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New California governor prioritizes PG&E as CPUC moves to examine wildfire cost recovery
Democrat Gavin Newsom is reportedly having long conversations with PG&E executives as the utility hires several financial advisors to explore its options.
By Larry Pearl • Jan. 10, 2019 -
Deep Dive
2019 Solar Outlook: Making ambitious state policy into a reality
Breakthroughs in interconnection and communication with stakeholders will help utilities and developers take advantage of the full solar tax credit.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Jan. 9, 2019 -
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TrendlineTop 5 Stories from Utility Dive
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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Fossil generators ask Supreme Court to review state nuclear subsidies
After losing in two federal district courts, independent generators are hoping the Supreme Court will throw out nuclear subsidy programs in New York and Illinois that have spread to other states.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 9, 2019 -
APPA releases smart city roadmap for power utilities
The white paper from the American Public Power Association addresses topics including utilities' role in a smart city and cybersecurity.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 9, 2019 -
Pennsylvania commits to 26% GHG reductions amid federal inaction, US emissions increase
Gov. Tom Wolf also pledged that state agencies would reduce overall energy consumption 21% by 2025, relative to 2017 levels.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 9, 2019 -
ERCOT reserve margin declines further as municipality pulls Texas coal peaker
The Texas Municipal Power Agency will mothball its 470 MW Gibbons Creek coal plant for the summer at a time when the state's power reserves have fallen below its targets.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 9, 2019 -
As advanced US reactors move closer to reality, DOE seeks fuel to power them
The DOE announced plans Monday to spend $115 million to help move the U.S. forward on developing the next generation of advanced nuclear reactors, including producing higher energy HALEU fuel.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 9, 2019 -
McNamee won't recuse himself from resilience debates unless they 'closely resemble' coal bailout
FERC ethics officials said McNamee's past work on a coal and nuclear bailout does not indicate an "unalterably closed mind" on resilience, he told Senate Democrats in a Monday letter.
By Gavin Bade • Updated Jan. 9, 2019 -
Deep Dive
2019 Storage Outlook: Utility procurement will drive deployments, analysts say
Rules for energy storage in wholesale markets are being finalized, but deployments are more likely to be driven by utility resource plans.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 8, 2019 -
US power sector carbon emissions jump as gas boom outpaces coal decline
The new Rhodium Group report represents a worrying reversal for the electric utility industry, raising questions about whether its recent formula for emissions reductions has outlived its usefulness.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 8, 2019 -
Arizona names head regulator critical of APS political influence
New ACC Chairman Bob Burns could have the votes to force campaign spending disclosures from Arizona Public Service and its parent company.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Updated Jan. 9, 2019 -
ISO-NE: Offshore wind can cut costs, reduce grid stress during winter storms
An analysis of last year's "bomb cyclone" storm found that a 1600 MW offshore facility could cut power production costs as much as $13/MWh.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 7, 2019 -
Opinion
Ensuring fuel security for the electricity system: New England and the role of LNG
Promoting a competitive market structure shields consumers from costly risks and provides continued opportunities to quickly accommodate to a low carbon future, the authors write.
By Joseph Cavicchi and Kenneth Grant • Jan. 7, 2019 -
Energy agencies roll through shutdown while EPA, Interior stalled
DOE and FERC have funding to continue work through the persisting showdown over immigration, but a prolonged closure could stall work on nominees and some project approvals.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 7, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Murder charges unlikely, but PG&E bankruptcy or asset sales are on the table
Increased federal oversight for the embattled California utility is also likely, energy lawyers told Utility Dive.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 7, 2019 -
Virginia Gov. Northam backs bill requiring Dominion to excavate all coal ash
Environmentalists say the governor's move is a "clear acknowledgement" that capping and keeping 27 million cubic yards of the utility's coal ash in place is not a tenable solution.
By Catherine Morehouse • Jan. 7, 2019 -
FERC's McIntyre dies at 58
McIntyre was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2017 and stepped down from the chairmanship in October, after missing FERC sessions for health reasons.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Updated Jan. 3, 2019 -
NextEra, Dominion complete major utility acquisitions, expanding reach in the South
The big get bigger as the new year opens with Dominion and NextEra closing acquisitions of SCANA and Gulf Power, respectively.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 3, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Getting to 100% zero emissions in California: Beyond CAISO's eight-solution menu
The state's IOUs are on track for 50% renewables by 2020, but questions remain on how to reach the 100% clean energy goal by 2045.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 3, 2019 -
Connecticut moves to preserve Millstone nuclear plant with 10-year power deal
Plant operator Dominion has warned that the state's sole nuclear generator could close without a deal, which must now be approved by state regulators.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Jan. 3, 2019 -
With Hogan 'no' vote, Maryland board rejects Columbia Gas pipeline expansion
Environmental activists hope the governor's vote represents a major shift in energy policy, but company officials remain committed to building the 3.5-mile pipeline.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 3, 2019 -
Deep Dive
10 trends shaping the electric power sector in 2019
From coal bailouts to batteries and wind and solar growth, here are the issues that will define the year to come.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 2, 2019 -
California AG: PG&E could be prosecuted for murder
Any charges would need to be filed by local officials, but if PG&E's equipment was operated in a reckless manner and is found responsible for sparking wildfires, the utility could face criminal prosecution.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 2, 2019 -
EPA to reconsider rationale for mercury emission rules
Utilities have largely complied with the 2012 rule, but altering the EPA's calculus for which regulations are "appropriate and necessary" could put limits on future environmental rules.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 31, 2018 -
Our 10 best stories of 2018
Our top stories of the year illustrate the decline of coal-fired generation and the numerous policy surprises that came out of the federal government this year.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 21, 2018
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