DC passes 'most ambitious' mandate for 100% renewables by 2032

The bill would put Washington on track to hit 100% renewables nearly a decade before any state. 

By Catherine Morehouse • Dec. 19, 2018

New Jersey regulators hand third rejection to Atlantic City offshore wind pilot

The proposed Nautilus project would have been in state waters within three miles of the shore, as opposed to the farther projects that will be considered for the state’s upcoming 1.1 GW offshore wind solicitation.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Dec. 19, 2018

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Data Centers and the US Grid

A look at how data centers are affecting the U.S. grid today and how new technologies and rate structures could affect that trajectory in the years to come.

By Utility Dive staff

NY's energy storage target: It's the journey, not the destination, stakeholders say

Many pieces still need to come together to create a truly viable energy storage market in New York State, but analysts see the PSC's energy storage target as a good first step.

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 18, 2018

Capacity pricing changes: How each power market plans to account for resource adequacy

While PJM's capacity market reform plans dominate headlines, all grid operators are facing the need for greater flexibility as renewables increasingly enter their system.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Dec. 18, 2018

Dominion seeks to recover $300M from Virginia ratepayers for coal ash efforts

In an application to state regulators for the rate increase, the utility said its environmental efforts were essential to keep coal plants open.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Dec. 18, 2018

New York Gov. Cuomo pledges 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040

The announcement comes days after the state Public Service Commission approved the third phase of its clean energy standard as well as a 3 GW energy storage goal.

By Catherine Morehouse • Dec. 18, 2018

Moody's sees robust utility capital spending in 2018, dip in 2019, 2020

Tax cuts are eating into utility cash flows, but are not deterring investments in capital spending.

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 18, 2018

New Jersey regulators issue rules to rejoin RGGI carbon trading system

Gov. Phil Murphy, D, issued an executive order in January to rejoin the CO2 trading system, but it took months for state regulators to work out the details.

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 18, 2018

Siemens: Cities are prioritizing electrification, but grid modernization is required

Siemens released a report that used the company's City Performance Tool to assess the status of electrification in 40 global cities.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 17, 2018

As California looks to power shut-offs to prevent fires, Sunrun touts microgrids

As utilities are being directed to cut off power during high wind and dry conditions to prevent the start of deadly wildfires, state regulators opened a proceeding to look at unintended effects.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Dec. 17, 2018

Record-breaking $405M US offshore wind leasing auction shows 'bullish' interest

Three areas off the coast of Massachusetts each fetched bids of at least $135 million in the same area that failed to attract enough interest three years ago.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Dec. 17, 2018

Texas muni signs cheap solar contract 'below $25/MWh'

The exact PPA price was not released, but GTM Research noted it rivals other inexpensive solar deals signed recently in Texas.

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 17, 2018

House to introduce carbon capture bill amid questions of tech viability

The Senate version of the bill, introduced by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., received broad bipartisan support.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Dec. 14, 2018

New York sets 3 GW storage target, doubles efficiency goals for utilities

The Public Service Commission has set the most ambitious state energy storage target in the country, while also requiring investor-owned utilities to more than double their energy efficiency reductions by 2025.

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 14, 2018

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

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