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March 15, 2018 |
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Microgrids have the Potential to Reduce Power Outages and Electric Costs
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U.S Solar Installations Dip Amid Uncertainty
Burdened by a trade case, unpredictable policy-making, interconnection delays, and other market factors, the U.S. installed 30% less solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity in 2017 compared to a record-breaking 2016. However,… |
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GenOn Energy to Retire Three California Gas Plants
In a move that demonstrates how difficult current market conditions are, even for some natural gas-fired facilities, GenOn Energy—a subsidiary of NRG Energy—said it will shutter three California gas-fired power… |
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