San Francisco studying solar-plus-storage systems to boost local resiliency

The city is studying alternatives to diesel generators to help in earthquakes and other major disasters.

By Peter Maloney • Sept. 26, 2017

Kansas solar customers could face higher rates, fees

The Kansas Corporation Commission has determined that utilities may create a separate rate class and propose new rate designs for distributed generation customers.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 26, 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

Perry: DOE still weighing state policy intervention for gas pipelines, grid reliability

The federal agency could intervene in state energy policies when there is a national security interest, particularly in interstate pipeline disputes, Secretary Rick Perry said at a Monday event in Washington, D.C.

By Gavin Bade • Sept. 26, 2017

Puerto Rico power grid 'devastated' by Maria, PREPA CEO says

The bankrupt utility may have lost 80% of its T&D infrastructure, its CEO said on Friday.

By Gavin Bade • Sept. 25, 2017

Solar sector steels for tariff fight after ITC harm ruling

Industry groups are pushing for softer trade remedies after the ITC found harm to domestic solar manufacturers last week. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Sept. 25, 2017

Sempra-backed study slams San Diego community choice aspirations

While the city believes developing a community choice aggregation program could grow clean energy, a consultant says the cost could reach into the billions.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 25, 2017

CAISO proposes load-shifting product for energy storage

The program aims to reduce the need to curtail solar power during peak generation hours, combating negative prices.

By Peter Maloney • Sept. 25, 2017

Mountain West Transmission Group moves to join SPP

The group of 10 western power providers could be integrated into SPP markets as soon as late 2019.

By Peter Maloney • Sept. 25, 2017

Texas governor taps DeAnn Walker to lead PUC

She is a top adviser to Greg Abbott on regulated industries and was formerly employed by CenterPoint Energy.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 25, 2017

Updated: ITC finds injury to US solar manufacturers, sending tariff decision to Trump

The ITC will submit formal recommendations to the White House by November, after which President Trump has two months to decide on a final policy.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Sept. 22, 2017

Earthjustice to sue Duke Energy over coal ash data disclosure

The environmental group announced this week it intends to file legal action in Kentucky to compel Duke to disclose critical information to communities near coal ash ponds.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 22, 2017

US Attorney subpoenas SCANA for Summer nuclear project documents

Action from the federal attorney in South Carolina comes after an internal audit raised questions about when SCANA and its partner knew of problems at the troubled nuclear project.

By Peter Maloney • Sept. 22, 2017

High returns on new pipelines spur unnecessary capacity, report argues

Returns on pipelines can be 40% higher than on other utility projects, a new report from Oil Change International notes.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 22, 2017

Xcel considers splitting off North Dakota operations

Divergent state renewable energy policies are pushing Xcel to consider separating its North Dakota and Minnesota operations.

By Peter Maloney • Sept. 22, 2017

Solar sector girds for ITC ruling on tariff case

Sector leaders expect the International Trade Commission will find injury to domestic manufacturers, giving President Trump the chance to impose tariffs. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Sept. 22, 2017

Ohio fines Rover Pipeline $2.3M for alleged water, air violations

Energy Transfer Partners is reportedly resisting payment of the fine, saying FERC has jurisdiction over the pipeline. 

By Robert Walton • Sept. 22, 2017

Reporter's notebook: Utility pilot projects could soothe contentious regulatory proceedings

Utility Dive reporter Herman Trabish says pilot projects can bridge divides between utilities and stakeholders. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 21, 2017

Duke to build its first utility-scale regulated battery storage projects

The utility pledged $30 million to install a 9 MW lithium-ion battery system and a similar 4 MW system near two towns in western North Carolina 

By Peter Maloney • Sept. 21, 2017

Gas pipeline protesters turn up heat on FERC

Activists disrupted the federal agency's first open meeting since January, saying regulators disregard environmental risks and facilitate land grabs by pipeline companies.

By Gavin Bade • Sept. 21, 2017

What California's heat wave revealed about demand response

New demand response settlements for California’s wholesale markets haven't been implemented, but the heat wave showed they are necessary. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 20, 2017

Advanced metering: Making the most of connectivity for a modern grid

AEE's Coley Girouard outlines how the power sector can make the most of advanced metering infrastructure in the first of a seven-part opinion series. 

By Coley Girouard • Sept. 20, 2017

Georgia regulators to decide Vogtle's fate in February

The Public Service Commission approved a series of hearings to review spending on the nuclear facility's construction, with a final decision on completing the project due in February. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Sept. 20, 2017

FERC nominees Glick, McIntyre get Senate committee nod

Their nominations now head to the full Senate, where they are expected to be confirmed.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 20, 2017

Solar insiders expect ITC harm finding, handing tariff decision to Trump

Sector leaders are confident the International Trade Commission will find that imported solar panels have hurt domestic manufacturers, but how the president will respond remains unclear. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 19, 2017

Connecticut Senate passes Millstone nuclear support bill

The bill would set up an annual 12,000 GWh clean energy procurement, contingent on an economic viability study of the nuclear facility.

By Peter Maloney • Sept. 19, 2017