Regulation & Policy: Page 242
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New York regulators vote to upgrade ‘antiquated’ transmission system
The proposed upgrades will provide $1.20 in benefits for every $1 spent, regulators say.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 23, 2015 -
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Storage in 2016: Utility-scale, long-duration markets take the lead
Behind-the-meter storage grew by a factor of 16 in 2015, but next year expect to see front-of-the-meter applications continue to make up the lion’s share of new deployments.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 22, 2015 -
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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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Nevada regulators approve new net metering policy, creating separate rate class for solar users
The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada approved a new set of regulations for net metering, which eliminates a demand charge proposed by Warren Buffett’s NV Energy, but rolls back retail rate net metering remuneration among other changes.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Dec. 22, 2015 -
New York utilities propose REV changes to speed demonstration project approvals
Investor-owned utilities want regulators to streamline the process for approving demonstration projects, including having more say in how the projects are evaluated.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 22, 2015 -
South Atlantic states lag in utility-scale solar with NC, GA as bright spots for growth
Solar booms in North Carolina and Georgia make the states rank nationally in solar deployment, but their region still lags behind the Southwest.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 22, 2015 -
U.S. wind industry hits 70 GW capacity mark, celebrates tax credit extension
The extended incentives are expected to drive 19 GW of growth and make wind cost-competitive by 2020.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 22, 2015 -
Omnibus appropriations bill gives billions for energy research
The U.S Department of Energy’s Office of Science, the nation’s largest supporter of research in the physical sciences, was funded at a record $5.35 billion.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 22, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Editor’s Picks: The biggest Utility Dive stories of 2015
2015 was a time of change like no other in the electric power sector. Here’s a recap of the year as told by some of our most important stories.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 22, 2015 -
DOE touts new efficiency standards for commercial AC, furnaces as largest in history
The U.S. Department of Energy announced new efficiency standards for commercial air conditioners and furnaces, which are expected to save businesses $167 billion on their utility bills over the next three decades.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 22, 2015 -
DOE to begin consent-based process for storing nuclear waste, officials say
Department of Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz told Platts the agency will spearhead a “consent-based process” to find a location for spent nuclear waste.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 22, 2015 -
Obama vetoes measures to block Clean Power Plan
The president used a “pocket veto,” returning the legislation back to Congress unsigned.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 22, 2015 -
Solar ballot measure battle in Florida likely postponed to 2018 election
Funding troubles and a lack of signatures means that Floridians for Solar Choice will likely need to wait for the 2018 ballot to get their proposal in front of voters.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 21, 2015 -
MISO: Clean Power Plan costs largely hinge on natural gas prices
Compliance could cost as little as $5.8 billion or exceed $100 billion, according to the grid operator, contingent on which strategy is chosen.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 21, 2015 -
Mississippi co-op offers threatens to sue regulators unless they lower net metering rate
The South Mississippi Electric Power Association says the Mississippi Public Service Commission can’t set rates for electric co-ops.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 21, 2015 -
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Historic Los Angeles methane leak puts natural gas emissions under scrutiny
A massive natural gas leak in southern California raises questions over the electricity sector’s increased utilization of the resource for power generation.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 21, 2015 -
New Pepco merger worries for Exelon: GSA opposes deal while report exposes lobbying
According to filings with the D.C. government, Exelon hired the head of a political action committee supportive of Mayor Muriel Bowser to lobby her office on the proposed acquisition of Pepco.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 18, 2015 -
UPDATED: Congress passes $1.1T omnibus spending bill with solar, wind tax credit extensions
The tax extensions, part of a deal brokered to fund the government and lift the oil export ban, is expected to be approved by the Senate today.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 18, 2015 -
Deep Dive
After Paris, utilities look to deeper decarbonization
Power companies realize they will likely need to cut CO2 emissions more than current regulations demand, but how remains a challenge.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 18, 2015 -
Arizona head utility regulator Susan Bitter Smith resigns
Susan Bitter Smith, Arizona Corporation Commission chairwoman, faced a petition from the Attorney General’s Office seeking her removal from office.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Dec. 18, 2015 -
Nebraska municipal utilities move to increase fixed charges
City-owned utilities in Lincoln and Omaha both had rate proposals approved this month.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 18, 2015 -
New Mexico regulators approve plan to keep PNM’s San Juan coal plant operating
The plan calls for more coal, alongside natural gas and a small amount of solar.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 17, 2015 -
Ohio’s Echogen tapped for 10 MW supercritical CO2 coal demonstration plant
The Ohio-based company will partner with two others and the Electric Power Research Institute to develop the demonstration power plant using “supercritical” carbon dioxide that can provide power more efficiently than traditional power plants.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 17, 2015 -
Duke unveils first solar projects owned and operated by its regulated utilities
The 75 MW solar acquisition is driven by North Carolina’s 12.5% by 2021 renewables mandate.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 17, 2015 -
San Diego City Council approves 100% renewables by 2035 Climate Action Plan
The mandate is expected to cut city emissions 50% and grow the economy, lawmakers said.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 17, 2015 -
El Paso pushes Texas regulators to scale back utility rate hike, reject new solar rate class
Under El Paso Electric’s proposed increase, customers would see average monthly bill increase of more than $8 when new rates become effective in 2016.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 17, 2015