Trump election throws wrench in California ISO plan for western power market

State leaders across the region want to see Trump's energy priorities before forging on toward a full ISO.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 19, 2016

Two dozen states ask Trump to scrap Clean Power Plan on Day 1

It was a campaign promise of President-elect Donald Trump. Now 24 states want him to act on his first day in office.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 19, 2016

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Sustainability

Companies are pursuing increasingly ambitous sustainability goals around clean energy, but integrating rising amounts of renewables, minimizing environmental impacts, and achieving carbon reduction targets can be challenging.

By Utility Dive staff

FERC proposes changes to large generator interconnection process

The Commission's notice focuses on large plants but also asks whether it could be expanded to distributed energy. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 19, 2016

Did coal ash disputes lay the foundation for North Carolina power grab?

A new law that strips some powers from an incoming Democratic governor could have its origins in coal ash power tussles, according to a local report. 

By Robert Walton • Dec. 19, 2016

FERC rejects Montana decision to suspend PURPA rates for small solar farms

FLS Energy turned to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission after Montana suspended guaranteed rates for small solar projects at the request of NorthWestern Energy.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 19, 2016

UK utility picks Younicos for 49 MW storage project

Construction is slated to start in March and is expected to enter operations in 2018.

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 16, 2016

MIT report calls for regulatory, market reforms to accommodate DERs

The lengthy paper argues regulators must be as innovative as the companies they oversee to unlock the potential of distributed resources. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 16, 2016

Down to the wire, Michigan passes sweeping renewable energy, retail choice reforms

After a scramble to reach a compromise, lawmakers came together to overhaul Michigan's energy marketplace on the last day of the legislative session.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 16, 2016

The new guide to the community solar galaxy

A new policy guide outlines five categories of best practices to spur growth in shared renewables. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 15, 2016

Hawaii regulators nix bid to raise caps on grid-supply rooftop solar incentive

Until regulators devise a new compensation scheme, the self-supply option is the only one for new rooftop solar customers in Hawaii. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Dec. 15, 2016

Wind industry to Trump: Transmission vital to sustain record growth

Wind builders want the Trump White House to see transmission as vital infrastructure, and having Rick Perry at DOE could help. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 15, 2016

Michigan lawmakers scramble for energy bill compromise after late-night session

Legislators and Gov. Snyder worked until 5 a.m. and are still trying to finalize changes to the state's retail market and renewables goals. 

By Robert Walton, Gavin Bade • Dec. 15, 2016

ConEd Brooklyn-Queens non-wire alternative project installs first microgrid

The project, sited on a Brooklyn apartment complex, will include lithium batteries, solar PV and a fuel cell. 

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 14, 2016

Entergy approved to double efficiency spending by Mississippi PSC

The utility will increase its efficiency spending from under $4 million to more than $8 million next year. 

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 14, 2016

Exelon, New York PSC file in federal court to defend nuclear subsidy program

The parties want the court to dismiss a challenge against New York's ZEC program aimed at shoring up ailing nuclear power plants.

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 14, 2016

Marijuana growers are seeing the (LED) light on energy efficiency

Commercial cultivators in Washington state are cutting their power bills in half with LEDs — and earning huge utility rebates for installation.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 14, 2016

First US offshore wind farm fires up the turbines

Deepwater Wind's 30 MW Block Wind Farm entered into commercial operation this week. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Dec. 14, 2016

Federal appeals court lifts injunction on New England renewables RFP in Allco case

The injunction had halted the awarding of more than 450 MW of projects as the court considers if state renewable power mandates are constitutional. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 14, 2016

North Carolina committee votes for review of energy policy, including PURPA

North Carolina Energy Policy Council voted unanimously to request a re-evaluation of energy policies spurred by Duke's concerns about solar. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 13, 2016

With big gains in the Q3, energy storage market set to finish strong in 2016

Corporate investment in energy storage nearly hit $660 million in the third quarter, according to a new GTM Research report. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 13, 2016

Lloyd's: Renewables, efficiency could help fossil-producing countries make up lost revenue

Renewable and energy efficient technologies could help meet the expected 48% increase in global energy consumption between 2012 and 2040. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 13, 2016

Reports: Montana Rep. Zinke, not McMorris Rodgers, to be tapped for DOI

Multiple media reports this week indicated Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers had the DOI job locked, but she said in a social media post that she will continue in Congress.

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 13, 2016

Retooling regulation: Is integrating energy and environmental regulation legal?

Broad state authority under the Clean Air Act means regulatory reforms would likely be permitted by the courts, RAP analysts write.

By Chris James, Ken Colburn • Dec. 13, 2016

How forward-thinking utilities are addressing corporate demand for renewables

New green tariffs from Puget Sound, PNM, Rocky Mountain Power and Dominion could change how utilities market renewables to key accounts. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 13, 2016

Michigan regulators approve new utility to address UP reliability issues

Starting in the new year, the new utility will serve 40,000 customers in Michigan's Upper Peninsula as part of a plan to secure reliable capacity for the region. 

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 13, 2016