Regulation & Policy: Page 323


  • 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
  • Solar and wind generation in the desert. Explore the Trendlineâž”
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    The Energy Transition to Renewables

    Rising demand for power is continuing to drive demand for renewables, but policy uncertainty and mixed signals from the Trump administration add to existing challenges.

    By Utility Dive staff
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    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
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    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
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    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 Jan. 3, 2014
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    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
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    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
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    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 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
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    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
  • Calif. PUC president: 50% renewables? No problem

    Besides renewables, the PUC President sees a heavy dose of San Onofre for 2014's agenda.

    By Ethan Howland • Dec. 31, 2013
  • DOE upholds 'social cost of carbon' measure

    The issue of estimating carbon costs will likely end up in court.

    By Ethan Howland • Dec. 31, 2013
  • NRECA urges state lawmakers to oppose carbon rules

    The rural cooperative group contends GHG standards for existing power plants would hurt utilities.

    By Ethan Howland • Dec. 30, 2013
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    Deep Dive

    Year in review: The most read utility news of 2013

    These were the 25 most read stories on Utility Dive this year.

    By Davide Savenije • Dec. 20, 2013