Report: Re-regulating markets could risk $15B in savings for Ohio customers

Ohio ratepayers saved $15 billion in the past five years and are on track to save more if deregulation remains in effect, according to a report. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 21, 2016

Inside Exelon's last-minute push to save its nukes and remake the Illinois power sector

The Illinois legislature has a week to decide on a far-reaching energy reform bill that also includes coal subsidies and controversial rate design changes.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 18, 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 seeks comment on new rules for energy storage in wholesale power markets

The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking stems from concerns that electric storage resources may face barriers that limit them from participating in organized markets.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 18, 2016

DOE ups ante on Sunshot, targeting 50% solar cost cut between 2020 and 2030

In the sunniest regions of the country, DOE hopes to spur solar cost reductions down to $0.02/kWh by 2030. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 18, 2016

Obama administration unveils path for deep decarbonization for Paris Climate Accord

But U.S. compliance with the historic agreement is in question after the election of Donald Trump.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 17, 2016

FERC dismisses co-ops' case against Maryland community solar program

FERC did not rule on the merits, saying the petition was premature because tariffs have not yet been filed with state regulators. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 17, 2016

New York approves sale of FitzPatrick nuke from Entergy to Exelon

The deal was contingent on nuclear credits through the state's Clean Energy Standard being approved, but still faces regulatory hurdles.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 17, 2016

Exelon's Illinois energy bill greeted by vociferous opposition

Critics decried the inclusion of capacity payments for coal plants and residential demand charges. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 17, 2016

A 'turning point' for DERs? Utilities, vendors praise new NARUC rate design manual

A new guide to distributed energy rate design and compensation lays out the important questions but leaves the heavy lifting to state commissions.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 17, 2016

NARUC after Trump: Utility regulators see a 'whole new world' for fossil fuels

Persistently low gas prices could create an 'existential crisis' in wholesale power markets, utility regulators said at their annual conference this week. 

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 16, 2016

NARUC finalizes rate design manual with some changes

Are the issues surrounding distributed energy resources "divisive," or are they "challenging?"

By Robert Walton • Nov. 16, 2016

Dayton P&L lobbies Ohio lawmakers for bill to streamline rate increases

Ohio utilities have tried numerous avenues to win support for struggling generation and are now considering pressing for re-regulation of the state's energy markets as well. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 16, 2016

Microsoft signs 237 MW wind deal in Wyoming

The deal gives local utility Black Hills the ability to draw from Microsoft's natural backup generators, avoiding building another power plant to serve the company's data center. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 15, 2016

As energy storage booms in New York, officials tackle safety measures

The Fire Department of the City of New York is at the forefront of coming up with procedures to safely deploy battery storage. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 15, 2016

Ohio lawmaker seeks to tighten wind farm development

The proposed rule would require measurements of sound and flicker effects from wind turbines that could affect nearby properties. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 15, 2016

How wind and solar plan to thrive during the Trump presidency

Steadily declining prices and increasing market share mean the wind and solar industries 'got it from here,' said one exec.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 15, 2016

Report: Exelon Illinois nuclear bill could subsidize Dynegy coal plants

Recent revisions could include language to raise capacity payments to coal facilities, according to a local media report.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 15, 2016

Exelon to shift course on legislation to save Illinois nukes in wake of Trump presidency

President-elect Trump's promise to throw out the Clean Power Plan has removed a key part of Exelon's economic rationale to preserve its Illinois nuclear fleet. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 14, 2016

Florida's Amendment 1 defeat shows why solar won't be stopped, Trump or no Trump

David Pomerantz, executive director of the Energy and Policy Institute, wants utilities to 'co-thrive' with DERs. 

By David Pomerantz • Nov. 14, 2016

PJM market monitor pushes capacity market changes to enhance efficiency

Several municipal utilities, environmental groups and rural electric co-ops have questioned PJM's capacity market structure, resulting in new recommendations. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 14, 2016

California county files community choice aggregation plan

The latest filing highlights a trend among communities desiring to take charge of their own energy supply. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 14, 2016

Ex-FERC Commissioner Tony Clark takes advisory position at energy law firm

Tony Clark will join Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP in January as a senior advisor.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 14, 2016

In solar proceedings, let the sun shine in

Sunrun's policy chief Anne Hoskins calls on regulators to seize the opportunity of rooftop solar. 

By Anne Hoskins • Nov. 11, 2016

Trump insider: New administration won't attack renewable energy

The president-elect will halt climate activities but not move to revoke wind and solar subsidies, according to a major Trump financial contributor who said he is a member of the transition team.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 11, 2016

Energy stocks respond dramatically to Trump win

Shares of renewable and coal stocks responded quickly and with volatility to Trump's presidential win.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 11, 2016