Puerto Rico governor calls for DOJ probe after power equipment stockpile found

Federal officials reportedly raided a warehouse last weekend, finding nearly 3,000 pieces of electric equipment that could be used to restore power on the island. 

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 12, 2018

CPUC approves Diablo Canyon retirement, 15 EV pilots, storage RFO to replace gas

Regulators allowed Pacific Gas & Electric to recover $241 million to retire California's last nuclear plant and directed it to consider how batteries could replace three natural gas generators. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 12, 2018

Moniz on DOE NOPR: 'No identification of a public good'

The former Secretary of Energy was "not surprised" by FERC's rejection of a coal and nuclear subsidy proposal, saying DOE failed to prove it would improve system resilience. 

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 12, 2018

EPA provides details on new listening sessions for Clean Power Plan repeal

Kansas City and San Francisco will have public meetings in February, along with Gillette, Wyo., in March. Meanwhile, some states are hosting their own meetings to hear comment over the proposed repeal of the Obama era regulation.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 12, 2018

FERC will not overrule New York's denial for Constitution Pipeline permit

The agency previously overruled a New York Department of Environmental Conservation decision to deny a water quality certification to Millennium Pipeline lateral, but they say the situation with Constitution Pipeline is different.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 12, 2018

EIA: Low gas prices set to drive decline in coal generation

Continued plant retirements will likely drive even more attention to pricing reform discussions at regional grid operators and FERC.

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 11, 2018

Dominion-SCANA proposal shows shareholder gains, few ratepayer benefits, analysts say

Dominion’s $14.6 billion purchase offer may be the only one on the table for the beleaguered South Carolina utility, but is it good enough to get across the finish line?

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 11, 2018

With proposal to join RGGI, Virginia would be first Southern state to cap carbon

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Governor-elect Ralph Northam unveiled legislation on Tuesday for the state to formally join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 10, 2018

PG&E moves closer to retiring Diablo Canyon nuke with proposed decision from CPUC

The ruling from an administrative law judge could set up a regulatory vote on retiring the nuclear plant as soon as Thursday.

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 10, 2018

Small nukes pass key step as regulators approve NuScale safety system

Current U.S. nuclear plants must have a Class 1E power supply for ancillary and safety-related systems. NuScale's modular reactors would use a passive safety system that doesn't rely on electrical power.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 10, 2018

'It's time to step up': Washington Gov. Inslee revives push for carbon tax in new plan

The governer is undeterred from his goal of establishing a carbon tax despite a rejection of his plan during the 2016 election. But this time, utilities could be on board. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 10, 2018

Puerto Rico Gov. Rosselló proposes overhaul of energy regulator

The new plan came only days after the Puerto Rico Energy Commission proposed new rules for microgrid development on the island.

By Robert Walton , Gavin Bade • Jan. 10, 2018

Murray Action Plan release shows Trump followed many of its directives

One version of the memo, released by The New York Times, targeted carbon, ozone, mining and other regulations for elimination, including the endangerment finding.

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 10, 2018

DOE pivots on NOPR, will 'respect' and 'honor' FERC order

The Department of Energy is "actually encouraged" by FERC's rejection, Deputy Secretary Dan Brouillette said, distancing himself from key arguments used to support the proposal. 

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 9, 2018

'FERC did its job:' Former regulators, lawyers laud DOE NOPR rejection

Regulators didn't just kill a coal and nuclear bailout — they preserved FERC's critical policymaking independence.

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 9, 2018

MIT: Cheap gas, not renewables, caused nuclear woes

The new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology underscores conclusions from an earlier analysis from two national labs. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 9, 2018

Texas PUC to hear Lubbock bid to join ERCOT; large manufacturers wary

Lubbock Power & Light says leaving the Southwest Power Pool for the Texas grid could save hundreds of millions needed to build new generation. But some customers are concerned about exit fees and other costs.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 9, 2018

Coal takes the lead in organized markets after cold snap, but dominance won't last long

Some coal plants have benefited from the cold weather as gas prices rise, but experts tell Utility Dive that doesn't change the underlying market dynamics. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 9, 2018

Florida Power & Light brings 4 new solar plants online, retires coal facility

The utility also has four more solar plants scheduled to enter service by March 1.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 9, 2018

FERC rejects DOE NOPR, kicking resilience issue to grid operators

The Department of Energy's plan to subsidize coal and nuclear plants didn't pass muster with regulators, but regional grid operators will still have to detail how they can make the power system more resilient. 

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 8, 2018

FERC: 20 GW of coal capacity headed for retirement by 2020

Roughly 116 GW of renewable capacity will be added during that same period, according to the agency's latest infrastructure update. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 8, 2018

Virginia lawmakers could push coal ash recycling opposed by Dominion

Legislation being written by three state lawmakers could direct Dominion to recycle more coal ash instead of burying it.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 8, 2018

Virginia Sen. Kaine asks FERC to reconsider Mountain Valley, Atlantic Coast pipelines

The Democratic senator wants FERC to reconsider the controversial pipeline projects now that it has a full contingency of regulators. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 8, 2018

Minnesota regulators finalize carbon cost rules for utility procurements

The Jan. 3 decision sets a carbon cost range between $9.05 and $42.46 per ton in 2020 that utilities must use to analyze infrastructure decisions. 

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 5, 2018

Gas, not renewables, driving coal, nuclear woes; DOE labs show how much

The findings have important implications for DOE's proposal to provide cost recovery for coal and nuclear plants. FERC is expected to respond to that proposal on Wednesday.  

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 5, 2018