Virginia Gov. McAuliffe orders carbon pollution rules for power sector

McAuliffe said his executive order directing the state to begin writing carbon rules is necessary as the federal government "abdicates" its responsibility on climate change. 

By Robert Walton • May 17, 2017

How to navigate California's mammoth SGIP storage incentive program

A new report from Strategen and Utility Dive outlines strategies to get a piece of $448 million in behind-the-meter storage incentives.

By Peter Maloney • May 16, 2017

Utility group asks EPA to reconsider coal combustibles rule

The Utility Solid Waste Activities Group is asking for changes to the rule and an extension of some compliance deadlines.

By Robert Walton • May 16, 2017

Power companies press DC Circuit for CPP decision as EPA argues for indefinite stay

A group of utilities, generators and clean energy trade groups told the D.C. Circuit that indefinitely delaying litigation on the Clean Power Plan would amount to the court nullifying the rule itself. 

By Robert Walton • May 16, 2017

Wartsila aims to become 'global systems integrator' with Greensmith acquisition

Buying the storage software provider moves Wartsila further into the energy storage market, less than a week after it announced a suite of new battery offerings. 

By Peter Maloney • May 16, 2017

Virginia clean energy advocates wary of Dominion green power tariff

Critics of Dominion Energy's 100% renewable energy offering say it will stymie customer choice in Virginia.

By Robert Walton • May 16, 2017

Portland General Electric nixes plan for new gas capacity

The utility had proposed a pair of gas generators at the Carty Generating Station near Boardman, Ore., to replace retiring coal capacity.

By Robert Walton • May 16, 2017

Litigation is the solution to state 'around market' power subsidies

FERC's technical conference revealed the divide on state power incentives is so intractable that the courts must weigh in, two WBK lawyers argue in this guest post. 

By Raymond L. Gifford and Matthew S. Larson • May 15, 2017

Southern to take over Vogtle construction from bankrupt Westinghouse

The deal is reportedly contingent on SCANA reaching a similar agreement on the V.C. Summer plant, so the two companies can share resources to complete the projects. 

By Gavin Bade • May 15, 2017

NRStor wins approval for 7 MWh compressed air storage project in Ontario

Developed with Hydrostor, officials say the project in a Goderich salt cave will be the first fuel-free CAES facility in the world. 

By Peter Maloney • May 15, 2017

California's SGIP program closes first funding round with $90M allocated

Nearly all the funding for the first step of the SGIP program was used up in the first day, with Engie and AMS winning the most money in the large-scale (over 10 kW) storage category. 

By Peter Maloney • May 15, 2017

Panda Temple bankruptcy could chill new gas plant buildout in ERCOT market

Panda blames ERCOT’s forecasting methodology for the bankruptcy of its modern combined-cycle plant, but the market presents multiple challenges for gas generators. 

By Peter Maloney • May 15, 2017

PJM: Higher fuel costs drove up Q1 power prices

A report from the grid operator's independent market monitor says wholesale power prices in the first quarter of 2017 rose 13% higher than in 2016.

By Robert Walton • May 15, 2017

EIA: Natural gas, renewables squeeze nuclear capacity

The U.S. Energy Information Administration reference case assumes 25% of current U.S. nuclear capacity will retire by 2050.

By Robert Walton • May 15, 2017

CAISO launches initiative that could lend support to struggling generators

The California grid operator this week launched an initiative to explore how it could allow generators to take plants out of service for an extended period without mothballing or retiring them. 

By Gavin Bade • May 12, 2017

Exelon court brief argues Illinois ZEC program is legal

The utility argues the case brought by independent generators would "preempt not only the states, but also FERC’s ability to decide how best to marry its wholesale markets with state policies."

By Gavin Bade • May 12, 2017

Toshiba said to be preparing for bankruptcy as Southern faces Vogtle deadline

The Wall Street Journal reports Toshiba's partners are preparing for a potential reorganization under Japanese bankruptcy laws, a claim the company denies.  

By Peter Maloney • May 12, 2017

In the throes of bankruptcy, Suniva wants solar panel tariffs to shield manufacturing business

Suniva's complaint filed with the ITC could help U.S. panel manufacturers as a whole, but do wider damage to the solar industry. 

By Peter Maloney • May 11, 2017

NRG, Calpine propose market fixes to avoid 'subversion' of ERCOT model

A new white paper from the generators blames low natural gas prices and subsidized wind for depressing energy market prices, putting pressure on thermal plants. 

By Gavin Bade • May 11, 2017

Updated: Nebraska utility exits contract for Sheldan coal plant

Lincoln Electric System and the plant's owner voted to dissolve the decades-old agreement. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • May 11, 2017

TransAlta sees 13 GW of renewable energy opportunities

The Canadian power developer is shifting away from coal and toward gas plants and renewable energy.

By Peter Maloney • May 11, 2017

Wartsila adds energy storage, hybrid gas plants to its power portfolio

The power technology developer better known for thermal turbines is moving quickly into renewables and energy storage. 

By Peter Maloney • May 11, 2017

Prognosis negative: How California is dealing with below-zero power market prices

A rainy winter and growing solar have CAISO prices going negative and renewable energy going to waste — what should policymakers do?

By Herman K. Trabish • May 11, 2017

Maryland approves two offshore wind projects

The Maryland Public Service Commission awarded offshore renewable energy credits to two offshore wind projects after attaching 30 conditions. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • May 11, 2017

The next generation utility business model — what you need to know

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By Gavin Bade • May 10, 2017