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Maine lawmakers try again to get the state's microgrid law right

Mar 28, 2019 02:00 PM

ENERGY NEWS NETWORK--Amid complaints that the state’s current law is unworkable, legislators revive a vetoed bill under a new governor.

Energy Minister Stathakis' Houston visit heralds new energy future for Greece

Mar 28, 2019 09:00 AM

THE NATIONAL HERALD--HOUSTON – George Stathakis, Greece’s Minister of Environment and Energy, visited Texas last week to meet with energy industry leaders and the many Hellenes working in various segments of the energy sector both in the industry and academia.

FERC seeking comments on improvements to electric transmission incentives policy

Mar 27, 2019 04:00 PM

DAILYENERGYINSIDER--The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently announced that it is seeking comments on potential improvements to its electric transmission incentives policy.

New Mexico Governor signs landmark clean energy bill

Mar 27, 2019 01:13 PM

U.S.NEWS--Making good on a campaign promise, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed landmark legislation that will mandate more solar panels and wind turbines as the state sets ambitious new renewable energy goals.

EPA chief tells world to buy "cleaner" American energy

Mar 15, 2019 09:00 AM

HOUSTON CHRONICLE--EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler claimed Monday that U.S. fossil fuels were "cleaner" than those from other countries, encouraging foreign customers to buy American oil, coal and natural gas.

Hungry for green power, tech giants choose between utilities, independent developers

Mar 14, 2019 03:00 PM

UTILITY DIVE--As tech companies and other large energy consumers are increasingly focusing on shifting toward a cleaner power supply, they face a choice to work with utilities or directly with developers.

As No-Deal Brexit Looms, Ireland Braces For Energy Isolation

Mar 14, 2019 10:28 AM

FORBES--Since it separated from the United Kingdom in 1921, the Republic of Ireland has remained closely tied to its neighbor. The connections have run the gamut, from culture to economy to energy.

Energy suppliers ordered to stop passing on higher costs to customers

Mar 08, 2019 02:00 PM

N.J. SPOTLIGHT--Tens of millions of dollars on the line as third-party suppliers dispute Board of Public Utilities’ order not to increase fixed rate during term of contracts.

Finland wants EU to agree plan for net-zero carbon footprint

Mar 08, 2019 09:00 AM

REUTERS--BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Finland wants the European Union to agree to achieve a net-zero carbon footprint by 2050, Environment Minister Kimmo Tiilikainen said on Monday as the bloc’s ministers met to discuss a climate protection plan.

US Energy Storage Broke Records in 2018, but the Best Is Yet to Come

Mar 07, 2019 11:38 AM

GREENTECH MEDIA--The U.S. energy storage industry delivered record deployments in 2018, driven by a strong fourth quarter for utility-scale projects.