Alternative Energy

EnerKnol’s Visual Primer – Illinois Passes Sweeping Legislation to Save Ailing Nuclear Plants and Expand Renewables

Illinois has enacted SB 2814 which creates a zero emission standard (ZES) to support in-state nuclear power, joining New York in setting a model to value nuclear as a zero-carbon energy source. While much attention has been placed on the ZES, the legislation includes the long-awaited update to the state’s renewable portfolio standard (RPS) and substantially expands energy efficiency programs, winning the support of renewable energy and environmental advocates.

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December 13, 2016

EPA Raises 2017 RFS Mandates to Close in on Statutory Levels

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the 2017 Renewable Fuel Standards, increasing the total renewable fuel volume requirement to six percent above 2016 levels. The higher mandate increases the controversy over exceeding the “blend wall”, an issue that refiners have long cautioned increases the strain on the fuel marketplace forcing consumers to use higher-ethanol blends. The debate will likely increase pressure on Congress and the incoming administration to overhaul the RFS program.

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December 7, 2016

EnerKnol’s Visual Primer – EPA Raises 2017 Renewable Fuel Standard Mandates to Close in on Statutory Levels

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December 6, 2016

New Hampshire NEM Successor Proposal Seeks to Expand Customer Choice

The New Hampshire's Office of Consumer Advocate has proposed net metering tariff alternatives with options for a time-of-use rate for residential customers and a Fixed Solar Credit Rate for all customers, as well as a new community solar program. The proposal reflects the need to find ways to compensate distributed generation (DG) beyond the common strategies of reducing remuneration or imposing higher charges on DG customers.

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November 3, 2016

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EnerKnol’s Visual Primer – Illinois Passes Sweeping Legislation to Save Ailing Nuclear Plants and Expand Renewables

EPA Raises 2017 RFS Mandates to Close in on Statutory Levels

EnerKnol’s Visual Primer – EPA Raises 2017 Renewable Fuel Standard Mandates to Close in on Statutory Levels

New Hampshire NEM Successor Proposal Seeks to Expand Customer Choice

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