February 13, 2012
Viridian Reports 2011 Volumes in Publishing Sustainability Report
Viridian Energy has reported its sales volumes for 2011, as part of its annual Sustainability Report.
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December 16, 2011
Calif. PUC Issues Final Decision on Use of RECs for New RPS Categories
The California PUC yesterday adopted a final decision to implement the new RPS portfolio content categories established in SB 2 (1X).
December 14, 2011
Revised Calif. Draft Continues to Exclude RECs for Largest RPS Category, Clarifies Conditions for Resale
A revised California PUC agenda decision would add greater detail regarding rules for reselling RPS-eligible contracts in order to maintain the contract's original classification into one of three statutory RPS categories, but would not provide two major revisions sought by retail suppliers (R.…
December 12, 2011
CL&P, UI Propose Nonbypassable Recovery for Purchase of LRECs, ZRECs
Connecticut Light & Power and United Illuminating jointly submitted to PURA this morning (11-12-06) a solicitation plan for the procurement of RECs from qualifying Connecticut Class I renewable energy generation projects of varying sizes that have either low emissions (LRECs) or zero emissions…
December 1, 2011
FirstEnergy Solutions Signs Long-Term PPA with Maryland Solar Project
FirstEnergy Solutions has signed a long-term agreement to purchase the output from the Maryland Solar Farm, which is to be constructed in Hagerstown, Md.
November 10, 2011
Nstar Seeks 24 Month Reconciliation of Nstar Green Under-recovery
Nstar is seeking to recover the latest under-recovery of its Nstar Green optional generation product over a 24-month period, rather than the 12-month period contemplated in a prior DPU order.
October 31, 2011
Constellation Launches Residential Offer at FirstEnergy Ohio
Constellation Energy this morning launched a residential electric offer at Cleveland Electric Illuminating, Ohio Edison, and Toledo Edison.
October 18, 2011
Maine PUC Approves Long-Term Contracts at BHE
The Maine PUC directed Bangor Hydro-Electric to enter into long-term contracts for energy with three Community-Based Renewable Energy Projects.
October 10, 2011
Calif. Draft Would Exclude Unbundled RECs from Meeting Largest RPS Carve-Out Category
A draft California PUC decision would determine that unbundled RECs may not be used to satisfy the Pub. Util. Code § 399.16(b)(1) RPS requirement, which under the recent SB 2 (1X) is the largest among three carve-outs in the RPS, starting at 50% of the total RPS requirement for the 2013 compliance…
September 26, 2011
Conn. Utilities Outline New Long-Term REC Procurement Program
Connecticut Light & Power and United Illuminating announced that they will issue a Request for Information on or before October 3, 2011 regarding the Low and Zero Emissions Renewable Energy Credit Program required under Sections 107, 108 and 110 of Public Act 11-80.
September 20, 2011
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Duke Energy Renewables Announces Texas Wind Project
September 8, 2011
Constellation Launches Residential Solar Leasing Program
Constellation Energy's retail business is now offering a solar panel leasing program to residential customers in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
September 6, 2011
Connecticut Sees Most Project 150 Capacity Failing to Achieve Commercial Operation
Future energy procurement legislation in Connecticut should allow flexibility for the procuring agency to develop the appropriate price and other relevant contract terms needed to assure that the approved projects are financeable, the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority would find in a…
August 22, 2011
Financial Times: Volkswagen to Package Renewable Energy with Electric Vehicles
Volkswagen plans to, "offer a 'full-service package' for customers of its electric cars by selling them power from renewable sources," the Financial Times reported in an article (registration required) about VW's latest electric car.
July 27, 2011
Michigan PSC Approves New Rates for Consumers Energy Renewable Options
The Michigan PSC approved amendments to Consumers Energy Company's voluntary Green Generation Program that lower the cost of the renewable options.
July 18, 2011
North American Power Launching National REC Product, Enters New Jersey Electric Market
North American Power has commenced electric service in New Jersey, and is also launching a new REC product available nationwide.
July 12, 2011
TXU, SolarCity Offering $1,000 Incentive for Solar Lease
TXU Energy and SolarCity are expanding their partnership by establishing a $5 million incentive fund to encourage and accelerate solar energy adoption in Texas.
July 1, 2011
Illinois Commerce Commission Recommends Maintaining RPS Cost Cap
The Illinois Commerce Commission reported to the General Assembly that a statutory restriction on how much is spent for renewable energy resources (above and beyond the least-cost portfolio of resources) is appropriate and necessary to protect the best interests of the vast majority of Illinois…
June 21, 2011
Reliant Energy Launches Solar Leasing Program, Buyback Plans
Reliant Energy has launched a solar leasing program and two excess distributed generation buyback products for renewable power.
May 16, 2011
Voluntary REC Retirements in ERCOT Again Outpace RPS Retirements
RECs retired by retail electric providers in ERCOT for voluntary renewable products exceeded RECs retired for RPS compliance for the third consecutive year, ERCOT reported Friday.
May 11, 2011
Maine PUC Rejects Undisclosed Long-Term Contract Proposals
The Maine PUC denied proposals for long-term contracts for capacity, energy, and RECs associated with two undisclosed renewable energy projects.
May 5, 2011
First Choice Power Begins Offering 100% Renewable Plan to Small Businesses
First Choice Power has begun offering small business customers in ERCOT a 100% renewable product.
April 28, 2011
Green Mountain Offering Solar Leasing Program
Green Mountain Energy Company has announced a solar leasing program in Texas to facilitate the installation of solar arrays for homeowners.
April 22, 2011
Constellation Energy Now Offering Renewable Products to ComEd Residential Customers
Constellation Energy has expanded its residential product offerings at Commonwealth Edison to include renewable products.
April 21, 2011
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The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has established the compliance payment for non-solar renewable energy resources as $45.93/MWh for 2011.