Regulation & Policy: Page 158
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Deep Dive
Dominion-SCANA proposal shows shareholder gains, few ratepayer benefits, analysts say
Dominion’s $14.6 billion purchase offer may be the only one on the table for the beleaguered South Carolina utility, but is it good enough to get across the finish line?
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 11, 2018 -
EIA: Low gas prices set to drive decline in coal generation
Continued plant retirements will likely drive even more attention to pricing reform discussions at regional grid operators and FERC.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 11, 2018 -
Explore the Trendlineâž”
adamkaz via Getty ImagesTrendlineThe Energy Transition to Renewables
Rising demand for power is continuing to drive demand for renewables, but policy uncertainty and mixed signals from the Trump administration add to existing challenges.
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PG&E moves closer to retiring Diablo Canyon nuke with proposed decision from CPUC
The ruling from an administrative law judge could set up a regulatory vote on retiring the nuclear plant as soon as Thursday.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Puerto Rico Gov. RossellĂł proposes overhaul of energy regulator
The new plan came only days after the Puerto Rico Energy Commission proposed new rules for microgrid development on the island.
By Robert Walton , Gavin Bade • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Murray Action Plan release shows Trump followed many of its directives
One version of the memo, released by The New York Times, targeted carbon, ozone, mining and other regulations for elimination, including the endangerment finding.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 10, 2018 -
DOE issues final rule outlining emergency order procedures for the grid
The new rule outlines how the Secretary of Energy will issue emergency measures in the event of a grid emergency, such as a physical or cyberattack.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 10, 2018 -
DOE pivots on NOPR, will 'respect' and 'honor' FERC order
The Department of Energy is "actually encouraged" by FERC's rejection, Deputy Secretary Dan Brouillette said, distancing himself from key arguments used to support the proposal.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 9, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Could Florida be the next hot spot for energy storage?
One of the best new markets for energy storage might be the Sunshine State, a bastion of traditional, regulated utilities.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 9, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Predictions 2018: Energy storage growth shows no sign of slowing down
Other trends spurring energy storage growth include an expected boom in electric vehicles, distributed energy resource aggregation and solar-plus-storage in Puerto Rico.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 9, 2018 -
Deep Dive
'FERC did its job:' Former regulators, lawyers laud DOE NOPR rejection
Regulators didn't just kill a coal and nuclear bailout — they preserved FERC's critical policymaking independence.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 9, 2018 -
Coal takes the lead in organized markets after cold snap, but dominance won't last long
Some coal plants have benefited from the cold weather as gas prices rise, but experts tell Utility Dive that doesn't change the underlying market dynamics.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 9, 2018 -
FERC rejects DOE NOPR, kicking resilience issue to grid operators
The Department of Energy's plan to subsidize coal and nuclear plants didn't pass muster with regulators, but regional grid operators will still have to detail how they can make the power system more resilient.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 8, 2018 -
Texas PUC chair raises concerns over ERCOT independence
Transmission upgrades in Mexico could allow power from California to flow into Texas, DeAnn Walker warned, placing ERCOT under federal oversight.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 8, 2018 -
Xcel solicitation returns 'incredible' renewable energy, storage bids
Bids for wind and solar energy combined with battery storage could be the lowest yet, analysts said on social media.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 8, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Predictions 2018: Federal policies to dominate
What will 2018 bring to the power sector? Seven experts weigh in.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 8, 2018 -
Virginia Sen. Kaine asks FERC to reconsider Mountain Valley, Atlantic Coast pipelines
The Democratic senator wants FERC to reconsider the controversial pipeline projects now that it has a full contingency of regulators.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 8, 2018 -
Minnesota regulators finalize carbon cost rules for utility procurements
The Jan. 3 decision sets a carbon cost range between $9.05 and $42.46 per ton in 2020 that utilities must use to analyze infrastructure decisions.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 5, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Gas, not renewables, driving coal, nuclear woes; DOE labs show how much
The findings have important implications for DOE's proposal to provide cost recovery for coal and nuclear plants. FERC is expected to respond to that proposal on Wednesday.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 5, 2018 -
Federal appeals court hears arguments in Illinois ZEC case
The hearing came after a federal court upheld the ZEC program in the face of a challenge mounted by merchant generators.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 5, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Winter storm to test Northeast grid as FERC tees up decision on DOE grid rule
Forget coal piles: It's oil stockpiles that are keeping the lights on in New England this week.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 4, 2018 -
Opinion
Maintaining a fair market through price formation reform
PJM’s market proposal may unfairly benefit expensive and inflexible power plants, ACORE President and CEO Gregory Wetstone writes.
By Gregory Wetstone • Jan. 4, 2018 -
Dominion-SCANA deal could rest on next move by South Carolina lawmakers
The deal is contingent on the usual regulatory approvals, but would require South Carolina lawmakers to step back from efforts to limit how much the utility can charge customers for the failed V.C. Summer nuclear project.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 4, 2018 -
New York clean energy proposal seeks 1.5 GW of storage, coal phaseout
The plan also calls for solicitations in 2018 and 2019 for 800 MW of offshore wind and new energy efficiency targets by April.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 3, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Why mandates still matter in the age of cheap renewables
Wind and solar are now competitive with legacy power resources, but analysts expect state RPS laws will continue to drive growth for both renewable leaders and laggards.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 3, 2018 -
Dominion, SCANA agree to $14.6B all-stock merger
If approved, the combined company would write off $1.7 billion in costs related to the abandoned V.C. Summer nuclear plant.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 3, 2018