Report: Arizona regulatory election reels in $6M in outside funding

Arizona Public Service has spent more than $3 million supporting candidates, while SolarCity's funding total exceeds $2 million.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 8, 2016

FirstEnergy could sell up to 13 plants as it joins AEP in Ohio re-regulation fight

The company is pivoting away from competitive generation and will support efforts from its fellow Ohio utility to roll back electricity deregulation in Ohio. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 8, 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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Greens, solar advocates appeal Nevada net metering decision

Vote Solar and Earthjustice requested a judicial review over last year's controversial net metering order. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 7, 2016

EPA finalizes voluntary CO2 trading model for Clean Power Plan

The agency sent a model carbon trading rule to the White House last week, over objections that it was defying a Supreme Court stay on CPP implementation. 

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 7, 2016

How rising natural gas prices will affect the power sector in 2017

Analysts expect cooler weather and higher demand to limit fuel switching and raise residential power prices.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 7, 2016

Washington's carbon tax initiative attracts late surge of money

In a brief period, supporters and opponents of Initiative 732 raised about $1.5 million.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 7, 2016

Minnesota Power requests 18% rate increase, but says renewables plan could halve hike

The utility also filed its annual renewable resources rider plan, which it says would offset about half of the interim rate increase.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 4, 2016

Report: Fossil fuel, utility interests spends $3.1M on Ohio elections

It is far more than was spent by environmentalists and alternative energy groups with the state's renewable and efficiency standards on the line. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2016

NRC issues environmental approval for 2 new reactors at FPL's Turkey Point nuke

The finding comes as Florida Power & Light is working to resolve an existing leak in its cooling canals at the plant, leaving environmentalists scratching their heads.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2016

Florida regulators hit pause on utility natural gas hedging programs

Regulators signed off on a joint stipulation for a one-year pause to gas hedging, which has cost consumers more than $6 billion since 2002.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2016

Interconnection delays can be costly, but some utilities have found ways to save time and money

Interconnection times are going up nationally, but a new report outlines lessons from some leading utilities. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 3, 2016

Retooling regulation: a closer look at integrating energy and environmental policy

Now is the time to merge discussions over air, energy, transport and building energy regulations, write RAP's Chris James and Ken Colburn.

By Chris James and Ken Colburn • Nov. 3, 2016

Mercedes-Benz launches new US storage arm with former Sonnen CEO von Bormann

Mercedes takes aim at Tesla with new offerings that will "combine the advantages of electric vehicles and energy solutions into one holistic platform." 

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 3, 2016

EPA commits to enforcing environmental justice in new EJ 2020 Action Agenda

The EPA has unveiled EJ 2020, an environmental justice plan to protect low-income communities of color that are disproportionately affected by pollution. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Nov. 3, 2016

Utilities, industrials spearhead rate design reform in new efficiency coalition

The Alliance to Save Energy has brought together a diverse coalition to tackle rate design, including PG&E, Exelon, National Grid, Johnson Controls and Lockheed Martin. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 3, 2016

TransCanada to sell $3.7B of merchant generation to finance pipeline acquisition

Private equity is again the winner as another company turns away from volatile wholesale electricity markets. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 3, 2016

One massive merger later, Pepco's CEO eyes 5 rate cases and grid modernization

David Velazquez says his utility is looking at residential demand charges and the future of microgrids.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Nov. 3, 2016

Updated: Florida Supreme Court won't take solar Amendment 1 off ballot

Solar groups asked the state Supreme Court to nullify a ballot initiative they believe is intentionally misleading.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 3, 2016

Why natural gas supply will be crucial in preventing winter power outages

Grid operators say enhanced coordination and upgraded operational tools will be tested in keeping gas-fired plants online through the coldest months.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 2, 2016

Tesla: SolarCity merger will add to balance sheet in Q4, insulate against net metering changes

The battery company posted a lengthy blog post Tuesday outlining the financial health of SolarCity and its business plans for the combined companies.

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 1, 2016

Where electric utilities are putting their money in the 2016 election

Utilities are spending to put Clinton in the White House, but not Democrats in control of Congress.

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 1, 2016

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

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