Alternative Energy

Jun62017

EnerKnol’s Visual Primer – Pennsylvania Joins Other States Exploring Options to Save Nuclear

Multiple proposals to preserve and expand nuclear generation have emerged among states willing to do so. These include zero emission credits (ZEC), categorizing nuclear as an alternative or renewable energy source, easing the construction process, and establishing cost recovery mechanisms. A few states, particularly Oregon, Tennessee, and Washington have passed policies to foster small modular reactors. New York and Illinois, which have established ZEC programs, have sparked a national debate over the premature closure of their nuclear plants due to their inability to compete in wholesale markets.

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June 6, 2017

Maryland Paves the Way for Large-Scale Offshore Wind Projects

The Maryland Public Service Commission has awarded offshore wind renewable energy credits to advance two large-scale offshore projects with a combined capacity of 368 MW, potentially outdoing the capacity of the 30 MW Block Island, the only operational offshore wind facility in the U.S. The extension of the wind PTC and the successful completion of the Block Island project have spurred more companies and states to increase their focus on offshore wind development. State policy shifts to advance offshore wind projects will likely provide the much-needed impetus for the U.S. offshore wind industry, which has been plagued by regulatory uncertainty, permitting hurdles, high infrastructure costs, and public resistance.

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May 24, 2017

EnerKnol’s Visual Primer – Maryland Paves the Way for Large-Scale Offshore Wind Projects

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May 23, 2017

Virginia’s Legislative Package and Dominion’s IRP Reflect New Role for Clean Energy

Virginia has enacted a suite of clean energy bills that will help expand renewable energy and energy efficiency across the state. The legislation increases opportunities for community solar, pumped storage, battery technologies, and green development zones, bringing a remarkable turn in a state that has generally lingered over clean energy development. Amid legislative efforts to advance Virginia’s clean energy future, the state’s largest utility Dominion Energy also presented solar as a central piece of its 2017 Integrated Resource Plan. The new legislative package and the underlying market developments set Virginia up for a sustainable energy policy that supports economic development.

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May 17, 2017

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EnerKnol’s Visual Primer – Pennsylvania Joins Other States Exploring Options to Save Nuclear

Maryland Paves the Way for Large-Scale Offshore Wind Projects

EnerKnol’s Visual Primer – Maryland Paves the Way for Large-Scale Offshore Wind Projects

Virginia’s Legislative Package and Dominion’s IRP Reflect New Role for Clean Energy

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