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NERC warns carbon rules could threaten reliability
The electric industry needs more time to comply with EPA guidelines while still ensuring reliability, a new report says.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 5, 2014 -
Republican midterm wins cloud picture for Obama energy policy
Renewables advocates could see legislative support evaporate in the Senate.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 5, 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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Deep Dive
Northern Michigan is facing a power crisis. How will it be fixed?
It's no longer profitable to operate the Upper Peninsula's biggest power plant. So is generation or transmission the answer?
By Robert Walton • Nov. 5, 2014 -
Entergy Q3 income drops almost 4% on nuclear expansion plan losses
When Mississippi regulators denied cost recovery, Entergy lost $0.23 per share.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 4, 2014 -
Is the EPA considering easing back on carbon cuts?
The agency has requested comments on ways to make a final rule more palatable to states.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2014 -
Did a utility lobbying group in Wisconsin falsify 2500 signatures?
Solar advocates challenged the validity of comments submitted in support of raising flat monthly fees in the state.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The fight over solar moves from net metering to rate design
Everybody wants electricity; the debate is about who produces it and who pays for it.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 3, 2014 -
DTE Energy says EPA rules will impose 'sweeping changes'
The utility expects communities will welcome cleaner air, but not job losses.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 3, 2014 -
Oklahoma Gas & Electric considers new charge for distributed generation
Higher fixed charges and lower per-kilowatt-hour rates would be fairer, says the utility.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 3, 2014 -
Cyberthreats trigger secret Homeland Security meetings
Homeland Security officials are spreading the word on two cybersecurity threats.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 3, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Inside the REV: Audrey Zibelman's bold plan to transform New York's electricity market
New York's head regulator tells Utility Dive why the status quo isn't working—and why it's an opportunity for utilities.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 3, 2014 -
PSEG CEO 'supportive' of EPA carbon rules
EPA administrator Gina McCarthy is 'a brilliant regulator,' according to Ralph Izzo.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 3, 2014 -
Three years later, FERC closes book on Duke-Progress merger
The commission rejected all requests for rehearing, ending its review of the merger.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 3, 2014 -
Deep Dive
One grid to rule them all: Is a national transmission system coming to America?
A bold idea to interconnect the nation’s three grids is just a financing agreement away.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 31, 2014 -
GE exec: Midwest wind doesn't require tax credit
Recent data from the U.S. Department of Energy shows wind power costing roughly 2.5 cents/KWh.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 31, 2014 -
Former FERC chair says microgrids are key to grid security
A diverse power grid can help shore up threats to U.S. reliability.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 31, 2014 -
Deep Dive
In the midterm elections, utilities have a foot in both camps
All the top power companies gave to both parties, but the numbers favor Republicans.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 30, 2014 -
EPA revamps High Priority Violator policy, ends 'watch list'
Changes in what makes high priority violations and chronic violations could streamline enforcement.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 29, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Demand response in PJM markets: 'A world of great uncertainty'
Just how demand response will participate in PJM's territory is a murky question for the industry.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 29, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How the EPA may change the Clean Power Plan
On Tuesday, the agency released the Notice of Data Availability on proposed carbon rules, announcing how it will address comments on the upcoming regulations.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 29, 2014 -
Emission controls could mean a construction boom for Michigan
Aggressive targets mean the state will need to retire coal facilities and build cleaner generation, observers say.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 29, 2014 -
Calvert Cliffs nuclear plant will face additional oversight
An error at the facility could have led to an unnecessary emergency declaration.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 29, 2014 -
PJM market uncertainty tamps down Maryland bidding
There were 1.8 MW bid for every one needed, according to analysis of the October solicitation.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 29, 2014 -
Appalachian Power proposes $6.3 million energy efficiency program
Residential and commercial-industrial conservation only costs customers a half percent rate increase
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 28, 2014 -
PG&E profits up nearly 500% on CPUC-approved rate increase
The utility still faces the ‘regulator-gate’ investigation and billions in gas explosion penalties.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 28, 2014
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