Regulation & Policy: Page 120
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FERC approves cost recovery for Exelon's Mystic gas plant
The approval illustrates continued debate over how to value fuel secure resources in New England and elsewhere.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 21, 2018 -
Climate adaptation plan for Columbus, OH includes improved grid resiliency, efficiency
The document contains 43 action items to boost the city's resilience to the effects of climate change, divided into categories: necessary and aspirational.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 21, 2018 -
Explore the Trendlineâž”
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TrendlineSustainability
Companies are pursuing increasingly ambitous sustainability goals around clean energy, but integrating rising amounts of renewables, minimizing environmental impacts, and achieving carbon reduction targets can be challenging.
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Deep Dive
How policies can make or brake solar development in the Southeast
Third party financing can enable solar growth, but faces hurdles in several states. Some utilities are not compensating for solar's value on the grid and leveling charges specific to solar owners.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 20, 2018 -
Opinion
Letting the market, not MOPR, decide in PJM's capacity mechanism
A letter from gas generators to FERC says the American Way is to rely on the market; we agree, we're just not convinced that's what the generators actually want, says Mike Hogan of The Regulatory Assistance Project.
By Mike Hogan • Dec. 20, 2018 -
Chatterjee defends McNamee, tables LNG export vote amid partisan impasse
The chairman said he was "disappointed" not to vote on the Calcasieu Pass LNG export facility, but removed it from consideration after an apparent deadlock with the two Democrats on FERC.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 20, 2018 -
New Mexico regulators approve PNM plan to phase out coal by 2031
PNM plans to replace the lost capacity largely with solar and natural gas, though storage could play a role as prices continue to drop.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 20, 2018 -
As 67 coal plants in 22 states report coal ash violations, greens fear prolonged cleanup
A number of environmental groups filed a petition for review against the Environmental Protection Agency and Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler, fearing rollbacks on coal ash rules could extend the timeline for utility cleanup.
By Catherine Morehouse • Dec. 20, 2018 -
Deep Dive
As grid mod accelerates and regulators push back, Duke and others retool proposals
Within this whirlwind of activity, some utilities are responding well and some are struggling to meet pressure from regulators and stakeholders to justify spending proposals.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 20, 2018 -
Green groups press for McNamee recusal on FERC resilience docket
McNamee's work on coal and nuclear bailout plans show he has "prejudged central matters of law and fact that remain at issue," four environmental groups wrote.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 19, 2018 -
Energy groups pan NERC generation retirement report for 'extreme' assumptions
NERC officials said some regions may need "new market constructs" and "out-of-market constructs" to slow the pace of plant shutdowns, but renewable energy and gas groups say the study is misguided.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 19, 2018 -
Merger, they wrote: Avista and Hydro One ask Washington regulators to reconsider rejection
The utilities seek a rehearing, saying the Utilities and Transportation Commission misunderstood the political risks related to their proposed $6.7 billion merger.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 19, 2018 -
DC passes 'most ambitious' mandate for 100% renewables by 2032
The bill would put Washington on track to hit 100% renewables nearly a decade before any state.
By Catherine Morehouse • Dec. 19, 2018 -
New Jersey regulators hand third rejection to Atlantic City offshore wind pilot
The proposed Nautilus project would have been in state waters within three miles of the shore, as opposed to the farther projects that will be considered for the state’s upcoming 1.1 GW offshore wind solicitation.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Dec. 19, 2018 -
Deep Dive
NY's energy storage target: It's the journey, not the destination, stakeholders say
Many pieces still need to come together to create a truly viable energy storage market in New York State, but analysts see the PSC's energy storage target as a good first step.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 18, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Capacity pricing changes: How each power market plans to account for resource adequacy
While PJM's capacity market reform plans dominate headlines, all grid operators are facing the need for greater flexibility as renewables increasingly enter their system.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Dec. 18, 2018 -
Dominion seeks to recover $300M from Virginia ratepayers for coal ash efforts
In an application to state regulators for the rate increase, the utility said its environmental efforts were essential to keep coal plants open.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Dec. 18, 2018 -
New York Gov. Cuomo pledges 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040
The announcement comes days after the state Public Service Commission approved the third phase of its clean energy standard as well as a 3 GW energy storage goal.
By Catherine Morehouse • Dec. 18, 2018 -
Moody's sees robust utility capital spending in 2018, dip in 2019, 2020
Tax cuts are eating into utility cash flows, but are not deterring investments in capital spending.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 18, 2018 -
New Jersey regulators issue rules to rejoin RGGI carbon trading system
Gov. Phil Murphy, D, issued an executive order in January to rejoin the CO2 trading system, but it took months for state regulators to work out the details.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 18, 2018 -
Siemens: Cities are prioritizing electrification, but grid modernization is required
Siemens released a report that used the company's City Performance Tool to assess the status of electrification in 40 global cities.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 17, 2018 -
As California looks to power shut-offs to prevent fires, Sunrun touts microgrids
As utilities are being directed to cut off power during high wind and dry conditions to prevent the start of deadly wildfires, state regulators opened a proceeding to look at unintended effects.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Dec. 17, 2018 -
Record-breaking $405M US offshore wind leasing auction shows 'bullish' interest
Three areas off the coast of Massachusetts each fetched bids of at least $135 million in the same area that failed to attract enough interest three years ago.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Dec. 17, 2018 -
Texas muni signs cheap solar contract 'below $25/MWh'
The exact PPA price was not released, but GTM Research noted it rivals other inexpensive solar deals signed recently in Texas.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 17, 2018 -
House to introduce carbon capture bill amid questions of tech viability
The Senate version of the bill, introduced by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., received broad bipartisan support.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Dec. 14, 2018 -
New York sets 3 GW storage target, doubles efficiency goals for utilities
The Public Service Commission has set the most ambitious state energy storage target in the country, while also requiring investor-owned utilities to more than double their energy efficiency reductions by 2025.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 14, 2018
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