renewable energy Archives

UPDATE: New bipartisan energy reform legislation passes Senate committee. What’s in it, and what’s next

The Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 shortens judicial review timelines, accelerates permitting on federal lands, and much more.

The Book of Slalom: Preaching the gospel of sustainable AI

The managing director of technology consulting firm Slalom grapples with AI ethics and underscores the importance of sustainable design.

SPP’s Order 2222 proposal is taking too long

Stakeholders face challenges in navigating SPP’s opaque and dispersed implementation process, writes REW contributor Rao Konidena.

‘Record’ growth needed to meet COP28 renewables goal

The Renewable Energy Statistics 2024 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shows that despite renewables becoming the fastest growing source of power, the world risks missing the tripling renewables target pledged at COP28.

New York launches new large-scale renewable energy solicitation

Eligibility requirements for the competitive NYSERDA solicitation are due on July 15, and final proposals must be submitted by August 8.

Nearly all 50 states face local opposition to renewable projects, report finds

A new edition of Columbia Law School’s Sabin Center’s Opposition to Renewable Energy Facilities in the United States report identified 378 renewable energy projects across 47 states that have encountered significant opposition.

US breaks record for solar module manufacturing in Q1 2024, eclipses 200 GW capacity

The United States added 11 GW of new solar module manufacturing and 11.8 GW of new solar capacity in Q1 2024, per a new report….

No, clean energy isn’t driving up power costs

A new IEA report shows that getting on track for net-zero emissions by 2050 would require significant investment, but would result in lower operating costs acro…

Come together and seize the moment: Nextracker CEO Dan Shugar has never been more excited about clean energy

As technology matures and costs stabilize, Shugar sees opportunities to advance clean energy via collaboration amongst stakeholders….

New Colorado law aims to ‘modernize’ state’s community solar program

The law provides bill savings for eligible customers and prioritizes development on preferred locations like rooftops and brownfields….

Vermont governor vetoes bill requiring utilities to source all renewable energy by 2035

Governor Phil Scott believes ratepayers cannot afford the hundreds of millions of dollars it would cost to source entirely renewable energy….

California is on the front lines of a climate war we cannot afford to lose

Scale co-founder Tim Hade shares his philosophy on the war against climate change ahead of his keynote speech at GridTECH Connect Forum….

The United States surpasses 5 million solar installations

According to data released by SEIA and Wood Mackenzie, more than half of all U.S. installations have come online since 2020….

AEP agrees to sell its distributed resources business to Basalt

American Electric Power will net about $315 million after agreeing to sell its DER portfolio of 300+ MW across nearly 100 sites….

LG&E and KU issues request for renewable projects over 75 MW

Proposals being considered must provide at least 75 MW, and can include bids for purchasing power, purchasing new or existing renewable power generating facilit…