How a green business group is transforming the way utilities sell renewables

The Corporate Renewables Partnership helps connect the nation's biggest companies with utilities and IPPs that can satisfy their huge demand for renewable resources. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 1, 2015

EPSA, other demand response opponents file Supreme Court brief

The Electric Power Supply Association told the U.S. Supreme Court that Order 745 was a "naked attempt" by federal regulators to overstep their jurisdiction.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 1, 2015

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Sustainability

Companies are pursuing increasingly ambitous sustainability goals around clean energy, but integrating rising amounts of renewables, minimizing environmental impacts, and achieving carbon reduction targets can be challenging.

By Utility Dive staff

As regulators act, Nevada net metering debate takes center stage at Las Vegas conference

Nevada regulators called for a deep dive into NEM policy last week as national leaders converged on Vegas for a clean energy summit. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 31, 2015

CPUC turns down SDG&E proposal for new peak pricing periods

Time varying rates are coming and defining when demand is peaking will be crucial in identifying consumer costs.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 31, 2015

Iowa co-op withdraws proposed $57.50 fixed fee for solar owners

Pressured by customer advocates, the co-op takes back a controversial cost of service study.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 31, 2015

Microgrids on the table as DC stakeholders look to boost reliability in nation's capital

The District of Columbia is about three weeks away from kicking off a workshop examining how microgrids can help power stability in the nation's capital.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 31, 2015

Colorado regulators double list of interveners in Boulder muni proceeding

Despite some concern that the move will just mean delays, observers said transparency and oversight is key to Boulder's bid to take over portions of Xcel Energy's electric system.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 31, 2015

Ameren, Missouri DNR in tussle over SO2 emissions at Labadie coal plant

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources says Ameren's massive coal plant near Labadie is exceeding federal limits on sulfur dioxide emissions.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 31, 2015

Florida regulators decline to make utility fuel hedging a central theme in rate cases

According to the Florida Office of Public Counsel, the state's investor-owned utilities have lost more than $6 billion for customers since 2002 in hedges designed to keep electricity prices stable and low.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 31, 2015

CPUC launches PG&E investigation, but has yet to comply with search warrant for its own documents

California regulators voted to investigate the culture at PG&E, but haven't handed over documents in a second case in over two months.

By Gavin Bade • Aug. 28, 2015

Report: New York REV initiative leaving out low income customers

The state is overhauling its utility industry, but is New York doing enough to ensure low-income consumers see the benefits as well?

By Robert Walton • Aug. 28, 2015

Energy Storage Assn: Renewable tax breaks not optimal, but necessary

Until the U.S. market properly values clean energy and renewable generation then some subsidies will be required, according to the head of the Energy Storage Association.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 28, 2015

Kansas regulators grant Westar rate hike, but push off solar fee decision

Kansas regulators have approved a $78 million rate increase for Westar Energy, the largest utility in the state.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 28, 2015

Louisiana approve Entergy bid to merge 2 in-state utility subsidiaries

The combination of Entergy Louisiana and Entergy Gulf States Louisiana will produce a utility with more than $16 billion in assets.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 28, 2015

Is variable pricing the way out of Hawaii's solar wars?

Rates that vary with the grid’s needs may change customer behaviors, but will they settle the cost shift question?

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 27, 2015

Colorado PUC ruling maintains retail rate net metering 'status quo'

The PUC rejected Xcel's request to reduce the rate at which they pay solar customers for energy they generate.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 27, 2015

SolarCity wants to help utilities plan better for distributed resources

The leading national solar installer has a new, innovative framework to modernize utilities’ interconnection, planning, procurement, and data sharing practices.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 27, 2015

Nevada regulators vote to keep retail rate net metering through end of year

Nevada has hit its 235-MW cap on net metering, but regulators this week voted to allow current rates to continue through the end of the year.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 27, 2015

Michigan Tea Party lawmaker looks to incentivize solar, restructure energy choice

Green advocates in Michigan may have found an unlikely ally in Tea Party Republican state Rep. Gary Glenn.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 27, 2015

NRG: Western NY coal plant conversion in jeopardy due to Entergy lawsuit

Two years ago the state hailed a plan to convert the NRG Dunkirk coal facility to gas, but a lawsuit from Entergy Corp. challenging subsidies means the coversion has now been delayed.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 27, 2015

SoCal Edison integrating over 1,000 MW of demand response into wholesale markets

The utility takes advantage of new CAISO rules allowing aggregations of demand side resources to bid into wholesale markets.

By Gavin Bade • Aug. 26, 2015

FPL's natural gas investment isn't saving customers money, yet

State regulators allowed Florida Power & Light to invest directly in natural gas production, but so far that decision is costing ratepayers millions of dollars.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 26, 2015

How will utilities profit in the future? New York's REV initiative is trying to figure it out

The Empire State is remaking its utility industry, but one key piece – where the money comes from – remains elusive, and regulators are taking a fairly hands-off approach to finding the answer.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 26, 2015

How demand flexibility is about to transform electricity delivery

For utilties, when consumers use energy could become just as important to their bottom lines as if they generate it themselves.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 26, 2015

485 MW Blythe Mesa solar project step closer to construction with BLM approval

Proposed by RRG Renewables, the project is the 57th renewable energy development the Bureau of Land Management has approved since 2009.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 26, 2015