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Report: Duke Energy's NC utilities earning more than regulators authorize
Regulators say they are watching the situation closely.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 2, 2014 -
Deep Dive
New York's energy future: What do utilities want?
First responses to the Reforming the Energy Vision straw proposal are a mixed bag, with many trying to secure their place in a changing energy landscape.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 2, 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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DOE issues final approval on Quebec-to-Queens transmission line
Canadian authorities must still decide if they want to develop hydro for U.S. consumption.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 1, 2014 -
Duke Florida under increasing pressure from lawmakers in crucial week
Florida legislators want to make Duke refund $54 million to consumers, investigate its ties with PSC
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 30, 2014 -
APS, ratepayer advocate strike major deal on alternative procurement
The deal opens the door for price-competitive storage, efficiency, renewables, and demand response
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 30, 2014 -
Texas PUC says CenterPoint must share Houston Import Project
The decision effectively calls the transmission initiative six different “projects.”
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 29, 2014 -
Virginia governor offering all-of-the-above energy plan
Democrat Terry McAuliffe seeks compromise with GOP lawmakers with plans for traditional and renewable generation.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 29, 2014 -
EPA head says carbon regulations could change after comment period
Gina McCarthy says not investing in renewables and energy efficiency would be “a big mistake” for states.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 29, 2014 -
New Jersey's new chief regulator faces long list of challenges
Richard Mroz will take over the Board of Public Utilities at a time when New Jersey faces a host of energy issues.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 29, 2014 -
Solar installers flee Hawaii as interconnection queue backs up
HECO’s bold new circuit plan may help solar but not save installers.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 29, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How this New York utility plans to own and operate microgrids
Central Hudson Gas & Electric has broadly outlined a proposal to build, own and operate microgrids for customers.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 29, 2014 -
National Grid customers to see 37% higher rates this winter
A constrained gas supply in New England is at the heart of rising power prices.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 29, 2014 -
CPUC email scandal: New judge assigned to PG&E rate case
Acting Chief Administrative Law Judge Timothy Sullivan has assigned himself to oversee the $1 billion rate case.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 29, 2014 -
Maine's next governor gets opportunity to reshape state regulatory commission
Huge influence on Maine energy policy, electricity rates, and natural gas supply expected.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 26, 2014 -
Under pressure, Black Hills Power retracts proposed distributed generation surcharge
The utility wants South Dakota regulators to approve a 13% rate increase to cover grid repairs and coal costs.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 25, 2014 -
IRS to investigate Value of Solar tariffs
The agency will decide whether VOST payments are taxable income.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 25, 2014 -
DOE report: 2.5% solar will cut utility earnings by about 4%
Distributed generations hits shareholders harder than ratepayers, according to a report from the Department of Energy's Berkeley Lab.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 25, 2014 -
New York may replace mandates with $5B clean energy fund
The 10-year program would replace the state's renewables and efficiency standards, which are set to expire.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 25, 2014 -
Is anyone happy with the proposed PJM capacity performance rules?
The first comments are in and some say PJM's proposed rules could force generation offline.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 24, 2014 -
Court declines to hear appeal of FERC Order 745 ruling
Demand response advocates are mixed over what the ruling means.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 24, 2014 -
FirstEnergy moves to end Ohio energy efficiency mandate for industrials
Industrial customers would be allowed to opt out of the programs.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 24, 2014 -
SoCal Edison unveils largest battery storage system in U.S.
The 32 megawatt-hour system will teach utilities lessons about storage and variable renewables.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 24, 2014 -
New California law will speed up rooftop solar installations, cut soft costs
Local jurisdictions must now give home solar fast and simple permitting and inspection.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 24, 2014 -
We Energies wants to double coal storage at Oak Tree plant
The utility says cheaper Powder River Basin coal will cut costs but consumer advocates doubt it.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 23, 2014 -
California Governor signs 11 bills to cut emissions
Brown targets 1.5 million zero-emission vehicles for his state by 2024.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 23, 2014
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