Regulation & Policy: Page 312
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Barclays downgrades entire US electric utility sector
Solar-plus-storage could "reconfigure the organization and regulation of the electric power business."
By Herman K. Trabish • May 26, 2014 -
EPA, Duke Energy reach deal to clean up coal ash spill
The agreement comes after the utility spilled 39,000 tons of coal ash into the Dan River.
By Claire Cameron • May 23, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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Bipartisan bill would open door to clean energy in IL
Exelon and environmentalists both support the bill.
By Claire Cameron • May 23, 2014 -
Obama may announce new EPA rule himself
Defying critics and underlining his commitment, the president is rumored to want to personally announce the EPA's new emissions rules for existing power plant.
By Claire Cameron • May 22, 2014 -
FERC approves power line to bring Texas wind to the Southeast
ERCOT could approve new Texas wind builds as a result.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 22, 2014 -
NJ regulators to investigate deregulated power market suppliers
An sharp rise in consumer complaints has set off a probe by the New Jersey BPU and Division of Consumer Affairs.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 22, 2014 -
EIA: U.S. electricity prices to rise 4% in 2014
Coal plant retirements and environmental regulations are driving the increase.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 22, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How Georgia Power became a top 10 solar utility
Why did the Southern Co. subsidiary come to love solar and can other utilities do the same?
By Herman K. Trabish • May 22, 2014 -
Homeland Security confirms utility was hacked
The control system for a utility-owned mechanical device was hacked in the first months of this year, according to a new report from the Department of Homeland Security's cybersecurity monitor.
By Claire Cameron • May 21, 2014 -
NJ regulators approve $1B of PSEG's Energy Strong project
$3.9 billion in infrastructure improvements were proposed after Hurricane Sandy.
By Claire Cameron • May 21, 2014 -
CPS Energy wants to charge solar fees
The San Antonio municipal utility has filed for a $450 solar hook-up fee and a $1/KW monthly solar surcharge.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 21, 2014 -
NextEra drops Vermont RECs, adding weight to fraud claims
The power company says Vermont's renewable energy credits are being double-counted.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 21, 2014 -
Regulators approve Georgia Power's 250 MW wind buy
The utility will import wind power from Oklahoma.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 21, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Will zero emissions be nuclear power's saving grace?
The nuclear power industry faces growing challenges, but it's got one important thing going for it: zero carbon emissions.
By Ethan Howland • May 21, 2014 -
EPA announces fish kills rule for power plants
The new rule was praised by generators, but drew heat from environmentalists.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 20, 2014 -
NY Attorney General calls for utilities to prepare for climate change
New laws would require utilities to mitigate the impacts of climate change on the grid.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 20, 2014 -
HECO plans $170M biomass/LNG power plant
The plant will help Hawaii meet its 40%-by-2030 renewables mandate.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 20, 2014 -
New details emerge on Xcel-solar industry Solar*Rewards settlement
The agreement does not address the controversial net energy metering debate that is widely considered crucial to further solar growth.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 19, 2014 -
Ohio regulators demand audit of power producers
The state PUC wants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to verify the generation capacities of the state's energy producers because of winter power outages.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 19, 2014 -
New trouble for net metering in Pennsylvania
A federal lawsuit could set a national precedent on the legality of some interconnection proposals.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 19, 2014 -
ConEd CEO outlines T&D, efficiency investments
The utility is investing $2.5 billion annually to upgrade and maintain facilities, CEO John McAvoy told shareholders.
By Claire Cameron • May 19, 2014 -
Integrys expects large rate base growth
Subsidiary Wisconsin Public Service expects rates to rise due to infrastructure investment.
By Claire Cameron • May 18, 2014 -
German grid hits record 74% renewables
The country seeks to meet an 80%-by-2050 target.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 17, 2014 -
Obama plans 25% emissions cut with new EPA rule
The EPA's emissions standard may go beyond power plants, a significant yet risky move, according to legal experts.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 17, 2014 -
PNM wary of all-in approach to renewables
The company supports more renewable generation, but insists grid reliability and cost have to be taken into account.
By Claire Cameron • May 16, 2014
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