Report: Bankrupt coal companies find ways to back state, federal candidates

Four companies in bankruptcy or recently exited have given almost $1 million through PACs, according to the Miami Herald.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 1, 2016

NRC denies Vermont's petition for oversight of Yankee nuke decommissioning

Vermont had requested oversight of the decommissioning, saying funds were at risk of being prematurely depleted. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 1, 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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CAISO: Western EIM benefits surpass $100M since 2014

Profits for the third quarter this year came in at $26.16 million, $2 million more than the previous quarter. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 1, 2016

Fort Calhoun becomes 5th US nuke to shut down in 5 years

States are turning to a mix of renewables, natural gas and even coal to replace retiring nuclear generation.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 1, 2016

Report: Exelon's new Illinois nuclear subsidy bill recalls New York program design

Exelon's plan to save Illinois nuclear plants reportedly incorporates a social cost of carbon in determining subsidies, similar to a program in New York designed to skirt federal jurisdiction. 

By Peter Maloney • Oct. 31, 2016

SolarCity could face $300,000 in fines over Arizona election fight

The rooftop installer is backing the Save Our AZ Solar group, which faces allegations it was late in filing campaign finance reports.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 31, 2016

Looking to 'get ahead' of coal ash issues, utilities support bill for stronger state oversight

Utilities are throwing their weight behind an amendment that would give states a bigger role in regulating coal ash disposal.  

By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 28, 2016

How new transmission can unlock 10 times more renewables for the Eastern U.S.

The Eastern Interconnect can handle 30% renewables within a decade, but hotly-contested power line construction will be key.

By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 27, 2016

Michigan energy choice bill could see lame duck vote following Chamber endorsement

The bill would amend utility planning processes, modestly increase the renewables mandate, and place new rules on alternative energy suppliers. 

By Gavin Bade • Oct. 26, 2016

Greens say Dominion inflated demand in IRP to build more plants for CPP compliance

Clean energy advocates said the forecasts are designed to allow the utility to build more gas plants for the Clean Power Plan.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 26, 2016

APS, SolarCity pour money into Arizona regulatory election

The parent company of the state's largest utility has formed a new political group in response to solar industry spending, but both sides agree on one candidate — Commissioner Robert Burns. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 26, 2016

Wisconsin utility predicts $4B in transmission investments

American Transmission Co. sees transmission project spending as high as $4 billion over the next 10 years, including $1.3 billion on network projects to address specific reliability needs

By Peter Maloney • Oct. 25, 2016

New Hampshire consumer advocate floats net metering successor with TOU credits

Residential customers would have have a buffet of options, including TOU rates and a bill credit locked in for 20 years. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 25, 2016

What Trump and Clinton miss about clean coal and renewables subsidies

A deep dive into the facts reveals winners and losers on both side of the energy subsidy debate.

By Peter Maloney • Oct. 25, 2016

Pennsylvania appellate court says PUC has narrower jurisdiction over net metering

A state appellate court upheld a ruling that said the PUC cannot alter rules for who qualifies for net metering programs.

By Peter Maloney • Oct. 25, 2016

Duke asked to determine extent of coal ash spill following flooding at HF Lee plant

Photos from a local environmental group appear to show more coal ash was released into the Neuse River than Duke previously reported, but the utility says the amount remains small.

By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 25, 2016

Entergy, Exelon defend FitzPatrick nuclear plant deal against suit

Arguments against the state's nuclear subsidy are not at issue in the sale, they told FERC.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 25, 2016

North Carolina regulators delay waste-to-energy mandate as utilities fall short again

Utilities blame slow technological advance as regulators put off the waste-to-energy deadline for the fifth time. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 24, 2016

Arkansas' solar future hangs in the balance as PSC begins net metering review

A familiar debate is shaping up in Arkansas as regulators tackle compensation requirements for rooftop solar customers. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 24, 2016

Will the energy bill pass? There's an app for that

Microsoft and Advanced Energy Economy have partnered to develop a tool they say can predict whether a bill will become law.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 24, 2016

Hawaiian Electric rolls out TOU rate pilot program

The utility is beginning to sign customers up for a rate program designed to incentivize the consumption of solar energy during midday hours.

By Peter Maloney • Oct. 24, 2016

Why Arizona's long-awaited value of solar schemes please no one

A year of hearings and a new recommended order leave the ACC right where it began — with utilities and solar at odds and an election looming.

By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 24, 2016

Sacramento muni begins talks to join CAISO Energy Imbalance Market

Joining the Western EIM would save Sacramento Municipal Utility District customers $2.5 million annually, according to a utility report.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 24, 2016

7 ways animals threaten the power grid

Even the littlest critters can cause major headaches for electric utilities.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 21, 2016

NYISO: New ISO-NE capacity rules could spike New York power prices

Allowing the Roseton 1 power plant to export capacity next summer could cost consumers more than $300 million, according to the New York ISO.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 21, 2016