Subsidies are subsidies, whether 'in' or 'around' the market

Ahead of the FERC technical conference, WBK lawyers Ray Gifford and Matt Larson caution the cures for market woes may be as bad as the disease.

By Raymond L. Gifford and Matthew S. Larson • April 28, 2017

California SGIP re-opens Monday with greater funding for energy storage

Under the revised program, 79% of SGIP’s $567 million budget through 2019 is now earmarked for energy storage projects.

By Peter Maloney • April 28, 2017

Updated: DC Circuit grants Trump request to delay hearing on MATS rule

The decision is the court's second this month granting Trump a litigation delay while the White House reviews Obama-era environmental rules. 

By Robert Walton • April 28, 2017

AEP CEO: Ohio re-regulation off, but plant support bills on tap in Q3, Q4

AEP will not seek a complete reintegration of Ohio power markets, CEO Nick Akins said this week, but instead will push for narrower bills to support cost recovery for utility-owned plants. 

By Robert Walton • April 28, 2017

New Jersey officials say PennEast gas pipeline application is incomplete

Developers of a $1 billion gas pipeline proposed for Pennsylvania and New Jersey will have one month to update the application.

By Robert Walton • April 28, 2017

Duke Energy plans to cut carbon emissions 40% from 2005 levels by 2030

The utility outlined $11 billion in clean energy investment as part of its 2016 Sustainability Report.

By Robert Walton • April 28, 2017

As Summer bills soar, South Carolina mulls bill for tighter rules on power plant costs

Development of two units at the V.C. Summer Nuclear Facility would be exempted from the new rules, however.

By Robert Walton • April 27, 2017

Chamber of Commerce: Northeast pipeline constraints are a $7.6B drag on GDP

A new report from the Chamber adds to the ongoing debate over pipeline expansions in the Northeast.

By Robert Walton • April 27, 2017

Toshiba to split into 4 subsidiaries to protect businesses from Westinghouse fallout

The bankruptcy of nuclear developer Westinghouse threatens to sink the entire Japanese tech giant. 

By Peter Maloney • April 27, 2017

Perry calls for US to remain in Paris accord, deepening climate split in White House

Secretary of Energy Rick Perry said yesterday the President should remain and renegotiate rather than exit the climate treaty. Other advisers reject that idea.

By Robert Walton • April 26, 2017

Dynegy to buy out DP&L, AES Ohio stakes in two struggling Ohio coal plants

The $50 million deal is for about 740 MW of capacity from the Zimmer coal-fired station and Miami Fort Station. 

By Robert Walton • April 26, 2017

Hydrostor comes ashore to turn old coal plants into compressed-air storage

The company's CEO says CAES can reduce the footprint of older coal plants, offering alternatives to new transmission lines and peaker plants. 

By Peter Maloney • April 25, 2017

Why utilities are more confident than ever about renewable energy growth

Concerns about integrating high levels of variable wind, solar and distributed generation are waning, Utility Dive's sector survey shows.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 25, 2017

NextEra will ask Texas regulators to reconsider rejection of Oncor acquisition

Company officials also said baseload plant retirements and cost declines mean "the market potential for new renewables is larger than it has ever been."

By Robert Walton • April 25, 2017

MATS compliance, coal contract disputes ignite bankruptcy fears for FirstEnergy

A series of coal contract disputes with two railroad companies could force the utility's hand over the future of its merchant power business.

By Robert Walton • April 25, 2017

Trump's 'credibility problem' threatens to undermine DOE baseload power review

The president's past comments supporting coal and bashing renewables leave analysts doubtful that his Department of Energy can conduct an impartial power sector review. 

By Robert Walton • April 24, 2017

PNM's latest long-term plan proposes ending coal usage by 2031

The utility's proposed Integrated Resource Plan calls for retiring the San Juan Generating Station entirely by the end of 2022 and exiting a contract to obtain power from the Four Corners Power Plant.

By Robert Walton • April 24, 2017

National Grid files to build 40 MWh storage project on Long Island

The utility filed with the NY Public Service Commission to lease land for Long Island energy storage project.

By Peter Maloney • April 24, 2017

North Carolina lawmaker revives push to eliminate renewables mandate

Previous attempts to eliminate the state's renewable energy standard were defeated the last two legislative sessions.

By Robert Walton • April 24, 2017

Salt River Project signs PPA for 20 MW solar+storage project

A 10 MW battery paired with a solar array will help the utility study how to integrate more variable renewable generation. 

By Peter Maloney • April 24, 2017

TransCanada closes $1B sale of hydro assets

The sale included more than a dozen hydroelectric facilities in New England. 

By Robert Walton • April 21, 2017

Power & Gas Index: Texas, California gas plants under pressure; Nor'easter spikes prices

Gas generation is in the spotlight for power market operators across the nation — but for very different reasons. 

By Robert Walton • April 20, 2017

Storage companies file FERC complaint against PJM regulation market rules

The Energy Storage Association argues PJM should have sought FERC approval for changes to the regulation market it says are unsuitable for short-duration batteries.  

By Peter Maloney • April 20, 2017

EPA to review MATS rule limiting mercury emissions from coal plants

The White House asked the D.C. Circuit Court to delay an oral argument on the rules scheduled for next month, mirroring previous moves to review Obama-era regulations.  

By Robert Walton • April 20, 2017

EPA to reconsider methane rule for new oil, gas facilities

Last year, the agency estimated the rule would reduce methane emissions by 510,000 short tons in 2025, the equivalent of reducing 11 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. 

By Robert Walton • April 20, 2017