Regulation & Policy: Page 182
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Opinion
White paper finds customers are better off with competitive energy markets
Prices in states with competition and choice have trended downward while monopoly prices rise, writes RESA's Darrin Pfannenstiel.
By Darrin Pfannenstiel • June 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Does the PJM capacity auction mark the end of the new-build generation cycle?
Analysts say low capacity prices could indicate the end of a plant-building boom, but there are still pockets of opportunity for generators.
By Peter Maloney • June 19, 2017 -
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TrendlineThe 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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New PJM white papers aim to integrate state power policies into wholesale markets
The grid operator is floating carbon pricing and two-part capacity auctions to help mitigate for the market impacts of renewable energy mandates and nuclear subsidies.
By Gavin Bade , Robert Walton • June 19, 2017 -
Clean energy group: Vogtle nuke will cost $29B, should be abandoned
The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy says the cost of Georgia Power's nuclear plant expansion will rise by $9 billion by the time the project is completed.
By Peter Maloney • June 19, 2017 -
Nevada governor vetoes popular RPS, community solar bills
The renewable portfolio standard would have mandated 40% renewables by 2030 and included a carveout for energy storage.
By Robert Walton • June 19, 2017 -
New England, California could see tight spots with reliability this summer, says FERC
The agency's annual summer reliability report highlighted possible reliability concerns in regions such as California, New England and Texas.
By Peter Maloney • June 19, 2017 -
DOE selects 6 tech companies to help US develop exascale supercomputer
The program supports R&D in hardware technology, software technology and application development, with the goal of delivering at least one exascale-capable system by 2021.
By Justine Brown • June 16, 2017 -
Pruitt faces bipartisan criticism over White House plan to gut EPA
Members of a House appropriations subcommittee told EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt that proposed cuts to the agency's budget are unlikely to survive.
By Robert Walton • June 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
SMUD's holistic DER planning process could set new standard for utilities
Even solar advocates are praising the distributed resource planning done by Sacramento's municipal utility.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 16, 2017 -
DOE will shutter office focused on international clean energy development
The Department of Energy confirmed plans to close the Office of International Climate and Technology, saying it duplicated agency efforts on clean energy and the environment.
By Robert Walton • June 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Utility CEOs to DOE: Hands off state energy policies, grid planning
Members of EEI's board say they want the DOE's baseload review to embrace the power mix transformation, not inhibit it.
By Gavin Bade • June 15, 2017 -
A new study defends ARPA-E in wake of Trump's proposed budget cuts
A congressionally mandated study found the Department of Energy's APRA-E secured $1.25 billion in private funding and 74 patents so far.
By Peter Maloney • June 15, 2017 -
Massachusetts bill would compel utilities to consider non-wires alternatives
Under H. 1725, utilities would have to submit any plans for system upgrades to a newly created Grid Modernization Board, which would evaluate the viability of NWAs.
By Robert Walton , Gavin Bade • June 14, 2017 -
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BP: Global coal consumption drops to lowest level since 2004
Wind and solar power, on the other hand, accounted for nearly one-third of the increase in primary energy use last year.
By Peter Maloney • June 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Will California's 100% renewables goal survive the political process?
With current clean energy goals in sight, liberal lawmakers are pushing the state to ratchet up its ambitions. But utility companies could prove a powerful roadblock.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Energy storage hits record growth in Q1 2017, but slowdown likely
Energy storage deployment grew nearly 1,000% in Q1 2017. But a new GTM Research report says that pace will probably not last the rest of the year.
By Peter Maloney • June 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
EEI 2017: The utility sector's business case for deep decarbonization
Utility executives have discovered that cleaning up their power mixes and electrifying other sectors is their best chance at strong growth. But it's easier said than done.
By Gavin Bade • June 13, 2017 -
US could lag on battery research if Trump's proposed budget clears, researchers warn
Budget cuts to the Department of Energy could result in an outflow of U.S. research talent to countries with better-funded programs, such as China, Japan and South Korea.
By Peter Maloney • June 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Wordwide appetite for power sector M&A is rising, new reports find
An EY survey says 59% of power and utility CEOs expect to pursue an M&A deal this year.
By Peter Maloney • June 12, 2017 -
Vivint Solar will return to Nevada if Gov. Sandoval signs net metering bill
The solar company is the latest to announce its return to the state. Tesla and Sunrun also announced similar plans to resume sales last week.
By Robert Walton • June 12, 2017 -
Study: Texas residential rates cheaper in some competitive areas compared to non-competitive zones
A report from the Center for Energy Studies finds retail residential rates are approaching the wholesale price, indicating utilities are working to cut costs.
By Robert Walton • June 12, 2017 -
Minnesota Power proposes a $700M 'renewable energy enabling' gas plant
The utility partnered with Dairyland Power Cooperative to build a $700 million gas-fired combined-cycle plant with a capacity of 525-550 MW.
By Peter Maloney • June 12, 2017 -
Dominion: Decision on a new North Anna nuke reactor years away
A utility official said more policy certainty is necessary before continuing construction on the proposed reactor
By Peter Maloney • June 12, 2017 -
Trump's Clean Power Plan replacement now at OMB
Details of the CPP rollback remain unknown, but submission to the Office of Management and Budget means the plan could be public in a matter of weeks.
By Robert Walton • June 9, 2017 -
National nuclear, gas interests target Ohio plant subsidy debate
Exelon and API are seeking to sway debate over proposals to subsidize two FirstEnergy nuclear plants.
By Peter Maloney • June 9, 2017
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