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InsideClimate News takes a look at DOE Sec. Rick Perry’s memo request for study on grid reliability, which suggests that the decline of coal and growth of renewable energy is negatively impacting grid reliability, and compares it to a recent AEE/AWEA funded study on the same topic. From the story:

In response to DOE study, AEE and AWEA commission the Analysis Group to conduct a study on whether renewables are making the energy mix less reliable. Results come back negative. From the story:

New analysis report from the Analysis Group shows that the changing mix of the energy sector will not hurt the reliability of energy for consumers. From the story: 

Arvin Ganesan, VP of Federal Policy at AEE, is quoted in response to AEE and AWEA funded Analysis Group study being released. From the story:

Gov. Rick Scott’s signing of SB90 will put in place property tax exemptions for commercial and residential properties that install solar, wind and geothermal energy source devices. AEE’s Associate Director of Energy Policy and Analysis Maria Robinson applauds the Governor’s action. From the story:

An AEE and AWEA funded survey conducted by the Analysis Group comes in advance of a DOE study that is anticipated to blame renewable energy for the decline in coal industry success. AEE CEO Graham Richard is quoted. From the story: 

An Analysis Group report, funded by AEE and AWEA jointly, shows that renewable energy sources are helping to make the energy grid more reliable and diverse. This combats the argument that advanced energy sources are hurting the coal industry, which is actually being affected by dropping prices in natural gas. From the story:

Greentech Media quotes AEE VP of State Policy, JR Tolbert, in response to Gov. Sandoval of NV vetoing RPS increase bill AB206. This bill would have increased NV RPS to 40% by 2030. From the story: 

Midwest Energy News cites AEE and AWEA funded study that shows coal power is declining due to market forces, specifically dropping prices in shale gas development. From the story:

In response to DOE study, AEE and AWEA commission the Analysis Group to conduct a study on whether renewables are making the energy mix less reliable. The result? Nope. From the story: