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NY PSC, utilities appeal FERC's capacity zone order
New York's Public Service Commission and several utilities filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals to overturn a FERC order imposing a capacity zone in the Lower Hudson Valley.
By Claire Cameron • June 30, 2014 -
Research: Microgrid business ready to boom
Microgrid capacity to nearly double by end of 2017.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 27, 2014 -
PJM joins FERC challenge to demand response ruling
System operators says ruling hurts capacity markets.
By Claire Cameron • June 27, 2014 -
European Union may seek 30%-by-2030 energy efficiency standard
The E.U. could require member states to cut energy consumption as part of a new climate plan.
By Claire Cameron • June 27, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Inside Massachusetts' ambitious plans to modernize the grid
Energy efficiency and demand response are to be the backbone of Massachusetts' future grid, but many are asking: Does the vision go far enough?
By Claire Cameron • June 27, 2014 -
Consumers Energy eliminates renewables bill surcharge
Falling wind energy costs drove the decision.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 26, 2014 -
Florida Power & Light seeks natural gas generation investment
The company is creating a new partnership with gas production company PetroQuest Energy, giving them a stake in up to 38 new gas wells to be built in Oklahoma.
By Claire Cameron • June 26, 2014 -
Duke Energy to supply solar power to George Washington University, American University
Duke will build 52 MW of solar.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 25, 2014 -
Puerto Rico seeks to cut power costs with natural gas, renewables, efficiency
Like Hawaii, Puerto Rico imports oil to fuel electricity generation.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 25, 2014 -
Texas CREZ lines delivering grid benefits at $7B price tag
The transmission build out has helped spread intermittent wind across a greater footprint.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 25, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Can geothermal replace fossil fuels in the West?
Geothermal is a cost-competitive and renewable baseload resource. So why aren't utilities adding more to the mix?
By Herman K. Trabish • June 25, 2014 -
Xcel Energy, Minnesota Power not happy with EPA emissions plan
The state's CO2 emissions reduction efforts appear not to have been properly recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency, according to the utilities.
By Claire Cameron • June 25, 2014 -
California breaking solar records too fast to track
The state's utility scale solar hit a new hourly peak output of 4,767 megawatts (AC) on June 1.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 25, 2014 -
GE wins Alstom bidding war over Siemens
The $17 billion deal is the largest in General Electric history.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 24, 2014 -
Supreme Court upholds EPA authority to regulate power plant emissions
The court also criticized the agency for its broad interpretation of the Clean Air Act.
By Claire Cameron • June 24, 2014 -
NERC: Grids can handle this summer's peak demand
The good news came with a warning that difficult times lie ahead.
By Claire Cameron • June 24, 2014 -
Omaha power district to retire, retrofit coal units
Energy efficiency and demand response programs are expected to meet the lost 300 MW of capacity.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 24, 2014 -
Texas sets new peak wind power record
More wind records are expected to fall with Texas' wind capacity over 12,000 MW.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 23, 2014 -
Did Duke Energy ignore warnings ahead of the Dan River coal ash spill?
Engineers warned the utility nearly 30 years ago.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 23, 2014 -
Candidates suspect APS influence in election for Arizona utility regulators
The candidates have asked Arizona Public Service to confirm or deny the allegations.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 23, 2014 -
FERC seeks solution to capacity market issue
The agency looks to alternatives as a way to keep power plants running despite falling prices and the effect of new EPA regulations.
By Claire Cameron • June 23, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What the EPA emissions plan means for energy efficiency and demand response
Demand-side efficiency is the biggest bang for your buck, the EPA says. But the agency's draft rule leaves "demand-side efficiency" open to interpretation.
By Claire Cameron • June 23, 2014 -
Rocky Mountain Power to buy 320 MW of solar
Rocky Mountain Power boosts renewables portfolio in Idaho and Utah after striking new deals with FirstWind.
By Claire Cameron • June 22, 2014 -
EPA responds to 'doomsday' predictions about cost of emissions plan
EPA insists plan is doable and affordable.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 20, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How Pepco and rural electric co-ops are preparing grid solutions for solar
The Energy Department is looking for breakthrough concepts that can be implemented at scale and replicated across the energy generation and delivery industries.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 20, 2014
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