Tag: regulations
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Wind Solar Alliance report shows how outdated wholesale market rules prevent price reductions
Record low costs and consumer demand are driving growth in American wind and solar energy. However, outdated wholesale market rules are preventing the two technologies from further reducing prices for consumers, according to a new report, Customer-Focused and Clean: Power Markets for the Future. With major grid operators in PJMRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Nevada voters want the state to hit 50 percent renewable energy by 2030
The Nevada solar industry got a shot in the arm on Election day with the passing of Question 6 and calling for a stronger economy fueled by clean energy. By putting the state on track to use 50 percent renewable energy by the year 2030 (doubling the previous RPS), QuestionRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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New report explores 10 grid reform concepts, case studies for utilities to consider
A frequent topic on this site over the last year is the need for more advanced utility business models and a new report from the Advanced Energy Economy and Rocky Mountain Institute echoes this sentiment, noting that advancing efficient and equitable approaches to update the utility business model is crucial toRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Dominion Energy Virginia petition approved for solar power purchase in Virginia
The State Corporation Commission (SCC) approved two prudency petitions from Dominion Energy Virginia for new renewable projects. One petition is related to a 12-megawatt offshore wind construction project to be located nearly 27 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach. The other is related to an agreement to purchase solarRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Which utilities in the South are the most solar friendly? The Southern Environmental Law Center tells us
How do utilities grade our in terms of their solar friendliness? The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) launched a new website to tell us. The Rates of Solar website is an interactive site that provides simple, straight-forward information about how utilities across the Southeast United States are treating customers withRead More — Solar Builder magazine