Glick blasts Chatterjee Clean Power Plan comments as not 'appropriate,' 'relevant'

Glick called Chatterjee’s input "faulty" and "not relevant to any discussion on whether the Clean Power Plan should be removed" because it focused criticism on the initial proposed version of the rule, not its finalized form.

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 13, 2018

Senate Democrats press McNamee recusal on generation issues at FERC

A letter requesting McNamee recuse himself from issues "pitting one fuel source against another" was signed by every Democrat on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, except its incoming Ranking Member. 

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 13, 2018

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Sustainability

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.

By Utility Dive staff

Nearly all Georgia coal plants report groundwater pollution near ash ponds

Data reviewed by The Environmental Integrity Project and Earthjustice on 12 coal plants showed ash ponds near 11 contain unsafe levels of one or more pollutant, with 10 belonging to Georgia Power.

By Catherine Morehouse • Dec. 13, 2018

Electric Power Show Ep. 3: PUCO Chair Haque's 'conservative approach to progressive utility policy'

Gavin Bade speaks with Asim Haque, chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, on the origins of the coal and nuclear bailout debate and how to guide a progressive utility policy in a state without robust clean energy goals.

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 13, 2018

As PacifiCorp and other analyses point to more coal shutdowns, replacement questions rise

A recent PacifiCorp analysis points to a growing trend among utilities, and analysts are watching to see how modeling and reliability issues can best be addressed as retirements continue.

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 13, 2018

PG&E details power line damage near ignition of Camp Fire

While state officials have not made a final determination on the cause, PG&E's Tuesday letter offers the clearest detail yet on how its power lines may have started the blaze.

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 12, 2018

'Voluntary demand' for renewables pushes utilities to new technology, business models: Deloitte

As renewable energy growth accelerates, utilities are taking a more active role in embracing the enabling technology.

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 12, 2018

Utilities cheer as EPA moves to roll back Obama-era water rules

The newly proposed rule won praise from utilities, but just which waterways would be covered under a new definition of "Waters of the United States" remains unclear. 

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 12, 2018

US unprepared for 'catastrophic' power outage, presidential advisory report finds

Securing the nation's power system will require billions in investment, begging the eternal question: Who pays?

By Robert Walton • Dec. 12, 2018

As grid operators file FERC Order 841 plans, storage floodgates open slowly

It will be at least a year before new rules for energy storage take hold for most ISOs and RTOs.

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 11, 2018

UN report: Cities are 'key implementers' of climate policies

A new guide from authors of the latest UN IPCC report says that without action from cities, "there will be no limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius."

By Jason Plautz • Dec. 11, 2018

Washington clean energy proposal would phase out coal by 2025

Gov. Jay Inslee's proposal would reduce greenhouse gas emissions 25% below 1990 levels by 2035 and transition the state to 100% clean energy by 2045.

By Catherine Morehouse • Dec. 11, 2018

Glick predicts return to resilience debate as McNamee prepares to take FERC seat

With an emergency bailout reportedly on hold at the White House, "a lot of the focus is returning to FERC" on grid resilience issues, Glick told a Washington audience Monday.

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 11, 2018

California sees rule potential to de-energize power lines in wildfire conditions

Pacific Gas & Electric cut off electricity service to nearly 60,000 this fall, but regulators want tighter rules on the practice as California wildfires worsen.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 10, 2018

In first, Virginia regulators reject Dominion Integrated Resource Plan

Regulators said Dominion's power demand forecasts are unrealistically high, which could raise questions about a number of infrastructure investments, including the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. 

By Gavin Bade • Updated Dec. 10, 2018

As coal economics worsen, rural renewables development propels Midwest growth: NRDC

While the region still relies heavily on coal and natural gas, a continued rural focus may be the key to unlocking the region's clean energy potential, the Natural Resources Defense Council report said.

By Catherine Morehouse • Dec. 10, 2018

Schumer to Trump: For infrastructure deal, make storage and renewable tax credits permanent

To help fight climate change, the Senate Minority Leader also called for more investments in the electric grid, transmission and clean emissions technology.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Dec. 10, 2018

Colorado co-op seeks exit from coal-heavy Tri-State to pursue renewables

The Delta Montrose Electric Association asked regulators to set a fair price for it to exit the Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association. 

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 7, 2018

New California building standards integrate 2020 rooftop solar mandate

The state's energy code amendment passed its final hurdle of approval, paving the way for other states and municipalities to consider similar standards for new home construction. 

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Dec. 7, 2018

Avista could face limited options in wake of Hydro One merger rejection

Washington regulators' rejection of the proposed merger leaves little room for Avista to negotiate a win.

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 6, 2018

White House proposal to end EV tax credit comes under fire

EVgo CEO Cathy Zoi said at an event in Washington, D.C. that the $7,500 rebate is "a perfect way to ease Americans ... into electrified transportation."

By Chris Teale • Dec. 6, 2018

EPA moves to rescind Obama-era carbon limits on new coal plants

The rollback is unlikely to spur new investment in U.S. coal plants, but the EPA hopes it could lead to the development of coal technologies that can be exported overseas. 

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 6, 2018

Solar industry sees short-term pluses from U.S.-China trade truce

While manufacturers now have more lead time before a tariff on goods, such as solar inverters, increases to 25% from 10%, tweets from President Trump on Tuesday led to a stock market slide.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Dec. 6, 2018

North Carolina energy storage market could exceed 1 GW by 2030, says study by universities

The state currently has 1 MW of battery storage, and the new study mandated by state law laid out potential use cases for energy storage technologies.

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 6, 2018

Senate confirms McNamee to FERC as coal recusal calls mount

The 50-49 vote came despite Democrat concerns over the nominee's past work crafting a coal and nuclear bailout proposal at DOE and the recent release of a video showing McNamee criticizing renewable energy and environmental groups.

By Gavin Bade • Updated Dec. 6, 2018