New Jersey Launches Largest 'Single-State' Solicitation For 1.1-Gigawatts of Offshore Wind Power

Natural Gas-Fired Generating Capacity Surged 60 Percent in 2018, While Renewable Expansion Slowed: FERC Report

EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, Natural Gas, REC Feed, Solar, Wind

The U.S. installed about 31 gigawatts of new generating capacity in 2018, up from 27 gigawatts in the prior year, according to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s energy infrastructure update, released on Feb. 5. Natural gas-fired power dominated the capacity additions, accounting for about 20 gigawatts, while wind and solar provided 6 gigawatts and 4.2 gigawatts,…

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Massachusetts Retail Supplier Faces Probe for Wholesale Payment Defaults, Failure to Meet Renewable Energy Standard

EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, REC Feed, Wholesale Power

The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities on Feb. 4 issued a notice of violation against Union Atlantic Electricity LLC in response to complaints that the retail supplier defaulted on its wholesale electricity market obligations and failed to comply with the renewable portfolio standard. The department noted that the supplier’s actions forced its customers onto basic service,…