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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 -
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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
ISO-NE proposes two-part capacity auctions to handle subsidized generation
The ISO’s proposal is meant to allow the entry of significant subsidized resources into the market while preserving price formation for unsubsidized plants.
By Gavin Bade • April 18, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The great capacity market debate: Which model can best handle the energy transition?
Cheap natural gas and generation subsidies have exposed vulnerabilities in capacity and energy-only market constructs. Can grid operators preserve reliability and maintain fair prices for consumers and generators alike?
By Gavin Bade • April 18, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Is grid defection still a threat to the utility business model?
Three studies debate solar-plus-storage economics, but all agree the technology will disrupt the power sector.
By Peter Maloney • April 18, 2017 -
Updated: Perry orders DOE review of clean energy impacts on baseload generation
The Department of Energy will reportedly review how policies supporting wind and solar energy are pushing the early retirement of coal and nuclear generators.
By Gavin Bade • April 17, 2017 -
Ohio power auctions for DP&L, Duke Energy clear above $50/MWh
Despite coal retirements and a shift toward gas generation, clearing prices in DP&L auctions have remained above levels seen in 2013.
By Robert Walton • April 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Despite lack of agreement, New Hampshire groups say solar struggle is ‘worth it’
Months of negotiation over a net metering successor failed to produce a settlement, but did reveal ample common ground between utilities and solar advocates.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 13, 2017 -
Texas regulators reject $18B NextEra-Oncor deal
The Public Utilities Commission of Texas indicated it was concerned about increased risk for ratepayers and the independence of the Oncor board under the acquisition proposal.
By Robert Walton • April 13, 2017 -
SoCal Edison in talks to resolve lawsuit challenging San Onofre fuel storage plan
A plan to expand interim dry cask storage at the San Onofre nuclear plant has been tied up in court for two years.
By Robert Walton • April 13, 2017 -
Maryland passes 30% energy storage tax credit for residential, C&I installations
The bill now goes to Gov. Larry Hogan (R), but passed with more than enough votes this week to override a veto.
By Peter Maloney • April 13, 2017 -
Wal-Mart taps AMS to install 40 MWh of energy storage at California stores
Advanced Microgrid Solutions will put batteries at 27 of the retail giant’s locations, helping reduce peak demand and providing grid services to Southern California Edison.
By Peter Maloney • April 13, 2017 -
California PUC, Energy Commission to scrutinize future of retail choice
By 2050, 80% of California consumers could have some sort of alternative retail electric service, the CPUC and CEC said, prompting the agencies to hold a special en banc hearing May 19.
By Robert Walton • April 13, 2017 -
Siding with Trump, DC Circuit Court puts EPA ozone rule case on hold
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit granted a request by the White House to delay the fight over Obama-era smog restrictions.
By Robert Walton • April 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Westinghouse bankruptcy could grind US nuclear sector to a halt
The contractor’s financial woes could sink the Vogtle and Summer plants and “doom” new nuclear construction in the U.S.
By Peter Maloney • April 12, 2017 -
As New York rejects gas pipeline, developer raises reliability concerns
National Fuel Gas CEO Ronald Tanski warned the state that utilities could run short of gas if regulators don’t stop denying pipeline permits.
By Robert Walton • April 12, 2017 -
Portland commits to 100% economywide renewable energy by 2050
Portland and Multnomah County want to meet all electricity needs with renewable power by 2035 and then shift all remaining sectors to renewables by 2050.
By Robert Walton • April 12, 2017 -
With new group, Pennsylvania nuclear critics look to ‘get ahead’ of subsidy proposal
Pennsylvania lawmakers have yet to draft a bill to subsidize the state’s five nuclear plants, but generators and business groups are still organizing to stop them.
By Peter Maloney • April 12, 2017 -
First BTM li-ion battery project approved in New York City
Fire safety concerns had blocked deployment of lithium-ion batteries in New York, despite the city’s 100 MWh energy storage mandate.
By Peter Maloney • April 12, 2017 -
Oklahoma poised to roll back wind incentives — with the industry’s support
Gov. Mary Fallin (R) is likely to sign a measure phasing out a $0.005/kWh state tax credit three years early, a subsidy the industry says it no longer needs.
By Robert Walton • April 12, 2017
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