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ACEEE: 10% electric sales decline won't cause utility death spiral
Though mass customer defections are unlikely, new revenue sources are needed to sustain the profitability of electric utilities, according to a new report.
By Claire Cameron • June 16, 2014 -
Massachusetts utilities ordered to modernize the grid
Massachusetts electric utilities must start planning for a future with rooftop solar, electric vehicles, energy storage, microgrids and more.
By Claire Cameron • June 16, 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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FERC seeks en banc review of demand response ruling
At issue is FERC's arguably "indirect" regulation of retail markets.
By Claire Cameron • June 13, 2014 -
Minnesota introduces statewide off-peak EV charging rate
Regulators have required utilities to offer a discounted, overnight refueling rate.
By Claire Cameron • June 13, 2014 -
NRG to refuel NY coal plant with natural gas
New York's Dunkirk coal plant has been given a second lease of life after state regulators approved a plan to refuel it with natural gas.
By Claire Cameron • June 13, 2014 -
62% of Americans want to cut emissions even if energy costs increase
EPA's plan to reduce CO2 emissions will likely raise electric rates; turns out most consumers are fine with that.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 12, 2014 -
Court blocks solar cutback by We Energies, Wisconsin PSC
PSC did not provide enough evidence for its decision to lower the size of solar systems eligible for net metering, the court ruled.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 12, 2014 -
OG&E power plant upgrades could raise rates 15-20%
Scrubbers, coal-to-natural gas conversions and the addition of a flexible combined-cycle turbine are needed to comply with environmental regulations.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 12, 2014 -
Rocky Mountain Power seeks surcharge for rooftop solar owners
The utility is pushing for a $4.25 flat fee as part of its Utah rate case.
By Claire Cameron • June 12, 2014 -
EPA's McCarthy meets with utility CEOs
Utility execs at EEI's annual meeting praised McCarthy's visit.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 11, 2014 -
Utilities, solar industry compromise on new solar law in Massachusetts
An agreement to keep net metering, albeit with changes, and move away from the current solar renewable energy credit system has been reached.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 11, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The role of renewables in the new EPA emissions rule
It all comes down to what “best system of emissions reduction” means.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 11, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Hawaii provides U.S. utilities a glimpse of the future
“While states are starting to debate these questions and looking to five to 10 years down the road, we are dealing with these challenges in real-time.”
By Davide Savenije • June 11, 2014 -
New bill would change community choice aggregation rules in CA
If the bill is passed, community choice aggregation would become "opt-in" instead of "opt out."
By Claire Cameron • June 11, 2014 -
Why aren't utilities fighting EPA's new emission rule?
Electric utility companies could have a significant say in how individual states meet proposed emissions targets.
By Claire Cameron • June 11, 2014 -
FirstEnergy, AEP seek regulatory relief from falling sales, rising costs
FirstEnergy takes issue with the role of demand response in PJM's most recent capacity auction.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 10, 2014 -
Duke Energy agrees to pay for Dan River clean-up, no matter the cost
The utility signed off on a deal with North Carolina and Virginia environmental agencies.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 10, 2014 -
Deep Dive
NRG's David Crane: New EPA rule does not go far enough
NRG Energy CEO explains why he thinks the proposal "will simply displace one fossil fuel for another."
By Davide Savenije • June 10, 2014 -
EIA: Power industry CO2 emissions to fluctuate depending on public policy
Only a carbon price can achieve significant CO2 emissions reductions without the new EPA rule.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 9, 2014 -
What are the possible legal challenges to the new EPA rules?
The power industry likes the flexibility of EPA's proposed regulation. But so might those who challenge the legality of the rule in court.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 9, 2014 -
Planned coal plant retirements will only cut CO2 emissions by 4%
Only closing down Big Coal will substantially reduce U.S. emissions, according to an analysis by USA Today.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 9, 2014 -
NH lawmakers order state regulators to consider sale of PSNH coal fleet
Neither consumer advocates nor PSNH opposed the bill.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 9, 2014 -
Carbon market mooted to meet EPA regs in Southeast US, but politics remain obstacle
Regional carbon trading markets could help states meet new EPA guidelines.
By Claire Cameron • June 9, 2014 -
Alameda County, CA may bypass PG&E, create new public power agency
A California county plans to set up Community Choice Aggregation.
By Claire Cameron • June 9, 2014 -
New MN rate plan would reward Xcel customers for conserving energy
If consumers use lots of electricity, they will pay for it at a higher rate.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 7, 2014
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