The system of GHG emissions reporting is broken, experts say

As the media points fingers at cities for underreporting carbon emissions, some argue the blame should instead be placed on a lack of guidance.

By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 12, 2021

Glick sees consensus on FERC considering climate, environmental justice in siting gas infrastructure

The chairman said he was "heartened" by Commissioner Neil Chatterjee's previous comments, indicating that he was open to reassessing how the commission approves pipelines and other gas infrastructure.

By Catherine Morehouse • Feb. 12, 2021

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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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Duke to spend up to $134B on energy transition by 2030, eyes regulatory reforms

CEO Lynn Good also said the company sees offshore wind potential in its North Carolina territory within the next 10 years.

By Catherine Morehouse • Feb. 12, 2021

CPUC moves forward with plan to prevent 2021 blackouts despite criticism from environmental groups

The decision expresses a preference for energy storage resources as opposed to natural gas facilities, as well as short-term contracts, in the case of natural gas, instead of longer-term ones, a commissioner said.

By Kavya Balaraman • Feb. 12, 2021

NARUC, NASEO unveil 5 'blueprints' to guide state energy planning on climate, other challenges

A dozen states pledge actions such as increased stakeholder meetings and technical conferences based on the new modular planning strategies.

By Emma Penrod • Feb. 12, 2021

Grid operators to request extension on FERC Order 2222 compliance, regulator cites 'short' timeline

"FERC, when issuing Order 2222, left many of the most difficult challenges to be dealt with by the RTOs in their stakeholder process," said Ted Thomas, chair of the Arkansas Public Service Commission.

By Catherine Morehouse • Feb. 10, 2021

Arizona showdown: Lawmakers face regulators in fight over zero-emissions mandate

Conservatives say the Arizona Corporation Commission's proposed zero-carbon mandate oversteps its constitutional authority while defenders say the legal debate is an excuse to impede the state's climate fight.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 10, 2021

Cleaning up the power grid requires a federal-state partnership

The federal government can take several actions that would enable and empower states to reach their 100% clean energy goals, the authors write.

By Bentham Paulos and Warren Leon • Feb. 8, 2021

Manchin: Biden administration has started off on wrong foot, risks bipartisan progress on climate

By failing to seek common ground, the Biden administration risks destroying what was growing bipartisan support for action on climate, the West Virginia senator says.

By Emma Penrod • Feb. 5, 2021

Senate confirms former North Carolina regulator Regan as head of EPA

Michael Regan had pledged to take a "clean slate" approach when determining how to take on the Clean Power Plan versus the Affordable Clean Energy Act.

By Catherine Morehouse • Updated March 11, 2021

Buttigieg confirmation boosts hope for massive infrastructure investment

Several officials said the former mayor's experience in local government will serve him well, and have called on him to embrace innovations like autonomous and electric vehicles.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 3, 2021

SEC appoints policy advisor to advance new initiatives on ESG

The appointment of an ESG advisor by the acting SEC chair follows commitments by President Biden to redouble efforts to combat climate change.

By Jim Tyson • Feb. 3, 2021

Collaboration, not confrontation: Setting the stage for success between FERC and the states

Concrete, achievable wins are within grasp, but only if FERC learns the lessons of the past, writes former Commissioner Tony Clark.

Feb. 2, 2021

Nuclear has another friend in Biden, but changes at the NRC could mean more scrutiny ahead

The president has voiced strong support for nuclear, but as a new NRC chair begins his tenure, the sector could face stricter regulations.

By Matthew Bandyk • Feb. 1, 2021

Groups fear California blackout prevention plan could increase gas use, threaten climate goals

Regulators proposed three kinds of resources utilities could consider for additional capacity: energy storage, generation at risk of retirement, and efficiency upgrades as well as revised PPAs at current plants.

By Kavya Balaraman • Feb. 1, 2021

'No compelling reason not to': Former FERC chairs, commissioners call for federal transmission overhaul

Nine former commissioners and chairs agree that now is the time for federal regulators to tackle interregional grid planning, following the release of a report.

By Catherine Morehouse • Jan. 28, 2021

CCAs accelerate California's clean energy transition, providing a model for other states: report

Between 2011 and 2019, CCAs in California purchased 23.5 million MWh of renewable energy, more than twice what they were required to.

By Kavya Balaraman • Jan. 28, 2021

Biden order aims to double offshore wind, boost transmission, end fossil fuel subsidies

In total, the president signed three executive orders, all aimed at placing the climate crisis at the center of his administration and moving the U.S. toward 100% clean electricity by 2035.

By Catherine Morehouse • Jan. 28, 2021

Want a more distributed and lower cost power system? Try this new planning tool

Vibrant Clean Energy offers system modeling to match today's granularity and breaks the barrier between bulk system and distribution system planning.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 28, 2021

Senate confirms Granholm to lead DOE

Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm's approval to lead the Department of Energy comes about a month after a Senate confirmation hearing that highlighted fears not all Americans will prosper in the clean energy economy.

By Robert Walton • Updated Feb. 26, 2021

Organized regional power markets: A rich source of benefits

The case is compelling for expanding the reach of organized regional markets, and exploring expansion has bipartisan support in Congress, former FERC Commissioner William Massey writes.

By William Massey • Jan. 28, 2021

California regulators express 'deep concern' over SCE 2020 power shutoff practices

Concerns include a lack of transparency around the utility's decision-making processes and coordination with state and local government entities.

By Kavya Balaraman • Jan. 27, 2021

Chatterjee calls on Congress to update federal energy policy to alleviate burden on FERC

"Legislative intransigence in Washington has put more and more of the critical decision making in the hands of agencies...that may not necessarily have the tools to address the complex challenges before us," the commissioner said.

By Catherine Morehouse • Jan. 27, 2021

SCE settles 2018 wildfire insurance claims for $2.2B, faces potential fines over energy efficiency program

The utility has now resolved all subrogation claims related to the 2017 and 2018 fires and mudslides, according to Edison International's CEO.

By Kavya Balaraman • Jan. 26, 2021

National Grid petitions NY PSC to approve small battery project's dispatch, wholesale market roles

If approved, the small system will let the company learn how much larger battery projects will cope with the New York Independent System Operator's requirements for both processes.

By Leslie Nemo • Jan. 26, 2021