Regulation & Policy: Page 195
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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 -
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 -
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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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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 -
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 -
PJM: Gas plant buildout, coal retirements don't threaten reliability
A new report from the grid operator noted that more reliance on any single generation resource introduces resilience risks not accounted for under traditional reliability standards.
By Peter Maloney • March 31, 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 -
Deep Dive
How California lawmakers plan to align renewable generation with power demand
Two new bills present distinct approaches to align wind and solar output with the state's electricity load.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 30, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The only certainty in Trump's climate orders? More lawsuits
President Trump has ordered a review of the Clean Power Plan, but the regulation's exact fate is still anyone's guess.
By Robert Walton • March 30, 2017 -
National Grid's proposed transmission line will ship 1.2 GW of renewables from Canada
The $1 billion project would compete with Eversource’s Northern Pass transmission effort to ship renewable energy from Canada to the Northeast.
By Peter Maloney • March 30, 2017 -
Macquarie, CIT close project financing for AMS' 50 MW energy storage fleet
Macquarie bought the projects in August 2016 from Advanced Microgrid Solutions, which will serve as the projects’ asset manager.
By Peter Maloney • March 30, 2017 -
GTM: More than 21 states pack energy storage pipelines with over 20 MW
There are more than 10 GW of projects in the U.S.'s energy storage pipeline, according to GTM Research.
By Peter Maloney • March 29, 2017 -
Trump signs executive order to review Clean Power Plan
The widely-anticipated move directs EPA to review the Obama-era climate regulations, triggering a grueling rulemaking process and more litigation.
By Robert Walton • March 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Why utilities don't think Trump will stop the clean energy transition
The next generation utility business model will rely on a cleaner, more distributed energy system regardless of what happens in Washington, according to our new 2017 State of the Electric Utility Survey.
By Gavin Bade • March 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Mercedes eyes North American market to get ahead of energy storage curve
The CEO of Mercedes' new North American energy storage unit lays out his strategy in an interview with Utility Dive.
By Peter Maloney • March 28, 2017 -
CAISO notches record, serving 56.7% of demand with renewable energy in one day
Solar and wind power combined also hit a peak on the same day by serving 49.2% of demand.
By Peter Maloney • March 28, 2017 -
IHS: More global storage could save industry hundreds of billions of dollars
Increasing energy storage in the global electric grid could save hundreds of billions of dollars, according to a new report from IHS Markit.
By Peter Maloney • March 28, 2017
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