Nova Scotia plans cap-and-trade program for power plant CO2 emissions

Nova Scotia's program would align the province with a new central government plan to phase out traditional coal plants by 2030.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 28, 2016

Why demand response providers aren't happy with PJM's capacity market fix

The grid operator says new rules will make it easier for seasonal resources to participate, but DR boosters say they don't go far enough.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 23, 2016

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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

Reports: Exelon drops coal payments, demand charges in Illinois nuclear bill

Backers will try to push the bill through in a three-day session next week.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 23, 2016

Lame duck energy policy: What can get done before Trump takes office?

Chances for a bipartisan energy bill aren't looking good with the GOP set to seize Congress and the presidency, but insiders say plenty of work can still get done in the coming weeks.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 22, 2016

Ameren opposes Exelon's Illinois nuclear energy bill

Ameren is wary of the bill impacts on its 1.2 million customers in southern Illinois, even though some of its coal plants could benefit. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 22, 2016

EPA chief McCarthy 'very confident' about future of climate, energy goals

"The market in the clean energy sector is what continues to drive this journey," said EPA head Gina McCarthy in a speech yesterday.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Nov. 22, 2016

Wisconsin regulators allow Alliant Energy to double fixed charges

Wisconsin commissioners have proved more open to fixed charge increases than regulators in many other states. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 22, 2016

How California utility regulators are turning electric vehicles into grid resources

Harnessing the power of electric vehicles will be critical to the state’s renewable energy and climate goals, but big questions remain about how to spur adoption and structure the charger buildout.  

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 21, 2016

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

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