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Iowa lawmaker wants to expand state's hydro power
A bill could be introduced next year to study adding hydro power to the Iowa's resources.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 10, 2014 -
Colorado PUC nixes Xcel solar proposal
The utility had proposed purchasing 50 MW of solar and allowing customers to subscribe to portions of the clean power.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 10, 2014 -
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TrendlineData Centers and the US Grid
A look at how data centers are affecting the U.S. grid today and how new technologies and rate structures could affect that trajectory in the years to come.
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U.S. solar grew 1.3 GW in Q3 to 16.1 GW
Q3 2014’s 1,354 megawatts, a 41% jump over Q3 2013, took U.S. PV to 16.1 gigawatts
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 9, 2014 -
Regulators approve Duke proposal to invest $500M in solar
Duke will build 128 MW of solar and contract for 150 MW to meet the NC renewables mandate.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How virtual net metering will save low income Massachusetts residents $60 million
SunEdison is working with 16 housing authorities to supply solar energy below the prevailing cost of electricity.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 9, 2014 -
New Louisiana Senator will oppose Obama energy initiatives
U.S. Rep. and Louisiana Senate Candidate Bill Cassidy took almost 56% of the vote in a runoff against Sen. Mary Landrieu.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 9, 2014 -
Accenture: Distributed generation and efficiency could slash utility revenues $48B
Most utility executives believe it will not be cost-effective for consumers to go off-grid without any subsidies until 2030 or beyond.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 9, 2014 -
HECO inks contracts for its biggest solar buy ever
Hawaii’s utility starts the NextEra age with a bang.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 8, 2014 -
After contentious decisions, Florida lawmakers file bill to reform PSC
Legislators propose reforms including term limits and making regulators stand for election.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How ITC Holdings plans to connect PJM demand with Ontario's rich renewables
ITC will offer merchants capacity on a line taking Canadian resources under Lake Erie to PJM markets.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Obama administration to appeal to Supreme Court on FERC Order 745 ruling
Solicitor General Donald Verrilli sent a letter to the Supreme Court stating his intention to appeal the decision from the D.C. Circuit Court.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Can North Carolina utilities unlock the state's solar potential?
The big utilities have led impressive solar growth – but what about residential rooftops?
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 7, 2014 -
Illinois legislature votes to extend smart grid plans
The state's legislature wants to extend Ameren and ComEd's smart grid programs two years, but advocates fear a veto from the governor.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 5, 2014 -
Lawmakers consider changes to MIchigan's energy choice law
Some say the state's customer choice law is to blame for power supply woes on the state's Upper Peninsula.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 5, 2014 -
Survey: Calif. advanced energy economy approaching half a million jobs
40,000 advanced energy businesses span the value chain from energy efficiency to energy storage.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 5, 2014 -
Sens. Shaheen, Portman introduce efficiency bill again
A previous version of the bipartisan bill was blocked.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 5, 2014 -
Critical Senate committee supportive of Obama's FERC nominee
Collette Honorable, a Democrat serving as chair of the Arkansas Public Service Commission, appears to have bipartisan support to serve as a FERC commissioner.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 5, 2014 -
House responds to Obama veto threat with one-year wind PTC extension
The horse trading for a tax extenders package has just begun.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 4, 2014 -
Maryland PSC approves higher fees for smart grid opt-outs
BGE will consider charging more to customers who ignore multiple smart grid inquiries.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 4, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Inside the Obama administration's energy policies
John Podesta gives insights into the White House's plans for demand response, the Clean Power Plan, and international climate negotiations.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 4, 2014 -
Is the Kansas renewable standard in jeopardy?
After the midterm elections, Kansas House of Representatives may have enough conservative votes to overturn the state's green mandates.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 4, 2014 -
Ariz. muni SRP proposes higher fixed charges for solar customers
SRP claims it is losing $51 per month to solar customers that non-solar owners have to cover.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 3, 2014 -
Florida utilities want ratepayers to foot the bill for gas exploration
The state's deputy public counsel says proposals to invest in shale gas should not be approved at ratepayer expense.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 3, 2014 -
Dems extend Baran's term at NRC, GOP absent
The vote was taken at an Environment and Public Works Committee meeting where no Republicans attended.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 3, 2014 -
FERC delays rate increases for Upper Peninsula residents
Federal regulators want a broader assessment of who benefits from We Energies’ Presque Isle Power Plant.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 3, 2014
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