On December 15, 2011, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) unanimously approved a decision implementing key provisions of California’s new 33% Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) law.

However, SB2’s near prohibition against out-of-state RPS generation will not add 1 MW of new RPS capacity within California. The simple realities are: California cannot satisfy its physical power or ...

This week, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed new legislation to reform and update Maine’s renewable portfolio standard (RPS). The new law, titled “An Act To Reform Maine's Renewable Portfolio Standard ...

Utility leaders often say they can meet whatever policy obligations states impose — if the policies are clear. New Energy Department numbers show that's largely the case — at least for now Data ...