Massachusetts House passes mandates for 1.2 GW each of offshore wind, hydropower

The measure would establish carve-outs in the RPS for 1,200 MW of hydro and 1,200 MW of offshore wind.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 10, 2016

Little less talk: With new revenue models, New York starts to put REV into action

The reforms to utility revenues in the Empire State could set the course for a new model of 21st century power providers.

By Gavin Bade • June 9, 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

Hawaiian Electric files with state regulators to begin new pursuit of utility-scale renewables

Hawaii’s dominant electricity provider sets out on its quest for 100% renewables by 2045.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 9, 2016

Xcel Colorado rate plan draws ire of solar interests for higher fixed charges

The plan would lower volumetric rates and increase fixed charges, following a utility strategy that's played out across the nation.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 9, 2016

Missouri regulatory staff wants oversight of Great Plains-Westar merger

Missouri regulatory staff claim the state should have authority over Great Plains Energy's proposed acquisition Westar Energy, the largest electricity provider in Kansas.

By Robert Walton • June 8, 2016

Vermont Gov. Shumlin vetoes controversial renewable energy siting bill

The bill was meant to give municipalities more say in siting energy projects, but last-minute restrictions on noise from wind installations triggered the veto. 

By Herman K. Trabish • June 8, 2016

MISO: FERC approves first storage interconnection agreement

The agreement is for Indianapolis Power & Light’s (IPL) Harding Street Station Battery Energy Storage System. 

By Peter Maloney • June 8, 2016

As funding for California's SGIP process grows, regulators look to bolster energy storage

But proposed modifications could change how fuel cell and energy storage technologies compete in the process. 

By Peter Maloney • June 7, 2016

North Carolina Gov. McCrory vetoes coal ash bill

Lawmakers are widely expected to override the veto of a bill the governor called an overreach of legislative authority. 

By Shalina Chatlani • June 7, 2016

APS rate case sparks concern beyond mandatory demand charge proposal

Along with a rate structure overhaul, the Arizona utility also wants to cut net metering credits to its avoided cost rate.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 7, 2016

ERCOT: Coal to drop below 10% of Texas fuel mix by 2030s as solar booms

Solar is expected to grow to about 17% of the capacity mix as EPA rules and market conditions force coal plants offline.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 7, 2016

As nuclear plants shutter, state efforts to save them are coming too late

Exelon's planned closure of two Illinois plants is the latest consequence of low prices in organized electricity markets.

By Robert Walton • June 6, 2016

Missouri munis contract for 200 MW of space on proposed Grain Belt Express line

The new off-takers may strengthen the merchant transmission developer’s appeal to state regulators, who denied it the power of eminent domain last year. 

By Herman K. Trabish • June 6, 2016

Interior announces offshore wind lease auction for ocean tract off Long Island

The site, 11 miles south of Long Island, is one of 12 Atlantic tracts deemed suitable for wind development by the federal government. 

By Herman K. Trabish • June 6, 2016

California lawmakers propose constitutional amendment to reform PUC

The California Public Utilities Commission is in "dire need of modernization," according to Assemblyman Scott Wilk (R). The proposed reform comes after the disastrous Aliso Canyon gas leak last year. 

By Robert Walton • June 6, 2016

New York Assembly approves climate bill to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions

The bill, which would require elimination of greenhouse gas pollution by 2050, now heads to the state Senate, where it faces longer odds and a tight timeframe.

By Gavin Bade • June 3, 2016

Riverstone to buy generator Talen Energy, take it private for $1.8B

Created after PPL spun off its generation business, Talen has been squeezed by low power market prices in the year since it went public. 

By Gavin Bade • June 3, 2016

Hawaiian Electric: 'Walk away' deadline won't kill NextEra merger deal

The companies face a June 3 deadline to walk away from the deal without a termination fee, but Hawaiian Electric said talks can continue. The Hawaii PUC hopes to have a decision by the end of June. 

By Gavin Bade, Herman Trabish • June 3, 2016

The corporate green team: Utilities partner to meet renewables demand from large US firms

The Edison Electric Institute has joined green groups in a partnership to market wind and solar to climate-savvy companies.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 2, 2016

Rate design roundup: demand charges vs. time-based rates

A new RMI report compares the two strategies transforming utility rate designs across the country.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 2, 2016

Exelon to shut Clinton, Quad Cities nuclear plants after Illinois bill stalls

The plants are struggling to compete in interstate electricity markets and have lost a combined $800 million in the last seven years. 

By Gavin Bade • June 2, 2016

Michigan clean energy bills cost ratepayers $4B, critics claim

The incoming president and CEO of Consumers Energy supports both bills, saying they are necessary to ensure electric reliability and continue Michigan's economic recovery.

By Robert Walton • June 2, 2016

Texas regulators delay El Paso Electric request for rate increase, solar surcharge

Texas regulators told El Paso Electric to re-issue their rate increase request, delaying a final decision on their rate case. 

By Herman K. Trabish • June 2, 2016

NC lawmakers pass coal ash bill despite veto threat

A North Carolina senate bill seeking to reestablish the NC Coal Ash Commission will move on to Gov. Pat McCory (R), who said that he would veto the legislation on grounds of the commission being unconstitutional. 

By Shalina Chatlani • June 1, 2016

The head of California's ISO is on a mission to regionalize and decarbonize

CAISO CEO Steve Berberich wants help from utilities in bridging California’s borders and moving beyond 50% renewables.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 1, 2016