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PJM Board approves new MOPR plan in effort to placate states, FERC
The plan aims to accommodate state policies, mitigate buyer side market power and be a long-lasting, resilient solution, according to PJM officials.
By Catherine Morehouse • July 09, 2021 -
DOE taps GE Hitachi to lead research on lowering advanced nuclear construction costs
The latest initiative to further development of modular nuclear technology also signals a need for the Biden administration to establish a supply chain for high-assay low-enriched uranium.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • July 08, 2021 -
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TrendlineThe Utility Dive Outlook on 2021
The major trends driving the US power sector persisted in 2020, despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and with the recent changes in the White House and Congress, will likely get stronger in 2021.
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Groups ask Congress for first-of-its-kind cost analysis of RTOs amid market expansion debate
Though markets were restructured in the early 2000s and some studies have pointed to their benefits, a more comprehensive cost analysis has never been done.
By Catherine Morehouse • July 08, 2021 -
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Decarbonize the power sector by 2035? 'I'm skeptical,' NRG VP says of Biden plan
President Joe Biden's administration will spur the growth of renewables and other clean energy technologies, but wholly eliminating power sector emissions by 2035 is a tall order, experts say.
By Robert Walton • July 02, 2021 -
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Deep DiveAs utilities risk missing carbon reduction targets, analysts stress need for organizational change
Sierra Club and the Smart Electric Power Alliance published separate analyses on the shortcomings of utilities in their net zero emissions pledges, finding a common solution in new organizational approaches.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 01, 2021 -
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'What in the world is happening with the weather': Western heat wave raises questions for grid planning
The heat wave showed that the region can face weather events outside of anything it has experienced in the past — "and a huge amount of utility planning is based on looking at our previous experience," one expert said.
By Kavya Balaraman • July 01, 2021 -
Transmission developer files complaint with FERC against PJM's 'Catch-22' on merchant-owned transmission
Under PJM's market rules, merchant-developed transmission projects have to be evaluated in the generation interconnection queue, causing years of delay for the SOO Green HVDC Link.
By Catherine Morehouse • July 01, 2021 -
Brian Tucker, Industry Dive
FERC just established an Office of Public Participation. Why did it take 40 years?
"We take votes on many important and pressing issues," said Commissioner Allison Clements, who led the effort. "That said, I'm sure this is one of the most important things that will happen during my tenure at the commission."
By Catherine Morehouse • June 30, 2021 -
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OpinionBuilding a US clean manufacturing strategy to counter China and tackle climate change
The authors highlight four industries, including hydrogen production, that promise to become major export businesses as global markets for clean products grow.
By David Hart and Stefan Koester • June 29, 2021 -
Elizabeth Regan, Industry Dive
Massachusetts state rep, favored by renewables industry, emerges among the frontrunners to fill FERC seat
Though a final nominee has not yet been announced, Maria Duaime Robinson has been vetted by the White House, according to sources.
By Catherine Morehouse • June 28, 2021 -
NRC special inspection at Vogtle could lead to more delays for troubled nuclear project
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will probe cable installation at the nuclear plant, but the inspection could expand.
By Jason Plautz • June 28, 2021 -
California braces for energy resource shortfalls amid extreme heat and drought
Customer conservation and demand response "are going to be critical to getting through the year," California Independent System Operator President and CEO Elliot Mainzer said Friday.
By Robert Walton • June 28, 2021 -
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California approves 11.5 GW of new clean resources in largest-ever single procurement order
"This is a landmark decision. I don’t think it's hyperbole to describe it as such," CPUC Commissioner Clifford Rechtschaffen said at the Thursday meeting.
By Kavya Balaraman • June 25, 2021 -
Consumers Energy to end Michigan coal use by 2025, but critics wary of plan to buy existing gas plants
The utility plans to eliminate coal 15 years ahead of its current track, and by 2040 it would deliver more than 60% renewable energy.
By Robert Walton • June 24, 2021 -
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CPUC ditches natural gas in 11.5 GW proposal but leaves door open for future fossil fuel procurement
Regulators want further analysis of the potential reliability impacts before asking for additional fossil fuel procurement, they said in a new version of the proposed decision.
By Kavya Balaraman • June 24, 2021 -
'An unprecedented mess': DC Circuit rejects FERC approval of existing Spire gas pipeline
"FERC's ostrich-like approach flies in the face of the guidelines set forth in the Certificate Policy Statement" on natural gas pipelines, the court said.
By Catherine Morehouse • June 23, 2021 -
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OpinionThe hydrogen molecule's 'moonshot' moment
Hydrogen has the potential to help enable "our generation’s moonshot" — economy-wide decarbonization, the author writes.
By Neva Espinoza • June 23, 2021 -
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North Carolina legislature retools Duke-backed bill after Dems, governor protest weakened oversight
The legislation is a high priority for Duke Energy, one of few stakeholders allowed in closed-door negotiations on the initial text.
By Catherine Morehouse • June 22, 2021 -
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South Carolina regulators reject Duke's long-term power plant construction plans, call for changes
South Carolina utility regulators are calling upon Duke to rethink its long-term power plant construction plans and are urging the company to look more closely at solar, storage and other resources.
By Scott Van Voorhis • June 21, 2021 -
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California groups clash over gas in 11.5 GW procurement proposal as CAISO calls for conservation
“We can’t overemphasize enough the need for procurement to be authorized and get underway,” a CAISO representative said.
By Kavya Balaraman • June 18, 2021 -
AEP seeks up to $317M for 3 West Virginia coal plant upgrades
American Electric Power is facing opposition from environmentalists on upgrades to a trio of coal-fired plants as the utility seeks to extend their lives until 2040.
By Scott Van Voorhis • June 18, 2021 -
Permission granted by Minnesota Power
FERC finds it 'basically impossible' for members to determine cost of exiting Tri-State G&T
The commission determined that Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association's tariff is unjust and unreasonable, based on the hurdles members face in considering whether to exit the G&T provider.
By Catherine Morehouse • June 18, 2021 -
FERC pauses ruling that would prevent states from blocking demand response under Order 2222
FERC also on Thursday established a joint federal-state task force on transmission development that will address planning and cost allocation issues.
By Catherine Morehouse • June 18, 2021 -
Duke-backed North Carolina bill would reduce carbon emissions 61% by 2030, retire some coal early
The legislation calls for Duke to own 55% of renewable energy generation and independent power producers to own 45%. It also establishes a multiyear rate plan — something the utility has long pushed for.
By Catherine Morehouse • June 17, 2021 -
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California utilities object to fossil fuel requirements in proposed 11.5 GW procurement package
The proposed procurement is intended to maintain grid reliability after the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant is retired by 2025.
By Kavya Balaraman • June 15, 2021
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