Utilities

Solar

Florida is about to get a massive solar buildout

The Sunshine State's largest utility will more than double its solar capacity, but its plan doesn't please all community advocates.

By Ingrid Lobet . 1 November 2021
Utilities

Are you unknowingly funding the utility industry's anti-renewables agenda?

Many utilities belong to trade groups that promote dirty energy over clean — and the utilities raise electricity rates to cover the cost of membership dues.

By Meghan Nutting . 29 October 2021
Solar

US solar deployment is on a hot streak, while manufacturing is stalled out

Can the country regain its solar production mojo? Plus, trade wars!

By Eric Wesoff . 26 October 2021
Batteries

Newsletter: A play-by-play from the frontlines of Hawaii's race to replace coal

Plus, a new twist on our newsletter.

By Julian Spector . 25 October 2021
Wind

Chart: Offshore wind is poised for massive global expansion

Developer-announced commercial wind projects are booming in offshore waters around the globe, with China and the U.K. in the lead.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 22 October 2021
Policy & regulation

If key climate policy is jettisoned, can the US still meet its climate targets?

The Clean Electricity Performance Program is likely a goner. We parse the data to gauge where the country stands without it.

By David Roberts . 20 October 2021
Policy & regulation

Don’t keep doing what you’re already doing

In climate policy and in business, sometimes you’ve gotta do things nobody has tried before.

By Julian Spector . 19 October 2021
Policy & regulation

The US will struggle to meet its climate goals without penalties for utilities that fail to cut emissions, report finds

New analysis shows how Sen. Manchin's demand to cut the Clean Electricity Performance Program from the reconciliation bill would kneecap climate policy.

By Jeff St. John . 18 October 2021
Utilities

FERC deadlock clears the way for launch of controversial Southeast energy market

Utilities can move ahead on the region’s first energy trading market. But opponents say it doesn't go far enough to grow renewable energy and lower costs.

By Jeff St. John . 14 October 2021
Grid edge

Can customers' batteries, thermostats and EV chargers keep California's grid up and running?

AutoGrid and Clean Power Alliance are harnessing the full range of home energy devices for a new virtual power plant.

By Jeff St. John . 12 October 2021