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OpinionFERC needs to know that 'investor confidence' matters
An economy-wide carbon price, paired with truly competitive power markets, is the right way to deliver the necessary combination of cost-effective electric reliability and decarbonization, a Calpine executive writes.
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Renewable PPAs could see 'sellers market' in 2021 after year of price increases, LevelTen finds
COVID-19 has helped raise the price of renewable energy purchase agreements, but a new report from LevelTen concludes the biggest factor is simply supply and demand.
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Biden moves to rejoin Paris climate accord on first day in office, signs order to quickly review Trump regulatory actions
Stakeholders say Biden's day one actions signify that energy and the environment will be a top priority for his team.
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Interior Department agencies move to streamline offshore wind permitting
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement work to clarify responsibilities for offshore worker health and safety.
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FERC rejects NYISO MOPR expansion, gas infrastructure orders, in Danly's last meeting as chair
"This meeting is not normal," an attorney with the Natural Resources Defense Council said in a tweet.
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DC Circuit rejects Trump EPA ACE rule, opening door for more stringent regulations under Biden
The court found the Clean Power Plan replacement "hinged on a fundamental misconstruction" of the Clean Air Act.
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Opinion
10 state utility commission chairs to FERC: Let's strengthen federal-state electricity regulatory relationships
"We call on federal and state electricity regulators to explore a forum where pressing policy issues can be discussed in a way that improves coordination and understanding across the jurisdictional lines," the commissioners write.
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CPUC safety certification eases PG&E access to wildfire insurance fund, prompting backlash
Environmental and ratepayer advocacy groups are concerned by problems uncovered in field inspections, as well as PG&E's potential role in sparking the 2020 Zogg Fire.
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With FERC Order 2222 compliance deadline 6 months away, many questions loom, analysts find
What DER aggregates will look like, how the new parties will interact with existing grid management, and what individual state roles might be are questions that will have to be decided in the near future.
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Deep Dive
Hawaii finalizes utility regulation considered potential template for US power system transformation
Stakeholders agree the state's final performance-based regulation order includes opportunities and safeguards that can lead to a new regulatory paradigm.
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California approves PG&E, SDG&E, SCE microgrid tariffs with eye to upcoming fire season
As battery storage capacity is added in California, developers are preparing to meet the summer peak demand through new projects, including microgrids.
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Hydrogen startups aim to enter market with partnerships, products to drive down costs
Founders behind emerging hydrogen startups showcased new technologies at a recent MIT startup event, while industry leaders stressed the importance of cooperation.
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Deep Dive
2021 Outlook: Greening natural gas while planning for service reliability
Natural gas remains essential to the U.S. energy grid despite deep decarbonization targets, experts say, as utilities and generators pilot lower emission projects, while also looking to energy storage and other options.
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New York to build nation's largest offshore wind program to bolster green economy
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the state selected Equinor Wind US to develop two projects, which will combine for 2,490 MW, more than 20 miles off the coast of Long Island.
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Following Google's footsteps, Des Moines pledges 24/7 clean electricity by 2035
The city's resolution may make Des Moines one of the first U.S. communities to achieve 24/7 carbon-free electricity.
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California releases final root cause analysis of August rolling blackouts
Renewables and storage advocates said the report shows California should invest more aggressively in long-term energy storage, to ensure power from intermittent resources, such as solar, can be available during peak hours.
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Deep Dive2021 Outlook: Will hydrogen experience a breakthrough?
Industry analysts say 2021 could be the year U.S. policy on hydrogen catches up with the EU and China, but other key milestones could take longer.
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Duke fights to get SEEM proposal in front of FERC as North Carolina regulators mull authority
The utility argued state regulators do not need to approve its proposal to form a centralized energy exchange market before Duke files it with federal regulators.
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Biden advisor: US 'lost critical time' in climate change fight
National Economic Council Director-Designate Brian Deese said reentering the Paris agreement will be a top priority of Biden's administration, but more must be done to curb emissions.
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Arizona grants 'innovative' electric rate schedule for Nikola green hydrogen project
Citing the need for economic development and demand management, the Arizona Corporation Commission has approved a discounted rate schedule for power sold to Nikola's electrolysis project.
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Minnesota Power to pursue 100% carbon-free energy by 2050, nix coal by 2035
The utility's commitment means that no more coal-fired plants will operate in the state past 2035.
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Colorado approves Xcel's $110M transportation electrification plan, with strong equity emphasis
Xcel's plan includes upfront $5,500 rebates for new EV purchases and $3,000 for used EVs for qualifying customers
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Deep Dive
2021 Outlook: 10 power sector trends to watch
A new administration under a new party is one of many signs that 2021 will look different for policymakers, regulators, utilities and other stakeholders, but the continuation of some older trends is expected as well.
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Global corporate solar funding rises 24% to $14.5B in 2020, after 25% drop in first half: Mercom
Despite a disappointing first half of the year, investments and acquisitions in the sector recovered significantly, with a record 39.5 GW of large-scale projects changing hands in 2020, compared to 26.1 GW in 2019.
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Wind, solar to make up 70% of new US generating capacity in 2021 while batteries gain momentum: EIA
The U.S. is on track to set a new record for solar deployment this year, according to a federal report, while increased interest in solar-plus-storage projects will quadruple the nation's storage capacity.
