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Trump signs executive order to review Clean Power Plan
The widely-anticipated move directs EPA to review the Obama-era climate regulations, triggering a grueling rulemaking process and more litigation.
By Robert Walton • March 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Why utilities don't think Trump will stop the clean energy transition
The next generation utility business model will rely on a cleaner, more distributed energy system regardless of what happens in Washington, according to our new 2017 State of the Electric Utility Survey.
By Gavin Bade • March 28, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources.
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FirstEnergy: Nuclear plants will close if they do not recieve financial assistance
The situation is "urgent," the company's chief nuclear officer Sam Belcher told the Toledo Blade.
By Robert Walton • March 28, 2017 -
Amid nuclear industry turmoil, Dominion forges ahead with new nuclear reactor
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission said last week Dominion's proposed reactor at its North Anna plant could be approved with some "structural changes."
By Robert Walton • March 28, 2017 -
IHS: More global storage could save industry hundreds of billions of dollars
Increasing energy storage in the global electric grid could save hundreds of billions of dollars, according to a new report from IHS Markit.
By Peter Maloney • March 28, 2017 -
CAISO notches record, serving 56.7% of demand with renewable energy in one day
Solar and wind power combined also hit a peak on the same day by serving 49.2% of demand.
By Peter Maloney • March 28, 2017 -
Montana House gives preliminary nod to Colstrip operating loans
The measure would allow the Montana Board of Investments to loan Talen Energy $10 million a year to keep the Colstrip coal plant online until 2022.
By Robert Walton • March 28, 2017 -
Update: Trump prepares executive order to upend key Obama climate policies
The executive order will target methane rules, the Clean Power Plan and the coal lease moratorium, according to reports.
By Robert Walton • March 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
In search of a quorum: 3 potential FERC nominees bring deep business and energy backgrounds
The potential candidates for three open spots at FERC would restore a quorum and possibly align the agency more closely with big business interests.
By Peter Maloney • March 27, 2017 -
PJM to file shortage pricing changes with FERC
The agency's lack of a quorum could delay a decision until early May.
By Peter Maloney • March 27, 2017 -
11 New York microgrid projects snap up $11M in state funds
Eleven projects advanced to the second stage of New York's microgrid competition to conduct more detailed engineering and business analysis.
By Peter Maloney • March 24, 2017 -
Virginia governor pushes temporary stay for coal ash cleanup permits
Gov. Terry McAuliffe says Dominion would need to provide more information and do a more thorough analysis of coal ash sites before they are shuttered.
By Robert Walton • March 24, 2017 -
Reports: Nuclear firm Westinghouse Electric to file for bankruptcy next week
Utilities are already preparing for potential fallout if the engineering firm overseeing construction of the Vogtle and VC Summer nuclear units goes under.
By Robert Walton • March 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
'Million rate bases': TFC makes the case for a new IOU business model in Hawaii
A fledgling holding company wants utilities to connect their customers with distributed resources — and earn a rate of return for doing so.
By Gavin Bade • March 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Hawaii PUC chair lifts lid on NextEra rejection, ongoing DER dockets
Chairman Randy Iwase says he has "no regrets" over his decision to reject NextEra's proposed merger with Hawaiian Electric Co.
By Gavin Bade • March 23, 2017 -
After EPA budget shock, energy industry waits on Trump's climate executive orders
The Trump Administration is widely expected to issue executive orders rolling back the Clean Power Plan and other regulations, but the timing is uncertain.
By Robert Walton • March 23, 2017 -
Bloomberg: Nuclear subsidies could cost Northeast customers $3.9B annually
New York, Illinois and Connecticut are leading a recent trend of states proposing subsidies to save struggling nuclear fleets.
By Peter Maloney • March 23, 2017 -
Opinion
How the cloud can change the utility business model
Cloud-based solutions can save utilities money in the long-term as an alternative to monolithic legacy systems, writes Stuart Ravens, principal research analyst at Navigant Research.
By Stuart Ravens • March 22, 2017 -
PJM market monitor opposes Illinois nuclear subsidies
The market monitor argues the state's subsidies “unlawfully intruded” on FERC's authority over wholesale interstate electricity sales.
By Peter Maloney • March 22, 2017 -
DP&L to retire 3,000 MW of coal generation in Ohio
The utility said it will close its J.M. Stuart and Killen plants by June 2018, when they will no longer be economically viable.
By Robert Walton • March 21, 2017 -
Most North Carolina residents don't want Duke to charge for coal ash cleanup, survey says
A new poll from Conservatives for Clean Energy also found bipartisan support for increasing consumer choice and renewable energy in North Carolina.
By Robert Walton • March 21, 2017 -
ERCOT: Wind energy to play bigger role in Texas grid supply this summer
The grid operator says that even if wind energy comes nowhere close to historical norms, it can still keep the lights on in the Lone Star State.
By Robert Walton • March 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Is 100% renewable energy the best goal to cut power sector emissions?
A new literature review argues keeping some nuclear and CCS on the system could be more cost-effective than relying solely on renewable energy resources for decarbonization.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 20, 2017 -
NV Energy shutters final unit at Reid Gardner coal plant
Three other units were previously switched off in 2015 as part of a 2013 bill, with renewables and natural gas slated to replace lost capacity.
By Robert Walton • March 17, 2017 -
Florida committee advances FPL-backed bills on ratepayer fracking charges, transmission siting
Florida Power & Light is still pushing for authority to charge electric customers for gas production after the state Supreme Court shut its program down last year.
By Robert Walton • March 17, 2017
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