Renewable energy law

Duke Energy Progress continues to be a shining star for solar power

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Monday, June 10, 2019
Duke Energy, Energy, Energy policy, Renewable energy law, Renewable energy policy, Economy of the United States, Renewable energy commercialization, Solar power in the United States

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Duke Energy Progress (DEP) continues to be one of the leading solar utilities in the nation.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Duke Energy Progress (DEP) continues to be one of the leading solar utilities in the nation.
  • In the Top 10 utility solar lists compiled by the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), Duke Energy Progress was ranked fourth among all utility companies for bringing on new solar capacity during 2018.
  • "Duke Energy customers are benefiting from the growth and expansion of solar generation in the region," said Rob Caldwell, senior vice president and president of Duke Energy Renewables & Business Development.
  • Duke Energy is one of the nation's leading renewable energy companies and has invested more than $6 billion in renewable energy.

Duke Energy offers solar service program tailored to businesses, schools and nonprofits

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Thursday, June 6, 2019
Duke Energy, Energy, Solar energy in California, Energy policy, Renewable energy law, Renewable energy policy, Renewable energy, Economy of the United States, Green Mountain Energy, Net metering in New Mexico

PLAINFIELD, Ind., June 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has approved a Duke Energy customer pilot program that makes it easier for businesses, schools and nonprofits to have solar energy at their facilities.

Key Points: 
  • PLAINFIELD, Ind., June 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has approved a Duke Energy customer pilot program that makes it easier for businesses, schools and nonprofits to have solar energy at their facilities.
  • Under the program, these eligible customers lease a solar energy facility from Duke Energy for a period of up to 20 years, while Duke Energy installs, operates, owns and maintains the facility.
  • "This program gives our business and nonprofit customers, including schools and local governments, another option to incorporate clean, renewable energy into their energy mix through a cost-effective leasing arrangement," said Stan Pinegar, Duke Energy state president for Indiana.
  • Initial capacity is limited to a total of 10 megawatts for eligible customers within the Duke Energy Indiana service territory.

Georgia Power customers to see credit on June bills

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Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Energy, Universe, Electric power, Articles, Kilowatt hour, Renewable energy economy, Renewable energy policy, Renewable energy law, Net metering, Residential Customer Equivalent

Georgia Power customers will receive the credit based upon energy consumption from September 2018 through April 2019.

Key Points: 
  • Georgia Power customers will receive the credit based upon energy consumption from September 2018 through April 2019.
  • The typical residential customer using an average of 1,000 kilowatt-hours per month would receive a credit of approximately $18 on their June Georgia Power bill.
  • "We are pleased to continue to pass along benefits to our customers through these direct credits on Georgia Power bills this month."
  • Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is consistently recognized by J.D.

El Paso Electric Releases Request for Proposal for Renewable Energy for New Mexico

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Thursday, May 30, 2019
Energy, Alternative energy, Utilities, Public policy, Government, State, Local, Energy, Renewable energy, Articles, Renewable energy policy, El Paso Electric, EPE, Renewable energy law, Renewable portfolio standards in the United States, United States Wind Energy Policy

El Paso Electric (EPE) (NYSE: EE) today released its 2019 Request for Proposal (2019 RFP) for Renewable Energy for New Mexico.

Key Points: 
  • El Paso Electric (EPE) (NYSE: EE) today released its 2019 Request for Proposal (2019 RFP) for Renewable Energy for New Mexico.
  • Through the 2019 RFP, EPE plans to obtain cost effective and reliable renewable electric resources to comply with the New Mexico Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) requirements starting in 2020.
  • The governor of New Mexico recently signed Senate Bill 489 (SB 489) or the Energy Transition Act which amends the New Mexico Renewable Energy Act and requires all utilities that provide electric service to New Mexico to supply 20% of their retail energy sales with renewable energy by 2020.
  • Only proposals for renewable energy that is delivered to EPE and assigned to EPEs New Mexico retail customers are eligible to respond to EPEs 2019 RFP.

NRG Energy agrees to buy Stream Energy’s retail electricity and natural gas business

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Monday, May 20, 2019
Energy, Alternative energy, Coal, Oil, Gas, Utilities, Other Energy, Nuclear, Energy, Natural gas, Universe, Renewable energy economy, Renewable energy policy, Nature, Residential Customer Equivalent, Renewable energy law

1 RCE represents 1,000 therms of natural gas or 10,000 kWh of electricity.

Key Points: 
  • 1 RCE represents 1,000 therms of natural gas or 10,000 kWh of electricity.
  • At NRG, were redefining power by putting customers at the center of everything we do.
  • We create value by generating electricity and serving more than 3 million residential and commercial customers through our portfolio of retail electricity brands.
  • A Fortune 500 company, NRG delivers customer-focused solutions for managing electricity, while enhancing energy choice and working towards a sustainable energy future.

