Robert Walton has spent 15 years covering policy, regulation and business in Washington, D.C., with a focus on the natural gas and electric utility. In addition to a journalism degree from the University of South Carolina, he has a culinary diploma from the Art Institute of Washington and his documentary photography has been supported by the National Endowment of the Arts. Robert left Washington in 2013 to explore the United States, and now lives in a tiny off-grid cabin in upstate New York. His exact location is a mystery.
5497 articles by Robert Walton
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US corporate buyers will drive 44 GW to 72 GW of new renewables over next 10 years: Report
Oct. 21, 2020 -
AVANGRID, PNM Resources announce $8.3B merger to create 'one of biggest clean energy companies' in US
Oct. 21, 2020 -
2019 US wholesale solar prices more than double wind, gas as renewables use reaches record levels: EIA
Oct. 20, 2020 -
New England states call for changes to wholesale markets, transmission planning and grid governance
Oct. 19, 2020 -
New York expands state clean energy standard, moves to boost renewables use in the Big Apple
Oct. 16, 2020 -
NYPA to consider swapping gas peakers for batteries in novel deal with environmental justice groups
Oct. 14, 2020 -
LUMA rejects mounting criticism of Puerto Rico grid operating contract, sees $100M annual savings
Oct. 13, 2020 -
FERC's Glick blasts fellow commissioners for intruding on New York's resource mix decisions
Oct. 12, 2020 -
Taking Charge: How Austin Energy simultaneously managed COVID-19 and a new carbon price adder
Oct. 8, 2020 -
Tri-State proposes rate reduction, resource procurement flexibility, but not enough to stop member exit
Oct. 8, 2020 -
'Buyer beware': Report highlights challenges to new PJM gas plants
Oct. 7, 2020 -
US cybersecurity agency urges utilities to increase protections, warns of potential attacks from China
Oct. 5, 2020 -
Flurry of grid security bills pass House, including public-private training partnership
Oct. 1, 2020 -
Climate change had its presidential debate moment. What did we learn?
Sept. 30, 2020 -
NERC, FERC recommend public anonymity for utilities violating power system security rules
Sept. 28, 2020 -
New York sets minimum 3-year term for new load management programs to drive more energy storage
Sept. 24, 2020 -
Tesla unveils new EV battery design, but Musk downplays vehicle-to-grid application
Sept. 23, 2020 -
White House authorizes $9.6B to rebuild Puerto Rico's grid, but how can it be spent?
Sept. 22, 2020 -
FERC investigates risk of foreign adversary-supplied bulk power equipment, with focus on Huawei, ZTE
Sept. 21, 2020 -
New York proposes rules to speed renewable projects, but local control, other issues could be contentious
Sept. 18, 2020 -
Security experts cast doubt on FERC, NERC cyber intrusion response report findings
Sept. 17, 2020 -
In contentious vote, Pennsylvania takes formal step towards joining regional cap and trade market
Sept. 16, 2020 -
SPP, MISO launch joint transmission study to address renewables interconnection challenges
Sept. 15, 2020 -
District of Columbia board advances required grid mod investment 4 years after Exelon-Pepco merger
Sept. 14, 2020 -
FERC rejection of NYISO renewables plan could prompt state-managed capacity market, advocates say
Sept. 10, 2020