capacity markets
New England energy storage advocates say FERC ruling is a setback for industry
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ordered New England’s grid operator to end a rule that let new resources lock in prices for up to seven years.
transmission
Power from the Prairie aims to link West Coast sun with Midwest wind
A pair of energy consultants are promoting an HVDC interstate transmission-plus-storage project that could complete a link between California and Chicago.
reliability
Indiana task force report could slow state’s transition from coal, critics fear
The final report from a Republican-led state task force cautions against shifting to renewables too quickly and contradicts a previous, more-detailed analysis.
Opinion
Commentary: California needs more renewables, storage to prevent power outages
California is in dire need of more clean energy capacity, writed Ed Smeloff, of Vote Solar.
transmission
Offshore wind advocates want better coordination on electric grid upgrades
The current project-by-project approach to electricity grid improvements will cost too much and potentially limit development in the future, companies say.