BMW to deploy used EV batteries in residential storage market

BMW announced plans to work toward deploying used EV batteries in the residential storage market.

By Peter Maloney • June 27, 2016

FERC upholds right of cooperatives to buy from independent generators

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has upheld the right of cooperatives to buy power under PURPA.

By Peter Maloney • June 27, 2016

California PUC issues revised self-generation rules favoring storage

The California Public Utilities Commission has revised the rules for its SGIP program.

By Peter Maloney • June 27, 2016

CAISO to study gas generation units susceptible to early retirement

The state's 50% renewables goal has put marginal gas plants at risk, especially in local areas where the generation is not needed for reliability, according to the grid operator. 

By Robert Walton • June 27, 2016

FirstEnergy's revised Ohio plant subsidy proposal 'shadow' of original, critics say

After federal regulators blocked the generator's effort to guarantee income at coal and nuclear plants, the utility filed a revised proposal. But opponents say it's an attempt to skirt federal review. 

By Robert Walton • June 27, 2016

Alaskan rural energy projects reviewed for $16M in USDA funds

The projects aim to reduce high energy costs in rural areas of Alaska, but developers must pass a final hurdle before their proposals are funded.

By Robert Walton • June 27, 2016

3 transmission projects that illustrate the importance in modernizing the grid

Big power line expansions in ERCOT, SPP and MISO are helping shape a cleaner energy system, but building them was a slog.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 24, 2016

As coal and nuclear plant retirements increase, New England looks to alternatives to fill void

A slew of coal and nuclear retirements are paving the way for more natural gas, solar and wind power.

By Robert Walton • June 24, 2016

Exelon plans to build 200 MW wind farm in Ohio

Exelon's bid to build a wind farm comes after the utility backed measures to support phasing out wind credits a few years ago, which led AWEA to oust Exelon from the organization. 

By Peter Maloney • June 23, 2016

EIA: Clean Power Plan emissions cuts depend on state compliance decisions

Mass-based compliance will result in slightly larger reductions in carbon emissions, a new EIA assessment of Clean Power Plan compliance decisions estimates. 

By Gavin Bade • June 23, 2016

Utah energy co-op pushes small nuclear reactor development

Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems is partnering with NuScale Power on the project, which could be operational by 2024.

By Robert Walton • June 23, 2016

RGGI officials mull tighter carbon caps for Clean Power Plan compliance

A review of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative considers tightening emissions caps, potentially raising the price of allowances over the next 15 years.

By Robert Walton • June 23, 2016

Maine PUC issues RFP for above-market biomass contracts

The Maine Legislature directed regulators to solicit 80 MW of biomass energy and earmarked more than $13 million in taxpayer funds for the deals.

By Robert Walton • June 22, 2016

Florida Power & Light proposes buying and shuttering 330 MW coal plant

If regulators approve the plan, it would be the second time in two years that FPL purchased a coal plant to phase it out and save customers money.

By Robert Walton • June 22, 2016

Florida regulators order FPL to fix Turkey Point plant water quality

Florida Power & Light President and CEO Eric Silagy entreated on parties not to challenge the plan, which he said is based on "fact-based solutions."

By Robert Walton • June 21, 2016

PG&E to close Diablo Canyon nuclear plant, replace it with renewables, efficiency, storage

PG&E will not seek to renew operation licenses for the last nuclear plant in the state, allowing it to fully close in 2025.

By Gavin Bade • June 21, 2016

Hawaii PUC staff outlines bill credits for community renewable energy programs

The PUC staff was responding to proposals made by Hawaiian Electric and Kauai Island Electric Utility Cooperative in response to a state law. 

By Peter Maloney • June 21, 2016

With Exelon's Nine Mile Unit 1 at risk, New York lawmakers press for nuclear subsidy

The chair of the New York Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee wants to immediately implement credits for nuclear generation.

By Robert Walton • June 21, 2016

DOE plan targets 200 GW of nuclear capacity by mid-century

By 2030, the Department of Energy wants to have at least two non-light water advanced reactor concepts complete licensing reviews.

By Robert Walton • June 21, 2016

Report: CPP compliance will cost Michigan $2.2B annually

Both cap-and-trade and carbon tax compliance scenarios would slow the state's economy and reduce personal income at least 10%, according to an analysis by Anderson Economic Group.

By Robert Walton • June 21, 2016

Timing is money: Dynegy buyout of ECP plant stake generates benefits for both

Energy Capital Partners gets a hefty payday for its stake in 9 GW of generation the two companies purchased from Engie; Dynegy can accelerate growth into its preferred organized electric markets. 

By Peter Maloney • June 20, 2016

Federal appeals court backs North Dakota in cross-border pollution case with Minnesota

A federal appeals court has sided with North Dakota in a suit against Minnesota law seeking to ban cross-border CO2 emissions.

By Peter Maloney • June 20, 2016

Montana PSC suspends PURPA rates for small solar farms

Until a new rate is decided, developers will need to negotiate with power providers for rates on a case-by-case basis. 

By Peter Maloney • June 20, 2016

EPA proposes CPP state renewable energy incentives despite SCOTUS freeze

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency outlined a voluntary program designed to incentivize states to establish energy efficiency and renewables projects. 

By Robert Walton • June 20, 2016

DOE marks $82M for advanced nuclear research

More than 90 projects in 28 states were tapped for funding, including crosscutting technology development and infrastructure awards.

By Robert Walton • June 17, 2016