Regulation & Policy: Page 174
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Connecticut's energy strategy update focuses on renewables, grid modernization
The draft plan would increase the state's renewables goal to 30% by 2030.
By Robert Walton • July 28, 2017 -
North Carolina governor signs solar bill, targets wind moratorium with executive order
Immediately after signing the solar compromise, Gov. Roy Cooper issued an executive order telling state officials to continue planning for wind projects despite an 18-month moratorium in the bill.
By Krysti Shallenberger • July 27, 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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Arizona regulatory judge recommends approval of APS, solar settlement
The administrative law judge ruling moves a March settlement on solar compensation one step away from approval.
By Krysti Shallenberger • July 27, 2017 -
Reliability will be preserved through market transition, grid operators tell Congress
The question isn't whether the nation's ISOs and RTOs will reliably integrate state power policies into wholesale markets, grid operators told a Congressional hearing. The question is how.
By Gavin Bade • July 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Love the one you're with: Hawaii regulators begrudgingly accept HECO energy plan
The order accepting Hawaiian Electric's third plan to get to 100% renewable energy leaves contentious cost and procurement debates to future dockets.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 27, 2017 -
California Gov. Brown signs carbon trading extension to 2030
The program, a key part of California's climate efforts, has been under attack by opponents who call it an illegal tax.
By Peter Maloney • July 27, 2017 -
EPA proposes keeping current nitrogen dioxide emission standards
The agency expects NO and NO2 emissions from power plants to decline over the next decade as the sector meets various Clean Air Act requirements.
By Robert Walton • July 26, 2017 -
Trump formally establishes infrastructure council, with focus on energy
A nonprofit group is already suing the federal government over the council, saying it has been meeting in secret.
By Robert Walton • July 26, 2017 -
Federal court throws out challenge to New York nuclear subsidies
For the second time in as many weeks, a federal court ruled zero-emission credits for nuclear plants do not impede on FERC's wholesale power market jurisdiction.
By Gavin Bade • July 25, 2017 -
Connecticut Gov. Malloy orders financial review of Millstone nuke
The governor wants to assess whether financial support is needed for Connecticut's sole nuclear plant, but operator Dominion warns the review could come too late.
By Gavin Bade • July 25, 2017 -
Opinion
The state of wholesale power markets; Principles for managing an evolving power mix
To harmonize state policies and power markets, Energy Innovation analysts say policymakers should define modern market parameters and then leave them mostly alone.
By Eric Gimon, Robbie Orvis • July 25, 2017 -
Energy storage group outlines ways for states to promote the technology
The report sees procurement targets as the top state policy needed to spur development.
By Peter Maloney • July 25, 2017 -
Reports: Trump to nominate coal lobbyist Wheeler to deputy EPA slot
The Murray Energy lobbyist and former Senate staffer follows a number of industry officials named to top energy slots in the Trump administration.
By Robert Walton • July 25, 2017 -
UK outlines plan for major grid upgrades, battery storage investments
The U.K. government plans to invest $320 million in battery storage technology over a 4-year span.
By Peter Maloney • July 25, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Hiding in plain sight: Aggregated DERs in wholesale power markets
Distributed resources can't yet compete like traditional generators in U.S. power markets, but demand response products allow them a foot in the door.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
DER aggregation: Sector experts identify emerging trends in a nascent market
Wholesale market changes and new regulatory frameworks are key to expanding the sector.
By Krysti Shallenberger • July 24, 2017 -
Texas muni to shut Gibbons Creek coal plant for most of the year
The Texas Municipal Power Agency says cheap natural gas and wind energy make it uneconomic to operate the plant except in the hottest months of the year.
By Peter Maloney • July 24, 2017 -
White House nominates business, utility execs to key DOE positions
Mark Menezes, vice president of federal relations for Berkshire Hathaway Energy, and Paul Dabbar, managing director for mergers and acquisitions for J.P. Morgan, are nominated for top Energy Department positions.
By Robert Walton • July 24, 2017 -
Atlantic Coast Pipeline gets environmental nod from FERC
FERC's action brings the project a significant step closer to approval, but final signoff awaits a quorum at the commission.
By Robert Walton • July 24, 2017 -
National Academies report finds grid vulnerable to cyber, physical attacks
The report, commissioned by Congress, says power sector stakeholders must work with government to protect against threats and natural disasters.
By Robert Walton • July 24, 2017 -
Opinion
Colorado clean energy: 4 reasons the future is bright despite Trump
Earthjustice's Michael Hiatt says renewables and efficiency will continue growing in the state, regardless of federal policy.
By Michael Hiatt • July 21, 2017 -
House Republicans vote to simplify pipeline permitting
One measure would name the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission as the lead agency on pipeline reviews and allow it to set deadlines for other agencies and state regulators.
By Robert Walton • July 21, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Yucca Mountain: High stakes and high hurdles
The Trump administration may be underestimating the battle it faces in trying to revive plans for a national nuclear waste repository in Nevada.
By Peter Maloney • July 21, 2017 -
White House outlines plan to dismantle environmental rules
The Clean Power Plan, Waters of the U.S. rule and methane limits for oil and gas drilling are all on the chopping block.
By Robert Walton • July 20, 2017 -
Report: Summer nuke could cost up to $10B more, should be abandoned
The delayed project would create "massive excess capacity" at South Carolina utilities, argues the report from Vermont Law prepared for environmental groups.
By Peter Maloney • July 20, 2017
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