September 11, 2023
Japan-Based Fortune 500 Global Trading & Business Investment Company Establishes Renewable Energy Development Company In U.S.
A Fortune 500 global trading & business investment company has established…
HomeNews By TopicRenewable Energy
Renewable Energy
Narrow these results by state, topic, company or docket — filters stack, and every story shown carries all of them.
September 11, 2023
Update: Retail Supplier Affiliate Signs Contract For Carbon Sequestered Credits, Will Market "Carbon Sequestered Gas"
The affiliate of a retail energy supplier announced the signing of a contract for the sale and purchase of…
September 7, 2023
Retail Supplier Selected For Solar Installations At Providence Port Facility
ProvPort, the operator of the deep-water port facility at Providence, RI, and…
August 31, 2023
Utility-Affiliated Broker, Which Had Stated An Intent To Offer "All-You-Use" Flat Subscription Billing, Won't Renew Broker License
Plus Energy Services LLC, a subsidiary of The AES Corporation, stated in a filing that it does not intend to file an application for renewal of its Ohio electricity broker certificate
August 25, 2023
Choice Utility With Optional REC Rider To Lower Price Of RECs Charged To Customers
According to an audit report from a consultant retained by the PUC of Ohio, Duke Energy Ohio (DEO) has stated that it intends to lower the cost of its GoGreen REC add-on product in Ohio
August 16, 2023
AEP Completes Sale Of Unregulated Renewables Assets
American Electric Power (AEP) has completed the previously reported sale of its 1,365-megawatt (MW) unregulated, contracted renewables portfolio to IRG Acquisition Holdings, a partnership owned by Invenergy, CDPQ and funds managed by Blackstone Infrastructure, at an enterprise value of $1.5 billion…
August 16, 2023
Retail Supplier Announces $70 Million Community Solar Development
EnergyMark announced a new $70 million community solar development, encompassing seven projects, that the company said, "is expected to produce $2.5 million annually in bill credits for their NYS electric customers for the next 10 years."
August 14, 2023
AARP New York Asks New York PSC To "Look Into" Use Of RECs by ESCOs To Back Renewable Energy Marketing Claims; Seeks Prohibition On "Misleading" Representations
In comments on a proposed New York PSC rule to prohibit harassment or other detrimental conduct by ESCOs and other entities in connection with, among other interactions, the establishment of gas and/or electric service, AARP New York asked the PSC to "look into" the marketing of renewable energy…
August 11, 2023
Direct Energy Offering Energy Plans That Include Free Amazon Prime
Direct Energy said that it is offering two years of Amazon Prime included as part of its "On Us" electricity plans
August 3, 2023
New Retail Provider, With Apparent Ties To Company Tethering Cryptocurrency To Everyday Household Products, Seeks Texas REP Certificate
Said To Pay 100% Of Profits Back To Customer In Crypto
Maison Energy LLC applied for an Option 1 Texas retail electric provider certificate
July 31, 2023
Retail Supplier Affiliate Achieves Notice to Proceed on Community Solar Generation Project in New York
Genie Energy Ltd. announced today that its Genie Solar subsidiary has achieved the notice to proceed (NTP) for a 6.25-megawatt (DC) company-owned community solar farm in Upstate New York.
July 26, 2023
Developer Begins Construction Of Texas Solar Farm To Serve Meta (Facebook)
Avangrid has announced the start of construction of True North, a 240 MWac (321 MWdc) solar farm in Falls County, Texas, that will supply electricity to power Meta’s operations in the region.
