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Michigan senators challenge Upper Peninsula rate increase
Northern MI residents shouldn't pay for the upkeep of an old, dirty coal plant, they say.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 20, 2014 -
CPS Energy proposes net metering alternative based on wholesale markets
CPS Energy wants to small solar providers to compete for power purchase agreements.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 20, 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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Nuclear operators seek to extend life of reactors to 80 years
Keeping nuclear plants online could save money and help meet emissions targets, but is it safe?
By Robert Walton • Oct. 20, 2014 -
Michigan bill could exempt wind power from zoning, building permits
The bill would add wind power to the state's "Right to Farm" law.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 20, 2014 -
Department of Energy
FERC lowers New England transmission ROE to 10.57%
Federal regulators will also review the return on equity of transmission owners in the Midcontinent ISO.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 20, 2014 -
Minneapolis inks unique energy deal, ending municipalization battle
The city's tentative agreements with Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy focus on providing more sustainable power.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 20, 2014 -
Ohio regulators eliminate in-state sourcing for renewables
PUCO's decision is more bad news for Ohio's solar industry.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 20, 2014 -
San Francisco proposal would put solar on nearly every new roof
The law would double the city’s solar, but could make new builds costly.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 17, 2014 -
Austin Energy pushes back on City Council's solar mandate
The municipal Texas utility wants less solar and new natural gas to keep rates down.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 17, 2014 -
CPUC proposes sanctions against PG&E
A CPUC law judge recommends strict communication limits, fine of more than $1 million.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 17, 2014 -
New Hampshire regulators could tighten utility affiliate rules
Generators in New England are wary of a PPA between Public Service Co. of New Hampshire and Hydro-Québec.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 17, 2014 -
Xcel to convert its Black Dog coal plant to natural gas
The cost of compliance with EPA emissions rules makes using coal too costly.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 16, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Have rumors of concentrated solar's demise been greatly exaggerated?
Everyone agrees the industry is in a rough patch, but experts say a turnaround could be in the offing.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 16, 2014 -
NY Gov. Cuomo signs law extending tax breaks for solar
The legislation also doubles the size of the solar credit.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 16, 2014 -
AEP challenges net metering law in Ohio Supreme Court
The utility has taken its case over net metering payments to the Ohio Supreme Court.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 16, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Why isn't California leading on demand response?
Usually a leader in energy, the state is beginning to embrace demand response as a long-term planning resource.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 15, 2014 -
Energy trade groups weigh in on DOE infrastructure review
The Quadrennial Energy Review could shape the nation’s energy future.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 15, 2014 -
USDA
Deep DiveGrid of the future: How transmission and new technologies can work together
The grid of the future needs new wires and new technologies.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 15, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Idaho Power's vital Boardman-to-Hemingway transmission line wrestles with permitting
Boardman-to-Hemingway will tie High Plains renewables to Pacific Coast markets.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 14, 2014 -
Senator alleges EPA conspired with NRDC on power plant rule
Sen. David Vitter (R-LA) has released emails he says show collusion.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 14, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How California is incentivizing solar to solve the Duck Curve
Solar can help meet peak demand, but will turning it west change the value proposition?
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 13, 2014 -
Proposed San Onofre decision returns $1.3B to ratepayers
An adjusted rate of return will save consumers approximately $420 million over the 10-year depreciation period.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 13, 2014 -
Fresno green lights Recurrent Energy's 400 MW solar project
Unions, environmentalists, citizens groups, and local politicians agree on solar.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 10, 2014 -
SPP: EPA timeline for emissions cuts too short
Moving too fast to cut GHGs could cause overloads and outages, the RTO says.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 10, 2014 -
CPUC President Michael Peevey to step down after PG&E email scandal
Peevey had been under intense pressure for improper communications between the CPUC and PG&E.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 10, 2014
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