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Low carbon prices hang over RGGI as June auction approaches
In the March auction, CO2 allowances sold for $3/short ton, the lowest price in more than three years.
By Peter Maloney • June 1, 2017 -
Texas real-time power prices jump above $1,000/MWh
Demand spiked higher than expected on Tuesday, boosting returns for generators under pressure from lower-than-normal energy prices.
By Robert Walton • June 1, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineElectricity Supply and Demand
After nearly two decades of flat demand, U.S. electricity consumption reached an all-time high in 2024 and is expected to continue rising. This trendline brings together the best of Utility Dive’s coverage of emerging trends in supply and demand and the decisions being made today that will impact the power system for years to come.
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Canadian power marketer to be first international member of Western EIM
Mexico’s grid operator also said last year it is considering linking Baja California Norte with the voluntary power market.
By Robert Walton • June 1, 2017 -
EPA imposes 90-day stay on methane rule
The rule was expected to help eliminate the equivalent of 11 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions from new oil and gas facilities, but fossil fuel producers say it will stifle growth.
By Robert Walton • June 1, 2017 -
Trump set to announce Paris decision Thursday
The president is expected to pull the United States out of the historic climate accord, but details on how remain sketchy.
By Gavin Bade • June 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
More than 30 states embrace grid modernization, new policy tracker finds
A new quarterly report from the folks who brought you “50 States of Solar” aims to chronicle grid modernization initiatives across the U.S.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 31, 2017 -
PSEG prepares to shutter final New Jersey coal-fired plants
The utility will stop operating the Mercer and the Hudson generation stations at the beginning of June.
By Robert Walton • May 31, 2017 -
Rhodium: Without CPP, US to fall ‘considerably short’ of Paris climate accord
The U.S. will miss its near-term goals under the Paris climate accord if the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan or other carbon rules are not implemented, a new report finds.
By Robert Walton • May 30, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How can Tucson Electric get solar + storage for 4.5¢/kWh?
Subsidies and aggressive pricing strategies are key to the stunning Arizona PPA price, analysts say.
By Peter Maloney • May 30, 2017 -
After failing to clear PJM auction, Exelon says Three Mile Island nuke will close in 2019
The closure announcement includes a number of proposals Exelon says would save the plant if approved by Pennsylvania lawmakers.
By Gavin Bade • May 30, 2017 -
Updated: Trump will pull US out of Paris climate accord, reports say
The details of the withdrawal will reportedly be worked out by a small group of White House officials, including EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt.
By Gavin Bade • May 30, 2017 -
New Ohio bill would revamp state power market for full deregulation
HB 247 would require regulated utilities to divest their generation assets and put an end to lengthy procedings on utility resource planning.
By Gavin Bade , Peter Maloney • May 30, 2017 -
Navajo Nation introduces legislation to extend lease for 2,250 MW coal plant
If the lease for the Navajo Generating Station is not extended, Salt River Project and other owners could start closing the coal plant this year.
By Robert Walton • May 30, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Senators defend state energy policies in confirmation hearing for FERC, DOE nominees
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle told Trump energy nominees that the federal government should not preempt state policies on nuclear and renewables in a wide-ranging hearing Thursday morning.
By Gavin Bade • May 26, 2017 -
Report: Bechtel, Fluor interested in taking over Vogtle nuke construction
Toshiba’s nuclear development subsidiary Westinghouse Electric filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March, throwing the future of two nuclear projects into question.
By Robert Walton • May 26, 2017 -
Southern CEO: Decision on Vogtle’s fate not likely until late summer
The utility previously said it would reach a decision on whether or not to proceed with construction on the nuclear plant by June.
By Peter Maloney • May 26, 2017 -
Missouri Senate to consider bill proposing lower rates for aluminum smelter
Lawmakers will take up a bill allowing regulators to adjust the rates of an aluminum smelting plant and possibly open the door for future rate negotiations with Ameren’s industrial customers.
By Robert Walton • May 26, 2017 -
Report: EPA has early draft of Clean Power Plan rollback
The draft reportedly focuses on EPA’s authority to rescind the Obama-era rule, but the agency has not made a decision on whether to replace it with a less-stringent carbon regulation.
By Robert Walton • May 25, 2017 -
Investors lean on Southern Co. to tackle business risks of climate change
A shareholder proposal for more carbon-related disclosures from the utility received 46% of votes. It didn’t pass, but a similar measure last year only got 34% of shareholder support.
By Robert Walton • May 25, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Colorado regulators seize the climate fight in landmark ruling on carbon costs
The PUC’s March decision is the first application of the Obama administration’s social cost of carbon in utility resource planning.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 25, 2017 -
NY PSC order amends tariff to allow ConEd to export battery power to the grid
The PSC’s order also directs other utilities to study the effects of batteries to export power to the grid under existing dynamic load management programs.
By Peter Maloney • May 25, 2017 -
FPL plans to shutter St. Johns River coal plant, modernize older gas facility
It is the third coal plant Florida Power & Light will phase out in two years as the utility transition to a natural-gas heavy portfolio.
By Robert Walton • May 24, 2017 -
Senate committee set to grill Trump’s FERC nominees
The Thursday hearing is likely to feature questions on integrating state goals like RPS policies and nuclear subsidies into wholesale power markets.
By Robert Walton • May 24, 2017 -
Ohio lawmakers mull perpetual subsidy for OVEC coal plants
Unlike other plant subsidy issues in Ohio, there may be broad support for keeping two plants online which have been operating since the mid-1950s.
By Robert Walton • May 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Brattle: Wider electrification key to averting both climate change and utility death spiral
Tapping into power demand from EVs and electrified heating can help the utility industry thrive as it pushes the economy toward deep decarbonization, the consultancy says.
By Peter Maloney • May 24, 2017
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