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New York Green Bank aims to grow portfolio by two-thirds next year
The bank aims to spur innovative reneweable energy projects that would otherwise have trouble attracting investment.
By Peter Maloney • July 7, 2016 -
RGGI carbon auction prices fall 40% on Clean Power Plan uncertainty
The Northeast's Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative has yet to map out carbon targets beyond the current cap, which only adds more doubt over the future values of emissions allowances.
By Robert Walton • July 7, 2016 -
Usually in lockstep, 20% jump in natural gas prices affects power prices little
A hot start to the summer has sent natural gas prices markedly higher, but power prices have not followed suit, partially due to stagnant electricity demand.
By Robert Walton • July 6, 2016 -
SNL: 21 GW of coal, natural gas, nuclear capacity 'at risk' of closure through 2020
Tighter economics, aging plants and tougher market situations are driving the trend.
By Robert Walton • July 6, 2016 -
Deep Dive
California dreaming: Utilities uneasy with regulator's vision to remake their business model
Commissioner Florio wants a fundamental rethinking of utility revenues and distributed resources, but his proposal has critics on all sides.
By Peter Maloney • July 6, 2016 -
Critics call PUCO staff $131M FirstEnergy rider recommendation a 'bailout' for aging generation
On paper, the new charges would go to grid modernization, but critics say it is another effort by the utility to support its struggling coal generation.
By Robert Walton • July 6, 2016 -
Critics wary as California regulators prepare to reopen San Onofre nuclear settlement case
California regulators are reviewing a settlement agreement that left consumers on the hook for the $3.3 billion cost of closing the nuclear plant.
By Robert Walton • July 6, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Inside the first municipal solar-plus-storage project in the US
The Village of Minster tackled a solar-plus-storage project to diversify its portfolio and now looks to build a microgrid to protect its key C&I customers from power outages.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 5, 2016 -
EPA cites 4 counties for SO2 pollution under round 2 of sulphur designations
Burning coal has contributed to unsafe levels of sulphur dioxide pollution in four more U.S. counties, the EPA announced last week.
By Gavin Bade • July 5, 2016 -
NextEra decision looming, Hawaii lawmakers consider suing Gov. Ige over PUC appointment
The governor appointed a commission lawyer to the regulatory post without legislative approval ahead of a decision on the largest business deal in Hawaii history.
By Peter Maloney • July 5, 2016 -
Santee Cooper greenlights $831M bond sale to fund nuclear construction
The board approved the sale of $831 million in bonds, primarily to finance construction of the V.C. Summer nuclear plant, expanding its project budget $1.1 billion.
By Robert Walton • July 5, 2016 -
SPP: Expanding wind energy, cheap natural gas tamp down power prices
"The lengthy decline in gas costs continues to have a major impact on energy markets," said Southwest Power Pool's internal market monitor.
By Robert Walton • July 5, 2016 -
California power regulation market doubled to 800 MW a day in first quarter
Total payments for power regulation services quadrupled to $400,000 per day in the first three months of 2016.
By Peter Maloney • July 1, 2016 -
North Carolina Gov. McCrory set to sign revised coal ash bill
The compromise legislation would hand control of coal ash management back to McCrory's DEQ.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 1, 2016 -
As coal plants retire, natural gas fills the void, pushing down power prices
Power prices in the nation's largest wholesale market are lower as natural gas generation takes the leading role in the power sector.
By Robert Walton • July 1, 2016 -
Opinion
A FERC challenge: Opening up electricity markets to advanced energy technologies
Grid operators should allow distributed resources and demand response to be priced for their unique attributes in organized markets, Arvin Ganesan and Suedeen Kelly argue in this guest post.
By Arvin Ganesan and Suedeen Kelly • June 30, 2016 -
MISO market monitor: Capacity market reforms needed to reflect cost of reliable generation
Energy markets in the Midcontinent are efficient, but capacity markets do not reflect the value of reliable generation, said the MISO market monitor.
By Robert Walton • June 30, 2016 -
Deep Dive
After Diablo Canyon: PG&E CEO Tony Earley on renewables, DERs and California's energy future
The same resources pushing the giant nuclear plant offline will be key to the utility's future in a low carbon economy.
By Gavin Bade • June 30, 2016 -
Deep Dive
'Something's got to give': Why Wall St is uneasy with the renewable energy boom
Tax credit extensions are fueling huge renewables growth, but financiers are uneasy with how the buildout is manifesting itself.
By Peter Maloney • June 29, 2016 -
Seeking more renewables, Kit Carson Co-op exits relationship with Tri-State G&T
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative has exited its relationship with Tri-State Generation & Transmission and will buy renewable power from a private company instead.
By Peter Maloney • June 29, 2016 -
District of Columbia Council unanimously approves bill for 50% renewable energy mandate
The bill would also provide for 1,500 MW of new local wind and solar power, advocates said.
By Peter Maloney • June 29, 2016 -
Generators ask FERC to block New England pipelines over energy price suppression fears
NextEra Energy and Public Service Enterprise Group say utility plans to sign for capacity on the Access Northeast pipeline would artificially depress energy prices in the region.
By Robert Walton • June 29, 2016 -
US, Mexico, Canada pledge 50% renewables and nuclear by 2025 in new climate pact
The agreement, set to be be announced at a summit Wednesday, would set a 50% goal for power from wind, solar, nuclear and hydro facilities.
By Gavin Bade • June 28, 2016 -
FPL customers could get reprieve from Turkey Point nuclear charges
Florida Power & Light told regulators it will stop charging customers for one year for development of two new reactors at the Turkey Point nuclear plant ahead of a request for significant rate hikes.
By Robert Walton • June 28, 2016 -
UBS: Nuclear plants under long-term contracts at risk for closure
Xcel Energy Inc.'s Prairie Island plant and Entergy Corp.'s Palisades facility could both be at risk, according to UBS Securities.
By Robert Walton • June 28, 2016
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