Renewable Power

EBA Panel Says Decarbonization a Must by 2035
Decarbonization experts told the Energy Bar Association last week that the industry has little choice but to decarbonize — and fast. 
Xcel Energy CEO Fowke to Retire
Xcel Energy CEO Ben Fowke will retire after 10 years, having turned the company into one of the nation’s largest providers of wind energy.
Climate Impact on Renewables Could Mean Costlier Buildout
Researchers found that the renewable resources required to address climate change are themselves increasingly subject to the impacts of global warming.
Early Solar Adopters Oppose Mass. REC Program Change
The Mass. Department of Energy Resources wants to make changes to the state's original solar REC program to save ratepayers money.
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Barrasso: Biden Climate Plan a Retread of Obama Failures
Sen. John Barrasso released a report attacking President Biden’s climate plan, citing the failures under President Obama.
BOEM Approves 800-MW Vineyard Wind I
The final approval of Vineyard Wind I by BOEM is expected to kick-start the approval of more plans in the offshore wind pipeline.
Massachusetts Opens Bidding for 1.6 GW of OSW
Massachusetts will soon finalize a new round of offshore wind contracts by next spring, with a procurement of up to 1.6 GW.
Mich. Utilities Say They Support Raising Solar Cap
CMS Energy and DTE Energy support an increase in Michigan’s rooftop solar cap, attempting to head off a bill that would eliminate the limit.
Panel Discusses Hybrid Resources for Decarbonization Efforts
The Northeast Energy and Commerce Association hosted a webinar on hybrid resources as part of its series on the role of energy storage in decarbonization.
Solar Jobs Fall in 2020 as Capacity Sees Record Rise
Solar jobs fell to 231,474 last year, their lowest level since 2015, in response to lockdowns that halted most residential and commercial installations.

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