Regulation & Policy: Page 186
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Thousands of businesses, groups lobby for defense of EPA Energy Star program
Organized by the Alliance to Save Energy, the groups argue the voluntary efficiency program is among the most successful public-private partnerships in U.S. history.
By Robert Walton • April 27, 2017 -
Chamber of Commerce: Northeast pipeline constraints are a $7.6B drag on GDP
A new report from the Chamber adds to the ongoing debate over pipeline expansions in the Northeast.
By Robert Walton • April 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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California utilities propose bill charges for community aggregation customers
As more customers take service through Community Choice Aggregation programs, California utilities say unanticipated costs are being passed on to those who remain with the standard service.
By Robert Walton • April 27, 2017 -
Toshiba to split into 4 subsidiaries to protect businesses from Westinghouse fallout
The bankruptcy of nuclear developer Westinghouse threatens to sink the entire Japanese tech giant.
By Peter Maloney • April 27, 2017 -
California Senate committee clears bill for new energy storage rebate program
The bill passed out of the energy committee this week would establish a new storage incentive program to work alongside the existing California Solar Initiative and Self Generation Incentive Program.
By Peter Maloney • April 27, 2017 -
Perry calls for US to remain in Paris accord, deepening climate split in White House
Secretary of Energy Rick Perry said yesterday the President should remain and renegotiate rather than exit the climate treaty. Other advisers reject that idea.
By Robert Walton • April 26, 2017 -
Stem expands into New York with plans for up to 14 MWh of battery installations
The company expects the first installations will be at four theaters in the New York City area as part of a NYSERDA technology commercialization program.
By Peter Maloney • April 26, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Why utilities are more confident than ever about renewable energy growth
Concerns about integrating high levels of variable wind, solar and distributed generation are waning, Utility Dive's sector survey shows.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 25, 2017 -
NextEra will ask Texas regulators to reconsider rejection of Oncor acquisition
Company officials also said baseload plant retirements and cost declines mean "the market potential for new renewables is larger than it has ever been."
By Robert Walton • April 25, 2017 -
Mercedes-Benz begins selling residential storage systems in the UK
Each installation can combine up to eight battery modules to create a system with a total capacity of up to 20 kWh.
By Peter Maloney • April 25, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Trump's 'credibility problem' threatens to undermine DOE baseload power review
The president's past comments supporting coal and bashing renewables leave analysts doubtful that his Department of Energy can conduct an impartial power sector review.
By Robert Walton • April 24, 2017 -
CAISO: California curtailed 80 GWh of renewables in March
Further expanding the grid operator's western Energy Imbalance Market is one potential solution to the state's renewable energy oversupply.
By Robert Walton • April 24, 2017 -
National Grid files to build 40 MWh storage project on Long Island
The utility filed with the NY Public Service Commission to lease land for Long Island energy storage project.
By Peter Maloney • April 24, 2017 -
As funding slows, DOE touts 38 awards for small business research collaboration
Funding for cutting-edge energy projects has slowed since the Obama administration, but DOE still used Earth Day to highlight new collaborations at the national labs.
By Robert Walton • April 24, 2017 -
Salt River Project signs PPA for 20 MW solar+storage project
A 10 MW battery paired with a solar array will help the utility study how to integrate more variable renewable generation.
By Peter Maloney • April 24, 2017 -
Kansas regulators reject $12.2B Westar-Great Plains merger
The Kansas Corporation Commission said the neighboring utilities would not accept "any significant safeguards that would protect consumers," leading to the unanimous rejection.
By Gavin Bade • April 21, 2017 -
Report: Trump DOE hits brakes on new energy research funding
Funding opportunity announcements from the Department of Energy have slowed, threatening research at some institutions, according to a data review from E&E News.
By Robert Walton • April 21, 2017 -
SDG&E contracts for 5 energy storage projects totaling 83.5 MW
The utility will own the two largest projects — 30 MW and 40 MW, respectively — to enhance reliability and integrate renewables.
By Peter Maloney • April 21, 2017 -
New York to make $15M available to fund energy storage projects
NYSERDA is searching for existing technologies to demonstrate how storage can provide multiple power grid benefits.
By Peter Maloney • April 21, 2017 -
Opinion
US federal infrastructure plans: What the power sector needs to know
Navigant director Paul Maxwell argues public-private partnerships could be a space of bipartisan common ground for upgrading the US power system
By Paul Maxwell • April 20, 2017 -
AMS signs deal with realty firm for 11 MWh of storage to create hybrid buildings
The systems from Advanced Microgrid Solutions are designed to automatically shift the buildings to battery power based on prices and demand response signals from Southern California Edison.
By Peter Maloney • April 20, 2017 -
Storage companies file FERC complaint against PJM regulation market rules
The Energy Storage Association argues PJM should have sought FERC approval for changes to the regulation market it says are unsuitable for short-duration batteries.
By Peter Maloney • April 20, 2017 -
EPA to review MATS rule limiting mercury emissions from coal plants
The White House asked the D.C. Circuit Court to delay an oral argument on the rules scheduled for next month, mirroring previous moves to review Obama-era regulations.
By Robert Walton • April 20, 2017 -
DC Circuit: FERC must do better in explaining changes to transmission returns
The D.C. Circuit Court last week vacated a 2014 FERC order lowering the return on equity for transmission owners in ISO-New England.
By Robert Walton • April 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
FERC chair outlines three paths for power market reforms ahead of technical conference
Without a negotiated solution to generation subsidy issues, acting Chair Cheryl LaFleur fears states may back themselves into an unplanned re-regulation of their power markets.
By Gavin Bade • April 19, 2017
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