Alternative energy
A new California ruling exempts net energy metering-paired energy storage systems sized 10 kW or smaller from interconnection charges. On May 15, 2014, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued a decision exempting small storage devices paired with net energy metering (NEM)-eligible generation facilities from interconnection fees. Fee exemption for NEM-paired storage would be tested…...
The final solicitation under the 2012 NY-Sun initiative has made $60M available for 200kW+ solar PV systems. On May 13, 2014, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced $60M in funding under the third round of NY-Sun Competitive PV initiative for solar projects at business, industry, and institutional sites that are large energy users. The funding opportunity,…...
In 2013, New York Power Authority (NYPA) produced approximately 27.8B kilowatt-hours, approximately 20 percent of the state’s power. Approximately 70 percent of this power came from clean, renewable hydropower. NYPA, the nation’s largest state-owned power organization, is at the forefront of innovative energy, environmental, and economic development initiatives. As a leading provider of low-cost electricity,…...
Despite the recent surge in domestic crude oil and natural gas production, diesel-fueled passenger vehicles and natural gas-fueled fleet vehicles still face challenges in achieving large-scale adoption. Overview Diesel-fueled vehicles provide an option for manufacturers to meet Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions standards and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration average fuel-efficiency standards of 54.5 miles…...
DOE has announced funding for three offshore wind demonstrations focused on deployment of grid-connected systems in U.S. waters. On May 7, 2014, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced $141M in funding for three pioneering offshore wind demonstration projects aimed to deploy innovative grid-connected systems in federal and state waters by 2017. The proposed projects –…...
New York’s fast-evolving energy industry is focused on preparing for a future in which new technologies present broad opportunities to modernize energy systems in ways that could significantly increase resiliency. In June 2013, New York unveiled a comprehensive plan to increase infrastructure and building resilience including initiatives to mitigate weather-related impacts. These initiatives are designed…...
U.S. biomass-based diesel imports witnessed a 10-fold growth between 2012 and 2013, reflecting increased demand to meet renewable fuel blending mandates. On May 2, 2014, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) released a report showing that U.S. biomass-based diesel imports increased to record levels from 61 million gallons (MG) in 2012 to 525 MG in 2013,…...
Since the turn of the century, increased scrutiny has been placed on the U.S. electric grid. The threat of weather disruption, physical and cyber-attacks, and decreased regional power generation capacity due to emissions regulations are key factors framing the debate over how to achieve power security and supply. Overview In 2012, Hurricane Sandy exposed electric…...
EPA has significantly reduced the volumetric requirement for cellulosic biofuels under 2013 RFS to reflect actual production data. On April 22, 2014, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revised the cellulosic biofuel mandate under the 2013 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) requirements issued in August 2013. EPA significantly reduced the 2013 cellulosic biofuel volumetric requirement from six…...
On February 5, 2014, The New York Green Bank (NYGB) issued its first solicitation for project funding. With project funding commencing, NYGB aims to create a sustainable stream of private capital to replace intermittent grants and subsidies from state and federal sources, and be the first U.S. Green Bank to target $1 billion in capitalization…....
DOE has announced $15M in funding to support affordable solar development in communities. On April 17, 2014, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced $15M in funding for community solar development as part of the administration’s goal to double renewable energy generation by 2020. The Solar Market Pathways funding opportunity, provided under the 2011 DOE SunShot…...
DOE has released a draft solicitation for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects that could provide up to $4B in loan guarantees. On April 16, 2014, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued a draft loan guarantee solicitation for innovative renewable energy and energy efficiency projects aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Renewable Energy and…...