Sunnova Sends a Letter to Members of Congress Asking Them Not to Extend the Investment Tax Credit
“We do not believe an extension of this credit is necessary for the continued health of the solar industry.”
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The Utility Relationship With Distributed Energy Is Changing Fast. But Fast Enough?
The Energy Gang looks at the different ways utilities are trying to own and manage distributed resources.
Why We Need a Fuel Economy Sticker for Buildings
The Energy Gang looks at the effectiveness of building energy disclosure laws.
Peter Rive on SolarCity’s Plan to Moderate Growth: It’s All About Customer-Acquisition Costs
Rive says the company is doing everything it can to prepare for an end to the 30 percent Investment Tax Credit: “We’re planning for it to happen.”
Can Opower Keep Utilities in Control of the Distributed Grid?
The Energy Gang talks with Opower CEO Dan Yates about making utilities “market makers” for distributed energy.
Elon Musk: The Man Behind the Hype
The Energy Gang talks with the author of a new biography on the controversial innovator.
Are Obama’s Climate Goals Doomed Without Nuclear?
The Energy Gang looks at what happens to EPA’s carbon rule if nuclear plants start retiring en masse.
Can SunEdison Recover From Its Slump?
The Energy Gang discusses the factors behind SunEdison’s woes.
Exxon Was Once the Leader in Climate Research. Why Did It Turn to Manufacturing Doubt?
The Energy Gang talks with a journalist who’s been digging into Exxon’s conflicted climate past.
NRG Will Spin Off Its Clean Energy Business: Investor Pressure, or a Bet on a Green Premium?
The restructuring is part of NRG’s plan to simplify the company.
Shell’s Arctic Drilling Gamble: Where Could Its Billions Be Better Spent?
The Energy Gang looks at the many risks of Shell’s push to drill for oil in Arctic waters.
Stem Wants to Make Distributed Storage a ‘Market Maker, Not a Price Taker’
The Energy Gang talks with a leading company in distributed storage.
Sweeping Retirement of Nuclear Power Could Make Obama’s Climate Plan ‘Impossible’
A new report predicts “dire” consequences for U.S. carbon emissions if the country’s nuclear plants shut down.
How Local Organizers Thwarted One of the Biggest Utility Acquisitions in History
The Energy Gang looks at Exelon’s derailed bid to acquire Pepco for $6.9 billion.
A Chat With Senator Angus King on Distributed Energy: ‘This Is Where the Future Is Going’
The Energy Gang talks with Senator King about his ideas for expanding distributed energy in a fair way.
Troubles With America’s First Clean Coal Plant Put Mississippi Power ‘on the Brink of Bankruptcy’
A rate increase saved the utility. Will ratepayers and regulators stomach more?
Is Obama’s Signature Climate Plan Really That Ambitious?
The Energy Gang tackles the Clean Power Plan.
Why Coal Companies Are Collapsing in Such Spectacular Fashion
The Energy Gang looks at the factors contributing to coal’s demise.
Another Reason We Can’t Fully Trust China’s Solar Installation Numbers
After dealing with interconnection delays, solar developers are now facing curtailment on China’s grid.
The Next Energy Supermajor? A Look at SunEdison’s Acquisition Bonanza
The Energy Gang asks whether SunEdison is on a sustainable growth path.
Understanding the Political Turmoil Surrounding Renewables in Australia and Spain
The Energy Gang looks at the conflicts brewing in the world’s highest-potential markets for clean energy.
Distributed Storage Startup Closes $18M Round, With Arnold Schwarzenegger as Investor
DBL Investors leads an $18 million series A round for Advanced Microgrid Solutions.
NASA Satellite Images Show the Rapid Expansion of Utility-Scale Solar in China
Solar is taking over the Gobi Desert in China’s Gansu province.
Why Global Solar Demand Will Be Off the Charts
The Energy Gang looks at the bullish predictions for PV around the world.
A Top Utility Engineer Talks Distributed Energy Integration
The Energy Gang talks with SDG&E’s chief engineer about microgrids, solar and EVs.