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Sourcing Renewables - August 12, 2016

Report: Policy can advance C&I use of renewables

While the number of U.S. corporations pursuing clean energy to power their businesses has grown dramatically in recent years, regulation has emerged as a tough barrier to further progress in the commercial and industrial market for renewable energy.

Wind - August 9, 2016

Massachusetts law will increase use of wind, hydro

A new Massachusetts law, signed by Republican Gov. Charlie Baker on Aug. 8, calls for an increase in the amount of renewable energy, especially wind and hydro, used in the state.

Distributed Generation - August 4, 2016

FERC greenlights Apple Energy power sales

Apple Inc.'s Apple Energy unit received FERC approval to sell excess renewable energy generation at market rates.

Wind - July 1, 2016

Google signs PPA for additional European wind energy to power data centers

Google on June 29 said it agreed to purchase, for 12 years, the entire electric output of a 120-MW wind farm to be built in Norway. The company will use the energy to power its European data centers.

Sourcing Renewables - April 15, 2016

MidAmerican Energy goes all-in on wind, announces $3.6B project

The Berkshire Hathaway Inc. subsidiary announced plans for a new, $3.6 billion wind project that is expected to add up to 2,000 MW of wind generation in Iowa.

Solar - April 12, 2016

Massachusetts governor signs solar legislation reducing state's net metering cap

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on April 11 signed solar legislation into law that increases the state's net metering cap.

Solar - April 6, 2016

Proposed legislation would increase net metering cap in Massachusetts by 3%

A legislative committee in Massachusetts has agreed on final language for a bill that would raise the state's net metering cap by 3%.

Sourcing Renewables - March 21, 2016

California geothermal plant gains preliminary approval

The Imperial Irrigation District's board of directors voted last week to approve a 1,900-acre lease agreement with Controlled Thermal Resources to build a 250-MW geothermal plant.

Regulation - March 17, 2016