Regulation & Policy: Page 256
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Deep Dive
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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineThe Energy Transition to Renewables
Rising demand for power is continuing to drive demand for renewables, but policy uncertainty and mixed signals from the Trump administration add to existing challenges.
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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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
DC regulators reject Exelon-Pepco merger
The merger that would have created America’s largest electric utility has failed to clear its last hurdle.
By Gavin Bade • Aug. 25, 2015 -
President Obama unveils executive actions to drive distributed energy growth
New loan programs and changes to the PACE program aim to help the nation meet the administration’s goals of cutting carbon 32% by 2030.
By Gavin Bade • Aug. 25, 2015 -
Deep Dive
President Obama calls for clean energy revolution: ‘There is something big happening in America’
President Obama shows renewed passion in his legacy fights against climate change and for renewable energy.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 25, 2015 -
NY Sen. Schumer pushes extension, changes for federal solar tax credit
The proposal would extend the tax credit beyond 2016 and would allow it to kick in once a project has begun, rather than been completed.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 25, 2015 -
Iowa regulators approve settlement for MidAmerican’s 552 MW ‘Wind X’ project
Regulators have approved a settlement allowing the 552-MW wind facility to move ahead, if MidAmerican accepts the terms.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 25, 2015 -
Idaho regulators reduce PURPA contracts from 20 to 2 years
The decision, a victory for the state’s major electric utilities, is designed to keep customers from paying high costs for renewable generation, critics say.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 25, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How Warren Buffett’s bet on an Energy Imbalance Market in the West is paying off
NV Energy is in, Arizona Public Service and Puget Sound Energy are coming next year, and others want to know more.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 24, 2015 -
PJM auction results: Capacity payments to plants rise 37% in bid to avoid outages
While the auction results were good news for most existing generation, three of Exelon’s nuclear plants did not clear.
By Gavin Bade • Aug. 24, 2015 -
NV Energy hits net metering cap ahead of schedule, adding fuel to solar debate
The utility initially predicted it would hit the cap in 2016, which would have given regulators enough time to develop a new tariff.
By Davide Savenije • Aug. 24, 2015 -
Nuclear industry darkened by delays, cost overruns at Vogtle & Summer facilities
Boosts to the industry could come from Energy Department loan guarantees and Clean Power Plan compliance credit.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 24, 2015 -
SunEdison solar bid for Xcel beats all comers, including natural gas
Xcel’s Colorado subsidiary says it will buy power from the 156 MW Comanche solar installation at a price lower than gas, and without fuel price risks.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 24, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Why can’t utilities innovate like startups?
A new paper produced by a utility-private sector working group outlines how utilities can be set free to innovate.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 21, 2015 -
OG&E proposes demand charge for distributed generation owners
The fight over solar and the grid comes to Oklahoma, where just 200 people have rooftop solar in OG&E’s territory.
By Davide Savenije • Aug. 21, 2015 -
Hunt’s deal to buy Oncor faces scrutiny from Texas PUC and Justice Dept.
The DOJ is concerned over a potential release for evironmental liability, while a PUC commissioner warns Hunt they will need to prove the deal is good for ratepayers.
By Davide Savenije • Aug. 21, 2015 -
Major Las Vegas resorts get price tag for grid defection
The resorts represent 7% of NV Energy’s customer base.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 21, 2015 -
Vivint Solar, second biggest U.S. installer, flees Nevada after two weeks
The atmosphere surrounding the current net metering debate has led the solar installer to conclude it’s not worth staying in the state.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 21, 2015
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