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Generators, business groups line up against Ohio nuclear bill
Arguments against a bill to support at-risk FirstEnergy nuclear plants are similar to those animating legal challenges against generation subsidies in other states.
By Peter Maloney • April 11, 2017 -
Vermont bill would direct PUC to draw up energy storage recommendations
Sponsor Rep. Laura Sibilia (I) says she is concerned Vermont could fall behind neighbors like Massachusetts, which is implementing a storage target for utilities.
By Peter Maloney • April 11, 2017 -
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TrendlineAI in the Power Sector
Artificial intelligence is uniquely positioned to impact the electricity industry from both ends: as the technology driving large load demand growth and as a tool with the potential to make the power system more efficient.
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Deep Dive
Why utilities say grid security is the most pressing sector issue of 2017
The successful hack of Ukraine's electric grid in late 2015 got the sector's attention, Utility Dive's recent survey shows.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 10, 2017 -
California PUC approves doubling of SGIP funding, tilted toward storage
Utilities will allocate $83 million annually for three years to help fund customer-sited storage and renewable energy generation.
By Peter Maloney • April 10, 2017 -
California solar spike leads to negative CAISO real-time prices in March
CAISO real-time prices routinely dropped into negative territory last month as solar power spiked.
By Robert Walton • April 10, 2017 -
North Carolina approves Duke's renewable microgrid project in the Smoky Mountains
The solar and battery microgrid will power a remote communications tower in the national park currently served by an overhead transmission line.
By Peter Maloney • April 10, 2017 -
Missouri solar industry hopes to stop fixed fee bill in Senate
While the measure passed with strong support in Missouri's lower chamber, renewables advocates say it is unlikely to be approved by the Senate.
By Robert Walton • April 10, 2017 -
Report: FPL parent drafted rooftop solar rules Florida lawmaker added to pending bill
A Florida lawmaker added consumer protection language drafted by FPL parent NextEra Energy to a solar energy bill just days after receiving a financial contribution from the company, The Miami Herald reports.
By Robert Walton • April 7, 2017 -
Ohio lawmakers introduce bill to support FirstEnergy's nuclear plants
The Zero Emission Nuclear Resource program follows similar proposals in New York, New Jersey, Illinois and Connecticut.
By Peter Maloney • April 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How New York is incentivizing utilities to interconnect DERs under REV
Regulators want to reward utilities for better performance on key tasks like DER interconnection — the question is how.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 6, 2017 -
Battery, tech companies urge Congress to include storage in infrastructure plans
The Energy Storage Association joined more than 50 other companies and groups in signing the letter to lawmakers.
By Peter Maloney • April 6, 2017 -
Michigan regulators plan EV conference after utility withdraws 800-charger plan
Consumers Energy, car companies and charging station developers will work together this summer to devise a charging plan that works for both the utility and the private market.
By Robert Walton • April 6, 2017 -
Indiana House approves bill to phase out retail net metering
The bill now returns to the Senate, which passed an earlier version in February, for final considerations.
By Robert Walton • April 6, 2017 -
Report: Connecticut nuclear support legislation would cost $300M a year
A report commissioned by a generator trade group argues the Millstone plant has been "highly profitable" and is not at risk of early retirement.
By Peter Maloney • April 6, 2017 -
Greensmith software updates AEP storage facility to sell frequency regulation
A 14 MWh battery previously only used for backup power was reconfigured to sell into PJM markets.
By Peter Maloney • April 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
New NREL report provides missing metric for valuing solar+storage facilities
The report uses NREL's solar cost methodology to identify a single benchmark for paired resources.
By Peter Maloney • April 4, 2017 -
Tesla patent application outlines design to scale battery systems to 1 GWh
By isolating small blocks of cells, the company says it could build battery systems that use cells of different types, ages, voltages or chemistries.
By Peter Maloney • April 4, 2017 -
Missouri House nears vote on bill allowing utilities to raise rooftop solar fees
The bill, slated for a vote next week, would allow monthly fees to be increased as much as 75% for solar customers.
By Robert Walton • April 4, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Primer: Technology, consumer sentiment push utilities to new business models
The move to a cleaner, more distributed energy system is pushing wholesale changes to how utilities make money and plan their power grids.
By Robert Walton • April 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The top 5 states for utility grid modernization and business model reform
From expansive sector redesigns to step-by-step DER dockets, states across the nation are rethinking the grid and how utilities make money off it.
By Krysti Shallenberger • April 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Pushed by REV, ConEd tests new utility business models in New York
The nation's largest city is the proving ground for a slate of REV pilot projects aimed at modernizing operations and diversifying revenue.
By Robert Walton • April 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How Connecticut's nuclear bill could open a new front in the plant subsidy debate
A bill to support the Millstone plant would include nuclear facilities in renewable energy solicitations in an attempt to skirt legal challenges facing similar efforts in New York and Illinois.
By Peter Maloney • April 3, 2017 -
Minnesota lawmakers propose new electric vehicle fees
An annual charge of $75 to $85 would be used to offset the loss of gas tax revenue from electric car owners.
By Robert Walton • April 3, 2017 -
Indiana House committee advances bill to roll back solar net metering
The bill, which would lower the rate solar customers are paid for excess energy, has already passed the Indiana Senate.
By Robert Walton • April 3, 2017 -
PJM: Gas plant buildout, coal retirements don't threaten reliability
A new report from the grid operator noted that more reliance on any single generation resource introduces resilience risks not accounted for under traditional reliability standards.
By Peter Maloney • March 31, 2017
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