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Deep DiveHow utilities can integrate solar into their distribution plans
New tools make it easier to ascertain how distributed generation should be handled on the grid.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 28, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Activists say We Energies' rate plan would 'effectively demolish' rooftop solar
The utility believes rooftop solar is being subsidized heavily, and the short-term gains hurt the industry's future.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 28, 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
AEP CEO: EPA carbon rules may cause 'cascading outages' on the grid
The current 2020 targets "must be dropped," CEO Nick Akins said.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 28, 2014 -
FERC strikes 10% adder from PJM make-whole payments
Regulators rejected a request to grant make-whole payments to non-capacity generation.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 28, 2014 -
Xcel plans 187 MW of new solar
Xcel continues to add solar at lower costs and delay implementing the VOST.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 27, 2014 -
D.C. Circuit Court rules EPA may implement multi-state pollution rules
Federal standards can be imposed while awaiting Supreme Court final rulings.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 27, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How AEP is repositioning itself in a changing generation landscape
Ohio faces power shortages as AEP aims to improve economics of power plants.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 27, 2014 -
SCE&G can raise rates, state supreme court finds
The decision is related to SCE&G's expansion of the V.C. Summer nuclear plant.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 27, 2014 -
Penn. law lets legislators veto emission compliance efforts
Pennsylvania lawmakers want a say in how the state complies with the Clean Power Plan.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 27, 2014 -
Edison Electric Institute lobbies black lawmakers against net metering
The utility trade group hosted a meeting with Congressional Black Caucus members to push them against net metering.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 27, 2014 -
Utility CEOs to Congress: No new tax credits for wind energy
As a mature industry, wind shouldn’t get subsidies renewed in the lame duck session, say three CEOs.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 24, 2014 -
Illinois regulators approve $251M Grand Prairie Gateway transmission line
Overruling local concerns, the ICC greenlights 1,000MW of new capacity.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 24, 2014 -
Duke, PNSC won't charge customers for taxes they don't pay
The utilities will charge according to a 5% corporate tax rate, though regulators say they could charge as if it was 6.9%.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 23, 2014 -
Study: Massachusetts, California are most energy efficient states
North Dakota and Wyoming rounded out the bottom of the list.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 23, 2014 -
Deep Dive
'Don't ask, don't tell': How utilities are powering the marijuana industry
Grow operations are huge energy consumers, but implementing efficiency or demand response measures is tricky.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 23, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Solar Power International 2014: 'The best energy we have had for years'
Utility participation in solar’s annual conclave is bigger than ever—right down to the gift bags.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 23, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Leverage: How a municipalization threat created a unique energy partnership in Minneapolis
Organizers in Minneapolis found a novel way to gain the upper hand in negotiations with utilities.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 23, 2014 -
Appeals court grants stay on decision to overturn FERC Order 745
The decision means Order 745 is technically alive, though perhaps only through mid-December.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 22, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The 'epic fail' on solar's doorstep—and how the grid can help
There is about to be too much solar at the midday peak and, without the grid, the cost could be great.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 22, 2014 -
Head of Nuclear Regulatory Commission to resign
Allison M. Macfarlane will step down on Jan. 1, with more than three years left in her term.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 22, 2014 -
EPA's carbon rule for modified power plants is illegal, industry groups say
The standard amounts to double regulation of modified generating units, groups argued in comments filed with the EPA.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 22, 2014 -
Senate may push to extend wind incentives in lame duck session
The future of the wind PTC and nearly 60 other incentives could be decided after the Nov. 4 elections.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 22, 2014 -
Oregon: Efficiency measures should be counted toward carbon caps
Under proposed rules, 88 percent of the state's efficiency programs would not count toward CO2 emission goals.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 22, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Solar's tax credit fight could lead to 'Tomorrow Power & Light' or 'World War III'
The fight for solar’s tax credit could be a war against oil and gas interests but also lead to a 21st century system.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 21, 2014 -
Nevada regulators launch investigation into smart meter fires
Utilities in Oregon, Pennsylvania and Canada have replaced Sensus meters after reports of fires.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 21, 2014
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