What electric utilities can learn from the Vermont hacking scare

The erroneous Russian hacking story contained some big lessons about managing critical security information.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 10, 2017

Wyoming lawmakers float measure to bag share of federal wind fees

A half dozen Wyoming lawmakers are pressing for a resolution to ask Congress for half of any fees paid for wind projects on federal land.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 10, 2017

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Data Centers and the US Grid

A look at how data centers are affecting the U.S. grid today and how new technologies and rate structures could affect that trajectory in the years to come.

By Utility Dive staff

Questions mount over Pruitt's fossil fuel ties as confirmation hearings loom

Energy companies are opening their checkbooks to support the nomination of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to lead the U.S. EPA.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 10, 2017

PUCO regulator Lynn Slaby will not seek another term

Slaby's decision to leave at the end of his term in April leaves two open seats at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 10, 2017

Pennsylvania's retail choice program tracks growth despite December dip

December’s decline followed a November increase that was the greatest monthly growth in Pennsylvania residential electric shopping since February 2014.  

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 9, 2017

Hawaiian Electric seeks offers for Oahu wind projects

HECO says the responses it receives may help inform a more formal request for proposals. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 9, 2017

In new QER, Moniz leaves path for Perry to follow at DOE

The new Quadrennial Energy Review lays out more than 70 recommendations for a cleaner, more secure energy system. How will the Trump administration respond?

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 9, 2017

DOE: Emergency powers necessary to combat cyber threats to grid

The Department of Energy wants authority to issue emergency orders on grid security, the agency said in a new report. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 9, 2017

Oregon PUC release guidelines for energy storage mandate

Under the law, utilities must have a minimum of 5 MWh of energy storage in service by 2020. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 6, 2017

Maryland Gov. Hogan rolls out $65M environmental plan

The agenda includes incentives for electric vehicles and training for clean energy jobs. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 6, 2017

WA Sen. Cantwell slams Speaker Ryan over grid cybersecurity in energy bill talks

The Washington Democrat said it is "time for the Speaker to wake up" and educate his caucus on the importance of cybersecurity for the grid. 

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 6, 2017

Utility regulator Tom Forese to head Arizona Corporation Commission

Following contentious debate and conflict of interest allegations at the agency, new Chairman Tom Forese says "now is the time to reform the commission."

By Robert Walton • Jan. 6, 2017

California regulators halt SDG&E's plan to tackle community choice aggregation

Previously, regulators had allowed San Diego Gas & Electric to establish a separate investor-backed marketing division to address community choice aggregation issues.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 6, 2017

Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper taps new pair of utility regulators

Current Colorado PUC Commissioners Glenn Vaad and Chairman Josh Epel will both retire this month. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 6, 2017

EIA: Renewables, gas on the rise regardless of Clean Power Plan's fate

But repealing the carbon standards could keep coal generation steady for the next decade, EIA said in its Annual Energy Outlook.

By Robert Walton, Gavin Bade • Jan. 6, 2017

Predictions 2017: 5 takes on what the new year will bring for renewable energy

More net metering debates and even higher corporate demand for wind and solar are on tap for 2017, according to sector insiders.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 5, 2017

House Republicans target energy production rules in opening days

House leaders said rules on methane emissions and water pollution could be first on the GOP's chopping block.

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 5, 2017

Predictions 2017: 8 sector insiders on what's next for power markets and regulation

Utility executives and analysts expect state clean energy policies and wholesale market changes to take center stage in the year to come.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 5, 2017

Southwest Power Pool seeks DOE approval for electricity sales into Canada

SPP would transmit the electricity on an emergency basis for five years using existing transmission lines owned by Basin Electric Power Cooperative.

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 5, 2017

DOE to pull funding from New Jersey offshore wind project

Fishermen's Energy failed to ink power contracts after state regulators rejected its plans three times. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 5, 2017

Predictions 2017: What the new year will bring for demand-side management

From mobile engagement to marijuana efficiency efforts and storage-as-a-service, sector insiders have bold predictions for the year ahead.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 4, 2017

The worst of times? The future of climate action in the Trump era

A renewable energy boom won’t be enough to stem the tide of global warming, but new decarbonization opportunities could be just around the corner.

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 4, 2017

Repealing the Clean Power Plan will bring more lawsuits, Democratic AGs warn

A group of conservative attorney generals sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump last year mapping out ways to dismantle the Clean Power Plan. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 4, 2017

A storage bubble? High investment in nascent industry sows fears of a battery bust

Market reforms and continued innovation will be needed to see storage reach its potential, experts say.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 3, 2017

Report: Vermont utility not likely targeted by Russian hackers

Burlington Electric previously said malware found on one of its computers was connected to Russian hackers, but The Washington Post reports that story was in error. 

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 3, 2017