PJM may consider hourly pricing as generators lobby for market changes

PJM Interconnection is the only major market to not allow hourly pricing of physical generation.

By Robert Walton • April 2, 2015

Maine lawmakers debating fix for mistaken efficiency funding cut

The word "and," inadvertently left out of a 2013 Maine energy bill, could cost ratepayers $38 million.

By Robert Walton • April 2, 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

CPUC set to vote on new SDG&E gas plant, critics see storage as alternative

California regulators could vote next week on the utility's proposal to build a new plant to replace generation lost in the San Onofre closing.

By Robert Walton • April 2, 2015

Three trends that get the grid to 70% renewables by mid-century

System operators and renewables builders have new metrics, new rules, and a new vision of the electricity delivery system.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 1, 2015

Solar runs up against net metering cap in Massachusetts

When no more solar is eligible for net metering, what will developers do?

By Herman K. Trabish • April 1, 2015

Florida lawmakers incensed when FMPA officials fail to appear before audit committee

The Florida Municipal Power Agency is under investigation for fuel hedging and lavish spending.

By Robert Walton • April 1, 2015

FERC rejects PJM's 'stop-gap' plan for demand response

The uncertainty continues over demand response's role in wholesale markets. 

By Davide Savenije • April 1, 2015

Exelon CEO pushes Pepco acquisition in testimony to D.C. PSC

The company has guaranteed it will not reduce staffing in the District of Columbia for at least two years and committed to boosting ratepayer incentives related to the deal.

By Robert Walton • April 1, 2015

FAA authorizes SDG&E to use drones to inspect power lines

The utility had been operating a pilot program but is now authorized to use drones in regular field operations.

By Robert Walton • April 1, 2015

AEP says regulators should hurry with plant subsidy decision

Delaying a decision on power purchase agreements threatens their value to customers, the utility says.

By Robert Walton • April 1, 2015

Texas debates bill to eliminate utility fees for low demand customers

Electric companies say minimum use fees are vital to their rate structure and are clearly disclosed.

By Robert Walton • April 1, 2015

Ohio regulators ask lawmakers not to hamper Clean Power Plan implementation

Mandates will be crucial to compliance with the EPA Clean Power Plan.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 31, 2015

Inside the new approach to finding the true value of solar

A new study argues that a well-designed value of solar program is the way out of the battles over net metering and fixed charges.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 31, 2015

Federal regulators approve NextEra-HECO merger

Company leaders urged regulators not to push back the deadline for consideration of the merger.

By Gavin Bade • March 31, 2015

FERC OKs sale of Duke's Midwest generation to Dynegy

Federal regulators had delayed signing off due competitive concerns, but last week approved the Duke-Dynegy deal.

By Robert Walton • March 31, 2015

Long-delayed national energy efficiency measure passes Senate

The measure passed during a late-night session last week, ultimately seeing a vote around 4 a.m.

By Robert Walton • March 31, 2015

Senate passes amendment to slow EPA Clean Power Plan

EPA administrator Gina McCarthy said the GOP leader is "confused" about the emissions regulations and the law that allows them.

By Robert Walton • March 31, 2015

HECO clears PV interconnection queues in Maui, Hawaii Islands

Pressure from regulators to gets results, with HECO nearing the end of its interconnection backlog.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 30, 2015

Wisconsin regulators approve Xcel-ATC line to deliver wind to MISO

The $580MIL, 180 mile Badger-Coulee line is scheduled to be in service by 2020.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 30, 2015

How APS, APPA, and NRECA would design a 'blank' electricity market

A new project from SEPA allows utilities and other energy stakeholders to design the "51st State."

By Gavin Bade • March 30, 2015

California ISO approves 2015 grid reliability plan

The grid operator will spend almost $360 million on reliability projects this year.

By Robert Walton • March 30, 2015

Virginia cuts Dominion rates, approves cost recovery for power plants

Dominion Virginia Power customers will see an approximate 5.5% decrease in their bills.

By Robert Walton • March 30, 2015

Minnesota regulators approve Xcel rate hike, order revenue decoupling

The decoupling pilot will be the first of its kind in the state.

By Robert Walton • March 30, 2015

Hawaii agency questions details of $4.3B NextEra-HECO deal

The Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism is asking regulators for more details on how NextEra will run Hawaii’s biggest power provider.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 27, 2015

CPUC Head: PG&E used pipeline safety money for exec raises before San Bruno explosion

$10 million collected from ratepayers to fix the San Bruno pipeline went PG&E top brass in the months before the explosion.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 27, 2015