Reframing LCOE: New interactive tool expands the scope of generation cost comparisons

A new project from UT-Austin compares the full cost of electricity from 10 different generation resources in every U.S. county.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 2, 2017

Divided Senate approves former Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State

The former head of Exxon Mobil drew record votes against his nomination and condemnation from environmentalists.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 2, 2017

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The Energy Transition to Renewables

Rising demand for power is continuing to drive demand for renewables, but policy uncertainty and mixed signals from the Trump administration add to existing challenges.

By Utility Dive staff

Tesla's 80 MWh battery storage facility starts operations for SoCal Edison

The battery storage system will help Southern California Edison address any reliability issues resulting from the Aliso Canyon gas leak in 2015. 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 1, 2017

Senate committee advances vote on DOE nominee Rick Perry

The Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted 17-6 in favor of Perry, sending his nomination to the full Senate. 

By Robert Walton • Feb. 1, 2017

Zibelman exit interview: How the New York REV is paving the way for transactive energy

As she prepares to leave her post, New York PSC Chair Audrey Zibelman says the REV docket is well on its way to transforming utility operations.

By Gavin Bade • Feb. 1, 2017

Senate committee approves Trump pick Ryan Zinke to lead DOI

The nomination, approved by the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, will now head to the full Senate.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 1, 2017

AES and Mitsubishi pair up for India's first grid-scale storage project

The project will help India meet its goal to integrate 175 MW of renewables by 2022. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 31, 2017

How behind-the-meter storage could make up 50% of the U.S. market by 2021

Falling costs for residential solar systems and changing net metering policies are contributing to the growth of the BTM storage market. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 31, 2017

Powin Energy's 8 MWh storage project enters service for Aliso Canyon leak mitigation

The Powin Energy storage project was commissioned to alleviate shortages after the Aliso Canyon methane leaks in 2015. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 31, 2017

With FERC shorthanded, insiders worry energy sector permitting will 'grind to a halt'

After this week, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will not have enough members to issue major decisions, and confirming a new regulator could take months.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 31, 2017

White House lifts freeze on EPA grants, contracts

Officials also told agency employees that reports of a communications blackout between press and staff were inaccurate.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 31, 2017

Republicans gear up to eliminate BLM's methane waste rule

The rule targets methane emissions from oil and gas drilling sites and pipelines, but the GOP says it would limit U.S. energy production and boost prices. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 31, 2017

Trump appoints Kristine Svinicki as chair of Nuclear Regulatory Commission

The NRC still has two vacancies, giving the president the opportunity to reshape nuclear oversight.

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 30, 2017

After 'banner year,' power sector deal momentum set to carry through 2017

Despite policy uncertainty, low gas prices and stagnant load growth are set to drive more consolidation.

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 30, 2017

Hawaii lawmakers mull performance-based rates for HECO

The bill would require state regulators to tie performance incentives and penalty mechanisms to utility revenues.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 30, 2017

Washington lawmaker proposes second carbon tax at $15/metric ton

The bill would direct revenues from the tax to clean energy and communities impacted by climate change. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 29, 2017

FERC Chair Norman Bay resigns after Trump names LaFleur to top job

Bay's departure will leave the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission with just two members, rendering the agency unable to issue decisions until new regulators are confirmed. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 27, 2017

The lurking surprise for solar in Arizona's recent ruling to end net metering

The landmark decision in the state's value of solar proceeding could end up slashing rooftop compensation in half.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 26, 2017

Southern Co. faces shareholder lawsuit for Kemper project delays and cost overruns

Attorneys have filed a class action suit in federal court against Southern Co. for delays and cost overruns associated with Mississippi Power's Kemper IGCC project.

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 26, 2017

Trump team scrutinizing EPA climate science, grants in agency review

Any changes to EPA climate science from the review, set to end Friday, could have consequences for power sector rulemaking.

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 26, 2017

Trump EPA to delay 30 regulations as part of transition freeze

The rules, already published in the Federal Register, include air quality plans, changes to the agency's hazard ranking system and emission standards for wood producers.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 26, 2017

Trump infrastructure priority plan includes transmission, wind, energy storage

An 50-item infrastructure priority list reported yesterday includes seven provisions for modernizing the nation's energy system.  

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 25, 2017

Amid legal uncertainty, California agency proposes cap-and-trade expansion

The California Air Resources Board wants to extend and expand the world's second-largest cap-and-trade program, but faces legal challenges from business groups. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 25, 2017

Reports: Trump freezes EPA grants and contracts, institutes media blackout

The move could have an immediate effect on states, with $6 billion in contracts already on the agency's books. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 25, 2017

ConEd's new demo storage project rolls out alternative financing model

The utility proposed a demo project under the Reforming the Energy Vision initiative that would test a new financial model for front-of-the-meter energy storage. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 25, 2017