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

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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 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

Predictions 2017: 8 sector insiders on what's next for power markets and regulation

Utility executives and analysts expect state clean energy policies and wholesale market changes to take center stage in the year to come.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 5, 2017

DOE to pull funding from New Jersey offshore wind project

Fishermen's Energy failed to ink power contracts after state regulators rejected its plans three times. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 5, 2017

Predictions 2017: What the new year will bring for demand-side management

From mobile engagement to marijuana efficiency efforts and storage-as-a-service, sector insiders have bold predictions for the year ahead.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 4, 2017

The worst of times? The future of climate action in the Trump era

A renewable energy boom won’t be enough to stem the tide of global warming, but new decarbonization opportunities could be just around the corner.

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 4, 2017

Repealing the Clean Power Plan will bring more lawsuits, Democratic AGs warn

A group of conservative attorney generals sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump last year mapping out ways to dismantle the Clean Power Plan. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 4, 2017

A storage bubble? High investment in nascent industry sows fears of a battery bust

Market reforms and continued innovation will be needed to see storage reach its potential, experts say.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 3, 2017

Report: Vermont utility not likely targeted by Russian hackers

Burlington Electric previously said malware found on one of its computers was connected to Russian hackers, but The Washington Post reports that story was in error. 

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 3, 2017

How will Rick Perry run the Department of Energy?

Some Texas energy veterans fondly remember an engaged, pro-business governor, while others say his approach is more "pay-to-play."

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 3, 2017

Massachusetts DOER will set energy storage mandate targets by July

A law signed in August required the Department of Energy Resources to determine if a storage mandate is prudent for the state, which it did on Dec. 27.

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 3, 2017

Duke completes sale of its Latin American assets for $1.2B

The sale to China Three Gorges reflects Duke's new focus on its regulated U.S. businesses.

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 3, 2017

California Gov. Brown taps 2 new utility regulators

The six-year terms of commissioners Michael Florio and Catherine Sandoval expire this month.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 2, 2017

Updated: Vermont utility not likely infiltrated by Russian hackers, contrary to earlier reports

U.S. officials found traces of malware belonging to Russian operatives on a Burlington Electric computer, though it was not connected to the power grid. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 2, 2017

New York PSC rejects challenges to nuclear subsidy program

Regulators said they would not grant a rehearing on the nuclear supports, but would look again at eligibility issues for other zero-carbon resources. 

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 29, 2016

Rooftop solar permits in Honolulu fell 40% in November

Solar permits for the first 11 months of the year were also down 32% from the same period in 2015.

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 23, 2016

Illinois regulators approve new ATC transmission line, substation

The American Transmission Co. line would run between Illinois and Wisconsin, but still needs approval from the latter state. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 23, 2016

4 US governors roll up sleeves to tackle grid modernization

The National Governors Association said Kentucky, Oregon, Rhode Island and Washington will be working on a new project to modernize the electric sector in those states.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 23, 2016

The top 5 solar policy trends of 2016

Net metering and rate design weren't the only sticky subjects for solar this year.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Dec. 22, 2016