Texas stakeholders find common ground in utility revenue recovery for DERs

State power sector players say greater efficiency and distributed resources should not hurt utility finances, but consensus over rate design reform remains elusive. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 2, 2017

PSE&G to extend New Jersey energy efficiency program

The company reached an agreement with state regulators to spend $69 million extending the program.

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 2, 2017

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Sustainability

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.

By Utility Dive staff

NV Energy proposes net metering, demand charge analysis in new application

A new law restored net metering rates close to retail after a long battle over Nevada's net metering policy. But NV Energy wants to take a look at its impact on consumers.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 2, 2017

Deepwater, Tesla to pair offshore wind farm with 40 MWh battery storage system

The 144 MW Revolution Wind project would help Massachusetts meet its 1,200 MW target for new renewable energy. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 1, 2017

The post-merchant power sector: What unintentional re-regulation could look like

Former FERC Commissioner Tony Clark says the collapse of the IPP model could return restructured states to a bilateral contracting model more familiar 20 years ago.

By Gavin Bade • Aug. 1, 2017

Idaho Power wants to put rooftop solar customers in separate rate class

Solar advocates say Idaho Power's proposal is the first step in adding in fees or charges on solar customers. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 1, 2017

Go Electric to build 1 MW storage system for US Army

The storage system will be part of a self-sufficient microgrid, reflecting the U.S. military's continued focus on sustainability.

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 1, 2017

AWEA: Wind energy development rose 40% in Q2

Kansas became the fifth state to break the 5 GW benchmark in the second quarter, according to the American Wind Energy Association. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • July 31, 2017

5 companies propose transmission projects for Massachusetts clean energy RFP

The proposed transmission projects would help the state meet its goal of 1,200 MW of renewable energy. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • July 31, 2017

Connexus Energy planning Minnesota's largest energy storage facility

The company says the 20 MW, 40 MWh system would be next to three solar plants.

By Peter Maloney • July 31, 2017

PwC: North American power and utility deal value fell 77% in Q2

While deal value decreased in Q2, the number of deals increased, driven by renewable deal activity.

By Peter Maloney • July 28, 2017

Connecticut's energy strategy update focuses on renewables, grid modernization

The draft plan would increase the state's renewables goal to 30% by 2030.

By Robert Walton • July 28, 2017

House approves minibus spending bill with deep cuts to DOE funds

The four-agency spending bill would cut energy programs at the Department of Energy by more than 17%, eliminating the ARPA-E program but preserving fossil fuel research. 

By Gavin Bade • July 28, 2017

North Carolina governor signs solar bill, targets wind moratorium with executive order

Immediately after signing the solar compromise, Gov. Roy Cooper issued an executive order telling state officials to continue planning for wind projects despite an 18-month moratorium in the bill. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • July 27, 2017

Arizona regulatory judge recommends approval of APS, solar settlement

The administrative law judge ruling moves a March settlement on solar compensation one step away from approval. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • July 27, 2017

SunEdison secures final approval for bankruptcy deal

The bankruptcy court settlement resolves some lawsuits stemming from the company’s demise, but a shareholder suit is still ongoing.

By Peter Maloney • July 27, 2017

California Gov. Brown signs carbon trading extension to 2030

The program, a key part of California's climate efforts, has been under attack by opponents who call it an illegal tax.

By Peter Maloney • July 27, 2017

AEP proposes $4.5B to buy 2 GW Oklahoma wind farm

The Wind Catcher project, slated for a 2020 completion, is one of the biggest wind farms under construction in the U.S.  

By Krysti Shallenberger • July 27, 2017

Love the one you're with: Hawaii regulators begrudgingly accept HECO energy plan

The order accepting Hawaiian Electric's third plan to get to 100% renewable energy leaves contentious cost and procurement debates to future dockets. 

By Herman K. Trabish • July 27, 2017

Trump formally establishes infrastructure council, with focus on energy

A nonprofit group is already suing the federal government over the council, saying it has been meeting in secret.

By Robert Walton • July 26, 2017

The state of wholesale power markets; Principles for managing an evolving power mix

To harmonize state policies and power markets, Energy Innovation analysts say policymakers should define modern market parameters and then leave them mostly alone.

By Eric Gimon, Robbie Orvis • July 25, 2017

Gas plant makers embrace batteries with hybrid machines

Manufacturers are responding to market demands for flexibility by combining energy storage with conventional generating plants.

By Peter Maloney • July 25, 2017

In a distributed energy world, customer choice—not political leadership—will drive clean energy forward

Customers seeking clean energy for their homes, businesses, and communities—and not governmental leadership—will be the driving force for clean energy adoption over the coming decades.

By David Cherney, Walter Rojowsky, and Charles Janecek • July 25, 2017

Dominion Energy seeks renewable generation for large customers

The utility prefers the projects be located in Virginia, but would consider resources anywhere in the PJM footprint.

By Robert Walton • July 25, 2017

Crescent Dunes CSP plant producing power after 8 months offline

NV Energy is tight-lipped over details surrounding the repairs to fix a leak in a container of molten salt that took the plant offline last year. 

By Robert Walton • July 25, 2017