Senate committee sets hearing for FERC nominees Glick, McIntyre in September

The Senate confirmed FERC nominees Neil Chatterjee and Robert Powelson on Thursday, restoring the quorum. 

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 4, 2017

Senate confirms Powelson, Chatterjee to FERC

The unanimous consent vote restores quorum to a commission that has been unable to make major decisions for six months. 

By Gavin Bade • Aug. 4, 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

EIA: Most states now have energy efficiency goals in place

Between mandated requirements, voluntary goals and pilot programs, the U.S. Energy Information Administration says 30 states now have energy efficiency policies in place.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 4, 2017

Vogtle nuke cost could top $25B as decision time looms

Southern Co. expects to submit cost estimates and construction recommendations to the Georgia PSC this month.

By Gavin Bade • Aug. 3, 2017

EPA withdraws delay of ozone standards after states sue

Obama-era standards for ground-level ozone will now go into effect this fall, as originally planned. 

By Gavin Bade • Aug. 3, 2017

SCANA CEO: White House did not respond to pleas for Summer nuke support

Kevin Marsh said he and his Santee Cooper counterpart spoke to Secretary of Energy Rick Perry and other senior White House officials.

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 3, 2017

Maine lawmakers fail to override governor's veto of solar bill

The state Senate overrode the veto 28-6, but lawmakers failed to garner the two-thirds majority needed in the House. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 3, 2017

15 states, DC sue EPA over delay in ozone pollution rule

The Trump administration in June put the ozone rules on hold for a year, saying there was "insufficient information" to finalize more stringent standards.

By Gavin Bade • Aug. 2, 2017

EPA grants petitions against air quality permits for 2 Duke coal plants

The Sierra Club argued permits issued for the plants aimed at the wrong sulfur dioxide targets and did not include proper emissions accounting mechanisms. 

By Gavin Bade • Aug. 2, 2017

Texas stakeholders find common ground in utility revenue recovery for DERs

State power sector players say greater efficiency and distributed resources should not hurt utility finances, but consensus over rate design reform remains elusive. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 2, 2017

Los Angeles issues plan to electrify its entire bus fleet

The Los Angeles Metro proposes to replace its 2,200 bus fleet with all electric buses by 2030. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 2, 2017

NV Energy proposes net metering, demand charge analysis in new application

A new law restored net metering rates close to retail after a long battle over Nevada's net metering policy. But NV Energy wants to take a look at its impact on consumers.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 2, 2017

Court lifts injunction to clear reopening of Aliso Canyon gas storage facility

Los Angeles county had sought an injunction against a regulatory decision to allow limited injections to the gas storage facility for the first time since its 2015 leak. 

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 2, 2017

PSE&G to extend New Jersey energy efficiency program

The company reached an agreement with state regulators to spend $69 million extending the program.

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 2, 2017

Deepwater, Tesla to pair offshore wind farm with 40 MWh battery storage system

The 144 MW Revolution Wind project would help Massachusetts meet its 1,200 MW target for new renewable energy. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 1, 2017

Report: EPA planning 'inside the fence' Clean Power Plan replacement

The Obama-era carbon rules will be replaced with regulations that apply only to upgrades that can be made inside plants themselves, unnamed sources told S&P.

By Gavin Bade • Aug. 1, 2017

The post-merchant power sector: What unintentional re-regulation could look like

Former FERC Commissioner Tony Clark says the collapse of the IPP model could return restructured states to a bilateral contracting model more familiar 20 years ago.

By Gavin Bade • Aug. 1, 2017

Idaho Power wants to put rooftop solar customers in separate rate class

Solar advocates say Idaho Power's proposal is the first step in adding in fees or charges on solar customers. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 1, 2017

DTE Energy proposes 1,100 MW gas plant in Michigan

The nearly $1 billion project is scheduled to begin construction in 2019. 

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 1, 2017

Go Electric to build 1 MW storage system for US Army

The storage system will be part of a self-sufficient microgrid, reflecting the U.S. military's continued focus on sustainability.

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 1, 2017

Santee Cooper, SCANA abandon Summer nuclear plant construction

The decisions spell the end for one of two nuclear plants under construction in the U.S. today.

By Gavin Bade • July 31, 2017

FERC staff gives Columbia pipelines environmental clearance despite 'significant' impacts

Agency staff outlined more than 30 mitigation measures Columbia Gas Transmission could take to reduce ecological impacts from its proposed Montaineer and Gulf XPress pipelines.

By Krysti Shallenberger • July 31, 2017

ZECs appeal: Illinois, New York nuclear cases could shape power market jurisdiction

Two federal court rulings in favor of nuclear zero-emission credits could preclude future jurisdictional lawsuits if upheld on appeal.

By Peter Maloney • July 31, 2017

5 companies propose transmission projects for Massachusetts clean energy RFP

The proposed transmission projects would help the state meet its goal of 1,200 MW of renewable energy. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • July 31, 2017

Report: US utilities knew of climate threat since 1960s

America's largest utility companies were warned of the climactic threats of burning fossil fuels as early as 1968, according to a new report from a liberal think tank.

By Gavin Bade • July 31, 2017