According to a new report from the U.S. EIA, new electric generating capacity this year will come primarily from wind, solar, and natural gas
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Renewable Energy Update: January 2019
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By William R. Devine, Barry Epstein & Renée Louise Robin | Allen Matkins
Lithium-ion batteries have become essential for powering electric cars and storing energy generated by solar panels and wind turbines
Regulators Reconsider Utility Hedging Policies Given Shifts In Natural Gas Flow
By Enerknol Research
On December 3, 2015, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) voted to approve the continuation of the state’s investor-owned utilities’ (IOUs) natural gas financial hedging activities. The decision is a setback for consumer groups, which requested that hedging be abandoned in view of prolonged periods of losses. Florida’s natural gas hedging programs have cost ratepayers… Keep reading →
Utilities Look For More Nimble Regulatory Practices As Electric Industry Evolves
By Russell Feingold & Ed Overcast
The electric utility industry is experiencing significant changes affecting virtually every part of the traditional utility business model, including the regulatory and ratemaking aspects. As utilities grapple with these issues, four key regulatory practices that utilities are seeking have emerged. According to Black & Veatch’s 2015 Strategic Directions: U.S. Electric Industry report, the top rate… Keep reading →
New Storage Technologies Open Doors For Wind And Solar
By Enerknol Research
Insight for Industry – Breakthroughs in Battery Storage Technologies Carry Impacts for Wind and Solar On April 30, 2015, Tesla Motors unveiled its Powerwall and Powerpack lithium ion batteries for homes and utility-scale applications, which could facilitate an increased role for wind and solar energy resources that have so far been limited by a need… Keep reading →
