Connecticut lawmakers prepare legislation to support Millstone nuclear plant

The bill to support the 2,110 MW nuclear plant is expected to recall zero-emission credit schemes in New York and Illinois. 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 10, 2017

Sunrise from the West: How the California Solar Initiative points the way for states

The Golden State's decade-old incentive program contains valuable lessons for states looking to accelerate clean energy adoption, argue David Hochschild and Steve Chadima. 

By David Hochschild, Steve Chadima • Feb. 9, 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. 

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10 rooftop solar debates to watch in 2017 and beyond

Policy debates over rooftop solar compensation continue to evolve into more sophisticated conversations about electricity rate design. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Feb. 9, 2017

California lawmakers push regulators to reconsider SoCal Edison's proposed gas plant

Southern California Edison's 262 MW Puente Power Project would replace a less-efficient gas generator. 

By Robert Walton • Feb. 9, 2017

Tucson Electric aims for greater reliability with 3 new battery storage projects

Two large batteries and a smaller R&D project will provide voltage support and help integrate renewable energy.

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 9, 2017

DistribuTECH 2017: All roads lead to the customer

One key trend seen this year is surrounding the customer – using technology and data analytics to create a more effective customer service journey and experience.

By Amanda Levin • Feb. 9, 2017

BNEF: US economy 'decoupled' from energy demand as renewables rise, emissions fall

The U.S.'s Gross Domestic Product grew 12% since 2007, while total energy use fell 3.6%.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 9, 2017

Morgan Stanley: US energy storage market could grow to 145 GWh with FERC support

A current "addressable" market of 85 GWh could nearly double if FERC allows utilities to deploy storage in organized power markets, a new report forecasts. 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 9, 2017

What the US can learn from Australia's innovative approach to grid transformation planning

A 'no-regrets' approach aims to build a grid that can handle DERs at 40% of consumer households.

By Mark Higgins • Feb. 8, 2017

How utility data sharing is helping the New York REV build the grid of the future

Making detailed grid data public can enable more clean resources and cut consumer costs. The REV docket shows just how difficult that can be. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 8, 2017

Facing lack of a quorum, FERC delegates some authority to staff

Until the commission gets at least one more member, the Office of Energy Market Regulation will accept rate applications and take on a host of other duties.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 8, 2017

Ice Energy will provide 1 MW of residential storage to Southern California Public Power Authority

The company's storage systems reduce customer cooling load and can be aggregated by the utility to lower peak system demand. 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 8, 2017

Moody's puts Mississippi Power on review for downgrade over Kemper IGCC plant

A downgrade would push Mississippi Power's investment rating into junk territory, but not affect its parent, Southern Co.

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 8, 2017

With tax reform on the table, senators prepare second push for energy storage incentives

Tax credits for energy storage have some bipartisan support, but could conflict with Trump administration plans to simplify the tax code.

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 7, 2017

NRG, Hawaiian Electric strike deals to revive stalled SunEdison solar farms

The utility canceled three contracts for utility-scale solar generation on Oahu when SunEdison declared bankruptcy last year. 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 7, 2017

How California's utilities are planning the next phase of electric vehicle adoption

IOUs in the nation's largest EV market are pushing new proposals to enable electrification beyond small consumer cars.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 7, 2017

Utah House committee clears bill to phase out solar tax credit

The solar industry is not contesting a compromise bill to phase out the $2,000 incentive by 2021. 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 7, 2017

Report: Electric vehicles, distributed solar could help quash fossil fuel growth by 2020

Declining costs of solar PV and electric vehicles could cause fossil fuels to lose 10% of their market share in 10 years.

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 6, 2017

Looming tax reforms and regulatory changes could challenge utilities' financials

If proposed tax reforms and regulatory changes from the Republican-led Congress and the Trump administration succeed, what will they mean for utilities? 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 6, 2017

Republican lawmakers propose changes to Minnesota PUC operations

One measure would allow the Legislature to approve a proposed Xcel gas plant instead of regulators. 

By Robert Walton • Feb. 6, 2017

Will Trump disrupt the US military's clean energy mission?

President Trump’s election has thrown climate goals in doubt, but former leaders say the military will keep investing in renewables and shifting away from fossil fuels. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 3, 2017

New Mexico lawmakers propose expanding RPS to 80% by 2040

A bill introduced in the New Mexico Senate would also require rural electric cooperatives to supply 70% renewable energy by 2040.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 3, 2017

Maryland Senate overrides Gov. Hogan's veto of energy bill, raising renewables goal

Both legislative chambers this week voted down Gov. Larry Hogan's veto of an energy bill that boosts the state's RPS to 25% by 2020. 

By Robert Walton • Feb. 3, 2017

Kemper coal gasification plant operations delayed again

Mississippi Power said in a filing the delay will cost $51 million. 

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 2, 2017

GOP senators suspend committee rules to advance Trump EPA pick Scott Pruitt

Democrats on the Environment and Public Works Committee boycotted scheduled votes, leading Republicans to suspend rules requiring two members of the minority party to be present.  

By Robert Walton • Feb. 2, 2017