NextEra CEO: Offshore wind is 'terrible energy policy'

However, Jim Robo said the company will continue with its renewable energy investment in the U.S. 

By Robert Walton • April 26, 2018

Hawaii Gov. Ige signs law mandating performance-based utility regulation

The law goes further than other performance-based efforts, directing the PUC to "break the direct link" between utility revenues and capital investments.

By Gavin Bade • April 25, 2018

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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. 

By Utility Dive staff

FERC Order 845 opens door a little wider for energy storage

The commission's order on interconnection agreements makes it easier to combine storage with generation

By Peter Maloney • April 23, 2018

California customer choice advocates, IOUs face off on departing load charge

As customers leave IOUs for new providers, commissioners must balance costs. Will they choose a new approach or a really new approach?

By Herman K. Trabish • April 23, 2018

Florida broadens market for rooftop solar with Sunrun leasing decision

State regulators affirmed Friday that Sunrun can offer residential solar equipment leases without violating the law against third-party electricity sales. 

By Robert Walton • April 22, 2018

Hawaii launches performance-based rate proceeding to drive renewables

The state has a goal of reaching 100% renewable energy by 2045. The Public Utilities Commission's new effort is meant to support that transition.  

By Peter Maloney • April 20, 2018

Do You Want to See Smart, Resilient Energy in Action? Visit an IDEA College Campus.

District energy infrastructure provides Universities a solution to further reduce their carbon footprints while maintaining a resilient energy grid. 

April 20, 2018

New York advances REV, moves to bring more energy storage online

State regulators took four actions on Thursday to advance New York's Reforming the Energy Vision, including experiments with allowing more storage on the distribution grid.

By Robert Walton • April 19, 2018

Michigan nixes net metering

Utilities will begin including the new distributed generation tariff in rate cases filed after June 1. Opponents say it will create business uncertainty and takes control of energy use away from farmers and residential customers.

By Robert Walton • April 19, 2018

Nevada's retail choice battle will greatly impact solar, everyone agrees. But for better or worse?

Nevadans will vote in November on whether to amend the state's constitution to minimize regulations, eliminate legal monopolies and create retail choice in its energy market.  

By Herman K. Trabish • April 19, 2018

SunPower to acquire SolarWorld in a deal driven by Trump's solar tariffs

U.S. and German regulators still need to sign off on the deal, which would make SunPower the largest panel manufacturer in the U.S.

By Robert Walton • April 19, 2018

Alliant heading to 30% wind capacity in Iowa as regulators approve another 500 MW

The Iowa Utilities Board is allowing Alliant subsidiary Interstate Power and Light to earn an 11% return on equity on the new wind projects.

By Peter Maloney • April 19, 2018

New Hampshire governor's energy plan leans on nuclear, gas

The new plan by Gov. Sununu aims to diminish the cost impacts of renewable energy procurement by neighboring states, assuming those contracts will be above market rates.

By Peter Maloney • April 18, 2018

DOE pledges $105M for solar, seeks to halve utility-scale costs

The agency will fund about 70 projects to advance both solar PV and concentrating solar thermal power, with the largest portion going toward solar integration technologies.

By Robert Walton • April 17, 2018

Exelon, FE nuke closures would reverse PJM wind, solar benefits: Brattle report

Closing four plants in Ohio and Pennsylvania would harm the environment and raise electricity costs for consumers, a recent analysis finds.

By Peter Maloney • April 17, 2018

The shifting winds of near-term renewable energy demand drivers

As project economics have grown more compelling in recent years – particularly in the case of wind in the middle of the country – corporate investment has increased.

By Mason Smith, Matt Mooren and Lili Gao • April 17, 2018

Portland General Electric proposes voluntary green tariff for munis, large customers

Mayors from six cities in the utility's service territory support the proposal, which would allow large energy users to purchase renewable power sourced directly from local facilities.

By Robert Walton • April 16, 2018

NGOs challenge New Orleans regulatory plan, Entergy peaker

The New Orleans City Council approved Entergy's proposed gas plant earlier this year, but environmental advocates say the City Council failed to examine "more benign" alternatives, like renewable energy. 

By Peter Maloney • April 16, 2018

New Jersey passes bills for nuke subsidies, 50% RPS, 2 GW storage target

Gov. Phil Murphy (D) is expected to sign the measures, but proposed reforms to PJM's capacity market make the nuclear subsides' impact on wholesale power prices unclear.

By Gavin Bade • April 13, 2018

DOE research, development and demonstration funding: Keep on growin'

The Trump Administration is proposing historic cuts in energy RD&D spending. Congress rejected similar cuts for FY 2018 and should do the same for FY 2019, ITIF's Colin Cunliff and David Hart write.

By Colin Cunliff and David Hart • April 13, 2018

Idaho regulators accept Rocky Mountain Power's planned shift from coal to renewables

RMP's plan calls for the retirement of 3.5 GW of coal generation to be replaced largely with solar and wind, and reflects the efforts of its parent company, PacifiCorp

By Robert Walton • April 12, 2018

Alaska governor rolls out draft climate plan, but falls short on details

The proposal calls for transitioning to renewable energy, and increasing residential, commercial and public energy efficiency as well as a carbon price.   

By Robert Walton • April 12, 2018

How much are tariffs holding solar back?

Solar is maturing into a least-cost, best-fit resource for utilities and customers while facing down challenges with plunging costs and new grid services.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 12, 2018

Alternative Energy Now Has Alternative Storage

Thermal Energy Storage: More flexibility & longer discharge for storing intermittent renewables.

April 12, 2018

South Carolina solar bill fails to pass after procedural change

State lawmakers changed legislative rules to require a two-thirds vote instead of a simple majority in order to pass the bill. 

By Robert Walton • April 11, 2018