Regulation & Policy: Page 320
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Plunging load growth means Wisconsin line not needed, opponents say
Two groups want the Wisconsin PSC to reverse its approval of the Badger-Coulee project.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 13, 2014 -
EPA issues tough emissions rules for Wyoming coal plants
EPA's contentious regional haze requirements for Wyoming could lead to unit retirements.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 13, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineSustainability
Companies are pursuing increasingly ambitous sustainability goals around clean energy, but integrating rising amounts of renewables, minimizing environmental impacts, and achieving carbon reduction targets can be challenging.
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Deep Dive
How ALEC plans to reshape U.S. energy policy in 2014
Expect to see model bills on carbon, net metering and renewables coming to a state legislature near you.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 10, 2014 -
Utilities, meet disruption: This week's most read utility news
It's a new year and the electric sector is changing. So what are utilities doing about it?
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 10, 2014 -
IPPs warn Texas faces blackouts without market reform
The debate over installing a capacity market in Texas is heating up.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 10, 2014 -
Vermont plans to nearly quadruple net metering capacity
Vermont plans to raise its net metering limit to 15% of a utility's peak load.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How will California replace San Onofre?
Resource selections to replace San Onofre and other plants could signal options for other regions.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 9, 2014 -
EPA issues draft carbon rules for new power plants
The Environmental Protection Agency expects little near-term effect from the planned carbon standards.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 9, 2014 -
EDF: California cap-and-trade program off to good start
California's cap-and-trade program is less expensive than some had feared, according to the report.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 9, 2014 -
New England generators want FERC to block ISO's unusual plant contract
New England generators object to an "out-of-market" contract for 1,500-MW Brayton Point plant.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 9, 2014 -
Regulators warn Idaho Power not to back off DSM commitments
Idaho PUC approves efficiency, DR spending, but cautions Idaho Power over utility commitment to programs.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 8, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Smart meters are here. So why isn't dynamic pricing?
A three-year Xcel Energy pilot with EnerNOC may point the way.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 8, 2014 -
Regulators allow Duke Energy to profit from efficiency savings
Duke Energy can earn 11.5% from its efficiency savings under a new cost recovery scheme.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 7, 2014 -
SolarCity CEO: Utilities trying to 'neutralize' us
The largest U.S. rooftop solar company believes campaigns to end solar-friendly policies are their biggest threat.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 7, 2014 -
Owners urge EPA to OK retirement of coal-fired unit
The owners of the 2,250-MW Navajo plant in Arizona urged EPA to approve a plan to retire a unit at the facility.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 7, 2014 -
Deep Dive
10 predictions for the electric sector in 2014
Our writers dare to gaze into the crystal ball.
By Davide Savenije , Ethan Howland • Jan. 6, 2014 -
OG&E gets time to appeal EPA emissions plan to Supreme Court
Oklahoma Gas & Electric contends EPA emissions plan for two coal plants would cost $1 billion.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 5, 2014 -
Grid modernization and Calif. solar: The week's most read utility news
These were the biggest stories in electric utility news for our readers in the first week of 2014.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 3, 2014 -
Colorado PUC appointee faces concern over ALEC ties
The Colorado PUC nominee is a former state lawmaker with ties to the American Legislative Exchange Council, a conservative lobbying group.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 3, 2014 -
Conservatives sue over Delaware CO2 emissions limits
The lawsuit in Delaware contends the carbon limits are unconstitutional and will increase power prices.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 3, 2014 -
Massachusetts mandates grid modernization
Massachusetts allows innovative cost recovery for smart grid investments.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 3, 2014 -
U.S. production tax credit for renewables expires
The chance for quickly extending the federal production tax credit for renewables is dim.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 3, 2014 -
Con Ed to spend $650M on storm prep, but won't raise rates
The money will have to come from other sources as Gov. Cuomo wins this round in New York.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 2, 2014 -
Idaho PUC, FERC reach agreement over small renewable projects
Idaho and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission had been wrangling over the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 2, 2014 -
New Hampshire-Canada power line project clears hurdle
The New England ISO approved Northern Pass project, but more regulatory decisions remain.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 2, 2014
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