Regulation & Policy: Page 187
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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 -
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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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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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
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 -
DOE taps new deputy secretary appointee for Office of Nuclear Energy
Edward McGinnis will take the place of principle deputy assistant secretary in the Energy Department's Office of Nuclear Energy.
By Peter Maloney • June 5, 2017 -
California Senate struggles to extend cap-and-trade program
Two bills failed to clear the California Assembly last week as lawmakers sought a supermajority to protect the program from legal challenges.
By Robert Walton • June 5, 2017 -
Report: EPA forges ahead with staff reduction, buyouts to meet 'changing mission requirements'
According to Reuters, an internal memo indicates the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to complete the staff reduction push by September.
By Robert Walton • June 5, 2017 -
Stem tapped by Austin Energy for up to 1MWh of aggregated energy storage
The partnership is part of Austin Energy's SHINES grant from the Energy Department, which assists in integration of renewables and distributed energy.
By Peter Maloney • June 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Utilities post-Paris: Uncertainty rules power sector as Trump shatters climate consensus
There are plenty of factors still pushing the utility sector to cut carbon, but time is running out to avert the worst impacts of climate change.
By Gavin Bade • June 2, 2017 -
NRC to issue license for Dominion's new nuclear unit in Virginia
Dominion wants to add a third reactor at its North Anna nuclear plant in Virginia, even as Westinghouse Electric's bankruptcy jeopardizes ongoing nuclear plant construction.
By Peter Maloney • June 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Despite budget worries, DOE SunShot director 'bet his life' on program's survival
SunShot Director Charlie Gay is optimistic about Trump's approach to renewables and the DOE's controversial baseload study.
By Krysti Shallenberger • June 1, 2017 -
Trump pulls US out of Paris climate accord
The president said the accord is a "bad deal for Americans" that would cost jobs and do little to meaningfully cut carbon emissions.
By Gavin Bade • June 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Is renewable energy threatening power reliability?
In Texas and elsewhere, reliability concerns are merely a "Chicken Little argument" fossil generators use to advance their financial interests, analysts say.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 1, 2017 -
DOE review author called renewable energy policies 'greatest emerging threat' to reliability
Travis Fisher wrote the phrase in a 2015 report for a conservative think tank, but the appointment of a clean energy consultant to direct the review could act as a counterweight to his perspective.
By Robert Walton • June 1, 2017 -
Low carbon prices hang over RGGI as June auction approaches
In the March auction, CO2 allowances sold for $3/short ton, the lowest price in more than three years.
By Peter Maloney • June 1, 2017 -
Trump set to announce Paris decision Thursday
The president is expected to pull the United States out of the historic climate accord, but details on how remain sketchy.
By Gavin Bade • June 1, 2017 -
Ohio lawmaker considers opt-out clause to keep FirstEnergy nuke bailout alive
The GOP senator who suspended hearings on the bill is searching for ways to build support for the nuclear subsidies.
By Peter Maloney • June 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
What's the future for demand response under PJM's new capacity and aggregation rules?
Vendors blame new market rules for diminished DR capacity in a recent auction, but some see ways forward for the resource.
By Robert Walton • May 31, 2017 -
Deep Dive
More than 30 states embrace grid modernization, new policy tracker finds
A new quarterly report from the folks who brought you "50 States of Solar" aims to chronicle grid modernization initiatives across the U.S.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 31, 2017 -
US tells WTO it is considering tariffs on solar panels
The U.S. International Trade Commission told the WTO it will decide by mid-September whether to slap duties on imported solar cells and parts.
By Peter Maloney • May 31, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How can Tucson Electric get solar + storage for 4.5¢/kWh?
Subsidies and aggressive pricing strategies are key to the stunning Arizona PPA price, analysts say.
By Peter Maloney • May 30, 2017
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