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Renewable s rise to meet 38% of demand on #California ’s grid in 2017

Renewables rise to meet 38% of demand on California’s grid in 2017 (w/ chart) The latest data shows renewables surging in California, as the state’s grid operator moves to become its own reliability coordinator Renewable energy continues to boom in California, surpassing even the state’s ambitious renewable portfolio standard (RPS) and breaking new ground on … Continue reading Renewable s rise to meet 38% of demand on #California ’s grid in 2017

#Michigan Report Tallies 2016 On-Site Renewables Growth

Michigan Report Tallies 2016 On-Site Renewables Growth The number of Michiganders who produced their own electricity in 2016 grew by nearly 430 over the previous year, according to the Michigan Public Service Commission’s (MPSC) annual Net Metering and Solar Program Report. The newly released report, which tracks on-site renewable energy electric generation in the state, … Continue reading #Michigan Report Tallies 2016 On-Site Renewables Growth

Renewable Energy Groups Sue Over #Montana ‘s Solar Power Regulations

Renewable Energy Groups Sue Over Montana’s Solar Power Regulations Environmental groups and renewable energy companies are suing Montana regulators in an attempt to strike down new rules that limit how they can sell solar energy. Renewable energy advocates say a recent order from the Public Service Commission violates state and federal law and unfairly targets … Continue reading Renewable Energy Groups Sue Over #Montana ‘s Solar Power Regulations

New Report: Growing western electricity market delivers increasing economic benefits, low-cost renewable s

New Report: Growing western electricity market delivers increasing economic benefits, low-cost renewables While most Americans support developing more renewable energy, very few that work outside the energy industry spend any time thinking about how its delivered to their homes or businesses. Likely even fewer are aware of recent developments that might help their own utility … Continue reading New Report: Growing western electricity market delivers increasing economic benefits, low-cost renewable s

#Illinois meeting to explore renewable energy’s effect on grid efficiency

Illinois meeting to explore renewable energy’s effect on grid efficiency Officials and advocates will gather at the Illinois Commerce Commission offices in Chicago and Springfield today to debate the viability of energy resources and a plan to provide subsidies to struggling coal plants downstate. One issue: as Illinois moves toward a more distributed energy grid, … Continue reading #Illinois meeting to explore renewable energy’s effect on grid efficiency

Three Reasons Why Renewable Energy Leaders Are Optimistic

Three Reasons Why Renewable Energy Leaders Are Optimistic Deep in the heart of Austin, Texas, at the Green Tech Media’s U.S. Power and Renewables Summit, the room was buzzing with optimism and enthusiasm as utility company executives, renewable energy developers, regulators, and financiers shared their research and experiences from different angles of the rapidly evolving … Continue reading Three Reasons Why Renewable Energy Leaders Are Optimistic