Recently in The Grid
725-Mile Transmission Line for Renewable Energy Could Hatch Harm to Eagles
September 13, 2013 4:50 PM
by Chris Clarke
Commentary:
A major transmission project now being considered by the BLM and other agencies could bring 3,000 megawatts of power from Wyoming to cities in California, Nevada, and Arizona, removing an obstacle to much greater expansion of wind turbines in Wyoming's eagle habitat.
Grid Storage Cost-Effective for Solar, Not So Much for Wind
September 10, 2013 5:00 PM
by Chris Clarke
Controversial Rooftop Solar Bill Passes State Senate
September 9, 2013 4:58 PM
by Chris Clarke
Protesters Visit SoCal Edison Headquarters Over Solar Battle
August 22, 2013 2:35 PM
by Chris Clarke
Commentary:
If a recent cease and desist letter that Southern California Edison (SCE) sent to rooftop solar activists was intended to make them go away, it seems to be having the opposite effect. Which could be a metaphor for utilities and rooftop solar itself, when you get right down to it.
Is SoCal Edison Attacking Home Power Solar Energy Storage?
August 16, 2013 5:13 PM
by Chris Clarke
Commentary:
Homeowners who have a little bit of extra cash when they install solar panels are often encouraged to add battery storage to their home system. But a Southern California utility just delivered some upsetting news to owners of those storage systems.
CA Signs Off On Controversial Project Next to Joshua Tree Nat'l Park
July 16, 2013 2:23 PM
by Chris Clarke
Midwest Court Ruling May Ease Energy Sales Into California
June 12, 2013 3:50 PM
by Chris Clarke
Expert: Southern California Just Fine Without Nuclear Power Plant
June 10, 2013 2:45 PM
by Chris Clarke
California's Renewable Restrictions May Slow Arizona Solar Plant
June 5, 2013 4:45 PM
by Chris Clarke
Concentrating Solar:
The Interior Department approved three new renewable energy projects on public lands in Arizona and Nevada on Monday. But one of those plants probably won't be built until the developer finds a California utility to buy the power, and that might not be easy.
Can Electricity Be Stored Safely and Effectively? Firm Gets Big Money for Big Goal
May 21, 2013 5:45 PM
by Chris Clarke
Technology:
An East Coast firm has announced it's raised $15 million to develop affordable, scalable power storage for the grid using zinc-air battery technology.
Expert: 'Power Shortage' Threat Overblown in Southern California
April 23, 2013 2:14 PM
by Chris Clarke
Bay Area Flex Alert Called After Substation Hit by Bullets
April 16, 2013 12:01 PM
by Chris Clarke
Hydroelectric Storage Project Near Joshua Tree Moves Forward
March 28, 2013 1:01 PM
by Chris Clarke
Renewables Easier to Manage Than Expected for Grid Operators
March 19, 2013 3:50 PM
by Chris Clarke
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News and analysis about renewable energy in California. Blog host Chris Clarke is an environmental writer of two decades standing. He currently lives in Joshua Tree and can be contacted at: rewire@kcet.org.

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