Regulation & Policy: Page 326
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Deep Dive
Montana PSC commissioner Travis Kavulla sees utility sector changing
Kavulla outlines his views on major issues facing utilities in an interview with Utility Dive.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 21, 2014 -
N.Y. PSC starts regulatory overhaul to support 'clean energy' goals
The New York PSC has started a process that could change utility regulation to support efficiency and other policy goals.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 21, 2014 -
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Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources.
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Enviros want Obama to end 'all of the above' energy policy
"All of the above" doesn't cut it when it comes to cutting carbon emissions, according to major environmental groups.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 21, 2014 -
Oregon RPS may be tweaked to avoid larger battle
The fight is driven by small utilities concerned about RPS compliance costs.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 17, 2014 -
California regulators call for more efficiency, demand response
Efficiency and demand response is needed to meet Southern California's growing power needs, according to a state energy plan.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 16, 2014 -
Colorado lawmakers kill bill to roll back RPS law
The bill would have lowered the 20% renewable mandate for large cooperatives.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 16, 2014 -
Under shareholder pressure, FirstEnergy looks into cutting carbon emissions
Responding to shareholder pressure, FirstEnergy will see what it can do to meet Obama's carbon goals.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 16, 2014 -
President Obama aims to craft national energy policy
The sweeping effort will focus first on energy infrastructure.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 15, 2014 -
House Republicans try to block light bulb standards
The rider to block the Energy Department from enforcing bulb standards would hurt jobs, according to ACEEE.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 15, 2014 -
Nine states cut carbon cap by 45%
The RGGI emissions cap will fall by another 2.5% a year through 2020, likely driving up compliance costs.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 14, 2014 -
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 -
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
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