Regulation & Policy: Page 180
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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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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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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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