Regulation & Policy: Page 189
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Ohio lawmakers introduce bill to support FirstEnergy's nuclear plants
The Zero Emission Nuclear Resource program follows similar proposals in New York, New Jersey, Illinois and Connecticut.
By Peter Maloney • April 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How New York is incentivizing utilities to interconnect DERs under REV
Regulators want to reward utilities for better performance on key tasks like DER interconnection — the question is how.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 6, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineThe Energy Transition to Renewables
New policy and business actions are giving a significant boost to renewable energy in the U.S., but opposition is growing and grid interconnection, permitting, labor and other challenges remain.
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Indiana House approves bill to phase out retail net metering
The bill now returns to the Senate, which passed an earlier version in February, for final considerations.
By Robert Walton • April 6, 2017 -
Michigan regulators plan EV conference after utility withdraws 800-charger plan
Consumers Energy, car companies and charging station developers will work together this summer to devise a charging plan that works for both the utility and the private market.
By Robert Walton • April 6, 2017 -
Battery, tech companies urge Congress to include storage in infrastructure plans
The Energy Storage Association joined more than 50 other companies and groups in signing the letter to lawmakers.
By Peter Maloney • April 6, 2017 -
Report: Connecticut nuclear support legislation would cost $300M a year
A report commissioned by a generator trade group argues the Millstone plant has been "highly profitable" and is not at risk of early retirement.
By Peter Maloney • April 6, 2017 -
Westinghouse bankruptcy fallout continues as chairman replaced, Santee Cooper downgraded
Parent company Toshiba is also being forced to buy Engie's stake in a U.K. nuclear joint venture due to the bankruptcy filing.
By Peter Maloney • April 5, 2017 -
Defying Trump, Supreme Court will continue with WOTUS case
President Trump's administration had asked the justices to put the case on hold as the Waters of the U.S. rule is reconsidered.
By Robert Walton • April 5, 2017 -
Opinion
Retooling regulation: Blazing the trail to integrated energy & environmental rules
The time for states to integrate their energy and environmental rulemaking is now, RAP analysts argue.
By Chris James, Ken Colburn • April 4, 2017 -
Deep Dive
New NREL report provides missing metric for valuing solar+storage facilities
The report uses NREL's solar cost methodology to identify a single benchmark for paired resources.
By Peter Maloney • April 4, 2017 -
Generators, business group file federal court petitions to halt Illinois nuclear supports
EPSA and a group of local citizens and businesses say the zero-emission credits would intrude on FERC's jurisdiction over wholesale power markets and have “a disruptive effect on energy auctions."
By Peter Maloney • April 4, 2017 -
States, green groups threaten lawsuit if Trump doesn't finalize efficiency standards
A dozen state and city governments informed the White House they will file a lawsuit unless the Department of Energy moves to finalize efficiency regulations covering commercial and consumer products.
By Robert Walton • April 4, 2017 -
Missouri House nears vote on bill allowing utilities to raise rooftop solar fees
The bill, slated for a vote next week, would allow monthly fees to be increased as much as 75% for solar customers.
By Robert Walton • April 4, 2017 -
Failed bipartisan energy bill could get second life as Senate committee advances provisions
The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee advanced 65 bills last week, many of which were a part of last year's energy package that stalled in conference committee.
By Robert Walton • April 4, 2017 -
LA County study: Aliso Canyon gas storage facility not needed for reliability
The study argues California regulators have issued confusing and incomplete guidance on whether reopening the troubled gas storage facility is necessary for power and gas reliability.
By Robert Walton • April 4, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Primer: Technology, consumer sentiment push utilities to new business models
The move to a cleaner, more distributed energy system is pushing wholesale changes to how utilities make money and plan their power grids.
By Robert Walton • April 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The top 5 states for utility grid modernization and business model reform
From expansive sector redesigns to step-by-step DER dockets, states across the nation are rethinking the grid and how utilities make money off it.
By Krysti Shallenberger • April 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Pushed by REV, ConEd tests new utility business models in New York
The nation's largest city is the proving ground for a slate of REV pilot projects aimed at modernizing operations and diversifying revenue.
By Robert Walton • April 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How Connecticut's nuclear bill could open a new front in the plant subsidy debate
A bill to support the Millstone plant would include nuclear facilities in renewable energy solicitations in an attempt to skirt legal challenges facing similar efforts in New York and Illinois.
By Peter Maloney • April 3, 2017 -
Westinghouse bankruptcy puts $8.3B in federal loan guarantees for Vogtle plant at risk
Federal money to finance the Southern Co. plant could be at risk if contractor Westinghouse Electric cannot follow through on its construction commitments.
By Peter Maloney • April 3, 2017 -
Ohio House passes repeal of renewable energy mandate
Gov. John Kasich (R) vetoed a similar measure last year, and has indicated he would do so again if it passes the Senate.
By Robert Walton • April 3, 2017 -
Indiana House committee advances bill to roll back solar net metering
The bill, which would lower the rate solar customers are paid for excess energy, has already passed the Indiana Senate.
By Robert Walton • April 3, 2017 -
Navajo Nation looks to federal subsidies to keep coal mine, plant open
The proposal would subsidize coal sales to the Navajo plant, allowing it to compete with cheaper natural gas generation.
By Peter Maloney • April 3, 2017 -
Boulder's new muni plan would allow Xcel to retain distribution control during transition
Boulder, Colo., has been trying to form a municipal utility for five years. Its newest plan would sidestep some of the more controversial aspects of past proposals.
By Robert Walton • April 3, 2017 -
NextEra-Oncor deal not in the public's interest, Texas regulators say
State regulators signaled they are not willing to budge on calls for an Oncor board that is largely independent of NextEra—a point the company has called a "deal-killer."
By Robert Walton • March 31, 2017
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