Regulation & Policy: Page 287
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Indiana munis battle with co-ops, IOUs over turf
Municipalization is becoming a statewide struggle as cities find a loophole in the law.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 2, 2014 -
New England generators want demand response banned from capacity markets
The group represents 26,000 MW of generating capacity throughout the New England region.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 1, 2014 -
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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.
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68 counties could be in violation of new EPA ozone rules
Critics say the new standards will mean higher energy prices and fewer jobs.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 30, 2014 -
Regional approach can make complying with EPA rules 30% cheaper
A PJM study shows a total cost drop from $45 billion to $35 billion if states choose to work together.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 30, 2014 -
Georgia Power nuclear expansion delayed another year
The Vogtle facility could cost the Southern Company subsidiary another $1 billion.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 30, 2014 -
Mich. efficiency programs save $4 for every $1 invested
The state's efficiency programs exceeded expectations last year.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 30, 2014 -
Florida regulators slash efficiency targets, end solar rebates
Utilities say pushing efficiency costs more than building new generation.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 30, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Midwest renewables take a big step closer to eastern markets
Illinois regulators okay Clean Line project from Iowa to PJM, will soon consider a line from Kansas.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 27, 2014 -
EPA to introduce broad new ozone regulations
The proposed regulation would lower the threshold for ozone pollution to 65-70 parts per billion.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 26, 2014 -
Panel appearance casts doubt on We Energies rate decision
Critics of We Energies rate plan say state regulator Ellen Nowak should have recused herself from the decision.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 25, 2014 -
Obama threatens veto on tax package that includes wind PTC
The President says the compromise tax deal includes too many cuts for large corporations.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 25, 2014 -
Interior to auction largest-ever plot for offshore wind
Four sections south of Martha’s Vineyard with 5 gigawatts of capacity will be offered.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 25, 2014 -
Supreme Court will hear challenge to EPA mercury rules
Coal-heavy utilities and their allies say EPA did not factor in costs soon enough in the regulatory process.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 25, 2014 -
BNSF plans rail expansion as utilities fume over coal delivery delays
Almost a quarter of utilities have less than a 30-day supply of coal on hand.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 25, 2014 -
NERC: Resources adequate for winter, worries remain on extreme cold
Periods of extreme cold would stress the power grid, however.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 25, 2014 -
BLM rejects 200 MW solar proposal in California
The BLM has approved 18 solar, wind and geothermal projects on public lands in California since 2010.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 25, 2014 -
Solar and wind beat the price of coal and gas in many markets
Renewables have integration costs and but new analysis from Lazard shows their megawatt hour cost can be lower than fossil fuels.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 24, 2014 -
Sage-grouse protections worry western utilities
Federal regulators recently added the Gunnison sage grouse to the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 23, 2014 -
Ohio regulators approve FirstEnergy plan to end efficiency programs
Ohio regulators approved the utility's plan to end most of its efficiency programs.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 23, 2014 -
Federal regulators approve merger of Exelon, Pepco Holdings
The deal would create the largest mid-Atlantic electric and gas utility.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 23, 2014 -
New Senate bill would let FERC regulate demand response in wholesale makets
Senator Martin Heinrich takes a legislative approach to addressing FERC Order 745's legal woes.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 23, 2014 -
Report: North Carolina grew solar 127% from 2010 to 2013
The state could get 75% of its EPA-required emissions reduction from solar by 2030.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 22, 2014 -
California ratepayers will pay $3.3 billion for San Onofre closing
State regulators provided consumer refunds and credits of approximately $1.45 billion.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 21, 2014 -
California regulators fine PG&E $1.05M for judge shopping
Shareholders could be on the hook for up to $400 million.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 21, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Obama adviser: Utilities 'proactively engaged' on Clean Power Plan
The President's adviser paints a much rosier picture of the regulatory process than you might get from the nation's biggest utilities.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 20, 2014
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