Prices plummet in ISO-NE capacity auction, raising questions about new generation plans

The grid operator easily filled its capacity quota for 2020 and 2021, leading some groups to question whether planned gas plants should be constructed. 

By Robert Walton • Feb. 14, 2017

Report: Puerto Rico Gov. Rossello wants to renegotiate PREPA debt restructuring bill

A year after a debt restructuring deal for the island's utility was finalized, the new governor has signaled he may ask some bondholders to accept less money.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 14, 2017

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Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources. 

By Utility Dive staff

California regulators to consider shuttering Aliso Canyon gas storage facility

The gas storage facility was the site of the nation's worst-ever methane leak, which curtailed fuel supplies to area generators. 

By Robert Walton • Feb. 13, 2017

Navy developing 44 MW solar+storage facility on Kauai

The project would make the Barking Sands missile testing facility a net zero military installation, according to the Navy.

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 13, 2017

Colorado lawmakers seek to restrict potential energy storage charges from utilities

A bill introduced in the Colorado state Senate would limit residential energy storage charges from utilities for storage systems up to 25 kW. 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 10, 2017

Research spotlight: Solar cost shift negligible, DER valuation efforts advancing slowly

New studies from LBNL and Rhodium detail the latest findings in distributed energy resource valuation.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 10, 2017

EEI promises collaboration with Trump administration on energy, tax policy

Edison Electric Institute officials also said the trend toward cleaner power will continue as prices for natural gas, renewable energy and new technology fall.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 10, 2017

Connecticut lawmakers prepare legislation to support Millstone nuclear plant

The bill to support the 2,110 MW nuclear plant is expected to recall zero-emission credit schemes in New York and Illinois. 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 10, 2017

Sunrise from the West: How the California Solar Initiative points the way for states

The Golden State's decade-old incentive program contains valuable lessons for states looking to accelerate clean energy adoption, argue David Hochschild and Steve Chadima. 

By David Hochschild, Steve Chadima • Feb. 9, 2017

10 rooftop solar debates to watch in 2017 and beyond

Policy debates over rooftop solar compensation continue to evolve into more sophisticated conversations about electricity rate design. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Feb. 9, 2017

California lawmakers push regulators to reconsider SoCal Edison's proposed gas plant

Southern California Edison's 262 MW Puente Power Project would replace a less-efficient gas generator. 

By Robert Walton • Feb. 9, 2017

Tucson Electric aims for greater reliability with 3 new battery storage projects

Two large batteries and a smaller R&D project will provide voltage support and help integrate renewable energy.

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 9, 2017

DistribuTECH 2017: All roads lead to the customer

One key trend seen this year is surrounding the customer – using technology and data analytics to create a more effective customer service journey and experience.

By Amanda Levin • Feb. 9, 2017

BNEF: US economy 'decoupled' from energy demand as renewables rise, emissions fall

The U.S.'s Gross Domestic Product grew 12% since 2007, while total energy use fell 3.6%.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 9, 2017

Morgan Stanley: US energy storage market could grow to 145 GWh with FERC support

A current "addressable" market of 85 GWh could nearly double if FERC allows utilities to deploy storage in organized power markets, a new report forecasts. 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 9, 2017

What the US can learn from Australia's innovative approach to grid transformation planning

A 'no-regrets' approach aims to build a grid that can handle DERs at 40% of consumer households.

By Mark Higgins • Feb. 8, 2017

How utility data sharing is helping the New York REV build the grid of the future

Making detailed grid data public can enable more clean resources and cut consumer costs. The REV docket shows just how difficult that can be. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 8, 2017

Facing lack of a quorum, FERC delegates some authority to staff

Until the commission gets at least one more member, the Office of Energy Market Regulation will accept rate applications and take on a host of other duties.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 8, 2017

Ice Energy will provide 1 MW of residential storage to Southern California Public Power Authority

The company's storage systems reduce customer cooling load and can be aggregated by the utility to lower peak system demand. 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 8, 2017

Moody's puts Mississippi Power on review for downgrade over Kemper IGCC plant

A downgrade would push Mississippi Power's investment rating into junk territory, but not affect its parent, Southern Co.

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 8, 2017

With tax reform on the table, senators prepare second push for energy storage incentives

Tax credits for energy storage have some bipartisan support, but could conflict with Trump administration plans to simplify the tax code.

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 7, 2017

NRG, Hawaiian Electric strike deals to revive stalled SunEdison solar farms

The utility canceled three contracts for utility-scale solar generation on Oahu when SunEdison declared bankruptcy last year. 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 7, 2017

How California's utilities are planning the next phase of electric vehicle adoption

IOUs in the nation's largest EV market are pushing new proposals to enable electrification beyond small consumer cars.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 7, 2017

Utah House committee clears bill to phase out solar tax credit

The solar industry is not contesting a compromise bill to phase out the $2,000 incentive by 2021. 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 7, 2017

Report: Electric vehicles, distributed solar could help quash fossil fuel growth by 2020

Declining costs of solar PV and electric vehicles could cause fossil fuels to lose 10% of their market share in 10 years.

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 6, 2017