November 28, 2024

Special Reports & Commentary

Counterflow: No Carb California
Columnist Steve Huntoon argues that California's ambitious renewable energy and storage targets would actually make the state more vulnerable to blackouts.
Overheard at IPPNY 2020 Fall Conference
Industry representatives, state officials, legal scholars and analysts attended the annual Independent Power Producers of New York Fall Conference.
Tiny RI Seeks its Share of Offshore Wind Jobs
Rhode Island boasts the first and only offshore wind farm in the Western Hemisphere, but it has seen its modest OSW procurement goals eclipsed by surrounding states.
No Turning Back on Decarbonization, CEOs Say
The CEOs of Edison International, DTE Energy, Ameren, Exelon and Xcel Energy told EEI there is no turning back on increasing renewables and decarbonization.
Xcel’s Fowke Faces Weighty Issues as EEI Chair
Xcel Energy CEO Ben Fowke, EEI’s incoming chairman, outlined his goals for the group during a discussion that concluded its annual Leadership Summit.
‘Future is Now’ for Electric Truck Fleets, EEI Told
Executives from Volvo and FedEx told EEI they are committed to transitioning to electric trucks but need utilities’ help on rates and infrastructure.
Overheard at NECEC Back to Work Webinar
The Northeast Clean Energy Council explored how energy infrastructure and policy affect environmental justice and social welfare.
Expert Says Nuclear’s Future Lies in Small Reactors
Small, dispersed reactors can forge a quicker path to zero-carbon electricity portfolios, Jessica Lovering told a webinar audience.
Soapbox: The Potential New Normal for Load Profiles
Patrick McGarry discusses how COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders have provided insight into a potentially permanent change in electricity demand.
Coastal States Seek Balance on Offshore Wind
East Coast state officials with offshore wind goals said they are trying to balance the urgency of projects with the potential economies.

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