Regulation & Policy: Page 114
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'Solar access' bill limits community solar potential in Nevada, critics warn
The bill limits solar providers outside the state's monopoly utility NV Energy from developing programs and doesn't require bill savings for all participants.
By Catherine Morehouse • Updated June 5, 2019 -
Carbon Disclosure Project recognizes 43 cities for climate, environment policies
Twenty-one American cities received "A" grades from the nonprofit, including Boston, Denver, New York City, San Francisco and Washington.
By Jason Plautz • May 15, 2019 -
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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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Arizona nears EV plan finish line, but one commissioner rallies in opposition
"If you do not want your utility rates to increase to help defray the cost of affluent Arizonans owning new electric vehicles, now is the time to voice your opposition," Commissioner Justin Olson wrote.
By Robert Walton • May 14, 2019 -
Opinion
Allowing DERs to participate in wholesale markets does not trample state and local authority
What's needed is a framework of shared authority that puts the electricity industry on a path to ensuring that all resources can fairly compete to provide service on the basis of price and performance.
By Ted Thomas and Jeff Dennis • May 14, 2019 -
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Department of Energy to award $79M for bioenergy research and development
Projects relating to "urban and suburban wastes," "plastics in the circular carbon economy" and "rethink[ing] anaerobic digestion" are among multiple areas of interest for the new federal funding.
By Cody Ellis • May 13, 2019 -
Opinion
How to protect California ratepayers, expand clean local energy and avoid bailing out PG&E
Divesting the utilities of their transmission assets to make them Distribution System Operators will benefit ratepayers and utilities.
By Craig Lewis • May 13, 2019 -
US power sector recognizes cyber risks, but violations show enforcement issues
Cyber violations by some of the largest utilities in the country have raised questions about the industry's commitment to cybersecurity. Critics say the industry has to step up as it can't afford to wait for a large-scale attack.
By HJ Mai • May 13, 2019 -
South Carolina unanimously passes solar bill to lift 2% net metering cap
The bill addresses a number of other solar development barriers as well, including PURPA and resource planning reform.
By Catherine Morehouse • May 10, 2019 -
New York to phase out coal by 2020 through strict emissions regulations
The state is the first to approve a regulatory phaseout of coal-fired power plants, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
By Robert Walton • May 10, 2019 -
Duke CEO presses case against N.C. coal ash excavation order, S.C. rate ruling
Lynn Good highlighted a potential appeal of orders from South Carolina regulators due to disappointingly low coal ash recovery costs and return on equity percentages for Duke Energy's Progress and Carolinas subsidiaries.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 10, 2019 -
NERC to analyze first potential cyberattack on US grid
The nonprofit has no information suggesting malicious intent behind the loss of visibility to a utility control system that occurred in early March and impacted electrical system operations in California, Utah and Wyoming.
By HJ Mai • May 10, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Florida's solar turnaround sparks concerns over limits on community projects
Many are asking how big this boom will get, but a better question may be how this growth will evolve as its impact sparks responses by utilities, solar developers and policymakers.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 9, 2019 -
Republicans show increasing appetite for climate action, despite opposition to Paris accord bill
GOP legislators are increasingly calling for measures to address climate change, but through private sector innovation, as opposed to carbon taxes, mandates or sweeping Green New Deal-style policies.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 9, 2019 -
Moody's developing new system to score companies on carbon transition risk
The company's proposed framework would evaluate the need to comply with climate regulations and the cost required to decarbonize energy sources, among other factors, but would not produce new credit ratings.
By Robert Walton • May 9, 2019 -
South Carolina regulators slash Duke Energy Progress rate hikes, cut $333M coal ash recovery
The Public Service Commission adopted a similar motion reducing another Duke subsidiary's proposed rate hike by 54%, signaling the impact of stakeholders that rallied to oppose the increases.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 9, 2019 -
Three Mile Island to close after bailout bill stalls in Pennsylvania legislature
The plant gained international fame when a partial nuclear meltdown permanently shut down Unit 2 in 1979. Economic competition is now driving Unit 1 to close, despite 15 years left on its operating license.
By HJ Mai • May 9, 2019 -
EPA questions federal permit application of 1.2 GW hydro transmission line
Central Maine's environmental permit application for a proposed 145-mile project from Quebec to Massachusetts prevents stakeholders from having a full understanding of the project due to allegedly incomplete information, EPA wrote.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 8, 2019 -
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Podcast
EPS Ep. 12: An on-the-ground account of coal ash pollution in Texas
The most contaminated coal ash site in the country offers a firsthand look at the waste's impact on land and where that leaves federal regulations.
By Catherine Morehouse • May 8, 2019 -
DOE offers $35M for energy-efficient construction tech
The Department of Energy grants will favor techniques such as offsite manufacturing, robotics, digitization, automation and improved modeling.
By Kim Slowey • May 8, 2019 -
Opinion
The looming threat to state renewable goals in wholesale electricity markets
States are on a dangerous collision course with organized wholesale markets as they encounter obstacles to their clean energy goals that undermine their efforts and put more costs onto ratepayers.
By Jessica Bell • May 8, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Massachusetts' multipronged policy approach spurs distributed energy storage
Sunrun has credited the state's bedrock of distributed energy policies for enabling its participation in ISO-NE's capacity market with an aggregated solar-plus-storage bid.
By HJ Mai • May 7, 2019 -
Seattle passes EV readiness requirements
New buildings with off-street parking must have charging infrastructure under a proposal championed by Mayor Jenny Durkan.
By Jason Plautz • May 7, 2019 -
Colorado approves bill putting Tri-State under PUC as members flee to renewables
Legislators on Friday passed a comprehensive utility bill that also codifies Xcel's clean energy goals.
By Catherine Morehouse • May 7, 2019 -
FERC deadlock could continue past end of LaFleur's term
The Democratic commissioner's departure could come before a replacement is Senate-approved and sworn in, based on future opportunities for her career, according to her staff.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 7, 2019 -
Senate Democrats push tax code overhaul to streamline clean energy incentives
A bill introduced by Sen. Ron Wyden would consolidate dozens of tax breaks into a trio of "technology-neutral provisions," though opponents say it would rig markets against fossil fuels.
By Robert Walton • May 6, 2019
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