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Opinion
Litigation is the solution to state 'around market' power subsidies
FERC's technical conference revealed the divide on state power incentives is so intractable that the courts must weigh in, two WBK lawyers argue in this guest post.
By Raymond L. Gifford and Matthew S. Larson • May 15, 2017 -
Southern to take over Vogtle construction from bankrupt Westinghouse
The deal is reportedly contingent on SCANA reaching a similar agreement on the V.C. Summer plant, so the two companies can share resources to complete the projects.
By Gavin Bade • May 15, 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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Ransomware rampage highlights cyberattack fears in power sector
A massive ransomware attack infected 200,000 computers worldwide, but U.S. utilities thus far remain unscathed.
By Krysti Shallenberger • May 15, 2017 -
NRStor wins approval for 7 MWh compressed air storage project in Ontario
Developed with Hydrostor, officials say the project in a Goderich salt cave will be the first fuel-free CAES facility in the world.
By Peter Maloney • May 15, 2017 -
California's SGIP program closes first funding round with $90M allocated
Nearly all the funding for the first step of the SGIP program was used up in the first day, with Engie and AMS winning the most money in the large-scale (over 10 kW) storage category.
By Peter Maloney • May 15, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Panda Temple bankruptcy could chill new gas plant buildout in ERCOT market
Panda blames ERCOT’s forecasting methodology for the bankruptcy of its modern combined-cycle plant, but the market presents multiple challenges for gas generators.
By Peter Maloney • May 15, 2017 -
CAISO: Wholesale power prices dropped 9% in 2016 to $34/MWh average
The 2016 power price decline foreshadows an ongoing bout of negative pricing events experienced by the California grid operator this spring.
By Krysti Shallenberger • May 12, 2017 -
CAISO launches initiative that could lend support to struggling generators
The California grid operator this week launched an initiative to explore how it could allow generators to take plants out of service for an extended period without mothballing or retiring them.
By Gavin Bade • May 12, 2017 -
Trump's cybersecurity executive order calls for power grid assessment
The order requires Homeland Security and Energy to submit reports on the impact of cyberattacks on the power grid.
By Krysti Shallenberger • May 12, 2017 -
Toshiba said to be preparing for bankruptcy as Southern faces Vogtle deadline
The Wall Street Journal reports Toshiba's partners are preparing for a potential reorganization under Japanese bankruptcy laws, a claim the company denies.
By Peter Maloney • May 12, 2017 -
Exelon court brief argues Illinois ZEC program is legal
The utility argues the case brought by independent generators would "preempt not only the states, but also FERC’s ability to decide how best to marry its wholesale markets with state policies."
By Gavin Bade • May 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
In the throes of bankruptcy, Suniva wants solar panel tariffs to shield manufacturing business
Suniva's complaint filed with the ITC could help U.S. panel manufacturers as a whole, but do wider damage to the solar industry.
By Peter Maloney • May 11, 2017 -
NRG, Calpine propose market fixes to avoid 'subversion' of ERCOT model
A new white paper from the generators blames low natural gas prices and subsidized wind for depressing energy market prices, putting pressure on thermal plants.
By Gavin Bade • May 11, 2017 -
Updated: Nebraska utility exits contract for Sheldan coal plant
Lincoln Electric System and the plant's owner voted to dissolve the decades-old agreement.
By Krysti Shallenberger • May 11, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Prognosis negative: How California is dealing with below-zero power market prices
A rainy winter and growing solar have CAISO prices going negative and renewable energy going to waste — what should policymakers do?
By Herman K. Trabish • May 11, 2017 -
Hawaii PUC nixes Hawaiian Electric bid to purchase oil power plant
Hawaii regulators said the benefit to ratepayers was "marginal," particularly since the utility has to hit 100% renewables by 2045.
By Krysti Shallenberger • May 10, 2017 -
Michigan regulators to decide fate of Palisades nuclear contract by August
The Michigan Public Service commission held public meetings this week focusing on a plan to terminate a nuclear power purchase agreement between Consumers Energy and plant operator Entergy.
By Krysti Shallenberger • May 10, 2017 -
Report: Power customers 'forced' to fund EEI political activities
A report from the Energy and Policy Institute calls into question which trade group political operations should be eligible for cost recovery from ratepayers.
By Gavin Bade • May 10, 2017 -
Virginia governor signs 11 energy bills, including solar, pumped hydro proposals
A slew of energy bills landed on the desk of Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D), including measures on community solar pilot projects, green development zones and rate approval for new pumped storage projects.
By Krysti Shallenberger • May 9, 2017 -
Trump to nominate Powelson, Chatterjee to FERC
The Pennsylvania regulator and longtime Senate aide are steadfast supporters of state's rights and expanding energy infrastructure.
By Gavin Bade • May 9, 2017 -
NPCC: Northeast has sufficient power supplies to meet demand this summer
Even extreme weather wouldn't amount to enough power demand to cause reliability problems, the Northeast Power Coordinating Council said in its seasonal assessment.
By Peter Maloney • May 9, 2017 -
Google eyes defection from NV Energy service
The tech giant asked Nevada regulators last week how to avoid exit fees if it chooses to source power from suppliers other than the incumbent utility.
By Krysti Shallenberger • May 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Choice in La La Land: LA County community aggregation has California utilities on full alert
Up to a million customers could shift service away from SCE, leaving the state's utilities worried about the costs of departing load.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 9, 2017 -
CAISO updates proposed rules for demand response, energy storage
The California ISO plans to present updated station power rules and standards assessing the DR potential of aggregated customers at its late July board meeting.
By Peter Maloney • May 9, 2017 -
Study: Storage, renewables could replace New York's Indian Point nuke
A new study shows replacing lost capacity from Indian Point with storage and clean energy could save state ratepayers $315 million over a 5-year span.
By Krysti Shallenberger • May 9, 2017
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