Regulation & Policy: Page 173
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Vogtle nuke cost could top $25B as decision time looms
Southern Co. expects to submit cost estimates and construction recommendations to the Georgia PSC this month.
By Gavin Bade • Aug. 3, 2017 -
EPA withdraws delay of ozone standards after states sue
Obama-era standards for ground-level ozone will now go into effect this fall, as originally planned.
By Gavin Bade • Aug. 3, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineSustainability
Companies are pursuing increasingly ambitous sustainability goals around clean energy, but integrating rising amounts of renewables, minimizing environmental impacts, and achieving carbon reduction targets can be challenging.
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Maine lawmakers fail to override governor's veto of solar bill
The state Senate overrode the veto 28-6, but lawmakers failed to garner the two-thirds majority needed in the House.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 3, 2017 -
SCANA CEO: White House did not respond to pleas for Summer nuke support
Kevin Marsh said he and his Santee Cooper counterpart spoke to Secretary of Energy Rick Perry and other senior White House officials.
By Peter Maloney • Aug. 3, 2017 -
15 states, DC sue EPA over delay in ozone pollution rule
The Trump administration in June put the ozone rules on hold for a year, saying there was "insufficient information" to finalize more stringent standards.
By Gavin Bade • Aug. 2, 2017 -
EPA grants petitions against air quality permits for 2 Duke coal plants
The Sierra Club argued permits issued for the plants aimed at the wrong sulfur dioxide targets and did not include proper emissions accounting mechanisms.
By Gavin Bade • Aug. 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Texas stakeholders find common ground in utility revenue recovery for DERs
State power sector players say greater efficiency and distributed resources should not hurt utility finances, but consensus over rate design reform remains elusive.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 2, 2017 -
NV Energy proposes net metering, demand charge analysis in new application
A new law restored net metering rates close to retail after a long battle over Nevada's net metering policy. But NV Energy wants to take a look at its impact on consumers.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 2, 2017 -
Los Angeles issues plan to electrify its entire bus fleet
The Los Angeles Metro proposes to replace its 2,200 bus fleet with all electric buses by 2030.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 2, 2017 -
Court lifts injunction to clear reopening of Aliso Canyon gas storage facility
Los Angeles county had sought an injunction against a regulatory decision to allow limited injections to the gas storage facility for the first time since its 2015 leak.
By Peter Maloney • Aug. 2, 2017 -
PSE&G to extend New Jersey energy efficiency program
The company reached an agreement with state regulators to spend $69 million extending the program.
By Peter Maloney • Aug. 2, 2017 -
Deepwater, Tesla to pair offshore wind farm with 40 MWh battery storage system
The 144 MW Revolution Wind project would help Massachusetts meet its 1,200 MW target for new renewable energy.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 1, 2017 -
Report: EPA planning 'inside the fence' Clean Power Plan replacement
The Obama-era carbon rules will be replaced with regulations that apply only to upgrades that can be made inside plants themselves, unnamed sources told S&P.
By Gavin Bade • Aug. 1, 2017 -
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Deep DiveThe post-merchant power sector: What unintentional re-regulation could look like
Former FERC Commissioner Tony Clark says the collapse of the IPP model could return restructured states to a bilateral contracting model more familiar 20 years ago.
By Gavin Bade • Aug. 1, 2017 -
Idaho Power wants to put rooftop solar customers in separate rate class
Solar advocates say Idaho Power's proposal is the first step in adding in fees or charges on solar customers.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 1, 2017 -
DTE Energy proposes 1,100 MW gas plant in Michigan
The nearly $1 billion project is scheduled to begin construction in 2019.
By Peter Maloney • Aug. 1, 2017 -
Go Electric to build 1 MW storage system for US Army
The storage system will be part of a self-sufficient microgrid, reflecting the U.S. military's continued focus on sustainability.
By Peter Maloney • Aug. 1, 2017 -
Santee Cooper, SCANA abandon Summer nuclear plant construction
The decisions spell the end for one of two nuclear plants under construction in the U.S. today.
By Gavin Bade • July 31, 2017 -
FERC staff gives Columbia pipelines environmental clearance despite 'significant' impacts
Agency staff outlined more than 30 mitigation measures Columbia Gas Transmission could take to reduce ecological impacts from its proposed Montaineer and Gulf XPress pipelines.
By Krysti Shallenberger • July 31, 2017 -
Deep Dive
ZECs appeal: Illinois, New York nuclear cases could shape power market jurisdiction
Two federal court rulings in favor of nuclear zero-emission credits could preclude future jurisdictional lawsuits if upheld on appeal.
By Peter Maloney • July 31, 2017 -
5 companies propose transmission projects for Massachusetts clean energy RFP
The proposed transmission projects would help the state meet its goal of 1,200 MW of renewable energy.
By Krysti Shallenberger • July 31, 2017 -
Report: US utilities knew of climate threat since 1960s
America's largest utility companies were warned of the climactic threats of burning fossil fuels as early as 1968, according to a new report from a liberal think tank.
By Gavin Bade • July 31, 2017 -
Minnesota regulators boost carbon cost estimates for utility planning
A 3-2 decision on Thursday upped the social cost of carbon measurement used in utility planning processes to a range of $9.05 to $43.06 per short ton of CO2 by 2020.
By Gavin Bade • July 28, 2017 -
Summer nuke owners accept $2.2B from Toshiba to continue construction
The future of the long-delayed and over budget Summer nuclear expansion remains unclear, as completion of the project will likely require more funds than Toshiba will provide.
By Gavin Bade • July 28, 2017 -
House approves minibus spending bill with deep cuts to DOE funds
The four-agency spending bill would cut energy programs at the Department of Energy by more than 17%, eliminating the ARPA-E program but preserving fossil fuel research.
By Gavin Bade • July 28, 2017
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