DC mayor opposes revised Exelon-Pepco settlement, putting deal at risk

The statement from Mayor Muriel Bowser comes hours after the residential ratepayer advocate for the city announced she opposes the revised settlement conditions as well. 

By Gavin Bade • March 1, 2016

Updated: DC ratepayer advocate opposes revised Exelon-Pepco merger terms

The Office of People's Counsel said in a release Tuesday that the conditions put on a settlement agreement by the Public Service Commission last week mean the deal is no longer in the interest of ratepayers. 

By Gavin Bade • March 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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Minnesota Power line approved to link Canadian hydro and storage to Midwest wind

The Great Northern transmission line line will help the Minnesota utility access hydropower and pumped storage facilities in Manitoba. 

By Herman K. Trabish • March 1, 2016

Washington state withdraws carbon regulation scheme following industry concern

State regulators will head back to the drawing board, withdrawing plans to lmit the carbon emissions of the state's largest polluters.

By Robert Walton • March 1, 2016

Senate set for full vote on bipartisan energy bill after Flint funding impasse

After the legislation was delayed over funding for the Flint water crisis, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who is shepherding the bill, says lawmakers could knock it out in a single afternoon.

By Robert Walton • March 1, 2016

'Only a matter of time': U.S. offshore wind struggles to get off the ground

The U.S. offshore wind industry still lags far behind Europe and China but it has its first steel in the water and sees growth in its future.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 1, 2016

Consistent change: How utility professionals view the evolving power mix

The new resource mix will meet federal regulations and state mandates with wind and solar supported by natural gas and DERs.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 29, 2016

Montana-Dakota Utilities drops demand charge push after deal with solar advocates

Under deals struck with solar advocates and consumer groups, MDU rates would go up about 13% but there will be no solar-specific demand charge.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 29, 2016

Missouri utilities throw weight behind rate regulatory reform bill

Supporters say the measure will allow utilities to more quickly upgrade the state's transmission system, but critics warn it leaves the Missouri Public Service Commission with little oversight.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 29, 2016

Inside the PSC: DC regulators offer clear path to Exelon-Pepco merger approval

In a surprise double vote, regulators rejected a settlement agreement on the merger and then outlined five changes to the deal that would result in its approval.

By Gavin Bade • Feb. 26, 2016

Updated: DC regulators reject Exelon-Pepco merger, but recommend changes for approval

The stakes were high for Exelon, which sought the predictable income of Pepco's utility business to hedge against risks presented by its fleet of older nuclear plants. 

By Gavin Bade • Feb. 26, 2016

SolarCity rolls out storage, smart tech system for Hawaii's self-supply option

SolarCity's new product offers “demand flexibility" and could give solar owners ability to consume 90% of their generation.  

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 26, 2016

Updated: A brief history of the Exelon-Pepco merger saga

Two years after the deal was first announced, the merger that would create the nation's largest electric utility is coming to its conclusion. Here's a timeline of how we got here.

By Gavin Bade • Feb. 25, 2016

HECO cancels 3 solar contracts with SunEdison

Hawaiian Electric Companies move to cancel three SunEdison contracts put the solar developer's $336 million debt restructuring deal in doubt, and sparked the ire of Hawaii's Public Utilities Commission Chair Randy Iwase. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 25, 2016

How utilities and their regulators will determine the future of solar

Rate design holds the key to whether there are more than 40 states with solar at grid parity in 2020, or just two, according to a new report.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 25, 2016

Maine utilities, solar advocates back new bill to replace net metering, grow solar

Under the new bill, utilities would act as "standard buyers" for solar of all types, aggregating multiple generation facilities and bidding them into electricity markets. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 25, 2016

DC PSC will vote Friday on Exelon-Pepco merger

After a long proceeding, the District of Columbia Public Service Commission will vote this week to approve or deny the acquisition that would create the nation's largest electric utility. 

By Gavin Bade • Feb. 25, 2016

Louisiana PSC rejects Cleco acquisition by international consortium

Cleco Corp. said the Louisiana Public Service Commission's decision failed to acknowledge the benefits from the M&A. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Feb. 25, 2016

Compromise in Mississippi partially restores state regulators authority over co-ops

The amended legislation still allows cooperatives to set net metering rates and design efficiency programs.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 25, 2016

States go back to Supreme Court for second bite at blocking MATS

The high court rejected the air pollution rules on technical grounds last year, but a lower court ruling has allowed the EPA to continue enforcing the rules.

By Gavin Bade • Feb. 25, 2016

NY Gov. Cuomo: 'Zero tolerance' for electric service companies jacking up prices

Independent energy companies supply power to more than 20% of New York residents, and a recent audit found many were offering no savings and dramatically overcharging compared to regulated providers.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 25, 2016

Washington state solar incentive bill set for Senate hearing after House passage

The bill would extend the state's solar incentives until 2021 and boost the size of the program.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 24, 2016

Maryland regulators provide initial guidance on rules for community shared solar

Under the proposed rules, community solar subscribers would earn retail rate credit on their utility bills for power generated by their portion of a central station array. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 24, 2016

Empowerment over protection: How solar and DERs can help the disadvantaged

Policymakers should "seek ways to accelerate adoption of DERs for everyone, including the poor," argue James Tong and Jon Wellinghoff.

By James Tong and Jon Wellinghoff • Feb. 23, 2016

First do no harm: Michigan researchers publish storage sustainability guidelines

University of Michigan researchers publish guidelines for the sustainble use of energy storage systems.

By Peter Maloney • Feb. 22, 2016