PJM loses a quarter of its nuke capacity in latest power auction

Cleared nuclear capacity fell by more than 7 GW from PJM's last base residual auction, while demand response, renewables, gas and coal all saw their shares expand. 

By Gavin Bade • May 23, 2018

Navigant cuts growth estimates for customer-focused DSM

Navigant says it expects roughly $270.5 million to be spent globally in 2018, rising to $1.1 billion by 2027. Strong growth, but a significant cut from 2015 estimates. 

By Robert Walton • May 23, 2018

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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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13 projects from the leading edge of the utility transformation

One nonprofit's invite-only policy forums provide utility stakeholders a "safe space" to work out contentious proceedings and advance ambitious projects.

By Gavin Bade • May 23, 2018

EV charging could significantly reduce storage needs, DOE lab finds

Electric vehicles could play a major role in balancing the grid by soaking up excess solar generation during the middle of the day, according to analysts at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

By Robert Walton • May 22, 2018

San Francisco to fully electrify bus fleet by 2035

Mayor Mark Farrell announced last month a goal to zero out the city’s net emissions by 2050. Transportation reportedly makes up 46%.

By Jason Plautz • May 22, 2018

North Carolina lifts limits on Duke residential efficiency program

As part of its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, Duke is expanding its efficiency programs and expects cumulative energy savings to grow to 22,000 GWh by 2030.

By Robert Walton • May 22, 2018

DTE, Consumers pledge 50% clean energy, heading off ballot initiative

The Michigan utilities expect to reach most of the 2030 goal through efficiency initiatives, but at least 25% of the result will come from renewable energy.

By Robert Walton • May 21, 2018

Utilities join with Tesla to sue EPA over fuel standard rollback

The D.C. Circuit case filed earlier this month is another indication that utilities are beginning to lean into the fight over electric vehicles. 

By Gavin Bade • May 18, 2018

FERC chair restarts PURPA review, pledging 'open mind'

Federal energy regulators also approved a new pipeline proposal and reviewed summer reliability conditions at their May open meeting.

By Gavin Bade • May 17, 2018

APS: Controversial RFP does not violate Arizona gas moratorium

Reliability concerns about energy storage prompted Arizona Public Service to limit its role in a pending contract request, executives said. 

By Gavin Bade • May 17, 2018

Six big data challenges for the power industry

The digital transformation of energy will step up a gear in 2018, with advances in the Internet of Things and big data providing utilities with the chance to reinvent themselves.

By Pat Kennedy, Chief Executive and founder of OSIsoft • May 17, 2018

California utilities race to charge your electric car, bus, forklift

California utilities want to spend $1 billion on EV charging infrastructure. Regulators want to cut that in half. Earthjustice attorney Adrian Martinez suggests three tweaks for regulators to consider.

By Adrian Martinez • May 16, 2018

Tesla software update allows Powerwall 2 owners to optimize for time-varying rates

The Time-Based Controls update will enable customers to save on energy bills, but the rollout has not yet reached all customers.

By Robert Walton • May 15, 2018

DOE unveils 'integrated strategy' to reduce utility cyberthreats

While major attacks have so far been thwarted, officials say hackers are getting better, faster.

By Robert Walton • May 15, 2018

Nevada regulators allow utilities to own EV charging stations

The Public Utilities Commission also approved funding for storage and a low income solar program.

By Robert Walton • May 15, 2018

'Stunning' APS RFP could violate Arizona gas moratorium, critics say

The request for 800 MW of peaking capacity limits renewables and energy storage to 100 MW, which clean energy advocates say could run afoul of a regulatory pause on gas investments.

By Gavin Bade • May 14, 2018

Massachusetts rejects smart meter rollout for 'weaknesses in the business case'

Regulators approved some grid-facing modernization benefits, but ordered utilities back to the drawing board on automated metering infrastructure.

By Robert Walton • May 14, 2018

Texas smart meter settlement could grow market for energy products

Customers are sometimes discouraged from enrolling in programs due to the time and complexity in accessing their energy usage data.

By Robert Walton • May 10, 2018

California to require rooftop solar for new homes

The state is the first to mandate that new homes be built using advanced energy efficiency measures and rooftop solar, starting in 2020.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 9, 2018

PG&E taps EVBox to build up to 2.5K charging stations

The California utility announced its first supplier of charging stations, which it will own as part of its CPUC-approved electric vehicle charging program.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 9, 2018

Washington utilities need better carbon cost estimates in IRPs, regulator says

Washington utilities file an integrated resource plan every two years. Regulators want to see a more robust assessment of climate change risks in the next one.

By Peter Maloney • May 9, 2018

Illinois OKs Ameren plan to lower grid voltage, raise efficiency

New, cost-effective sensors, controls and communication systems will allow Ameren Illinois to maintain lower voltage levels on its system.

By Robert Walton • May 7, 2018

How can US utilities be ready when everything changes?

EY has modeled three critical tipping points for utilities on the way to a new energy system. In Europe and Oceania they're staggered, but in the U.S., they'll arrive in much quicker succession, Dana Hanson writes.

By Dana Hanson • May 4, 2018

HECO proposes 2 large battery projects to support renewables push

Proposals include 20 MW and 100 MW battery systems, which must be approved by state regulators.

By Robert Walton • May 3, 2018

15 minute charge for a 300 mile range? DOE moves to boost EVs

The agency on Monday announced $19 million for research on rapid charge times for electric vehicles, battery pack cost reductions and increasing vehicle range.

By Robert Walton • May 2, 2018