Robert Walton
Senior Reporter | @TeamWetDogRobert Walton has spent 15 years covering policy, regulation and business in Washington, D.C., with a focus on the natural gas and electric utilities. 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 he now lives in a tiny off-grid cabin in upstate New York. His exact location is a mystery.
5975 articles by Robert Walton
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Demand for Tesla storage products exceeds supply as Q4 deployments rise 152% to 2.5 GWh
Jan. 26, 2023 -
‘We got lucky.’ A stronger 2022 storm season could have threatened grid recovery: EEI
Jan. 26, 2023 -
Number of grid-interactive buildings worldwide expected to grow almost 13% annually: Guidehouse
Jan. 25, 2023 -
Minnesota electric vehicle legislation would allow Xcel Energy to corner charging market, retailers warn
Jan. 25, 2023 -
As Puerto Rico moves to privatize generation, DOE study outlines 3 pathways to 100% renewables
Jan. 24, 2023 -
NARUC digs into commercial EV charging rates as federal government requires states to review offers
Jan. 20, 2023 -
Texas regulators adopt performance credit in market overhaul proceeding, teeing up battle with lawmakers
Jan. 20, 2023 -
Small modular reactors could hold key to electrifying heavy transport: Michigan study
Jan. 18, 2023 -
Electric vehicles near ‘tipping point’ in 2023, but tax credit questions, utility interconnection challenges lie ahead
Jan. 18, 2023 -
New Mexico transmission authority backs 400-mile Invenergy project
Jan. 17, 2023 -
Substation attacks may lead to new energy security rules in 2023, experts say
Jan. 17, 2023 -
Texas PUC nears market redesign decision amid criticism performance credit will not spur new generation
Jan. 13, 2023 -
Louisiana, North Carolina, Colorado would benefit most from stronger building energy codes: ACEEE
Jan. 11, 2023 -
DOE’s cybersecurity accelerator to focus on industrial control systems with 2nd cohort
Jan. 10, 2023 -
Avangrid-PNM merger could get 2nd review by New Mexico’s restructured Public Regulation Commission
Jan. 9, 2023 -
Samsung’s home energy management system is 1st mass-market offering to receive ENERGY STAR certification
Jan. 6, 2023 -
2 charged with conspiracy to damage energy facilities in Washington substation attacks
Jan. 5, 2023 -
DOE proposes new efficiency rules for distribution transformers, potentially saving consumers $15B
Jan. 4, 2023 -
Duke Energy apologizes for winter storm outages as FERC, NERC open investigation into grid failures
Jan. 4, 2023 -
Puget Sound Energy, Tacoma Power substations damaged in Christmas Day attacks
Dec. 26, 2022 -
US smart meter penetration continues steady growth, tops 100M in operation: FERC
Dec. 21, 2022 -
Sens. Shaheen, Portman urge Biden administration to update efficiency standards for federally-backed homes
Dec. 21, 2022 -
Department of Energy proposes 120 lumens/watt standard for general service light bulbs
Dec. 20, 2022 -
Utilities sound alarm over distribution transformer shortage as procurement times surpass 1 year and costs triple
Dec. 19, 2022 -
Most of US electric grid faces risk of resource shortfall through 2027, NERC finds
Dec. 16, 2022