FERC Continues to Squeeze Renewable Resources Participating in Wholesale Electric Capacity Markets On February 20, 2020, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“Commission” or “FERC”) issued several orders narrowing New York Independent System Operator, Inc.’s (“NYISO”) buyer-side market power mitigation rules in its mitigated capacity zones,[1] including NYISO’s proposal to exempt up to 1,000 megawatts (“MW”) … Continue reading FERC Continues to Squeeze Renewable Resources Participating in Wholesale Electric Capacity Markets→
In surprise, feds hit pause on Jordan Cove Oregon’s declaration late Wednesday that it could not allow the Jordan Cove project to go forward was enough to turn federal energy regulators against the project — for now. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission voted 2-1 Thursday morning against certifying the $10 billion pipeline and LNG export … Continue reading In surprise, feds hit pause on #Jordan_Cove→
Texas solar shines through as leader in renewable energy ANDREWS, Texas — The largest solar farm in Andrews county was installed in late January after several years of construction. The Lapetus Energy Project is 800 acres and contains 340,000 solar panels. 7X Energy, a utility scale solar developer, reports that $20 million in property tax … Continue reading ETexas solar shines through as leader in renewable energy→
Arizona regulators consider potential rules for electric retail competition PHOENIX, AZ — Is Arizona ready to allow a choice of electricity providers for consumers? On Tuesday, industry experts from around the country presented cases for and against restructuring to the Arizona Corporation Commission. In the first of a two-day workshop to consider potential rules for … Continue reading #Arizona regulators consider potential rules for electric retail competition→
Sunnova Ends 2019 With Growth but Overall Losses, Heralds ‘Year of the Battery’ Storage is becoming central to Sunnova’s future growth strategy. Residential solar company Sunnova experienced a surge in customers buying energy storage in the fourth quarter of 2019, CEO John Berger said on an earnings call Tuesday. The share of customers opting for … Continue reading #Sunnova Ends 2019 With Growth but Overall Losses, Heralds ‘Year of the Battery’→
With FERC tariff filing, Southwest Power Pool moves closer to Western imbalance market launch It isn’t clear exactly how much money SPP’s imbalance market will save participating utilities, but officials say there will be savings generated from aligning generation and load more efficiently. “Having a single market administrator will help balancing authorities with dispatch optimization,” … Continue reading With FERC tariff filing, Southwest Power Pool moves closer to Western imbalance market launch→
Energy Prices and Adjustment Tools Debated in Interim Senate and Business Finance Hearing Texas is an energy-only market — wherein energy producers are paid only after they provide power. The state’s energy sector is operated by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). Most of the rest of the country operates as capacity markets which … Continue reading Energy Prices and Adjustment Tools Debated in Interim Senate and Business Finance Hearing→
Dominion Energy’s First Battery Storage Projects Approved – Four pilots totaling 16 megawatts are largest projects of their kind in Virginia – Energy storage is key to grid reliability, continued solar and wind expansion, and net zero emissions – Grid Transformation & Security Act enables company to invest in 30 megawatts of battery storage RICHMOND, … Continue reading #Dominion_Energy ‘s First Battery Storage Projects Approved→
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