Texas Generation Capacity Under Renewable Energy Credit Program Grows to 29 Gigawatts

Texas Generation Capacity Under Renewable Energy Credit Program Grows to 29 Gigawatts: ERCOT Report

The Texas renewable energy credit, or REC, program currently has a registered capacity of nearly 28.7 gigawatts, including 2.2 gigawatts derived from non-wind technologies, according to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas Inc.’s annual report released on May 15. Offset generation accounts have a registered capacity of nearly 290 megawatts. The total amount of energy…

Tampa Electric to Offer Solar Power Option for Florida Customers

Tampa Electric to Offer Solar Power Option for Florida Customers

The Florida Public Service Commission approved Tampa Electric Company’s shared solar tariff, providing an option for electric customers to buy power from the company’s designated solar energy resource to meet all or part of their monthly energy needs, according to a May 14 press release. The program ensures equal access to solar power to homeowners,…

Florida Regulator Approves Gulf Power's Interim Charge to Recover $340 Million in Storm Restoration Costs

Florida Regulator Approves Gulf Power’s Interim Charge to Recover $340 Million in Storm Restoration Costs

The Florida Public Service Commission authorized Gulf Power Company to implement an interim charge to collect an estimated $342 million from customers to cover the costs incurred to restore power after Hurricane Michael and to replenish the company’s storm reserve, according to a May 14 news release. The company will implement an interim monthly charge…