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Paris climate talks end in landmark agreement
195 nations signed on to an agreement Saturday that aims to keep global temperature increases “well below” 2 degrees Celsius.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 14, 2015 -
Report: Solar, energy storage investments poised to boom in Asia
The Asia-Pacific market is emerging as a dominant market for energ storage and smart grid investments, with solar poised as fastest-growing generation resource in 2016, according to a new report from Frost & Sullivan.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 14, 2015 -
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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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SunEdison signs 5 MW of storage contract with Ontario grid
SunEdison has signed a contract with Ontario’s grid operator to supply 5 MW of storage for 10 years, which is the first, large-scale, grid connected energy storage project for the company.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 14, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How utilities are meeting rising corporate demand for renewables
U.S. companies are bypassing utilities to buy renewables, but three new IOU programs hold promise for power company involvement in the burgeoning sector.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 14, 2015 -
Study: CCS technology four times as expensive as originally thought
The first analysis of the “energy loop” in carbon capture and storage facilities led University of Michigan analysts to conclude coal should simply be left in the ground.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 14, 2015 -
FERC: Atlantic Coast Pipeline must consider alternate routes
Federal regulators want backers of the 564-mile pipeline project to consider routes that would have less of a impact on national forests.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 14, 2015 -
EIA sees power sales steady in 2016 as C&I demand compensates for lower residential sales
The federal government sees residential retail sales dropping slightly in 2016, but increases in the commercial and industrial sectors will make up for the decline.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 11, 2015 -
Sour stocks illustrate a rough year for independent power producers
Four independent power producers have seen their stock prices tumble this year, and, according to one analyst, they are “courting irrelevance.”
By Robert Walton • Dec. 11, 2015 -
Compressed air storage mulled for site of retiring Utah coal plant
The 1,800 MW Intermountain Power Plant in Utah will be shuttered in a few years and those who buy its power are looking to energy storage for greener solutions.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 11, 2015 -
FirstEnergy’s Ohio subsidy case delayed as regulators set more hearings
The utility had reached a 16-party settlement on a plan to guarantee income at a pair of Ohio power plants, but opponents say the deal raises issues that were not addressed in the original proceeding.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 11, 2015 -
Deep Dive
The factors driving wind and solar toward grid parity
A new analysis from Deloitte shows when, where, and why renewables can be cost-competitive.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 10, 2015 -
Deep Dive
PowerGen 2015: Why ‘capacity will no longer be the coin of the realm’ in the power sector
More renewables on the grid means new capabilities are being demanded of fossil plants, and some want renewable energy companies to pay up for the changes.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 10, 2015 -
Report: Michigan developing CPP compliance plan while AG pursues legal challenge
A working group with a broad list of stakeholders will be announced later this month; meanwhile, the state’s attorney general is still suing to block the greenhouse gas plan.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 10, 2015 -
Nuclear industry targets 30% cost reduction by 2018 to remain competitive
Costs to generate nuclear power is up almost 30% in the last 12 years, a trend industry officials say they must change in order to remain competitive.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 10, 2015 -
Deep Dive
PowerGen 2015: Dynegy and CAISO CEOs illustrate a generation industry in flux
The Dynegy CEO called for federal intervention if Ohio regulators approve income supports for aging coal and nuclear plants, while the CAISO CEO warned generators that his high-renewables “experiment” would soon be their reality.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 9, 2015 -
RGGI carbon auction sets new record clearing price
The auction sold more than 15 million carbon dioxide allowances, clearing at $7.50/st.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 9, 2015 -
NRG, National Grid, and others commit to science-based carbon targets at Paris climate talks
The Science Based Targets initiative works with companies to set science-based emissions targets and only approves corporate targets that meet its strict criteria, with 114 companies signing on thus far.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 9, 2015 -
Entergy unmoved by NY governor’s plan to support nuclear generation
Entergy remains committed to shuttering the James A. FitzPatrick plant, while Exelon said it would support Cuomo’s plan.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 8, 2015 -
Report: David Crane’s exit at NRG signals shift back to traditional strategy
Former CEO David Crane tried to push NRG Energy towards new technologies in the power industry. Most on Wall Street expect Mauricio Gutierrez, the company’s new chief, to revert to a more traditional strategy.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 8, 2015 -
Florida regulators to allow hedging of gas prices by utilities
Despite $6 billion in losses for the state’s electric customers, regulators have decided to allow utilities to continue hedging fuel volumes to help keep prices stable.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 8, 2015 -
Regulators reject pre-approval for OG&E’s $1.1B enviromental compliance plan
The decision put the utility on notice that its plan needed to include a more serious consideration of renewable energy and emissions rules.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 8, 2015 -
Report: EPA’s MATS rule appears likely to survive legal battle
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit heard arguments last week over the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, with judges appearing reticent to vacate the EPA’s rules.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 8, 2015 -
House passes major energy bill as Murkowski tees up Senate version for early 2016
New bipartisanship on energy policy in the senate might increase the chances of an ITC extension, the head of a critical committee said on Thursday.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 4, 2015 -
EIA: Small-scale installations make up a third of solar generation
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has begun including small-scale solar installations in monthly generation data.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 4, 2015 -
Despite adequate supply, winter will be a ‘challenging time’ for ISO New England
The region expects adequate power supplies this winter, but natural gas constraints are still a challenge and could keep some plants without fuel, according to the ISO New England.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 3, 2015