Texas PUC plans August workshop on generators' market reform proposal

Gas generators are concerned that persistently low prices in ERCOT markets could force plants offline, threatening reliability.

By Robert Walton • June 9, 2017

NRC head asks Congress for $30M to restart Yucca Mountain review

The Trump budget proposal would also set aside funds for a licensing review, but the nuclear waste repository faces continued opposition from local lawmakers. 

By Peter Maloney • June 9, 2017

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The 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.

By Utility Dive staff

Texas regulators finalize rejection of NextEra bid to purchase Oncor

NextEra refused to bend to conditions regulators laid out in an initial merger rejection last month, leading the Public Utilities Commission to hold fast to its original decision.

By Robert Walton • June 8, 2017

Connecticut House fails to pass Millstone nuke support bill

Dominion has threatened a "strategic assessment" of the plant's viability if a support bill fails, but lawmakers could take the measure up again in an extended budget session.  

By Gavin Bade • June 8, 2017

CAISO considers making Aliso Canyon gas reliability measures permanent

A straw proposal indicates the grid operator remains concerned about reliability risks caused by a leak at the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility.

By Robert Walton • June 8, 2017

LG subsidiary will install 40 MW of batteries on Guam

The two storage facilities are expected to help reduce intermittent power outages and integrate more solar energy for the U.S. territory. 

By Peter Maloney • June 8, 2017

Georgia Power, Westinghouse again extend deadline for Vogtle agreement

The companies are now shooting to finalize a deal to allow the Southern Co. subsidiary to take over construction of Vogtle by Friday.

By Peter Maloney • June 8, 2017

KCP&L thermostat program shows how regulatory design can make or break DSM

In the utility's Missouri service territory, its partnership with Nest is going strong. But in Kansas, regulators are wary of the program's costs.

By Robert Walton • June 7, 2017

Colorado decoupling proposal unites Xcel, distributed energy advocates

Separating utility revenues from power sales would benefit efficiency and DERs, but some critics worry customer bills will rise and argue for a more extensive regulatory overhaul. 

By Herman K. Trabish • June 7, 2017

Updated: Connecticut revives nuclear support bill after Dominion threatens Millstone review

Legislation to support Dominion's Millstone nuclear plant in Connecticut appeared dead until the operator said it would consider shuttering the facility if a support bill was not approved. 

By Gavin Bade , Peter Maloney • June 7, 2017

Duke files for grid modernization rider in Ohio, proposes 10 MW storage pilot

The battery project would be located to allow it to provide ancillary services to the grid and backup power to critical infrastructure.

By Peter Maloney • June 7, 2017

Stakeholder reforms, greater state input needed to guide future of power markets

UPenn's Christina Simeone says RTO/ISO governance is falling short at precisely the wrong time.

By Christina Simeone • June 6, 2017

Senate committee advances Trump's FERC nominees

The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources also voted in favor of two of President Trump's nominees to the departments of Interior and Energy.  

By Robert Walton • June 6, 2017

Maryland, Hawaii turn to storage incentives as state markets gain momentum

A new GTM Research report examines Hawaii and Maryland as examples of a trend in state energy storage incentives.

By Peter Maloney • June 6, 2017

PSEG CEO Izzo calls for efficiency, rate reform and nuclear supports in New Jersey

The utility is pushing regulatory reforms to help it invest in energy efficiency and recover fixed costs while beginning to "educate" stakeholders about nuclear subsidies.

By Robert Walton • June 6, 2017

3 ways to identify energy savings in leased offices

Utilities face increasing pressure to identify efficiency savings in demand side management programs – learn ways to target untapped opportunities with the leased office customer segment. 

June 6, 2017

Updated: Southern's Kemper plant faces years of continued work on gasifier units

Southern subsidiary Mississippi Power says the plant will be operational by the end of June, but construction on gasifiers will need to continue for 18 to 24 months.

By Gavin Bade , Peter Maloney • June 6, 2017

Report: Unsealed construction records for Summer nuke show unexpected expenses

The documents show that at least $325 million was spent on unexpected additional work, as well as $15.5 million for training and $1.5 million for cybersecurity improvements.

By Peter Maloney • June 6, 2017

North Carolina lawmakers embark on extensive energy policy reforms

The "Competitive Energy Solutions" proposal includes a competitive bidding process for solar developers and reform implementation of the federal Public Utilities Regulatory Policy Act. 

By Robert Walton • June 6, 2017

US states, cities vow to uphold Paris climate accord goals

More than 12 states, industries and cities will push to meet the Paris climate goals in the wake of President Trump's decision to abandon the multi-national accord last week. 

By Robert Walton • June 6, 2017

New York Gov. Cuomo taps union leader for PSC seat

 Phil Wilcox is also a member of the Upstate Energy Jobs coalition, which supported subsidies to keep New York nuclear plants afloat.

By Robert Walton • June 5, 2017

Pruitt defends Paris decision, advocates fuel diversity in media lap

The EPA administrator reiterated his belief that plants need "solid hydrocarbons" onsite to ensure reliable power delivery. 

By Gavin Bade • June 5, 2017

PJM auction results could push nuke operators to 'double down' on subsidies

Unexpectedly low prices in the May capacity auction could mark a turning point for market reform debates, particularly in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

By Peter Maloney • June 5, 2017

California Senate passes bill for residential energy storage incentives

The new storage incentives would be modeled after the California Solar Initiative and provide an alternative to the Self-Generation Incentive Program. 

By Peter Maloney • June 5, 2017

Updated: California Senate votes for 100% renewable energy goal by 2045

The ambitious proposal now moves to the Assembly, where Democrats have a supermajority. 

By Robert Walton • June 5, 2017