Generation & Fuels

ERCOT Takes a Shine to Solar Energy
With almost 31 GW of wind capacity, Texas has more wind resources than any other state and is on track to stake out similar leadership in solar energy.
NY Power Panel Sees Urgency to Act in 2021
New York's CAC looked back with satisfaction on the past year while acknowledging that its a long way from meeting the state’s clean energy goals.
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NY Set Fast Pace for Clean Energy in 2020
New York made considerable progress this year in its efforts to decarbonize its economy and spread benefits to disadvantaged communities despite COVID-19.
MISO Bends to Renewable Realities in ’20, ’21
In 2020 MISO managed remotely, redefining reliability standards, reorganizing its capacity market and launching a long-term transmission planning effort.
UCS Urges Broad Midwest Energy Legislation in 2021
The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is making a pitch to Midwestern states in hopes that they pass sweeping clean energy bills in 2021.
Wind, Solar, EE, CO2 Storage Win Tax Breaks
Renewables, energy efficiency and carbon capture all won tax break extensions in the massive stimulus and budget bill approved by Congress.
New England ‘Future Grid’ Study Takes Shape
NEPOOL members looked at a new study to better understand the impact of New England’s ambitious greenhouse gas goals on the ISO-NE grid.
Solar Power Boosts ERCOT’s Reserve Margins
ERCOT said that generation owners have added 5.6 GW of summer-rated capacity for 2021, which includes more than 3 GW of utility-scale solar.
AWEA: Biden Tx Buildout Could Double Renewables
The U.S. could double its reliance on renewable energy in the next decade by taking administrative actions under the incoming Biden administration.
ERCOT Board of Directors Briefs: Dec. 8, 2020
The ERCOT Board of Directors revised its consent agenda, confirmed TAC representatives & discussed its record installation of solar generation.

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