EIA Report: No Coal-Fired Sources Added in First Half of 2014
Posted on Sep 15, 2014 in Environmental, Project Development, Regulation & Policy, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on EIA Report: No Coal-Fired Sources Added in First Half of 2014
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that new generation capacity added during the first half of 2014 came only from natural gas and renewable sources, such as wind and solar facilities. No coal-fired sources were added during this time frame. Coops can expect more natural gas capacity and a risk of increased price volatility. Click here to read more.
Some State Regulators Say EPA Clean Power Plan Unworkable
Posted on Sep 10, 2014 in Climate Change, Environmental, Regulation & Policy, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Some State Regulators Say EPA Clean Power Plan Unworkable
Regulators from Texas, Indiana, Montana and Arizona told the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee’s energy and power subcommittee that the reduction targets in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Clean Power Plan are “too much, too soon.” To read more, click here (subscription required).
CFC Joins NRECA’s Solar Initiative
Posted on Aug 26, 2014 in Financing, Innovation/Efficiency, Legislative & Politics, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on CFC Joins NRECA’s Solar Initiative
The National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) has formally joined the Solar Utility Network Deployment Acceleration (SUNDA) project led by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). The SUNDA project is supported by a $3.6 million grant to NRECA from the U.S. Department of Energy’s SunShot Initiative and will provide a knowledge base for...
Minnesota Utilities Embrace Solar
Posted on Aug 18, 2014 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Minnesota Utilities Embrace Solar
Minnesota’s electric utilities have significantly increased their investments in solar projects recently. Investor-owned utilities’ increased interest in solar may be driven by a 2013 state law requiring investor-owned utilities to get 1.5 percent of their electricity from solar power by 2020, while cooperatives’ increased interest seems to be driven in large part by increased demand...
With Support of Coop, Iowa Farmer Powers Irrigation with Solar Energy
Posted on Aug 11, 2014 in Energy Savings Programs, Rates, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on With Support of Coop, Iowa Farmer Powers Irrigation with Solar Energy
An Iowa farmer is powering his irrigation system with solar power generated by a twenty-two panel array on his property. Western Iowa Power Cooperative has entered a ten year net metering deal under which it will purchase any excess power generated by the array. Click here for more.
Coop Solar Facility Completed June 30
Posted on Aug 8, 2014 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Coop Solar Facility Completed June 30
A solar facility consisting of 1,880 solar panels was completed this summer as a result of the joint efforts of Freeborn-Mower Cooperative Services, People’s Energy Cooperative and Tri-County Electric Cooperative. The facility is expected to produce about 682,000 kWh a year. Dairyland Power Cooperative has agreed to purchase all of the facility production. Please click here to...
Georgia Coop Enters Solar Deal
Posted on Aug 4, 2014 in Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Georgia Coop Enters Solar Deal
Georgia coop GreyStone Power Corporation has entered into a long-term power purchase arrangement with Green Power EMC to buy energy from a solar farm being developed by owner-operator Silicon Ranch. Click here for more information on the GreyStone transaction and here for more information on a similar deal between Jackson EMC and Green Power EMC.
Iowa Coop Begins Operation of Largest Solar Farm in State
Posted on Aug 1, 2014 in Financing, Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Iowa Coop Begins Operation of Largest Solar Farm in State
Farmers Electric Cooperative’s new 2,900 panel solar farm has commenced operations. The solar farm is the state’s largest, generating up to 1.1 million kWh a year. State and federal tax credits and investor-owned utility incentives have sparked interest in solar development in the state. Click here for more information.
Vermont Coop Proposes Change to Net Metering Program
Posted on Jul 1, 2014 in Energy Savings Programs, Grid & Infrastructure, Rates, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Vermont Coop Proposes Change to Net Metering Program
As the Sutherland Coop Team reported on April 2, 2014, legislation in Vermont this spring opened the door for more homeowners to sell excess power back to the electrical grid. East Montpelier-based Washington Electric Cooperative (WEC) has proposed that a grid service fee be charged to net metering customers based on the amount of power that they generate. WEC says that the charge...
Georgia Coop Enters 25-Year Solar Deal
Posted on Jul 1, 2014 in Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Georgia Coop Enters 25-Year Solar Deal
Jackson Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) has entered into a 25-year agreement to purchase power from a ground-mounted solar project developed by Green Power EMC. The project is being constructed near Hazlehurst, Georgia by Silicon Ranch Corporation based in Nashville, Tennessee and will span approximately 135 acres. The solar array will generate more than 43,000 MWh of energy...
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