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New solar capacity beats natural gas in US in first half of 2014
But EIA data is leaving out a critical piece of solar: distributed generation.
Stephen Lacey

Sep 12, 2014

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US city passes law making solar ‘default’ generation resource
Austin Energy’s recent 5-cent solar contract was a big deal. Now it makes solar “default” generation to hedge against rising fossil fuel costs.
Stephen Lacey

Sep 1, 2014

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Can new small wind companies duplicate success of solar industry?
While solar has exploded in the U.S., small wind has struggled to grow. Two startups are hoping to change that.
Stephen Lacey

Aug 22, 2014

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Why utilities should give up operational control of distribution grid
Regulators in New York are about to make one of the most important changes to the modern electric grid. But is it enough?
Stephen Lacey

Aug 20, 2014

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Morgan Stanley: fixed charges on solar may cause ‘tipping point’ for grid defection
Could adding fixed grid charges to the bills of solar customers encourage more people to ditch their utility?
Stephen Lacey

Aug 6, 2014

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Utility industry wants to promote EVs to ‘remain viable’
Facing flat or declining electricity sales, electric vehicles are a path to growth for power companies.
Stephen Lacey

Aug 4, 2014

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Arizona public service enters the rooftop solar business
After a long fight with the solar industry, APS now wants to get into the solar business itself. Industry reactions are mixed.
Stephen Lacey

Aug 1, 2014

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Here’s what utilities really think about microgrids
If utilities can fully or partially own microgrids, they might be more interested in seeing the market succeed.
Stephen Lacey

Jul 24, 2014

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Commentary

Rise of prosumer: Will homeowners be more important than power plants?
A new report concludes that policymakers and regulators are not prepared for consumer empowerment on the grid.
Stephen Lacey

Jun 30, 2014

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Other Good Stuff

SolarCity plans 1GW solar factory as solar costs plunge
An insight into why Elon Musk and Lyndon Rive have committed to 1GW solar factory – unsubsidised solar competing with fossil fuels.
Stephen Lacey

Jun 18, 2014

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Other Good Stuff

Will batteries and PV create unstoppable hybrid force?
Once a dominant force in solar, batteries were pushed aside in favor of grid-tied systems. But that dynamic may be changing.
Stephen Lacey

Jun 17, 2014

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Where are conservatives’ big ideas about clean energy?
Conservatives want to turn renewables and efficiency into a “tool of the left” that should be fought at all costs.
Stephen Lacey

May 16, 2014

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