Regulation & Policy: Page 375
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Win for California solar: CPUC keeps net energy metering alive
A utilities commission decision on how to define a cap on the program is seen as favoring solar advocates over investor-owned utilities.
By Ron Gallagher • May 24, 2012 -
Calif. PUC says its greenhouse-gas control legislation can be a model nationally
The state is implementing a cap-and-trade system at the start of 2013.
By Ron Gallagher • May 24, 2012 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineThe Energy Transition to Renewables
New policy and business actions are giving a significant boost to renewable energy in the U.S., but opposition is growing and grid interconnection, permitting, labor and other challenges remain.
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Jaczko says Summer, Vogtle builders are meeting NRC requests
The outgoing chairman of the NRC says the NRC found construction problems, and the nuclear units' licensees are handling them "in the right way."
By Ron Gallagher • May 24, 2012 -
Iowa, Oregon governors take the helm of states' wind-energy group
The Governors’ Wind Energy Coalition is dedicated to developing the nation’s wind energy resources.
By Ron Gallagher • May 22, 2012 -
WSJ: Time for government to give utilities a hand on cybersecurity
The Democratic co-sponsor of legislation in the House says administration objections blind-sided him.
By Ron Gallagher • May 22, 2012 -
NRC head Jaczko resigns
He said he wants to work on safety in other ways. News reports suggest his management style and his being an industry outsider contributed.
By Ron Gallagher • May 21, 2012 -
Electricity storage can take advantage of daily price variations
Pumped hydro dominates, with compressed air, flow batteries and thermal storage behind.
By Ron Gallagher • May 21, 2012 -
FERC Forecasts Low Gas Prices, Power Problems in Calif., Texas, Boston
The agency staff's summer assessment assumes natural gas surpluses and accompanying prices below $2 to $2.50 per MMBtu.
By Ron Gallagher • May 18, 2012 -
Calif. Indian Tribe Says Wind Farm Must Yield to Sacred Land Issue
The Quechan tribe says the ocotillo project could disturb sacred cremation grounds.
By Ron Gallagher • May 18, 2012 -
FERC Action on Order 1000 Angers Coalition for Fair Transmission Policy
The seven-company group argues that consumers are not adquately protected.
By Ron Gallagher • May 18, 2012 -
KPMG Survey: U.S. May Never Attain Energy Independence
When asked, more than two-thirds said independence just is not feasible before 2030 at the earliest.
By Ron Gallagher • May 18, 2012 -
Westinghouse, Ameren Ally to License, Deploy Small Modular Reactors
They stress the importance of advancing nuclear energy in helping develop the Westinghouse Small Modular Reactor.
By Ron Gallagher • May 17, 2012 -
National Scam: Utility Customers Told Obama Will Pay Bills
San Diego Gas & Electric, Pacific Gas & Electric and Entergy are among the companies warning their customers not to give out personal information.
By Ron Gallagher • May 17, 2012 -
Navigating by the Sun
The U.S. Department of Defense is taking an aggressive lead as an early adopter of solar energy.
By Ron Gallagher • May 16, 2012 -
Taylorville Energy Center Plan Could Save Ill. Ratepayers $437.7 Million After Completion
Looking long-term, the Taylorville project power could reduce Illinois auction prices after completion in 2014.
By Ron Gallagher • May 16, 2012 -
300-Mile Atlantic-to-Shore Wind Power Line Gets First OK
The audacious Atlantic Wind Connection will get environmental reviews after the U.S. rules there is no competing proposal.
By Ron Gallagher • May 15, 2012 -
Several American Solar Manufacturers Oppose Tariffs on China
The Coalition for Affordable Solar Energy and Dow Manufacturing think a trade dispute is a bad idea that could have unintended consequences.
By Ron Gallagher • May 15, 2012 -
California Commission Orders Data to Evaluate Smart Grid's Effectiveness
The Public Utilities Commission is ordering companies to submit annual reports that cover 19 criteria it established.
By Ron Gallagher • May 15, 2012 -
Congressman to Joins Southwest Power Pool as Senior VP
Arkansas' Mike Ross will take over running government affairs and public relations.
By Ron Gallagher • May 15, 2012 -
Utility Bonuses, Race for Solar Solution
A roundup of news items about the utility business.
By Ron Gallagher • May 14, 2012 -
TXU Brings Free Nights to Its Electricity Rate Plan
Smart meters have it possible for TXU Energy to offer a plan with free power from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
By Ron Gallagher • May 14, 2012 -
Commercial, Industrial Customers Like State Electric Retail-Choice Programs
Businesses are signing on to shop till they drop their power costs in states with retail-choice programs.
By Ron Gallagher • May 14, 2012 -
Commission Staff Says AEP Rate Request Exceeds Cap in Ohio Law
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio staff says American Electric Power goes beyond what statutes allow.
By Ron Gallagher • May 14, 2012 -
Smart Meter Skepticism in Pa. and a Clash Over Net Metering for Solar
Pennsylvania regulators are skeptical about a proposal to allow utility customers to opt out of having "smart meters."
By Ron Gallagher • May 11, 2012 -
Univ. of Tenn. Study Finds Solar Is Just One More Technology Being Nurtured
Now is “government incentives can be most critical in helping new energy technologies become significant sources of energy production.”
By Ron Gallagher • May 10, 2012
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