Subsidies are subsidies, whether 'in' or 'around' the market

Ahead of the FERC technical conference, WBK lawyers Ray Gifford and Matt Larson caution the cures for market woes may be as bad as the disease.

By Raymond L. Gifford and Matthew S. Larson • April 28, 2017

FERC should go big (but fair) on markets

While full-scale reform may not be possible, goodgrid's Allison Clements says FERC has a big opportunity to improve market operations at May's technical conference. 

By Allison Clements • April 28, 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. 

By Utility Dive staff

California SGIP re-opens Monday with greater funding for energy storage

Under the revised program, 79% of SGIP’s $567 million budget through 2019 is now earmarked for energy storage projects.

By Peter Maloney • April 28, 2017

New Jersey officials say PennEast gas pipeline application is incomplete

Developers of a $1 billion gas pipeline proposed for Pennsylvania and New Jersey will have one month to update the application.

By Robert Walton • April 28, 2017

AEP CEO: Ohio re-regulation off, but plant support bills on tap in Q3, Q4

AEP will not seek a complete reintegration of Ohio power markets, CEO Nick Akins said this week, but instead will push for narrower bills to support cost recovery for utility-owned plants. 

By Robert Walton • April 28, 2017

Southern Cross transmission builders file for approval in Mississippi

The 2,000 MW transmission project would move Texas wind to markets in the southeastern U.S. 

By Robert Walton • April 28, 2017

Duke Energy plans to cut carbon emissions 40% from 2005 levels by 2030

The utility outlined $11 billion in clean energy investment as part of its 2016 Sustainability Report.

By Robert Walton • April 28, 2017

Is rooftop solar just a toy for the wealthy?

A new report finds the income gap for rooftop solar is narrowing, but work remains to spread distributed energy to all. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • April 27, 2017

Can California hit 1.5M zero-emission vehicles by 2025?

The state is lagging on Gov. Brown's ambitious ZEV goal, but investment in chargers and customer education could build more market momentum.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 27, 2017

Thousands of businesses, groups lobby for defense of EPA Energy Star program

Organized by the Alliance to Save Energy, the groups argue the voluntary efficiency program is among the most successful public-private partnerships in U.S. history.

By Robert Walton • April 27, 2017

California utilities propose bill charges for community aggregation customers

As more customers take service through Community Choice Aggregation programs, California utilities say unanticipated costs are being passed on to those who remain with the standard service.

By Robert Walton • April 27, 2017

Toshiba to split into 4 subsidiaries to protect businesses from Westinghouse fallout

The bankruptcy of nuclear developer Westinghouse threatens to sink the entire Japanese tech giant. 

By Peter Maloney • April 27, 2017

Chamber of Commerce: Northeast pipeline constraints are a $7.6B drag on GDP

A new report from the Chamber adds to the ongoing debate over pipeline expansions in the Northeast.

By Robert Walton • April 27, 2017

California Senate committee clears bill for new energy storage rebate program

The bill passed out of the energy committee this week would establish a new storage incentive program to work alongside the existing California Solar Initiative and Self Generation Incentive Program.  

By Peter Maloney • April 27, 2017

Perry calls for US to remain in Paris accord, deepening climate split in White House

Secretary of Energy Rick Perry said yesterday the President should remain and renegotiate rather than exit the climate treaty. Other advisers reject that idea.

By Robert Walton • April 26, 2017

Stem expands into New York with plans for up to 14 MWh of battery installations

The company expects the first installations will be at four theaters in the New York City area as part of a NYSERDA technology commercialization program.

By Peter Maloney • April 26, 2017

Why utilities are more confident than ever about renewable energy growth

Concerns about integrating high levels of variable wind, solar and distributed generation are waning, Utility Dive's sector survey shows.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 25, 2017

NextEra will ask Texas regulators to reconsider rejection of Oncor acquisition

Company officials also said baseload plant retirements and cost declines mean "the market potential for new renewables is larger than it has ever been."

By Robert Walton • April 25, 2017

Mercedes-Benz begins selling residential storage systems in the UK

Each installation can combine up to eight battery modules to create a system with a total capacity of up to 20 kWh.  

By Peter Maloney • April 25, 2017

Trump's 'credibility problem' threatens to undermine DOE baseload power review

The president's past comments supporting coal and bashing renewables leave analysts doubtful that his Department of Energy can conduct an impartial power sector review. 

By Robert Walton • April 24, 2017

CAISO: California curtailed 80 GWh of renewables in March

Further expanding the grid operator's western Energy Imbalance Market is one potential solution to the state's renewable energy oversupply.

By Robert Walton • April 24, 2017

National Grid files to build 40 MWh storage project on Long Island

The utility filed with the NY Public Service Commission to lease land for Long Island energy storage project.

By Peter Maloney • April 24, 2017

As funding slows, DOE touts 38 awards for small business research collaboration

Funding for cutting-edge energy projects has slowed since the Obama administration, but DOE still used Earth Day to highlight new collaborations at the national labs. 

By Robert Walton • April 24, 2017

Salt River Project signs PPA for 20 MW solar+storage project

A 10 MW battery paired with a solar array will help the utility study how to integrate more variable renewable generation. 

By Peter Maloney • April 24, 2017

Kansas regulators reject $12.2B Westar-Great Plains merger

The Kansas Corporation Commission said the neighboring utilities would not accept "any significant safeguards that would protect consumers," leading to the unanimous rejection. 

By Gavin Bade • April 21, 2017