Regulation & Policy: Page 377
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Utility Deals Down Slightly So Far in 2012
Some of the decline may be due to already-pending mergers, PricewaterhouseCoopers said in an analysis.
By Ron Gallagher • April 26, 2012 -
KCP&L Requests Rate Increase From Kansas Corp. Commission
The company is seeking to up its charges 12.9%, citing investments at generating stations.
By Ron Gallagher • April 25, 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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FERC Proposes to Adopt Standards on Demand Response, Energy Efficiency
The agency wants to use the North American Energy Standards Board’s methods for measuring and verifying.
By Ron Gallagher • April 25, 2012 -
California OKs Demand-Response Activities, Budgets for State's Utilities
For 2013-14, the Public Utilities Commission wants a single application from the companies.
By Ron Gallagher • April 25, 2012 -
NuHub, Holtec International Compete for $452 Million DOE Grant
They are going after recently announced money for engineering, design certification and licensing of small, modular reactors.
By Ron Gallagher • April 24, 2012 -
U.S., Iraq Announce Energy Partnership
The U.S. said it will provide O&M training and spare parts to help get an Iraqi energy master plan into place.
By Ron Gallagher • April 23, 2012 -
Regulators Need New Thinking for Coming Investments, Report Says
Companies will spend an estimated $2 billion in the next two decades on infrastructure, environmental compliance and smart-grid technology.
By Ron Gallagher • April 23, 2012 -
Climate Group: Rising Seas Threaten Electric, Other U.S. Energy Plants
A report to Congress asserts that 287 facilities – some power generators, others oil and gas plants – are 4 feet or less above high tide in 22 states.
By Ron Gallagher • April 23, 2012 -
Fortis Files for State Approval of Central Hudson Merger
The proposal submitted to New York State authorities includes a rate freeze until July 2014.
By Ron Gallagher • April 23, 2012 -
NRECA: Gas-Electric Coordination Key
The co-op association sees a need for FERC to foster communications between the industries.
By Ron Gallagher • April 23, 2012 -
U.S. Offshore Wind Farms: The Race Is On?
Virginia appears to be leading the pack in trying to get ocean wind generation constructed.
By Ron Gallagher • April 20, 2012 -
Updates to DR, Energy-Efficiency Standards in The Works
FERC wants to add specs to existing standards in meter data-reporting, advanced notification, telemetry and meter accuracy.
By Ron Gallagher • April 20, 2012 -
Kansas Approves Westar's $50 Million Rate Increase
The company was glad to get the decisions, but consumer advocates howled.
By Ron Gallagher • April 20, 2012 -
California Rules for Analog Opt-Outs, Finalizes Smart-Grid Metrics
Utilities had hoped for having smart-but-disabled meters, but the state said opt-out customers must get analog meters.
By Ron Gallagher • April 19, 2012 -
Chat With DOE Boss Stephen Chu
The Energy secretary will do an online chat for Earth Day.
By Ron Gallagher • April 19, 2012 -
U.S. Offers Money to Look at Raising Hyrdo Efficiency
DOE has grants available to assess opportunities to raise efficiency at existing hydro facilities.
By Ron Gallagher • April 19, 2012 -
DOE Says Untapped U.S. Dams Could Boost Hydro by 15%
The Energy Department looked at 54,000 sites where power isn't generated now. It said the biggest opportunities are at Army Corps of Engineers sites.
By Ron Gallagher • April 17, 2012 -
Arizona Legislation Could Impact Solar, Wind Businesses
Pending before the state Senate, the bill would give lawmakers power to review "rules mandating the use of specific sources of energy."
By Ron Gallagher • April 17, 2012 -
Silverado Power, PG&E Strike Solar Power Purchase Agreement
The deal will create a new solar project in Lancaster, Calif.
By Ron Gallagher • April 17, 2012 -
BrightSource Adds Red-Tailed Hawks to Solar CSP Menagerie
Not only did its IPO not fly, but now the company has birds to worry about for its Mojave Desert project.
By Ron Gallagher • April 16, 2012 -
FirstEnergy Ohio Utilities Seek to Extend Electric Security Plan
The companies filed an application to essentially extend their current Electric Security Plan into 2016.
By Ron Gallagher • April 16, 2012 -
Mobilizing 42 Million Electric Co-op Members
The co-ops' national group wants members to push for reliable, affordable electricity.
By Ron Gallagher • April 16, 2012 -
Things Energy Investor Vinod Khosla Doesn’t Like
"Don't look at theoretical scenarios – look at what makes economic sense," the venture capitalist advised.
By Ron Gallagher • April 16, 2012 -
Obama Order Hopes to Coordinate Oversight of Gas
It acknowledges that states regulate a lot of gas matters, but says "the Federal Government has an important role to play."
By Ron Gallagher • April 13, 2012 -
Charles Energy Center Gets Maryland PSC Go-Ahead
Winning approval of the gas-fired plant has been a years-long process for Competitive Power Ventures Inc.
By Ron Gallagher • April 13, 2012
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