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Hawaii launches phase 2 of rate modernization initiative, focused on revenue incentives
State regulators will continue to construct a portfolio of performance-based regulation tools for the state's investor-owned utilities.
By Robert Walton • June 28, 2019 -
Senate passes carbon capture infrastructure bill
The bipartisan USE IT Act was included in the National Defense Authorization Act and enables important pipeline infrastructure for carbon dioxide capture as well as investments in other technology research.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • June 28, 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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Oregon approval of aggressive EV goals overshadowed by climate bill drama
Senate Bill 1044 requires that nine out of 10 new vehicles sold in Oregon be electric by 2035, but its passage has been overshadowed by the fight over broader climate legislation.
By Robert Walton • June 27, 2019 -
Senators target 50% national renewable energy standard by 2035, zero-carbon by 2050
The bill would set annual utility benchmark requirements starting in 2020 and allow states that already meet or exceed the federal standard to opt out.
By Catherine Morehouse • June 27, 2019 -
NERC CEO: Western RC transition is 'single largest risk of reliability in front of us'
Jim Robb said Wednesday that certifications will culminate in five separate reliability coordinators in the Western Interconnection around the start of 2020.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • June 27, 2019 -
Remediating fossil fuel sites
EPA recommends Georgia become 2nd state to run its own coal ash permit program
Oklahoma is the only state currently operating its own program as part of the Trump EPA's agenda to give more flexibility on coal ash regulations.
By Catherine Morehouse • June 26, 2019 -
California regulators propose 2 GW new peak capacity to address reliability concerns
The state's Public Utilities Commission has launched a procurement track that could include renewables, storage, demand response and other resources, while limiting imports.
By Robert Walton • June 26, 2019 -
Ohio Senate struggles to revise nuclear subsidy bill amid intense political maneuvering
The last-minute compromise comes as senators are presented with two reports that predict the House version would drive Ohio power prices up and potentially block new manufacturing.
By John Funk • Updated June 26, 2019 -
Illinois directs Vistra to retire 2 GW coal by 2020
Under the recent orders, Vistra Energy will need to retire the units by the end of the year and NRG Energy's Midwest Generation subsidiary will need to address groundwater contamination at four Illinois plants.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • June 24, 2019 -
Consumers failed to meet thousands of electric and gas line deadlines, prompting Michigan safety query
The utility "failed to satisfy its statutory obligation" to mark underground lines said the Public Service Commission, and now owes state regulators an explanation.
By Robert Walton • June 24, 2019 -
To compete in the global battery arms race, the US must spur its domestic market, analysts say
Industry experts say the United States has to create incentives for lithium-ion battery products to encourage manufacturers and decrease its dependence on Chinese imports.
By HJ Mai • June 24, 2019 -
FERC expands cybersecurity reporting standards to include non-disruptive incidents
The changes to cyberthreat reporting will provide "a more accurate picture of the rapidly changing cyber threat landscape" and secure the bulk power system, according to commission staff.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • June 21, 2019 -
Bipartisan bill targets federal nuke PPA by 2024, advanced reactor demos by 2025
The bill requires the federal government to enter into a power purchase agreement by 2024 with a reactor that received an NRC license after 2018, with an emphasis on "first-of-a-kind or early deployment nuclear technologies."
By HJ Mai • June 20, 2019 -
New York passes 100% clean energy bill, but advocate calls it a 'partial victory'
NY Renews, a nonpartisan coalition and major advocate for the legislation, says a final version of the bill weakens the original intent, "to directly invest resources in vulnerable communities."
By Robert Walton • Updated June 20, 2019 -
EPA issues Clean Power Plan replacement as coal bailout remains sidelined
"Fossil fuels will continue to be a key part of the energy mix," EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said at a press conference Wednesday.
By Robert Walton • June 19, 2019 -
New Jersey adopts rules to rejoin RGGI, heading to 100% clean energy by 2050
The state has adopted two rules — one that establishes the mechanism to come back to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, the other how it will spend the proceeds from carbon allowance auctions.
By HJ Mai • June 18, 2019 -
Congress pushes for storage, renewables to have same private investment incentives as fossil fuels
Two bipartisan bills introduced last week would shift tax policies to incentivize clean energy and carbon capture technologies.
By Robert Walton • June 17, 2019 -
Should EV charging stations be regulated as utilities? Kentucky joins majority in saying no
The state's EV market is small, but interest is growing — and providing regulatory certainty can encourage more deployment, say proponents.
By Catherine Morehouse • June 17, 2019 -
TVA agrees to excavate 12M tons of coal ash after 5-year battle
"Complex geology" under the unlined pits led to groundwater seepage, and evidence showed the Cumberland River was contaminated by the heavy metals.
By Catherine Morehouse • June 14, 2019 -
Opinion
APPA opinion on electric rates misses mark, retail choice better for customers: Academics
Falling prices from deregulation are good for consumers, but competitive electricity markets have also dramatically increased the number and type of products consumers can choose from, the authors write.
By Michael Giberson and Arthur R. Wardle • June 14, 2019 -
North Carolina removes anti-wind provision from bill
On Tuesday, state lawmakers dropped a proposed moratorium on wind development from legislation that critics said would devastate the industry.
By HJ Mai • Updated June 26, 2019 -
Deep Dive
The rise of EVs could overwhelm the grid, but PG&E has a better plan
Stakeholders can use PG&E’s framework to see where the value lies in meeting the power demand that will come with the big shift to transportation electrification.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 13, 2019 -
Sponsored by TrackVia
Automating processes helps utility and service providers mitigate risk
Utilities must have rigorous record-keeping systems in place with safety-oriented operational procedures that are transparent, efficient, and timely.
By Ross Smith, Digital Utility Expert • June 13, 2019 -
Maine steps up clean energy turnaround, passes 100% RPS, pro-solar bills
After eight years of controversial renewables policies, the 2019 legislature has ramped up its focus on clean energy.
By Catherine Morehouse • Updated June 20, 2019 -
FERC chair: 'Complex legal challenges' must be addressed before DER rule can be issued
A house subcommittee questioned FERC regulators last week on issues like PJM's capacity market, state resource mixes and cybersecurity.
By Robert Walton • June 13, 2019
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