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The article offers information on addition of renewables share of utility-scale capacity in 2016 as compared to 2013, and mentions the expansion of wind production tax credit and solar investment tax credit in 2015.

The article looks at a report from 2015 federal statistics which found that states are generating 10 percent or more of their electricity from wind turbines and the the rise in importance of renewable energy.

The article presents the author's perspective on how Kansas should leverage its renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives.

The article offers information on the capital expenditures on electric utilities that are expected to increase by twenty percent in 2016 as compared to 2015 as estimated by the Edison Electric Institute, and mentions that one-quarter of the expenditure is associated with distribution spending. Topics discussed include the Clean Power Plan not included in the company international registration plans (IRPs); and the expansion of renewable energy resources.

The article reports that American technology company Apple Inc., in its bid to become ever more reliant on green energy and to reduce the cost of its electricity load, is joining the ranks of companies like Walmart, Google and others in becoming an electric wholesaler.

The article reports that according to a new report by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, reneweable energy sources will provide 29 percent of North America's power by 2025 and nuclear power, 16 percent.

The article presents an interview with Stefan Bird, President of electric utility firm Pacific Power, who discusses importance of renewable for electric firm PacifiCorp, emphasis on decarbonization were given and planning for its expansion in other market.

The article discusses comments by David Hochschild, Commissioner of the California Energy Commission, who said that coal is on its way to being phased out of energy production as renewable energy takes over.

The article reflects on op-ed "California's Global Leadership in Renewables" appeared in the April 2016 issue of "The San Francisco Chronicle", which discusses Californian state government's venture towards renewable energy, including building a lake to store 1,300 megawatts.

The article presents an interview with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Administrator Elliot Mainzer on the regional impact of renewables and storage initiatives in California.

The article presents views of J. Andrew Murphy, vice president (VP) at the energy firm Edison International, on energy economy increment by renewable energy utilization in California and description of California Renewable Rush conference to be held on April 6, 2016 in San Francisco, California.

An interview with Ellio Mainzer, Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration is presented and mentions topics such as renewables and storage initiatives in California, impact of wholesale energy prices on ramping capacity, and changing hyrdoelectric power energy patterns.

The article reports that according to Gregg Sayre, member of the New York Public Service Commission, the state will invest in renewable resources for electricity production and electric utility Commonwealth Edison will strengthen its grids in Illinois.

The article offers the insights of several state regulators in the U.S. on whether energy utilities would promote change including president Lisa Edgar of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners in Florida, Philip Jones of Washington, and Robert Kenney of Missouri. Topics discussed include energy-related initiatives in New York, green energy projects, and improvement of aging infrastructure in the energy sector.

The article reports that New York's energy and finance chairman Richard L. Kauffman told U.S. utility regulators at the summer meeting of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (MARUC), that utilities need to think about new revenues and profits and not just focus on rate base. Topics discussed include "Reforming Energy Vision" (REV) program for increased energy efficiency, renewables and distributed generation, and utilities needing new business models and culture.

The article focuses on a meeting of Mohammad Shahidehpour, professor of electrical and computer engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, Illinois, with president of Sierra Leone Ernest Bai Koroma and others held in Freetown, Sierra Leone in June 2015. Topics include clean drinking water for villagers with the use of compact solar water pumps, refrigeration through microgrids, the need of people for electricity and the use of renewable energy technologies.

An interview with Anthony Earley, a veteran of energy industry, is presented. Topics discussed include prospects of energy utilities, effects of renewable energy sources on the industry, installation of charging stations by energy company PG&E, benefits of smart grid and meters, challenges faced by workforce of PG&E.

The article discusses the progress in the field of solar power generation in the U.S. and China in 2015. The author cites the article "Realistic Goals for the Paris Climate Conference," by former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, in the "Wall Street Journal." It states the China's plan of expanding its solar generation capacity to make it double the U.S. capacity. It mentions the failure of the U.S Congress to develop a carbon cap as it was considered meaningless to fight climate change.

The article discusses the progress in the field of solar power generation in the U.S. and China in 2015. The author cites the article "Realistic Goals for the Paris Climate Conference," by former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, in the "Wall Street Journal." It states the China's plan of expanding its solar generation capacity to make it double the U.S. capacity. It mentions the failure of the U.S Congress to develop a carbon cap as it was considered meaningless to fight climate change.

The article offers information on the Shedd Aquarium, one of the renewable power projects in Chicago, Illinois. The sustainable energy initiatives of the aquarium are discussed, including the installation of solar panels on its rooftop and sub-meters to monitor its electric power consumption and the use of ultra-thrifty light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Information about the Master Energy Roadmap launched by the aquarium in 2013 is also offered.

The article offers information about the Shedd Aquarium, one of the renewable power projects in Chicago, Illinois. Topics discussed include the acquarium's sustainable energy initiatives, including the installation of solar panels on its rooftop and sub-meters to monitor its electric power consumption and the use of ultra-thrifty light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and the Master Energy Roadmap it launched in 2013.

An interview with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Professor Don Sadoway is presented, in which he discussed his work on a liquid metal battery. When asked what the liquid metal batteries will help accomplish, Sadoway notes how they will open the doors for massive deployment of renewables. He also explains how widely the batteries would be deployed, his continued research on next generation chemistries, and his focus on small and large industrial scale energy storage.

An interview with DNV GL vice president of sustainable energy business Richard S. Barnes on the adoption of information technology to manage power assets and customer engagement is presented. It is noted that the energy management systems of commercial and industrial energy users have room for improvement in meeting the savings potential for air handling and lighting applications while financial incentives are critical for promoting clean technology and practices.