Virginia regulators uphold law freezing Dominion's rates for 5 years

The decision could birth a state Supreme Court challenge of the measure, which gave lawmakers the authority to freeze rates instead of utility regulators.

By Robert Walton • July 18, 2016

Missouri PSC procedural decision delays Grain Belt Express transmission hearings

The Missouri PSC has rejected Clean Line Energy's Grain Belt Express transmission project on procedural grounds, forcing the company to delay submission of its application until Aug. 29.

By Peter Maloney • July 15, 2016

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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

Evolution of REV: New York PSC Chair Audrey Zibelman says 2016 is the year of execution

Consumers can expect to see the early tangible benefits from REV by the end of 2018, Zibelman told Utility Dive.

By Krysti Shallenberger • July 15, 2016

Arizona regulators approve APS demand management, efficiency programs

Approval will allow APS to develop strategies to integrate storage into their demand management programs.

By Peter Maloney • July 15, 2016

Florida lawmakers to raise money for solar proposal on August primary ballot

Amendment 4, separate from a utility-backed proposal appearing on the November general election ballot, will give tax breaks for C&I customers investing in clean energy. 

By Robert Walton • July 15, 2016

How well do consumers understand rooftop solar economics?

A Federal Trade Commission workshop on competition and consumer protection in the DG solar power industry attracted a wide range of comments.

By Peter Maloney • July 14, 2016

Democratizing DERs: What role should utilities play in spreading clean energy to all?

Everyone knows the utility has some role to play in making distributed energy resources available to all customers. But no one seems to agree on what it is. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • July 14, 2016

Nevada clears net metering, retail choice measures for November ballot

The net metering proposal must yet withstand a legal challenge over whether the proposal qualifies as a referendum or an initiative that would have to go to the legislature before it could be put on the ballot.

By Peter Maloney • July 14, 2016

California Gov. Brown proposes extension of cap-and-trade program to 2050

The extension aims to help the state cut carbon emissions 40% below 1990 levels by 2031. 

By Peter Maloney • July 14, 2016

Obama threatens veto $32.1B Department of Interior, EPA spending bill

The U.S. House is considering appropriations for the Department of Interior and Environmental Protection Agency that are $1 billion less than requested by the Obama administration with policy riders designed to block rules on power plant emissions. 

By Robert Walton • July 14, 2016

Dominion coal ash suit could have nationwide disposal consequences

A case brought by the Sierra Club against the Virginia utility could end up at the Supreme Court.

By Robert Walton • July 14, 2016

Data storage provider sues NV Energy, Nevada PUC to exit Nevada Power service

The lawsuit alleges utility regulators were improperly influenced by General Counsel Carolyn Tanner, who resigned in the wake of the revelation she inappropriately commented on pending matters on Twitter while using a pseudonym. 

By Robert Walton • July 14, 2016

Hawaii PUC investigates anonymous 'smear' complaint against new commissioner

A 10-page unsigned document questioned how Gov. David Ige appointed Thomas Gorak to replace former Commissioner Michael Champley last month. 

By Robert Walton • July 14, 2016

How to keep the lights on in organized markets

States must seek ways to inject new generation or preserve existing generation through ‘around market’ solutions, former Colorado reuglatory chair Ray Gifford argues.

By Ray Gifford • July 13, 2016

Utility clean energy rankings reveal 'unprecedented shift' in power sector paradigms

Even among renewable energy laggards, there's a growing consensus that wind and solar are at the center of the 21st century electricity system.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 13, 2016

Clinton will not pursue carbon price despite policy's inclusion in Democratic platform

Putting a price on carbon was a priority of Clinton's primary challenger Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), who endorsed her this week. 

By Robert Walton • July 13, 2016

Senate votes to convene first energy bill conference committee since 2007

Lawmakers only have until the end of the week before their August recess, but the break could give staff time to work on critical issues.

By Robert Walton • July 13, 2016

Duke will boost North Carolina EV charging stations 30% as part of EPA settlement

The investment stems from a legal deal with the EPA concerning alleged violations of the Clean Air Act in the 1990s.

By Peter Maloney • July 13, 2016

Electric market deregulation has failed to deliver on the promise of lower rates

States that kept the vertically-integrated utility model have benefitted from lower prices for consumers, Gerry Anderson, CEO of DTE Energy, writes in a guest post.

By Gerry Anderson • July 12, 2016

MIT researchers see a 'window of opportunity' for non-battery storage

Pumped hydro and compressed air storage can add value to renewable energy projects today, researchers found, but that could change as wind and solar drop further in price.

By Peter Maloney • July 12, 2016

'Universal access': How PSEG CEO Ralph Izzo aims to make efficiency, DERs available to all consumers

Izzo wants utilities to supply DER solutions to consumers not served in the current marketplace.

By Gavin Bade • July 12, 2016

Senate set to vote to convene conference committee on energy bill

House Republicans have reportedly agreed not to push for controversial provisions that could trigger a veto from President Obama.

By Gavin Bade, Robert Walton • July 12, 2016

Report: NextEra-HEI decision delayed by regulatory infighting

A majority opinion on the acquisition was reached last month, a Hawaii news station reports, but regulators could not agree on the wording of the order before Gov. Ige appointed a new commissioner, throwing the process into flux.

By Gavin Bade • July 11, 2016

California PUC directs SDG&E to buy more renewables despite RPS compliance

The utility is compliant with current targets under the state's clean energy standard, but did not buy enough capacity in a recent renewable energy auction, regulators said. 

By Peter Maloney • July 11, 2016

Solar spokesperson Bryan Miller no longer at Sunrun, TASC

Miller's advocacy style gained him a high profile in the power sector.

By Krysti Shallenberger • July 8, 2016