Canada poised to implement carbon price by 2018

Canada's federal government and 10 provinces will soon agree on a national carbon price, marking a split with expected U.S. climate policies. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 9, 2016

Report for ERMF questions long-term sustainability of net metering

A report from Meridian Energy Policy notes that the value of rooftop solar is likely to diminish as more of it is added to the grid. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 9, 2016

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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. 

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Updated: Arizona proposal seeks to mandate renewable generation during peak demand hours

A fix to the renewables mandate floated by the state’s consumer advocate would require a portion of wind and solar resources to deliver power when electricity demand is highest.

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 9, 2016

PNM files rate hike to support shutdown of coal-fired San Juan station

The utility has asked the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission to approve new revenues of almost $100 million, potentially adding 13% to residential bills. 

By Robert Walton • Dec. 9, 2016

South Dakota regulators pause Xcel fuel rider request to mull Minnesota solar costs

Regulators worry the solar installations could boost rates for South Dakota customers in Xcel's territory. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 8, 2016

Can new tariff models help Massachusetts solve the rooftop solar compensation puzzle?

Getting past the usual debates on net metering may depend on yet-unproven rooftop solar incentives floated by state officials. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 8, 2016

Colorado's chief utility regulator Joshua Epel to step down

Colorado PUC Chairman Epel's term was slated to end in 2019. A search for his replacement is underway.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 8, 2016

Report: Trump's pro-fossil fuel transition team worries climate advocates

Advocates say members of his energy transition team have used the Freedom of Information Act requests to discredit government-funded researchers.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 8, 2016

The little-watched renewables case that could bring big changes to federal-state jurisdiction

Wind and solar developers are watching the Allco case for implications on how states structure programs to meet renewable energy targets. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 8, 2016

Updated: Trump taps fossil fuel ally Scott Pruitt to head EPA

The Oklahoma Attorney General is one of the leaders of a lawsuit against the Clean Power Plan and has a close ties to the fossil fuel industry. 

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 7, 2016

Why NARUC wants state regulators to incentivize utility cloud computing

Allowing utilities to earn a return on cloud-based software could help them better serve customers and operate the modern grid, according to a new NARUC resolution.

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 7, 2016

Updated: Illinois Gov. Rauner signs Exelon nuclear legislation

The bill to support unprofitable nukes and expand clean energy and efficiency passed the General Assembly last week. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 7, 2016

First two Vermont munis build solar projects

Utilities in Stowe and Hyde Park are the first municipally-owned power providers to build solar in the state.

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 6, 2016

Memo from Trump's energy transition leader could yield hints at future policy

Days before American Energy Alliance President Thomas Pyle was named head of Donald Trump's energy transition team, he sent a memo outlining what he expected from the incoming administration.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 6, 2016

Inside construction of the world's largest lithium ion battery storage facility

SDG&E's 120 MWh Escondido storage project is being built in less than six months to help mitigate a natural gas shortage in southern California. 

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 6, 2016

California air regulator rolls out draft plan to achieve 2030 climate goals

The California Air Resources Board plans to utilize the state's cap-and-trade program to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions 40% below 1990 levels.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 6, 2016

Oregon Gov. Brown leaves solar tax credits out of 2017-19 budget proposal

Legislative leaders support extending the tax credits, but tough choices lie ahead to fill a $1.7 billion shortfall. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 5, 2016

How PG&E's EV charging pilot will test utility ownership models

A new proposed decision seeks to strike the right balance between utility investment and third party participation. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 5, 2016

Arizona consumer advocate proposes timing tweaks for renewable standard

Adding a timing component to the renewable portfolio standard could make distributed energy resources more valuable to the grid, a new report says. 

By Robert Walton • Dec. 5, 2016

Utility regulator Robert Burns rejects settlement with Arizona Public Service

Arizona Public Service had offered to accept new disclosure requirements if Burns would halt his quest for more information on the utility's past political spending. 

By Robert Walton • Dec. 5, 2016

Ohio utility regulator resigns after Senate panel spurns appointment

Republican lawmakers called the Democrat's past work as an energy lawyer into question, saying he would often have to recuse himself. 

By Robert Walton • Dec. 5, 2016

Moniz: DOE programs must 'show value added' to survive in Trump administration

The secretary spoke at the third anniversary of DOE's Minorities in Energy program, which he said should continue after Jan. 20.

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 2, 2016

Illinois passes sweeping energy bill with support for Exelon nuclear plants

Gov. Bruce Rauner (R) is expected to sign the bill that would touch nearly every aspect of the state's power sector. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 2, 2016

White House rushing out energy efficiency rules in flurry of 11th-hour actions

Several new efficiency rules could impact furnaces, commercial boilers and portable air conditioners.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 2, 2016

Potential EPA candidate says renewables 'should compete on their own terms'

Kathleen Hartnett White, who leads a conservative think tank in Texas, is a possible selection to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 

By Robert Walton • Dec. 2, 2016