Generation & Fuels

NY Works to Sustain Community Solar Growth
New York agencies hosted a technical conference on ways to advance commercial, industrial, and community solar development.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Hybrid Storage Interconnection is a Puzzle, Industry Says
Developers of hybridized generation and storage are finding the lack of standardized interconnection rules across regions to be a challenge.
Fossil Fuel Subsidies Debated in House Hearing
House Democrats called for repealing fossil fuel subsidies, while Republicans said it would threaten U.S. energy independence and hurt the economy.
Carbon Capture, Nuclear Needed for Climate Goals, Expert Says
The Brookings Institute's Samantha Gross says controversial energy sources, such as nuclear, are needed to meet climate goals.
NJ’s Offshore Wind Project Faces Criticism, Support
New Jersey’s 1,100-MW offshore Ocean Wind project garnered mixed responses at three public hearings by the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
Minnesota Hits Midway Point in Zero-emission Efforts
Renewable energy became the largest source of electricity in Minnesota in 2020 at 29%, BloombergNEF reported last week.
Mass. Ditches Subsidies for Biomass Power Plants
Massachusetts has proposed new state regulations that make it harder for biomass power plants to qualify for renewable energy subsidies.
HECO on Hot Seat — Again — over Maui Coal Plant Closure
State utility regulators once again question the feasibility of a Hawaiian Electric Co. plan to shut down a vital coal plant.
Pennsylvania DEP Pushes for Solar Plus Storage
A new report released by the Pennsylvania DEP encourages the state to significantly increase its energy storage capacity and pair it with solar energy.
MISO Report Focuses on Electrification’s Impacts
Within 20 years, increasing electrification could have MISO members building hundreds of gigawatts of new generation, a new report says.

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