Regulation & Policy: Page 302
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Deep Dive
What the FERC Order 745 ruling means for demand response
Will the ruling kill demand response in wholesale markets?
By Claire Cameron • July 17, 2014 -
Texas regulators extend review of grid operator's power reserves
Demand response and efficiencies give the state time to think about power needs.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 17, 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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Top 10 states for clean energy start-ups
What states are the most start-up-friendly for clean energy technology business?
By Claire Cameron • July 17, 2014 -
New White House proposals could help shore up rural electricity supply
The Obama administration has released a set of initiatives designed to help rural communities keep the lights on during climate change-related events.
By Claire Cameron • July 17, 2014 -
NRG joins Japanese firm for carbon capture project
Carbon capture has the potential to cut harmful carbon dioxide emissions at existing coal plants, extending their longevity.
By Claire Cameron • July 17, 2014 -
Boulder paying $3M per year in fight with Xcel over power franchise
The utility warns the city that 40% renewables won’t come fast or easy.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 17, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What the E3 study of Nevada net energy metering really says
An exclusive statement from NV Energy to Utility Dive suggests a new Nevada law could drive unforeseen changes for renewables.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 16, 2014 -
Flexibility may not be best for new EPA carbon reduction rules
A panel of industry experts was divided after one economist argued that too much flexibility for states adjusting to new EPA regulations could hurt regional electricity markets.
By Claire Cameron • July 15, 2014 -
McCarthy: States should see new EPA rules as 'investment strategy'
The Environmental Protection Agency's Gina McCarthy said states should view the the agency's carbon cutting proposal as a chance for long-term investment in the industry.
By Claire Cameron • July 15, 2014 -
Court asks Puget Sound Energy to justify rate of return increase
A judge tells PSE that it must show why ratepayers should be charged $10 million more per year.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 15, 2014 -
Solar advocates protest proposals to limit North Carolina solar supports
Smaller projects and shorter contracts could hamstring NC solar.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 15, 2014 -
Los Angeles proposes replacing net metering with feed-in tariff
The Department of Water and Power says the feed-in tariff beats rooftop solar’s cost shift.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 15, 2014 -
Iowa High Court approves third party-ownership solar lease deals
Alliant Energy and MidAmerican Energy are opposed, but new solar opportunities are coming to Iowa.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 15, 2014 -
US utilities are beginning to remake the nation's grid
Billions invested will save billions in yearly outages and ease the way for renewables.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 15, 2014 -
New Maryland plants could lower costs, improve market competition
New plant construction scheduled to begin in Maryland could reduce the need to import generation, but critics disagree.
By Claire Cameron • July 15, 2014 -
Solar installation spot prices hits record low
But according to a new PV Pulse report, the global price will likely rise by year-end.
By Claire Cameron • July 15, 2014 -
Deep Dive
California's drought is redesigning the energy landscape
A third summer of drought is beginning with mass water shortages and wildfires. Energy resources are becoming increasingly vulnerable, but challenges could herald a new phase in California's electricity generation.
By Claire Cameron • July 14, 2014 -
Xcel seeks to buy Colorado Springs' municipal electric utility
...but the City Council wants to retain control of the city's power.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 14, 2014 -
Connecticut IOUs fight state agencies over standard offer supply limits
Do regulated utilities need more flexibility in deregulated power markets?
By Herman K. Trabish • July 14, 2014 -
Northern Pass line can help solve New England energy issues
The proposed transmission line could help the Northeast meet demand this winter without driving up prices.
By Claire Cameron • July 14, 2014 -
Wisconsin nuclear plant shutdown leaves town stranded
The closing of the Kewaunee nuclear plant will impact affect local infrastructure for decades, reflecting the impact of plant closures sweeping the U.S.
By Claire Cameron • July 14, 2014 -
We Energies wants to burn cheaper coal at Milwaukee plant
The utility wants to spend up to $100 million retrofitting its Oak Creek coal plant.
By Claire Cameron • July 11, 2014 -
Exelon: No plans to shut down nuclear plants
Utility's nuclear fleet plagued by bad economics.
By Claire Cameron • July 11, 2014 -
FERC: Natural gas pipeline congestion sparked high winter power prices
Both heating and electric utility companies sought additional gas supplies to meet demand during this winter's Polar Vortex.
By Claire Cameron • July 11, 2014 -
Central Maine Power agrees to decouple rates, add 4% bill charge
The average $3 per month charge would cover distribution costs for distributed generation.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 10, 2014
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