Climatetech finance
Major US solar developer Cypress Creek snapped up by huge European investment firm
The deal caps a dramatic turnaround for the solar firm — and promises more growth to come.
By Julian Spector .
Utilities
Politics
Clean energy is on the ballot in these utility regulator races
Ten states elect their public utility commissions, which make big decisions about energy. This November, the stakes are high, especially in Arizona and Louisiana.
By Julian Spector .
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Transmission
Why utilities and clean energy advocates are battling over a Southeast energy market
SEEM’s utility backers say it will save money. Opponents say it could lock out clean energy developers and protect fossil fuel plants from competition.By Jeff St. John .
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Energy storage
Newsletter: Oxnard won independence from an unwanted gas plant, and you could too
This giant battery is a perfect fit for one California farming community.By Julian Spector .
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Energy storage
Environmental-justice activists in California fight off a new gas plant, get a giant Tesla battery instead
Oxnard creates a model for the energy transition by fusing environmental justice with cutting-edge technology.By Julian Spector .
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Utilities
South Carolina says Duke Energy's resource plan is 'unfairly' skewed against solar and storage
Clean-energy advocates hope the decision will lead to less natural gas in Duke’s future power mix.By Jeff St. John .
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Solar
Solar High Rollers: A new column on the big wins and growing pains of utility-scale solar
Want to get up to speed on utility-scale solar? Our kickoff column is a digest of breaking big-solar news and market themes.By Eric Wesoff .
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Fossil fuels
Michigan utility plans to phase out coal ahead of schedule — but replace it with gas
Consumers Energy says closing coal plants by 2025 will help reach its goal of being 90% carbon-free by 2040. But the switch to natural gas is opposed by climate advocates.By Jeff St. John .
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Guest essay
The road to resilient power is a balancing act
To bridge the $500 billion resilience gap, utilities must prioritize mutual benefits and collaboration with stakeholders. -
Clean energy
North Carolina energy bill pits clean energy advocates against Duke Energy's plans for new gas plants
New GOP legislation would boost solar but replace coal plants with natural gas and scuttle many of the Democratic governor's proposed reforms.By Jeff St. John .
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Transmission
As blistering heat sets in, power grids in the Western US face a new round of challenges
In California and Texas, heat waves underscore challenges for electric grids under stress made more acute by climate change.
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