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

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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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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

Michigan Senate passes energy choice bill, 15% renewables mandate

Utilities cheered, but choice advocates say the measure would strangle the state's modest retail electricity market. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 11, 2016

How President Trump could upend Obama's climate and energy legacy

Renewables are expected to keep growing even if the Clean Power Plan gets thrown out, but that alone won’t be nearly enough to achieve existing climate goals. 

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 10, 2016

Boulder: City-owned utility would be cost effective, cleaner

The city has been trying for five years to break away from Xcel Energy and start its own utility. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 10, 2016

Why 'a lot has become the new normal' in state solar policy debates

A new report outlines 5 key decisions and 4 trends from the solar sector's busiest policy quarter yet.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 10, 2016

All bets are off: 4 takeaways on what President Trump means for the power sector

The paradigm of decarbonization that's guided utility sector investments for the past decade is now up in the air.

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 9, 2016

Arizona utility regulators Burns, Tobin keep seats in contentious election

Boyd Dunn was also elected to the third open seat, replacing Commissioner Bob Stump. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Nov. 9, 2016

Florida solar Amendment 1, Washington carbon tax amendment struck down in election

Meanwhile, Nevada voters approved a measure to break up utility monopolies, though it will need to pass again in 2018 to go into effect. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 9, 2016

Federal appeals court puts clean energy RFP on hold in Connecticut

The case could have implications for state and federal jurisdiction over markets. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 8, 2016