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

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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

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

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

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

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

Questions mount over Pruitt's fossil fuel ties as confirmation hearings loom

Energy companies are opening their checkbooks to support the nomination of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to lead the U.S. EPA.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 10, 2017

PUCO regulator Lynn Slaby will not seek another term

Slaby's decision to leave at the end of his term in April leaves two open seats at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 10, 2017

Pennsylvania's retail choice program tracks growth despite December dip

December’s decline followed a November increase that was the greatest monthly growth in Pennsylvania residential electric shopping since February 2014.  

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 9, 2017

Hawaiian Electric seeks offers for Oahu wind projects

HECO says the responses it receives may help inform a more formal request for proposals. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 9, 2017

In new QER, Moniz leaves path for Perry to follow at DOE

The new Quadrennial Energy Review lays out more than 70 recommendations for a cleaner, more secure energy system. How will the Trump administration respond?

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 9, 2017

DOE: Emergency powers necessary to combat cyber threats to grid

The Department of Energy wants authority to issue emergency orders on grid security, the agency said in a new report. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 9, 2017

Oregon PUC release guidelines for energy storage mandate

Under the law, utilities must have a minimum of 5 MWh of energy storage in service by 2020. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 6, 2017

Maryland Gov. Hogan rolls out $65M environmental plan

The agenda includes incentives for electric vehicles and training for clean energy jobs. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 6, 2017

WA Sen. Cantwell slams Speaker Ryan over grid cybersecurity in energy bill talks

The Washington Democrat said it is "time for the Speaker to wake up" and educate his caucus on the importance of cybersecurity for the grid. 

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 6, 2017

Utility regulator Tom Forese to head Arizona Corporation Commission

Following contentious debate and conflict of interest allegations at the agency, new Chairman Tom Forese says "now is the time to reform the commission."

By Robert Walton • Jan. 6, 2017

California regulators halt SDG&E's plan to tackle community choice aggregation

Previously, regulators had allowed San Diego Gas & Electric to establish a separate investor-backed marketing division to address community choice aggregation issues.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 6, 2017

Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper taps new pair of utility regulators

Current Colorado PUC Commissioners Glenn Vaad and Chairman Josh Epel will both retire this month. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 6, 2017

EIA: Renewables, gas on the rise regardless of Clean Power Plan's fate

But repealing the carbon standards could keep coal generation steady for the next decade, EIA said in its Annual Energy Outlook.

By Robert Walton, Gavin Bade • Jan. 6, 2017

Predictions 2017: 5 takes on what the new year will bring for renewable energy

More net metering debates and even higher corporate demand for wind and solar are on tap for 2017, according to sector insiders.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 5, 2017

House Republicans target energy production rules in opening days

House leaders said rules on methane emissions and water pollution could be first on the GOP's chopping block.

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 5, 2017

Southwest Power Pool seeks DOE approval for electricity sales into Canada

SPP would transmit the electricity on an emergency basis for five years using existing transmission lines owned by Basin Electric Power Cooperative.

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 5, 2017