Virginia lawmakers pass bill for new utility pumped hydro storage facilities

HB 1760, passed nearly unanimously, would push for streamlined regulatory approval for one or more utility-owned pumped hydro projects.

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 14, 2017

Prices plummet in ISO-NE capacity auction, raising questions about new generation plans

The grid operator easily filled its capacity quota for 2020 and 2021, leading some groups to question whether planned gas plants should be constructed. 

By Robert Walton • Feb. 14, 2017

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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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New Hampshire bills would withdraw state from RGGI, repeal renewables mandate

Conservative groups have backed the measures, but one GOP senator doubts they will pass. 

By Robert Walton • Feb. 14, 2017

California regulators to consider shuttering Aliso Canyon gas storage facility

The gas storage facility was the site of the nation's worst-ever methane leak, which curtailed fuel supplies to area generators. 

By Robert Walton • Feb. 13, 2017

Navy developing 44 MW solar+storage facility on Kauai

The project would make the Barking Sands missile testing facility a net zero military installation, according to the Navy.

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 13, 2017

Wind capacity blows past hydro to become most plentiful US renewable

Installed wind capacity is more than 82,000 MW, according to a trade group, making it the nation's largest renewable resource.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 13, 2017

ERCOT: January coal generation significantly higher than last year

Coal produced 36% of ERCOT power last month, down from December, but up from 25% in January 2015.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 13, 2017

Invenergy launches energy investment fund with stake in cloud company Aquilon

The developer's first fund will not invest in physical projects or equipment, but in companies that use technology to improve the operation of energy assets.

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 13, 2017

Connecticut lawmakers prepare legislation to support Millstone nuclear plant

The bill to support the 2,110 MW nuclear plant is expected to recall zero-emission credit schemes in New York and Illinois. 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 10, 2017

10 rooftop solar debates to watch in 2017 and beyond

Policy debates over rooftop solar compensation continue to evolve into more sophisticated conversations about electricity rate design. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Feb. 9, 2017

California lawmakers push regulators to reconsider SoCal Edison's proposed gas plant

Southern California Edison's 262 MW Puente Power Project would replace a less-efficient gas generator. 

By Robert Walton • Feb. 9, 2017

BNEF: US economy 'decoupled' from energy demand as renewables rise, emissions fall

The U.S.'s Gross Domestic Product grew 12% since 2007, while total energy use fell 3.6%.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 9, 2017

Morgan Stanley: US energy storage market could grow to 145 GWh with FERC support

A current "addressable" market of 85 GWh could nearly double if FERC allows utilities to deploy storage in organized power markets, a new report forecasts. 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 9, 2017

FERC: US saw spike in natural gas capacity additions last year

More than 100 gas units and 400 solar projects were brought online in 2016, representing significant growth in installed capacity over 2015 figures.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 9, 2017

EIA: Coal production, generation set to rise over next 2 years

The agency expects coal to regain some of the market share that it ceded to cheap natural gas in recent years.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 9, 2017

Dynegy completes $3.3B acquisition of Engie power plants

The portfolio includes more than 9,000 MW of generation capacity, more than 90% of which is gas-fired.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 9, 2017

Moody's puts Mississippi Power on review for downgrade over Kemper IGCC plant

A downgrade would push Mississippi Power's investment rating into junk territory, but not affect its parent, Southern Co.

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 8, 2017

Report: Entergy explores selling Pilgrim, Palisade nuclear plants to new decommissioning venture

Accelerated Decommissioning Partners is a joint venture formed last week to purchase and decommission shuttered nuclear plants. 

By Robert Walton • Feb. 8, 2017

UBS: PJM leads US natural gas buildout

There are about 15,000 MW of combined-cycle gas generation under construction in the PJM Interconnection market.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 8, 2017

In last minute flurry, FERC approves Energy Transfer's Rover gas pipeline

The line will move up to 3.25 billion cubic feet/day from Appalachian supply areas to markets in the Midwest and Northeast. 

By Robert Walton • Feb. 7, 2017

Proposed bill would require Dominion to examine recycling coal ash at Chesapeake Energy Center

A Democratic senator wants Dominion to evaluate recycling coal ash before capping basins in place, but the utility says it would be cost prohibitive. 

By Robert Walton • Feb. 7, 2017

Report: Electric vehicles, distributed solar could help quash fossil fuel growth by 2020

Declining costs of solar PV and electric vehicles could cause fossil fuels to lose 10% of their market share in 10 years.

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 6, 2017

Looming tax reforms and regulatory changes could challenge utilities' financials

If proposed tax reforms and regulatory changes from the Republican-led Congress and the Trump administration succeed, what will they mean for utilities? 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 6, 2017

New England CO2 emissions spike after Vermont Yankee nuclear closure

Nuclear plants are struggling in organized markets, but the latest report from New England's grid operator highlights their importance to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 

By Robert Walton • Feb. 6, 2017

Will Trump disrupt the US military's clean energy mission?

President Trump’s election has thrown climate goals in doubt, but former leaders say the military will keep investing in renewables and shifting away from fossil fuels. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 3, 2017