Regulation & Policy: Page 197
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Report: DOE target for massive cuts in Trump budget draft
A leaked budget proposal would cut funding for programs focused on efficiency, renewables, fossil fuels, nuclear energy and more.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Subscriptions or sales: Which community solar approach promises the best growth?
A rapidly maturing community solar market has developers weighing which strategies can get them to scale.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 19, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineThe Energy Transition to Renewables
New policy and business actions are giving a significant boost to renewable energy in the U.S., but opposition is growing and grid interconnection, permitting, labor and other challenges remain.
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Trump DOE pick Perry pledges to protect energy R&D, climate science
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry distanced himself from media reports that the Trump White House is preparing a budget that would gut the Department of Energy.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
What will Trump’s EPA do? Scott Pruitt hearing offered few answers
Donald Trump’s EPA nominee affirmed the agency “has an obligation” to regulate carbon, but offered little-to-no specifics on what that regulatory regime would actually look like.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 19, 2017 -
Clean energy groups want New York utilities to provide more granular data in REV filings
Advanced Energy Economy and other groups say utilities should provide more granular forecasts of substation demand as part of the Reforming the Energy Vision process.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Third time’s the charm? Inside Hawaiian Electric’s new, new plan to get to 100% renewables
Stakeholders say the third edition of HECO’s Power Supply Improvement Plan is a real improvement, but question its approach to DERs and $26.5 billion price tag.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 18, 2017 -
Trump nominee Pruitt: Climate change debatable, but EPA has ‘obligation’ to regulate carbon
The Oklahoma Attorney General said his personal opinion of climate change is “immaterial” since the law requires EPA to regulate carbon — just not in the way the Clean Power Plan did.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 18, 2017 -
Political firestorm on tap as Senate girds for Scott Pruitt’s EPA nomination hearing
The Oklahoma attorney general is among the most controversial of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet appointees.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 18, 2017 -
Renewables, efficiency dominate robust job growth in energy sector
The solar and wind industries experienced the strongest growth, but the sector faces a number of workforce challenges — including retirements, skills gaps and a lack of diversity.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Zinke skirts climate science, touts ‘all of the above’ energy approach in DOI hearing
Donald Trump’s pick to head the Department of Interior said he supports both fossil fuel development and renewable energy in his confirmation hearing, but refused to be pinned down on climate science.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
As Trump takes office, job growth is pushing GOP governors to embrace renewables
Economic development is changing the equation for wind and solar, but some say more work remains to ensure benefits are spread to all.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Moniz approves new protections for Department of Energy scientists
The U.S. Department of Energy has finalized a “scientific integrity” policy that ensures researchers can speak openly about their work and conclusions.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Virginia legislation would lift Dominion rate freeze if CPP is repealed
But Dominion Virginia says regulatory uncertainty has only increased, since the CPP would have to be replaced with another carbon regulation under current law.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Sunrun partners with National Grid to expand rooftop solar, storage
National Grid is contributing $100 million to finance the initial buildout of 200 MW of distributed solar, including direct utility investment in the rooftop systems.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Wyoming lawmakers want to limit utility usage of in-state wind energy
Some GOP legislators are backing a measure that would block utilities from using wind power produced in the state and boost traditional generation, like coal.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Proposed CA bill would require solar panels on 15% of new buildings
New bill would require solar power on 15% of new buildings in California not more than 10 stories tall.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 13, 2017 -
Secretary of State pick Rex Tillerson says US should ‘maintain its seat’ in Paris climate talks
Former Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson appeared to split with President-elect Donald Trump on policies surrounding climate change in his nomination hearing.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 12, 2017 -
New York Gov. Cuomo backs 90 MW offshore wind farm
The Long Island offshore wind project will be part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s bid to expand offshore wind to 2.4 GW by 2030.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Solar in 2017: As non-traditional markets break records, more doors open for utilities
A shift away from third party financing to cash or loan purchases has opened up a new window of opportunity for utilities.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How will Ryan Zinke manage federal lands as head of the Interior Department?
Once seen as a moderate Republican, Zinke’s recent record in Congress cast doubt on his conservation stances, critics say.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 11, 2017 -
Vermont’s newly-elected GOP governor backs 90% RPS
Gov. Phil Scott touted clean energy jobs as a positive factor for upholding the renewables goal.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 11, 2017 -
Deep Dive
A silver bullet? Inside FERC’s landmark energy storage rulemaking
Federal regulators are tackling ways to open wholesale markets to energy storage.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 10, 2017 -
Hawaii co-op signs deal for solar+storage project at 11¢/kWh
AES will pair a 20 MW, 100 MWh battery system with a 28 MW solar array to deliver dispatchable generation to the Kauai Island Electric Cooperative.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
What electric utilities can learn from the Vermont hacking scare
The erroneous Russian hacking story contained some big lessons about managing critical security information.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 10, 2017 -
Wyoming lawmakers float measure to bag share of federal wind fees
A half dozen Wyoming lawmakers are pressing for a resolution to ask Congress for half of any fees paid for wind projects on federal land.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 10, 2017
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