July 26, 2023
Seven Automakers, Including GM, Honda & Stellantis (Jeep/Ram), To Create EV Charging Network Joint Venture For Locations Across U.S., Will Power With Renewable Energy
Seven global automakers -- BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, Stellantis NV -- said that they will create a new electric vehicle charging network joint venture which targets to install, "at least 30,000 high-powered charge points in urban and highway locations," in…
July 19, 2023
Renewable Energy Procurement Firm Using AI To Serve End-use Customers Closes $5.75M Seed Round
Verse announced it has closed a $5.75 million seed funding round, led by Coatue with participation from Twine Ventures, MCJ Collective, firstminute capital, Collaborative Fund, Future Positive, and Incite.org, and others
July 19, 2023
Retail Supplier Announces Collaboration With Community Solar Provider
Energywell, LLC ("Energywell"), the parent of retail supplier Think Energy, announced a collaboration between one of its subsidiaries, Energywell Community Solar, LLC d/b/a Think Community Solar ("Think Community Solar"), and Aspen Power Partners ("Aspen"), a distributed generation platform…
July 19, 2023
Retail Supplier Names New Chief Regulatory & Compliance Officer
CleanSky Energy announced the promotion of Andy Beauchamp to the newly created position of Chief Regulatory & Compliance Officer.
July 18, 2023
Retail Supplier Active In Texas Confirms Planned Northeast Expansion
Announces Retail Supply Agreement With Texas Manufacturing Facility
Enel North America announced a retail electricity supply agreement with intelligent power management company Eaton
July 17, 2023
New Report On Benefits Of Retail Choice Says Consumer Protections Undertaken To Date Should Be A, "Starting Point"; Favors "Aggressive" Steps For Consumer Protection
REAL Says Report "Finds Retail Energy Key To An Affordable Clean Energy Transition"
The Retail Energy Advancement League (REAL) publicized a new report, prepared by a consulting firm and authored by Paul Hibbard, former chairman of the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, which finds that, among other things, "harnessing the productive innovation and creativity of retail…
July 13, 2023
Sysco Selects Retail Supplier Affiliate For Carbon Reduction Plan
NextEra Energy Resources, LLC announced that it has entered into an agreement with foodservice distribution company Sysco, "to develop tailored solutions," to support Sysco's goals to reduce Sysco's carbon footprint.
July 12, 2023
VW To Offer "Own Products And Services" Along Electric Mobility Value Chain; Offer "Energy Services" & Green Energy
Taps North American Vet To Lead Energy Business
Volkswagen Group announced a strategic realignment of its charging and energy business, stating that, "Volkswagen Group will expand its future offering in charging and energy services such as public charging, green energy, and energy management."
July 12, 2023
Texas REP Says, "We're The Only Energy Company That Is Actively Urging Customers To Sign Up For Our Cheapest Rate"
Touts Success Of Plan Which Automates Energy Use, Via Smart Thermostats, EVs, For Lower Energy Rates
Octopus Energy said today concerning its Texas retail electric plans that, "Octopus Energy’s new smart plan feature -- which automatically keeps customers’ energy bills down while balancing Texas grid demand -- has proved so popular after featuring on Power To Choose that sign ups increased by more…
July 7, 2023
Retail Supplier Parent Developing 350 MW Green Hydrogen Plant In Texas
Entergy Texas and ENGIE North America (ENGIE) recently executed a memorandum of understanding, "to work collaboratively toward the exploration of mutually beneficial sustainability solutions," the companies said
June 29, 2023
ComEd Launches New Calculators For Customers On Costs, Savings From Rooftop, Community Solar
ComEd, "Available To Support Customers In Every Step Of Their Solar Journey"
Commonwealth Edison in Illinois (ComEd) today announced, "it has introduced new enhancements to its private rooftop and community solar calculators to make it easier for customers to learn more about costs, benefits and savings as demand for these options continues to grow[.]"
June 26, 2023
Another Renewable Energy PPA For Default Service Terminated
Duquesne Light Company (Company) reported to the PUC that a Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between the Company and Pine Gate Renewables, LLC (Pine Gate) has been terminated
June 15, 2023
Pa. PUC Denies Columbia Gas' Proposed Natural Gas Carbon Offset Product
PUC Says Proposed Carbon Offset Program Cannot Be Offered As A Tariffed Service
Reversing a recommended decision from a group of ALJs, the Pennsylvania PUC denied the proposal from Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania to offer customers a voluntary carbon offset product on a pilot basis