Renewable Heat Association and Ulster Farmers Union give evidence at Stormont

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Saturday, April 27, 2019
Renewable Heat Incentive, Renewable energy in Scotland, UFU, Energy, Renewable energy, Renewable energy in the United Kingdom, Renewable energy economy, Renewable energy law, Renewable energy policy

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee explores changes to Renewable Heat Incentive payments

Key Points: 
  • The Northern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) (No.
  • 2) Act, recently passed through parliament, made changes to the payment tariff rate for installations under the non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive scheme, also known as the "cash for ash" scheme.
  • The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) has criticised the new payment rate, warning that many farmers will face dramatic cash flow issues as a result.
  • The Renewable Heat Association of NI (RHANI) has expressed similar concerns about the effect of the payment reductions, suggesting that many businesses could face ruin.

Renewable Heat Association and Ulster Farmers Union give evidence at Stormont

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Saturday, April 27, 2019
Renewable Heat Incentive, Renewable energy in Scotland, UFU, Energy, Renewable energy, Renewable energy in the United Kingdom, Renewable energy economy, Renewable energy law, Renewable energy policy

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee explores changes to Renewable Heat Incentive payments

Key Points: 
  • The Northern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) (No.
  • 2) Act, recently passed through parliament, made changes to the payment tariff rate for installations under the non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive scheme, also known as the "cash for ash" scheme.
  • The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) has criticised the new payment rate, warning that many farmers will face dramatic cash flow issues as a result.
  • The Renewable Heat Association of NI (RHANI) has expressed similar concerns about the effect of the payment reductions, suggesting that many businesses could face ruin.

Renewable Heat Association and Ulster Farmers Union give evidence at Stormont

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Renewable Heat Incentive, Renewable energy in Scotland, UFU, Energy, Renewable energy, Renewable energy in the United Kingdom, Renewable energy economy, Renewable energy law, Renewable energy policy

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee explores changes to Renewable Heat Incentive payments

Key Points: 
  • The Northern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) (No.
  • 2) Act, recently passed through parliament, made changes to the payment tariff rate for installations under the non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive scheme, also known as the "cash for ash" scheme.
  • The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) has criticised the new payment rate, warning that many farmers will face dramatic cash flow issues as a result.
  • The Renewable Heat Association of NI (RHANI) has expressed similar concerns about the effect of the payment reductions, suggesting that many businesses could face ruin.

India Power Distribution Tariffs Report 2019 - Gauging Impacts of New Tariff Norms - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, April 19, 2019
Energy, Utilities, Customs duties, International taxation, Tariff, Energy, Renewable energy economy, Renewable energy policy, Economy, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, Universe, Renewable energy law

The "Power Distribution Tariffs in India 2019 - Gauging Impacts of New Tariff Norms" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Power Distribution Tariffs in India 2019 - Gauging Impacts of New Tariff Norms" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Though no change in consumption pattern is anticipated revenue contribution for discoms is to alter due to new 2019-24 tariff norms.
  • The languishing power distribution segment has been the central focus for Government & regulators both as this shall benefit the end consumers coupled with power generation companies.
  • USPs associated with the report are as follows:
    Detailed analysis of CERC Tariff Regulations for 2019-2024 (Final Regulations, expected in February 2019) and its impacts on Power Distribution Tariffs across various consumer categories in India
    View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190419005038/en/

Global Residential Battery Storage Market 2016-2019: Voice of Customer Analysis - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Technology, Other Technology, Energy, Renewable energy, Universe, Renewable energy economy, Renewable energy policy, Energy storage, Renewable energy law, Net metering, Pricing, Feed-in tariff

The "Voice of Customer Analysis of the Global Residential Battery Storage Market, 2016" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Voice of Customer Analysis of the Global Residential Battery Storage Market, 2016" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This study throws light on customers' interests, attitude, usage, and perceptions with regard to various aspects of the residential battery storage market globally.
  • It assesses customer willingness to pay for the residential battery storage systems with their preferred methods and also sheds light on the different brands, the purpose of purchase, design (features) requirements, sources of information on battery storage solutions and suppliers.
  • The residential battery storage market is being spurred on by feed-in tariff and net metering revisions in residential PV hotspots, subsidies and tax incentives, rapid reductions in lithium-ion battery prices, and rising electricity tariffs.