Rocky Mountain Power has selected four new wind projects to fulfill plans to significantly expand the amount of wind energy serving customers by 2020. The four projects will expand Rocky Mountain Power’s owned and contracted wind power by more than 60%, and add enough new wind energy to power approximately 450,000 average homes. The bids…
Rocky Mountain Institute launches new software for renewable project buyers & developers
The Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and its Business Renewables Center (BRC) have launched a new software platform that helps buyers and developers of renewable energy projects better understand which locations are more likely to be economically attractive across deregulated electricity markets in the United States. “Big business is proving its commitment to climate action and renewable energy…
RMI releases report on rise of wind power for buyers in South West Power Pool
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) has released a report investigating trends around wind purchasing, transmission investments, and market growth for corporate PPAs in the South West Power Pool (SPP). The report, “Transmission Investments Affect the Value of Your Wind PPA” covers trends in corporate wind power purchase agreements for Central Plains states. It specifically highlights opportunities…