Regulation & Policy: Page 293
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Judge throws out Nebraska challenge to EPA emissions rules
The ruling says lawsuits will have to wait until the Clean Power Plan is finalized.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 8, 2014 -
New Jersey bill proposes tripling the net metering cap to 7.5%
There is bipartisan support for distributed solar after three power outages in three years.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 8, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineSustainability
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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Deep Dive
How SDG&E wants to power the electric vehicle market
The utility has put forth an ambitious plan to develop charging stations and explore rate design, but many challenges lie ahead.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 8, 2014 -
PJM proposes new changes to demand response
The revisions address stakeholder concerns and may help mitigate the overturning of FERC Order 745.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 8, 2014 -
Supreme Court will not hear challenge to EPA ozone rules
The agency is in the process of reviewing acceptable levels of the pollutant.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 7, 2014 -
Study: EPA GHG rules will save 3,500 lives each year
The Clean Power Plan would also prevent 1,000 hospitalizations and 220 heart attacks annually.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 7, 2014 -
Maryland consumer advocate calls for efficiency mandates
The Office of the People's Counsel says utilities aren't doing enough to reduce demand.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 7, 2014 -
Study: Mississippi would benefit from net metering
But the study also suggests alternative valuations of solar may be able to help distribute costs and benefits of solar more fairly.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 7, 2014 -
Federal prosecutors to investigate PG&E's relationship with CPUC
A new batch of improper emails have surfaced.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 7, 2014 -
National Grid software debacle will cost $1B
The cost of the software system was expected to be $384 million.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 7, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How to build high voltage transmission in America
It just takes biblical patience and the power to fly.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 6, 2014 -
AEP asks Ohio PUC to guarantee income for 4 coal plants
Without ratepayer support, AEP says there could be plant closures, job cuts, and compromised power supplies.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 6, 2014 -
Exelon executives revive push for carbon tax
The generator's nuclear fleet is struggling to compete, but Illinois needs its carbon-free power.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 6, 2014 -
Florida PSC directs Duke Energy to return $54 million to customers
Duke had been charging consumers for a nuclear plant that will never be built.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 6, 2014 -
Cost overruns for South Carolina's V.C. Summer nuclear plant hit $1B
The SCANA Corp.-Santee Cooper project is more than $10 billion over budget and almost 3 years behind.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 3, 2014 -
Massachusetts Attorney General calls for rate increase reforms
Did Massachusetts power prices just get political?
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 3, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What net metering will do to the utility business
Researchers take a close look at rooftop solar's impact on utility earnings and rates.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 3, 2014 -
Maine welcomes larger customers into efficiency programs
The state anticipates saving 44,400 MWh annually.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 3, 2014 -
HECO and Hawaii lawmakers plan push for community solar gardens
Electricity customers without available roofs can still own and benefit from solar.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 2, 2014 -
Ameren Missouri plans to replace coal plants with gas and renewables
The utility is moving away from coal in response to new EPA emission regulations.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 2, 2014 -
Report: Duke Energy's NC utilities earning more than regulators authorize
Regulators say they are watching the situation closely.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 2, 2014 -
Deep Dive
New York's energy future: What do utilities want?
First responses to the Reforming the Energy Vision straw proposal are a mixed bag, with many trying to secure their place in a changing energy landscape.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 2, 2014 -
DOE issues final approval on Quebec-to-Queens transmission line
Canadian authorities must still decide if they want to develop hydro for U.S. consumption.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 1, 2014 -
Duke Florida under increasing pressure from lawmakers in crucial week
Florida legislators want to make Duke refund $54 million to consumers, investigate its ties with PSC
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 30, 2014 -
APS, ratepayer advocate strike major deal on alternative procurement
The deal opens the door for price-competitive storage, efficiency, renewables, and demand response
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 30, 2014
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