NV Energy 2.3-cent solar contract could set new price record

The utility's proposed power purchase agreement beats an Arizona project that GTM Research previously said was the cheapest solar contract in the nation.

By Gavin Bade • June 13, 2018

ISO-NE implements 'pay-for-performance' capacity market incentives

The new scheme will provide incentives to reward resources for investments that boost performance during periods of system stress.

By Robert Walton • June 13, 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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FERC regulators: No security emergency to justify DOE coal, nuke bailout

All five commissioners stayed silent when a senator asked if they believe security threats mean DOE should subsidize struggling coal and nuclear generators. 

By Gavin Bade • June 12, 2018

California looks to next steps as utilities near energy storage targets

As Golden State utilities approach 2 GW of battery capacity, lawmakers are preparing mandates for 2 GW more. 

By Peter Maloney • June 12, 2018

Cal Fire: PG&E violated state law in 8 wildfires last year

The state agency released its report into 12 wildfires last week, finding electrical equipment sparked each one. 

By Gavin Bade • June 11, 2018

Congressman targets utility security clearances for new legislation

Rep. Jerry McNerney, D-Calif., said at a grid cybersecurity event that he is considering legislative fixes to address the lack of security clearances among utility employees. 

By Iulia Gheorghiu • June 11, 2018

Boston mayor urges cities to join large-scale renewable energy purchase

The city has already recruited Chicago; Houston; Los Angeles; Orlando, Fla.; Portland, Ore. and Evanston, Ill. to its initiative.

By Jason Plautz • June 11, 2018

National Grid settlement curbs rate increase, ups grid mod in Rhode Island

The agreement is part of Rhode Island's power sector transformation and calls for investments in electric vehicle infrastructure, energy storage and advanced metering.

By Robert Walton • June 11, 2018

Navajo coal plant nears 2019 closure with Arizona water agency decision

The agency found cheaper sources of energy and did not renew its power purchase agreement, raising the bar for a potential buyer to rescue the Navajo Generation Station.

By Peter Maloney • June 8, 2018

Gas pipeline group slams DOE memo to save coal, nuclear plants

The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America called DOE's depiction of energy security threats "fundamentally flawed, particularly as it relates to natural gas pipelines." 

By Gavin Bade • June 8, 2018

New solar industry initiatives could open business-utility collaborations

A 2017 spike in commercial and industrial solar growth will not last, but industry efforts to educate property owners and offer better financing could be good for businesses and utilities.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 7, 2018

NRC Chair: Nuclear safety regulatory process not to blame for plant retirements

The process has constantly adapted for efficiencies, although it has not significantly impacted the economic basis of early plant retirement, said Kristine Svinicki at a joint FERC-NRC hearing.  

By Iulia Gheorghiu • June 7, 2018

New Missouri law authorizes Ameren to invest $1B, cuts rates

Missouri Senate approval of the bill last month prompted Morningstar analysts to raise Ameren's share-price valuation.

By Robert Walton • June 6, 2018

Exelon CEO endorses nuke bailout, punts on leaked DOE memo

Chris Crane said there is "not enough information to pass judgment" on the DOE plan — a day after he told Utility Dive that grid conditions do not justify it. 

By Gavin Bade • June 6, 2018

California shift from annual to hourly GHG emissions tracking to focus reductions

Environmental groups cheered the updated methodology, but one NGO fears demand response programs will not be properly credited.

By Robert Walton • June 6, 2018

PJM region and California dominate US storage via different paths

While the two jurisdictions are dominating, other areas are rising as New York and Massachusetts implement energy storage targets.

By Peter Maloney • June 6, 2018

Hawaii first state to enact 100% carbon neutral goal

Hawaii Gov. David Ige on Monday signed a trio of bills that aim for carbon neutrality at the same time the state hits 100% renewable energy.

By Robert Walton • June 5, 2018

Exelon CEO: No grid emergency to justify DOE coal, nuke bailout

The head of the nation's largest nuclear generator says he would rather work with FERC and the nation's grid operators to devise long-term solutions to grid resilience.

By Gavin Bade • June 5, 2018

McIntyre says FERC could be kept out of DOE effort to save at-risk generators

FERC Chairman Kevin McIntyre said he trusts Energy Secretary Rick Perry to decide whether or not to invoke emergency powers to save coal and nuclear plants from retirement.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • June 5, 2018

FERC splits again on affiliates, climate in Florida pipeline approval

Both the owner and offtaker of the Florida Lateral Project are owned by NextEra Energy, raising questions from one regulator about whether the pipeline is needed. 

By Gavin Bade • June 5, 2018

Grid mod policy actions jump 75%, with storage playing a central role

While the number of actions rose significantly from Q1 2017 to Q1 2018, they remained within the same set of 37 states, according to the latest edition of 50 States of Grid Modernization.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 5, 2018

Colorado integrates storage into utility planning process

Gov. Hickenlooper signed a bill Friday directing the state's Public Utilities Commission to develop procurement rules to enable investor-owned utilities to acquire energy storage systems.

By Robert Walton • June 5, 2018

How Trump's 'Soviet-style' coal directive would upend power markets

A federal order to keep coal and nuclear plants from retiring could reshape the government's relationship with the power sector, regulators and analysts say.

By Gavin Bade • June 4, 2018

Will FERC uphold state support for clean energy?

Some are celebrating FERC's apparent defense of state environmental policies, but that reaction is premature, write Danny Cullenward and Shelley Welton.

By Danny Cullenward and Shelley Welton • June 4, 2018

California regulators get another year to consider demand response issues

The California Public Utilities Commission is reviewing an evaluation of the demand response auction mechanism pilot, but says the issues are "too complex to be addressed in the informal resolution process."

By Robert Walton • June 4, 2018