Alternative Energy

New York Seeks To Redesign Compensation To Keep Nuclear Plants Alive

On February 23, 2016, the New York State Public Service Commission (NY PSC) announced a plan to preserve financially-struggling nuclear power plants, which, if closed, would negatively impact the state’s ability to meet its clean energy and emissions reduction objectives. The plan could set the stage for additional policy changes, since sustained operation of existing nuclear plants requires long-term financial viability facilitated by an effective market design that recognizes the range of nuclear benefits.

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February 29, 2016

Wind Generators To Provide Reactive Power Under Revised Interconnection Agreements

Key Takeaways: Reforms to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) interconnection requirements will eliminate the current reactive power exemptions for wind generators To implement the proposed amendments, each public utility transmission provider would be required to submit a compliance filing within 90 days after the final rule takes effect With growing wind energy penetration, grid…...

November 30, 2015

Nuclear Plant Retirements Reflect Need For Wholesale Market Reforms

Key Takeaways: Entergy Corporation will retire its 852 MW FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant in New York at the end of its current fuel cycle by early 2017 Natural gas-fired generation will largely replace decommissioned nuclear capacity Renewable generation will increase, although at a slower pace that may not offset lost nuclear generation, due to its…...

November 16, 2015

California Strengthens Renewable Energy And Energy Efficiency Goals

Key Takeaways: California Senate Bill 350 requires 50% of utility power to come from renewable sources and 50% increase in energy efficiency in existing buildings by 2030 Requirement to halve statewide petroleum use by 2030 was dropped after intense lobbying by the oil and gas sector Implementation will require enhanced transmission, energy storage, and demand…...

September 21, 2015

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New York Seeks To Redesign Compensation To Keep Nuclear Plants Alive

Wind Generators To Provide Reactive Power Under Revised Interconnection Agreements

Nuclear Plant Retirements Reflect Need For Wholesale Market Reforms

California Strengthens Renewable Energy And Energy Efficiency Goals

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