Sen. Murkowski introduces 17 bills in push for comprehensive energy legislation

The bills are to be folded into a comprehensive energy bill that Murkowski hopes will be the first to pass since 2007.

By Gavin Bade • May 7, 2015

NC House passes bill to freeze renewable portfolio standard

A last-minute amendment had many renewables advocates worried a key tax provision was about to be rescinded, but it was withdrawn in exchange for other concessions.

By Davide Savenije • May 7, 2015

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The 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.

By Utility Dive staff

Mass. grapples with policy options as it hits solar net metering cap

A task force created by the legislature has released a slate of recommendations for how to proceed.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 7, 2015

MIT: Solar should ditch net metering, fight for federal tax incentives

Targeted investment from industry and government in next-generation thin film panels can also help stimulate industry growth, the university report said.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 7, 2015

Maine senator unveils unprecedented federal distributed energy bill

Senator Angus King (I-ME) wants to guide states toward new valuation models for distributed energy resources.

By Gavin Bade • May 6, 2015

ICYMI: What to expect when demand response goes before the Supreme Court

Legal battles and market uncertainty are the new status quo until SCOTUS rules. And even then, 'certainty' could take many forms.

By Davide Savenije • May 6, 2015

Hawaii legislature sets 100% renewable portfolio standard by 2045

The industry will be watching if Hawaii can transition to 100% renewables in a closed energy ecosystem. 

By Davide Savenije • May 6, 2015

Nebraska wind PTC bill dies at hands of filibuster

Nebraska lags behind its neighbors in wind, and it doesn't look like the state legislature will be able to change that.

By Gavin Bade • May 6, 2015

Report: For CPP compliance in Minnesota, renewables can beat gas on price

Without subsidies, the state’s wind is now economically competitive with natural gas.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 6, 2015

Under pressure from Koch-funded groups, Kansas axes renewables mandate

What was a mandate is now a voluntary state goal in a win for conservative groups backed by fossil fuel money.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 6, 2015

California utilities ready plans for community solar programs

California's mandate will see 600 MW of community solar installed at the state's IOUs.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 5, 2015

PNM strikes deal to keep coal plant operating through 2022

Environmentalists and consumer advocates would rather see the New Mexico utility consider more renewables, instead of coal.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 5, 2015

Dominion earnings beat expectations

These are the company's first earnings since a controversial rate freeze took effect.

By Davide Savenije • May 5, 2015

3 serious failures in transmission planning and how to fix them

Why regulators and policymakers must see not just the cost of new transmission but the costs of not having it, too.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 4, 2015

Minnesota IOU gets OK to sell assets to 12 co-ops

Customers may see higher rates due to a 10-year PPA with the IOU's parent company.

By Gavin Bade • May 4, 2015

DC Circuit overturns EPA backup generator rule

The decision is a blow to demand response providers; a win for generators. 

By Gavin Bade • May 4, 2015

Supreme Court to hear FERC Order 745 case over demand response rules

The highest court in the land will hear the case — but not for another 5 months at least. 

By Davide Savenije • May 4, 2015

Florida legislature sends 'weakened' PSC reform bill to governor

The bill's original sponsor bemoans what he says is utility influence in weakening the bill.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 1, 2015

Xcel subsidiary Northern States Power tests community solar in Wisconsin

A proposed 3 MW offering comes in response to co-ops’ development of solar.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 1, 2015

McConnell, McCarthy face off in Senate hearing on EPA Clean Power Plan

The Majority Leader told the EPA administrator that his state would likely not submit a compliance plan. 

By Robert Walton • May 1, 2015

NRC approves DTE Energy to construct new nuclear generator

But due to the low cost of gas-fired generation and Michigan's regulatory structure, it is doubtful the facility will ever be built.

By Robert Walton • May 1, 2015

Why community shared solar is ready to be the 'great equalizer'

Shared solar could open up the other half of the distributed solar market.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 30, 2015

Oklahoma lawmakers pass bill to challenge federal carbon regulation

After Oklahoma senators approved amendments to the bill, it will now head to Gov. Mary Fallin's desk.

By Robert Walton • April 30, 2015

Hawaii lawmakers agree on 100% renewables by 2045 mandate

The proposed law would give Hawaii the most ambitious U.S. renewables standard—by far.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 29, 2015

Xcel Energy to limit size of community solar, slashing project pipeline by 80%

The utility wants to prevent co-located solar gardens totaling over 1 MW.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 29, 2015