Regulation & Policy: Page 327
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Connecticut seeks renewables
New projects could provide up to 4% of state's electricity needs.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 11, 2013 -
FERC says Barclays didn't pay $488M market-rigging fine
The regulatory agency is seeking a court order to enforce the fine.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 10, 2013 -
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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More utilities adopt opt-out fees to silence smart meter complaints
The fees would cover cost of manual meter reading.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 10, 2013 -
Penn. parties fight over new renewable portfolio standard
Pending legislation would nearly double the state's renewables goal.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 10, 2013 -
Texas regulators weigh market changes
Uncertainty about power reliability could hurt the state's economy.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 10, 2013 -
Report: Dynamic pricing won't happen unless utilities get aggressive
Less than 1% of customers will adopt dynamic pricing by 2020, according to Navigant Research.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 10, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Why efficiency is America's most powerful energy resource
Electricity demand is lagging behind population growth for first time in U.S. history, according to a new report from the National Resources Defense Council.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 9, 2013 -
NRC's 'no-year' fund runs out on Friday
The agency said it would be forced to furlough over 92% of its workforce.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 9, 2013 -
Calif. utilities won't net meter stored solar because it might be fraud
Edison International, PG&E and Sempra Energy claim solar power from storage systems can't be verified as clean.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 9, 2013 -
Calif. gives regulators power to overhaul electricity rates
The long-awaited and very controversial AB 327 has finally become law.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 8, 2013 -
Supreme Court spurns utilities in telecom clash
Utilities say rules that allow telecommunications companies to pay low rates for utility pole attachments will cost ratepayers millions.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 8, 2013 -
Deep Dive
How Calif. became the model for the U.S. renewable energy revolution
Utility Dive's Rod Kuckro analyzes the success of California's renewable energy policies.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 7, 2013 -
Watch Ron Binz spill the beans on his FERC defeat
See Ron Binz explain why his nomination was doomed for failure.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 7, 2013 -
94% of utility execs predict business model upheaval
Perhaps more surprisingly, the vast majority of those surveyed said distributed generation is an opportunity, rather than a threat.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 7, 2013 -
FBI investigating Ark. grid attacks
The FBI and ATF are offering a reward for information regarding attacks on a substation and power lines.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 7, 2013 -
DOE to continue talks over Vogtle nuclear plant's $8.3B loan guarantee
The two new reactors are plagued by construction delays and cost overruns.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 7, 2013 -
Austin, Texas doubles down on wind as price drops
The city is among the nation's most aggressive users of renewables.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 7, 2013 -
Kan. Supreme Court kills new coal plant permit over emissions
Sunflower Electric Power says it will work with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment on a new permit.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 4, 2013 -
You've got to be kidding me: This week's most read utility news
From Ikea's rooftop solar game-changer to the entirely absurd government shutdown, here's what you need to know about one of the craziest weeks in recent memory.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 4, 2013 -
Consumers Energy to spend $7B in quest for clean air
The utility's first-ever Accountability Report outlines its plans to make Michigan's air "the cleanest it has been in a generation."
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 4, 2013 -
Ky. utilities to diminish coal dependence with new plants
The move was driven by federal environmental regulations.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 4, 2013 -
ATC plots $3.6B Midwest grid investment
News lines would ease congestion and keep prices in check.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 4, 2013 -
Bad omen for utilities in Ariz. rooftop solar war
State regulators appear ready to reject Arizona Public Service's changes to net metering.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 3, 2013 -
PG&E's smart grid investment is already paying off
The installation of 9.72 million electric and gas smart meters is turning into real dollars saved.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 3, 2013 -
Extension of wind tax credit would cost billions
The wind sector is feeling the urgency as the credit expires at year's end, but a new Congressional analysis doesn't help their case.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 3, 2013
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