The DOE NOPR: An inevitable next step in power ‘market’ regulation

It was only a matter of time before 'around market' reforms went 'in market,' write Ray Gifford and Matt Larson.

By Ray Gifford, Matt Larson • Oct. 6, 2017

FERC terminates inquiry on cybersecurity controls for grid control centers

The agency said current cybersecurity measures provide sufficient protection from cyberattacks and some of the proposed modifications could pose operational risks.

By Peter Maloney • Oct. 6, 2017

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Data Centers and the US Grid

A look at how data centers are affecting the U.S. grid today and how new technologies and rate structures could affect that trajectory in the years to come.

By Utility Dive staff

Reports: EPA set to justify CPP repeal with new cost math

The EPA will argue that repealing the Clean Power Plan will save $33 billion in compliance costs by 2030, according to media reports, a calculation critics say ignores broad power sector trends. 

By Gavin Bade • Oct. 6, 2017

BLM mining proposal clouds future of federal renewables development in California

BLM says the Interior Department should cancel the withdrawal of about 1.3 million acres of federal lands from new mining contracts in Southern California.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 6, 2017

GOP lawmaker criticizes DOE cost recovery rule at House hearing

Congressman Pete Olson (R-TX) said he is "concerned" that the DOE rule could raise customer costs by "picking winners and losers" for energy generation.

By Gavin Bade • Oct. 5, 2017

Massachusetts net metering cap stifled $78M of solar projects, SEIA says

At least 124 projects with a total capacity of 51.2 MW are on hold as the solar trade group urges lawmakers to act.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 5, 2017

Utility success with corporate renewables demand raises questions for existing load

New utility green tariffs give new customers renewables options, but existing demand could mean stranded assets.

By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 5, 2017

Performance-based regulation: Aligning utility incentives with policy objectives and customer benefits

AEE's Benjamin Stafford and Liza Frantzis lay out strategies for utilities and regulators to achieve performance-based regulation. 

By Benjamin Stafford, Lisa Frantzis • Oct. 5, 2017

California grid operator urges less fossil-fuel use in new report

The decline of gas-fired generation, decentralizing electrical service and regional coordination are among the eight trends identified by CAISO.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 5, 2017

Western states push to expand EV charging network

The electric vehicle corridor will knit together 5,000 miles of freeways and 11 interstates across seven Western states. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 5, 2017

Sempra to seek total ownership of Energy Future Holdings in new filing

The energy company included ring-fencing and management preservation commitments for Oncor, EFH's prized utility subsidiary, in its application to Texas regulators. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 5, 2017

Powelson: FERC 'will not destroy the marketplace' in DOE cost recovery rulemaking

Fellow Commissioner Cheryl LaFleur later endorsed Powelson's comments on Twitter, writing "great message!"

By Gavin Bade • Oct. 5, 2017

ENGIE and Massachusetts utility team up for 6 MWh energy storage project

Holyoke Gas & Electric's solar-paired facility will be the largest battery storage facility in the state, according to the company.

By Peter Maloney • Oct. 5, 2017

Survey: Most utility executives say cybersecurity is a top concern

57% of the respondents to a new Accenture survey listed interruptions to the power supply from cyberattacks as their most serious concern.

By Peter Maloney • Oct. 5, 2017

EPA misses deadline for ozone standard attainment designations

Green groups are threatening to sue after EPA failed to meet a Monday deadline to publish which areas in the U.S. do not meet new standards on ozone pollution.

By Gavin Bade • Oct. 4, 2017

Report: EPA to seek industry input to shape Clean Power Plan replacement

The agency plans to issue an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking by Friday soliciting comment on what should replace the signature Obama era climate initiative, Reuters reports. 

By Gavin Bade • Oct. 4, 2017

Updated: DOE cost recovery rule divides power sector in House hearing

Nuclear and coal interests lent qualified support for the DOE rule, but the CEO of a leading coal lobby said he had "no idea" where the cost recovery and 90-day provisions came from. 

By Gavin Bade • Oct. 4, 2017

ITC seeks more details as solar sector battles over remedies in trade case hearing

More than 50 stakeholders crowded the ITC's hearing room to debate the merits of proposed tariffs as well as a quota and floor price in a nine-hour hearing Tuesday. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 4, 2017

28 utilities join RESTORE program to boost grid resilience, reliability

The RESTORE program allows participants to share spare critical equipment to restore electrical service after catastrophic emergencies or significant natural events.

By Peter Maloney • Oct. 4, 2017

California energy storage siting bill signed into law

Gov. Jerry Brown (D) signed the measure aiming to speed the siting of energy storage projects in state counties and cities. 

By Peter Maloney • Oct. 4, 2017

Energy storage good option for frequency response, group says

The technology could find expanded uses if federal regulators agree with the Energy Storage Association.

By Peter Maloney • Oct. 3, 2017

Portland General Electric joins California power trading market

The move makes PGE the fifth non-California utility to participate in the western Energy Imbalance Market. 

By Gavin Bade • Oct. 3, 2017

California solar farm inks deal with farm district for cheap solar

The Modesto Irrigation District approved a $131 million, 20-year contract with a solar farm to provide 2.5 million MWh of electricity — or $34/MWh. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 3, 2017

Arizona coal plant may get new life as potential buyers emerge

Utilities with a stake in the 2,250 MW Navajo Generating Station planned to close it by 2019. But now it appears the facility will stay open longer. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 3, 2017

New tariff proposals put solar in 'a land of complete uncertainty' ahead of ITC hearing

The fight over solar imports enters its next round as the ITC prepares to deliver recommendations to the president to address harm to U.S. manufacturers.

By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 3, 2017