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August 8, 2018
The Massachusetts legislature has enacted a bill establishing a "clean peak" standard (CPS), or obligation imposed on retail electric suppliers
August 6, 2018
Staff of the New York Department of Public Service and Staff of NYSERDA have filed a proposal to transition the compliance mechanism for LSEs, including ESCOs, under the zero emissions credit (ZEC) program to a "pay as you go" mechanism
August 3, 2018
CleanChoice Energy has begun offering residential and business customers in New York and Illinois retail electricity supply plans with 100% in-state wind.
August 2, 2018
The Massachusetts investor-owned electric distribution companies have collectively sought approval at the DPU for PPAs totaling 800 MW with Vineyard Wind LLC for offshore wind energy
July 31, 2018
Pattern Energy Group 2 LP (Pattern Development) today announced it has signed 15-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) and Monterey Bay Community Power (MBCP) to deliver wind power from the 200 megawatt (MW) Duran Mesa Wind project currently in development…
July 30, 2018
The Massachusetts investor-owned electric distribution companies have collectively sought approval at the DPU for a PPA with H.Q. Energy Services (U.S.) Inc., which is part of the previously reported, statutorily required solicitation of long-term contracts, with the winning selection being the…
July 26, 2018
MP2 Energy LLC, a Shell Energy North America (US) LP wholly owned subsidiary, has been awarded a long-term retail electricity contract for renewable energy solutions with Sheppard AFB Homes, a Balfour Beatty Communities owned and managed housing community serving active duty Air Force families at…
July 26, 2018
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) announced in a news release that it has, "proposed a rule that would establish an offshore wind funding mechanism known as an Offshore Wind Energy Certificate (OREC)."
July 19, 2018
Liberty Power Holdings, LLC ("Liberty") petitioned the New York PSC to reduce Liberty’s zero emission credit (ZEC) obligation, citing further declines in its retail load in New York State
July 18, 2018
The Connecticut PURA has authorized the continuation of the Connecticut Clean Energy Options program, under which customers can purchase RECs without changing their LSE, to the earlier of 1) the date the Authority approves a successor program, or 2) December 30, 2019.
July 17, 2018
The New York PSC has directed the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to suspend 55% of AP Gas & Electric (NY), LLC's and 16% of AP Gas & Electric (TX), LLC's monthly Zero-Emission Credit (ZEC) compliance obligation payment for the April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019…
July 17, 2018
The New York PSC has, for the utilities, lifted a cap on banking RECs for compliance with the clear energy standard (CES) only for any RECs the utilities are required to purchase under the compensation mechanism the PSC adopted for utility purchases from distributed energy resources
July 13, 2018
The New York PSC adopted a final order directing the centralized procurement of offshore wind that places a compliance obligation on LSEs, including ESCOs
July 12, 2018
A draft report from the Energy Programs Office at Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection recommends consideration of long-term contracts and utility-owned generation to promote solar generation development
June 12, 2018
NRG Energy, Inc. and Cypress Creek Renewables announced today a joint project where Cypress Creek will develop and operate 25 megawatts of solar projects for NRG to support Texas commercial and industrial customers which the companies said, "will be the foundation of a new type of simplified…
June 8, 2018
sPower said that it has signed a 22-year, 100 MW solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with CleanPowerSF, a California Community Choice Aggregator (CCA) managed by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) that serves the City and County of San Francisco.
June 5, 2018
In comments to the New York PSC, Direct Energy Services, LLC recommended that a proposed purchase of offshore wind renewable energy credits ("ORECs") should be fully managed by each electric distribution company ("EDC") in New York and passed through to the customer through a non-bypassable charge…
June 1, 2018
Large New England-area aggregator PowerOptions and SunPower announced a program that will provide solar power and battery storage solutions to nonprofit and government institutions in New England
May 30, 2018
Portland General Electric has petitioned the Oregon PUC for approval of a tariff offering customers a voluntary renewable energy purchase program, and said that changes to the state's direct access rules and charges are not required due to the proposal.
May 18, 2018
CleanChoice Energy announced that it has been chosen by the City of Takoma Park, Maryland to supply residents and businesses with 100% renewable energy on an opt-in basis.
April 30, 2018
Astral Energy, LLC petitioned the New York PSC for a reduction of ZEC (Zero Emissions Credits) Compliance Payments for the year ending March 31, 2019
April 30, 2018
Green Mountain Energy Company announced today that all of Green Mountain’s commercial offerings will be 100% renewable moving forward
April 19, 2018
Intuit Inc., maker of TurboTax, QuickBooks, ProConnect and Mint, has announced a new program, Purely Green, that will share its corporate wind power procurement in Texas with commercial and residential customers.
April 7, 2018
The Connecticut PURA has issued a response to NRG Energy clarifying certain retail supplier RPS compliance requirements in light of statutory changes
April 4, 2018
AMLI Residential, a developer of luxury apartments, and Green Mountain Energy Company have announced a partnership to install 330 kW of solar panels across four AMLI communities in the Dallas area.
