US installs 9GW solar, wind in four monthsBy SaraJune 13, 2023 SUN DAY Campaign publishes review of most recent FERC data about installation rates in early 2023
Renewables account for 74% of new US capacityBy SaraFebruary 9, 2023 Utility-scale solar added in 2022 reached 9924MW and wind 8512MW, says FERC data analysis by SUN DAY
US solar to account for bulk of new generation capacityBy SaraJanuary 19, 2023 FERC forecasts utility scale PV additions to nearly reach 73,000MW between December 2022 and November 2025
US energy regulator unveils grid connection reformsBy Robin LancasterJune 17, 2022 Proposals aim to address significant backlogs in the interconnection process
Empire Wind files request to delay operation dateBy SaraOctober 21, 2021 Developer has cited to FERC expected permitting timelines and governmental approval timelines as reasons
US consults on grid reformsBy Robin LancasterJuly 16, 2021 Energy regulator opens a comment period on ways to improve transmission planning, costs and interconnection processes
Arizona pumped hydro project gets nod from regulatorBy SaraJanuary 21, 2020 The 2.2GW NESS project comprises a pumped hydro plant fed with cheap solar and wind power
FERC revises renewables forecast upwardsBy SaraJuly 8, 2019 The regulator expects nearly 5GW of additional renewables capacity to 2022 on top of its previous prediction