Regulation & Policy: Page 304
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Kansas Governor says he wants to phase out renewables standard, then claims he doesn't
Brownback says he conflated the state's renewable portfolio standard with the federal production tax credit for wind.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 28, 2014 -
Report: U.S. nuclear fleet not prepared for worst-case scenarios
National Academy calls on NRC to create “safety culture” to prevent another Fukushima.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 28, 2014 -
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TrendlineThe 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.
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Deep Dive
Could FERC put a price on carbon?
President Obama’s climate fight legacy could be a FERC-imposed ‘carbon adder’ on power rates.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 28, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Introducing soon-to-be FERC Chairman Norman Bay
Despite serving as FERC's Director of Enforcement since 2009, Bay comes in a relative unknown.
By Davide Savenije • July 28, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How SDG&E is dealing with high penetrations of rooftop solar
San Diego Gas & Electric has 5.9% rooftop solar in its territory — a figure that's set to double by the end of next year.
By Davide Savenije • July 25, 2014 -
South Dakota PUC won't force G&T co-op to buy wind power
A wind developer lost its case to make Basin Electric buy its power under the Public Utilities Regulatory Policy Act.
By Claire Cameron • July 25, 2014 -
Is a minimum bill the answer to heated net metering battles?
The compromise between renewables advocates and utilities serves both.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 24, 2014 -
New Jersey puts up $200M for microgrids, distributed energy to bolster resiliency
The “be prepared” lesson of Superstorm Sandy still reverberates.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 24, 2014 -
Industry asks EPA to reconsider new emissions rule
A fossil fuel group wants to change the emissions reduction proposal but expects it to end in court.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 24, 2014 -
SDG&E to become first U.S. utility to use drones
The Federal Aviation Administration has given the utility permission to start testing drones as possible monitoring devices for remote transmission lines and distribution hubs.
By Claire Cameron • July 24, 2014 -
Despite freeze on clean energy mandates, all but one Ohio utility will keep programs in place
Ohio's Senate Bill 310 is "not Armageddon" for energy efficiency and renewable energy, according to American Electric Power.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 23, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Why utilities can add 8.8% rooftop solar at little cost or reliability loss
A new study of Arizona Public Service's operations shows PV need not threaten reliability or ratepayers.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 23, 2014 -
Michigan lawmakers introduce 'Energy Freedom' bills
The bipartisan four-bill package addresses net metering, microgrids, rate design and community renewables.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 23, 2014 -
NY regulators want to shut down 2 GW Indian Point nuclear plant for summer
The plant serves about 25% of Manhattan's energy needs and would leave the area short of capacity going into the summer peak demand period.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 22, 2014 -
SDG&E wants to buy 633 MW from NRG Energy
NRG Energy is planning to build a new natural gas peaker plant in southern California.
By Claire Cameron • July 22, 2014 -
ComEd loses challenge to $1.7B FutureGen clean coal project
The FutureGen 2.0 plant plans to use carbon capture and sequestration technology to reduce emissions.
By Claire Cameron • July 22, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Surprise! 97% of utilities see microgrids as a business opportunity
Think microgrids are an existential threat to the utility business? Think again.
By Davide Savenije • July 22, 2014 -
NY groups appeal decision to keep Cayuga coal plant running
The Sierra Club and the Ratepayers and Community Interveners have appealed a New York Public Service Commission mandate to keep an old coal plant going through 2017.
By Claire Cameron • July 22, 2014 -
Drought puts California's renewable goals at risk
The continuing California drought is putting a strain on the state's top renewable resource.
By Claire Cameron • July 22, 2014 -
How Minnesota is becoming an emissions reduction success story
State laws have helped Minnesota reduce its carbon emissions and boost renewable energy over the last ten years and flexibility has been key to keeping the state on target.
By Claire Cameron • July 22, 2014 -
Florida utilities want big cuts in energy efficiency requirements
Utilities say new natural gas is the way to go; efficiency advocates say it is not.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 21, 2014 -
Local control of electricity gaining momentum in California
Marin Clean Energy seems to be leading a rebellion against IOUs.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 21, 2014 -
Energy storage projects apply for connection with California grid
A call for energy storage projects in California has had more than 2,000 MW of proposal submissions, showing the state's potential to bring 1.3 GW of energy storage into the wholesale market by 2020.
By Claire Cameron • July 20, 2014 -
California to put $26.5 million into microgrids
The California Energy Commission has announced $26.5 million in grant money for microgrid projects that primarily use renewable energy and energy storage technology.
By Claire Cameron • July 20, 2014 -
NorthWestern Energy asks regulators for $870M to buy new hydro power
Consumer advocates say the deal will benefit the utility, but not ratepayers.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 19, 2014
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