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Updated: Trump will pull US out of Paris climate accord, reports say
The details of the withdrawal will reportedly be worked out by a small group of White House officials, including EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt.
By Gavin Bade • May 30, 2017 -
After failing to clear PJM auction, Exelon says Three Mile Island nuke will close in 2019
The closure announcement includes a number of proposals Exelon says would save the plant if approved by Pennsylvania lawmakers.
By Gavin Bade • May 30, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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Attorneys tussle over Arizona regulator's pursuit of APS campaign finance records
Lawyers for Arizona Public Service say utility regulator Robert Burns does not have the authority to unilaterally subpoena the utility's financial records.
By Robert Walton • May 30, 2017 -
New Ohio bill would revamp state power market for full deregulation
HB 247 would require regulated utilities to divest their generation assets and put an end to lengthy procedings on utility resource planning.
By Gavin Bade , Peter Maloney • May 30, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Senators defend state energy policies in confirmation hearing for FERC, DOE nominees
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle told Trump energy nominees that the federal government should not preempt state policies on nuclear and renewables in a wide-ranging hearing Thursday morning.
By Gavin Bade • May 26, 2017 -
Report: Bechtel, Fluor interested in taking over Vogtle nuke construction
Toshiba’s nuclear development subsidiary Westinghouse Electric filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March, throwing the future of two nuclear projects into question.
By Robert Walton • May 26, 2017 -
Southern CEO: Decision on Vogtle's fate not likely until late summer
The utility previously said it would reach a decision on whether or not to proceed with construction on the nuclear plant by June.
By Peter Maloney • May 26, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Colorado regulators seize the climate fight in landmark ruling on carbon costs
The PUC's March decision is the first application of the Obama administration's social cost of carbon in utility resource planning.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 25, 2017 -
NY PSC order amends tariff to allow ConEd to export battery power to the grid
The PSC’s order also directs other utilities to study the effects of batteries to export power to the grid under existing dynamic load management programs.
By Peter Maloney • May 25, 2017 -
Senate committee set to grill Trump's FERC nominees
The Thursday hearing is likely to feature questions on integrating state goals like RPS policies and nuclear subsidies into wholesale power markets.
By Robert Walton • May 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Brattle: Wider electrification key to averting both climate change and utility death spiral
Tapping into power demand from EVs and electrified heating can help the utility industry thrive as it pushes the economy toward deep decarbonization, the consultancy says.
By Peter Maloney • May 24, 2017 -
Updated: Trump budget pushes EPA, DOE cuts, divestment from federal power assets
The White House's official budget proposal would cut the EPA 31%, nearly eliminate the DOE's renewable energy office and lease federally-owned transmission lines to private companies.
By Robert Walton • May 24, 2017 -
Westinghouse reaches deal to tap $800M in loans during bankruptcy
The firm assured the court that the debtor in possession financing would not be used for the company’s overseas operations, which have not been placed into bankruptcy.
By Peter Maloney • May 24, 2017 -
Updated: Tucson Electric signs solar + storage PPA for 'less than 4.5¢/kWh'
While exact prices are confidential, the PPA for the 100 MW of solar and 120 MWh of storage would be less than half the cost of other major solar and battery contracts.
By Gavin Bade , Peter Maloney • May 23, 2017 -
Deep Dive
As solar matures, rate design and incentive debates grow ever more complex
The newest national solar policy update finds policymakers considering more detailed programs to compensate DER owners and cover grid costs.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 23, 2017 -
PPL shareholders pass resolution for climate strategy assessment
The non-binding proposal, passed last week, expresses concern that PPL is "not properly accounting for the risk of its current high reliance on carbon-intensive generation."
By Robert Walton • May 23, 2017 -
Nevada utility regulator Paul Thomsen resigns
Thomsen joined the Nevada Public Utilities Commission in 2015 and led it through a controversial net metering decision last year.
By Robert Walton • May 23, 2017 -
New York Gov. Cuomo plans 16 MW microgrid in the state capital
The gas-powered microgrid will provide backup power for the 90-acre Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza in Albany.
By Peter Maloney • May 23, 2017 -
Opinion
The state of US wholesale power markets: Is reliability at risk from low prices?
Robbie Orvis from Energy Innovation explores why generator revenues are shrinking and how the decline isn't a problem for reliability.
By Robbie Orvis • May 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Power & Gas Index: Enjoy the shoulder season — natural gas prices are about to rise
Coal generation may get a temporary boost, but the long-term future remains dim.
By Robert Walton • May 22, 2017 -
Senate panel advances deregulation bills, including controversial RAA
The Regulatory Accountability Act has sparked outrage among environmental and public interest advocates, who say it would paralyze federal rulemaking processes.
By Robert Walton , Gavin Bade • May 22, 2017 -
FirstEnergy keeps pressure on for passage of Ohio nuclear subsidy bill
Ohio lawmakers last week suspended hearings on a bill to support two of the company's struggling Ohio nukes.
By Peter Maloney • May 22, 2017 -
Report: Vistra Energy in talks to purchase fellow generator Dynegy
An acquisition would create one of the largest independent power producers in the country, with more than 46 GW of capacity.
By Robert Walton , Gavin Bade • May 22, 2017 -
Westinghouse will not object to unsealing contract for VC Summer nuclear project
South Carolina regulators will ultimately decide whether or not to open up the documents to the public at its upcoming May 24 meeting.
By Peter Maloney • May 22, 2017 -
Report: EPA wants to reserve $12M for buyouts, early retirement
The budget allocation appears to begin fulfilling campaign promises to significantly reduce the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's workforce.
By Robert Walton • May 21, 2017