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Xcel Energy Seeks AVP, Project Development to Advance Decarbonization Goals

Xcel Energy Seeks AVP, Project Development to Advance Decarbonization Goals

Xcel Energy Seeks AVP, Project Development to Advance Decarbonization Goals

ARRAY Technologies Opens New $50 Million Manufacturing Facility in Albuquerque, Boosting U.S. Solar Production and Job Creation

ARRAY Technologies Opens New $50 Million Manufacturing Facility in Albuquerque, Boosting U.S. Solar Production and Job Creation

ARRAY Technologies Opens New $50 Million Manufacturing Facility in Albuquerque, Boosting U.S. Solar Production and Job Creation

Penn State Launches Database to Centralize Local Solar Regulations for Pennsylvania Governments

Penn State Launches Database to Centralize Local Solar Regulations for Pennsylvania Governments

Penn State has introduced a new searchable database designed to assist communities across Pennsylvania in navigating local regulations concerning large-scale solar projects. This platform, known as the Pennsylvania Solar Ordinance Database, consolidates approximately 4,900 ordinance records from 300 local governments across 57 Pennsylvania counties. The tool allows users to filter information by various categories of local rules related to grid-scale solar development. The initiative aims to provide a clearer understanding of how different local governments in the state approach grid-scale solar. The project was led by Professor Mohamed Rali Badissy, Michael Helbing, and Professor Hannah Wiseman, with financial support from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the Center for Energy Law and Policy, and an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation grant. The database is intended to be user-friendly and will be continuously updated and expanded, with Penn State inviting user feedback for improvements.

ISO New England Provides Real-Time Electricity Demand and Forecast Data

ISO New England Provides Real-Time Electricity Demand and Forecast Data

ISO New England is providing real-time maps and charts detailing electricity demand and forecasts for the New England Balancing Authority Area, which includes Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and most of Maine. The data, updated every five minutes for actual usage, includes various perspectives on electricity demand: actual usage, forecasted demand, cleared demand from the Day-Ahead Energy Market, and prior-day forecasts. The forecast incorporates the demand-reducing effects of regional energy-efficiency measures, distributed generation, and behind-the-meter photovoltaic installations. Additionally, ISO New England offers data on resource mix, estimated CO2 emissions from power plants, and real-time Locational Marginal Prices (LMP). The resource mix data categorizes electricity sources including batteries, coal, hydro, natural gas, nuclear, oil, renewables (solar, wind, landfill gas, methane, refuse, steam, wood), and net imports. CO2 emission estimates are provided for res...

Hexagon Energy and Weyerhaeuser Partner to Develop 3 GW Geothermal Power in Pacific Northwest

Hexagon Energy and Weyerhaeuser Partner to Develop 3 GW Geothermal Power in Pacific Northwest

Hexagon Energy and Weyerhaeuser Partner to Develop 3 GW Geothermal Power in Pacific Northwest

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey Mandates Clean Energy for New Data Centers

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey Mandates Clean Energy for New Data Centers

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey Mandates Clean Energy for New Data Centers

The IRS just rewrote a fuel tax credit as diesel hit $5.94

The IRS just rewrote a fuel tax credit as diesel hit $5.94

Washington's timing on biofuels says more than the notice itself does.

Vistra Secures 20-Year Nuclear Power Agreements with Meta and AWS, Expands Gas and Solar Portfolio

Vistra Secures 20-Year Nuclear Power Agreements with Meta and AWS, Expands Gas and Solar Portfolio

Vistra Secures 20-Year Nuclear Power Agreements with Meta and AWS, Expands Gas and Solar Portfolio

Federal Subsidies for Wind and Solar Energy Impact Wholesale Electricity Market and Traditional Power Plants

Federal Subsidies for Wind and Solar Energy Impact Wholesale Electricity Market and Traditional Power Plants

Federal subsidies are enabling wind and solar energy generators to offer electricity in the wholesale market at exceptionally low, and sometimes negative, prices. This practice is documented by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, which notes that generators receiving federal production tax credits may sell their output for as low as -$22 per megawatt-hour. This occurs because wind and solar facilities have minimal fuel costs once constructed, and federal tax credits further incentivize continuous production, even when wholesale prices drop below zero. While these subsidies allow renewable energy to bid competitively, the U.S. Energy Information Administration also reports billions of dollars in federal support for renewable energy, indicating that the lower wholesale prices do not reflect the full cost of production. The Caesar Rodney Institute highlights that this dynamic can reduce the revenue for coal and natural gas plants, which still need to remain available to ensure grid reliability when re...

Clean Energy Industry Intensifies Political Spending to Counter Opposition and Influence Elections

Clean Energy Industry Intensifies Political Spending to Counter Opposition and Influence Elections

The clean energy industry is significantly increasing its political and cultural influence, as evidenced by the launch of the Amped organization by Huck Capital CEO Steve McBee. This initiative aims to strengthen the industry's political standing and accelerate its commercial position. Concurrently, political action committees (PACs) like the Invest in Tomorrow Coalition are deploying substantial funds to oppose politicians who challenge renewable energy incentives. For instance, the Invest in Tomorrow Coalition spent $1.7 million against Representative Roy for his efforts to end renewable energy tax incentives and has secured pledges for at least $15 million ahead of upcoming midterm elections. The goal is to send a clear message to elected officials that opposing the clean energy industry could have significant financial repercussions for their political careers. Another PAC, the American Power Forward PAC, is also actively supporting solar-friendly state and local candidates, with Nevada's State Assembl...

Duke Energy Introduces PowerPair Rebate Program in North Carolina for Solar and Battery Storage

Duke Energy Introduces PowerPair Rebate Program in North Carolina for Solar and Battery Storage

Duke Energy has launched the PowerPair NC rebates program, offering up to $9,000 in incentives for North Carolina homeowners who install solar panels paired with battery storage systems. This initiative aims to reduce peak load demands on the local electric grid, particularly during periods of high consumption like hot summer afternoons and cold winter mornings. The program is administered by Duke Energy Carolinas (DEC) and Duke Energy Progress (DEP) and is designed to enhance grid stability while helping homeowners offset high utility rates. To qualify, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems must meet specific sizing limits, with rebates calculated at $0.36 per watt-DC for solar capacity, capped at 10 kW-DC. Battery storage systems must have a usable capacity of at least 10 kWh, with rebates at $400 per kWh, capped at 13.5 kWh. Homeowners must work with approved solar installers within Duke's Trade Ally Network and ensure their systems are correctly sized and documented to be eligible for the program's lottery-b...

California's Grid Resilience Prevents Outages During Record Heat

California's Grid Resilience Prevents Outages During Record Heat

California experienced its hottest August on record in 2026 without issuing Flex Alerts or implementing rolling outages, thanks to significant advancements in battery energy storage and renewable energy integration. The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) reported that battery storage capacity has grown from less than 100 megawatts in 2020 to over 17,000 megawatts today. This storage allows solar energy captured during the day to be used during peak demand periods in the evening and morning. The state also achieved a milestone in May 2026 by relying on over 50% solar power for an entire month. These developments, combined with grid integration across the Western U.S., have bolstered California's ability to manage extreme heat events.