looming Bankruptcy Battle Over PG&E’s Renewable Energy Contracts

Conflicting legal precedents, public versus business interest, and big ramifications for California’s renewable energy future.

by Jeff St. John
6
Five companies join up to offtake part of a solar project in North Carolina.

Bloomberg, Gap, Salesforce Join Others to Spearhead Novel Small-Scale Solar Deal

Small-capacity renewable energy aggregation deals should open the market to more corporate offtakers.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant
Electric Vehicles 22
High-speed charging hits a speed bump.

Electrify America Shuts Down High-Powered Charging Stations Over Safety Concerns

“The issue is isolated to the Huber+Suhner cable—in this one incident.”

by Julia Pyper
Grid Optimization 8
“In the coming weeks, there are going to be some massive announcements,” said Faraday's CEO.

Faraday Grid Plans Spending Spree With Strategic Investment From WeWork Co-Founder

Acquisitions likely in Europe and Japan after co-working tycoon puts $32.5 million into Scottish firm.

by Jason Deign
Regulation & Policy 18
Australian Energy Market Operator has advised consumers to cut energy consumption.

Australia Fears Blackouts as Heatwave Takes Toll on Grid

The electricity system has held up so far—but it is “creaking a bit at the seams.”

by Jason Deign
Policy 1
The news could fundamentally alter the financial calculus that drove PG&E to announce bankruptcy plans.

Cal Fire Clears PG&E of Causing 2017 Tubbs Fire, Offering Financial Relief Amid Bankruptcy Crisis

The report could help PG&E shed about half of the $30 billion in future wildfire liabilities it faces. But last year’s Camp Fire costs must still be reckoned with.

by Jeff St. John, Julia Pyper
Energy Efficiency 1
Efficiency is becoming a more dynamic grid resource.

Energy Efficiency Is Going Through Another Transformation

This week on The Energy Gang: how energy efficiency is evolving into a real-time grid resource.

by Stephen Lacey
Smart Homes/Smart Buildings 2
Tendril claims this creates the largest-scale non-intrusive load monitoring solution on the market.

Tendril Acquires EEme to Unlock Appliance-Level Energy Insights

The big home-energy management provider snaps up technology startup EEme to differentiate household loads and appliances using only meter data.

by Jeff St. John
Finance & VC 4
There's a new group of investors in town.

Where Can Cleantech Startups Find Funding in 2019?

A roundup of VCs, accelerators, incubators and billionaires investing in cleantech.

by Eric Wesoff
Energy Storage 4
The new joint venture aims to provide a stable supply of competitive batteries to multiple automakers.

Toyota and Panasonic Form Joint Venture to Make EV Batteries

The news reflects mounting competition among global battery manufacturers.

by Julia Pyper
Major Auto Brands Unveil Their New Year’s EV Resolutions
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Major Auto Brands Unveil Their New Year’s EV Resolutions

The top EV news from CES 2019 and the Detroit Auto Show.

by Julia Pyper |
Utilities 22
Twice Burned, Once Shy—Why Californians Should Be Wary of Bailing Out PG&E Again
Industry Perspective

Twice Burned, Once Shy—Why Californians Should Be Wary of Bailing Out PG&E Again

John Farrell, energy director at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, argues for a publicly owned PG&E.

by John Farrell
Electric Vehicles 13
Musk announced another layoff for Tesla on Friday, following a 9 percent cut last June.

Tesla Cuts Workforce Again, This Time by 7%

Elon Musk said he’s striving to keep the company moving in a “voraciously competitive” industry.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant