Bipartisan senators seek to revive nuclear energy investment

The ambitious agenda of the new bill includes items the Department of Energy could enforce to support the development of advanced nuclear reactors.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Sept. 10, 2018

Ex-GOP FERC chair on coal bailout: 'This too shall pass'

"I just hate that everybody's wasting time worrying about this [stuff]," former Chairman Pat Wood III said of the Trump administration's plan to bail out coal and nuclear generators.

By Gavin Bade • Sept. 7, 2018

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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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California ISO board approves measures to propel energy storage, DERs

CAISO's Board of Directors approved changes to how behind-the-meter energy storage resources participate in the ISO and measures to facilitate the use of demand response resources in the wholesale market.

By Peter Maloney • Sept. 7, 2018

San Francisco announces 4 key environmental commitments

Mayor London Breed committed the city to zero waste, making its buildings carbon neutral, issuing green bonds and using 100% renewable energy.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 7, 2018

McIntyre: FERC not working with Trump White House on coal, nuke bailout

The chairman's assurance came in response to growing concerns over comments made by FERC's chief of staff, who said last month that the agency is working with the White House on a bailout package. 

By Gavin Bade • Sept. 6, 2018

Duke Energy petitions South Carolina regulators to extend solar net metering

While Duke Energy Carolinas reached its net metering cap in July, the utility said a temporary extension will provide "consistency and certainty" to customers while stakeholders reach consensus on a long-term solution.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Sept. 6, 2018

Co-op solar boom raises questions about coal in utility power mixes

A new report by the Rocky Mountain Institute indicates that Tri-State G&T could save its customers $600 million through 2030 by including more renewables in its energy mix, despite its current coal investments.

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 6, 2018

Unexpected outages, intense heat behind ISO-NE Labor Day price spike

Real-time prices in New England topped $2600/MWh in the late afternoon Monday, causing the grid operator to access emergency reserves and import power from neighboring regions.

By Gavin Bade • Sept. 6, 2018

Kavanaugh says he is 'not a skeptic of regulation'

The Supreme Court nominee told senators he is only against "unauthorized" or "illegal" regulation. Green groups say his record shows otherwise. 

By Gavin Bade • Sept. 6, 2018

APS' irrational war against renewable energy policy creates big risks for investors

Arizona Public Service's unabashed effort to dominate Arizona's politics has put it squarely in the crosshairs, and the company continues to favor gas over renewable energy, unlike many industry peers.

By David Pomerantz • Sept. 5, 2018

Ameren Missouri approved for first pilot subscriber solar program

The utility sees it as an "option for customers who do not have adequate compatible solar space or the means to support private solar generation, but want to take part in growing this renewable resource."

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Sept. 5, 2018

FERC lets PJM delay next capacity auction from May to August 2019

The decision likely indicates that the federal agency will not rule on capacity market changes for the nation's largest interstate power market before the end of the year. 

By Gavin Bade • Sept. 5, 2018

A dangerous tipping point for New England's wholesale electricity market

The ISO, policymakers and other regulators need to develop a durable market that provides competitively-priced reliability in the region and enables states to meet their mandates, according to NEPGA president Dan Dolan.

By Dan Dolan • Sept. 5, 2018

States could save $16B annually through energy efficiency policies: report

The federal government's lack of action on efficiency standards is giving states opportunity to step up — a new analysis says energy efficiency policies could mean big savings for consumers by 2035.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 5, 2018

California's BTM energy storage moves forward, but is it good for the climate?

Legislators extended the state's self-generation incentive program, but regulators want to improve its GHG reductions.

By Peter Maloney • Sept. 4, 2018

ISO-NE proposes market bridge to valuing fuel security

The grid operator wants to treat fuel secure resources as "price takers" in its next capacity auction, rejecting two proposed fixes from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. 

By Gavin Bade • Sept. 4, 2018

Georgia Power to excavate two more coal ash ponds

The utility will be "completely excavating" two ponds at its Bowen and Branch coal plants, as part of its larger plan to close 29 coal ash facilities across the state. 

By Catherine Morehouse • Sept. 4, 2018

California approves bill to limit utility liability for wildfires, but not CAISO expansion

The state legislature wrapped up the 2018 session by passing bills on electric vehicle infrastructure, battery storage and critical changes for utilities on wildfire liability laws.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Sept. 4, 2018

Arizona Supreme Court rules 50% renewables initiative will appear on ballot

A utility-backed opposition group says it will now focus on convincing customers to vote against the measure, which would set a 50% renewable portfolio standard.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 4, 2018

New Jersey regulators open docket to shape nuclear subsidies

The Board of Public Utilities must put a Zero Emission Credit program in place by next year under legislation signed by Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 4, 2018

Cyberthreats require strengthened standards, increased government collaboration

Illinois Commerce Commission Chairman Brien Sheahan and former FERC Commissioner Robert Powelson wrote about the importance of establishing cybersecurity compliance standards at the distribution level.

By Brien J. Sheahan and Robert F. Powelson • Sept. 4, 2018

Energy storage gets a boost as California legislature extends SGIP

Extension of the Self Generation Incentive Program ​program could help the growth of rooftop solar in California.

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 31, 2018

As Kentucky regulators reject smart meter plans, troubling trend continues for AMI

Kentucky Utilities and Louisville Gas & Electric "failed to provide sufficient evidence" that smart meters would benefit customers, regulators ruled last week.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 31, 2018

Get ready for sticker shock on California's last-minute clean energy proposals

The state's well-intentioned ideas aiming to advance renewable energy would unfortunately commit Californians to resource decisions for the next 10 years and limit investment in lower-cost technologies.

By Barry Moline • Aug. 31, 2018

Two roads diverging: Pennsylvania lawmakers rethink their renewables mandate

A new plan for solar is pushing Pennsylvania lawmakers to rethink the state's energy sector and utilities are fighting for their share.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 30, 2018