Michigan regulators to decide fate of Palisades nuclear contract by August

The Michigan Public Service commission held public meetings this week focusing on a plan to terminate a nuclear power purchase agreement between Consumers Energy and plant operator Entergy.

By Krysti Shallenberger • May 10, 2017

Xcel strikes grid modernization settlement with Colorado stakeholders

The utility submitted a $562 million proposal last year to upgrade its grid system and security efforts.

By Krysti Shallenberger • May 10, 2017

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The Energy Transition to Renewables

Rising demand for power is continuing to drive demand for renewables, but policy uncertainty and mixed signals from the Trump administration add to existing challenges.

By Utility Dive staff

Virginia governor signs 11 energy bills, including solar, pumped hydro proposals

A slew of energy bills landed on the desk of Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D), including measures on community solar pilot projects, green development zones and rate approval for new pumped storage projects.  

By Krysti Shallenberger • May 9, 2017

CAISO updates proposed rules for demand response, energy storage

The California ISO plans to present updated station power rules and standards assessing the DR potential of aggregated customers at its late July board meeting. 

By Peter Maloney • May 9, 2017

NPCC: Northeast has sufficient power supplies to meet demand this summer

Even extreme weather wouldn't amount to enough power demand to cause reliability problems, the Northeast Power Coordinating Council said in its seasonal assessment. 

By Peter Maloney • May 9, 2017

Google eyes defection from NV Energy service

The tech giant asked Nevada regulators last week how to avoid exit fees if it chooses to source power from suppliers other than the incumbent utility. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • May 9, 2017

Choice in La La Land: LA County community aggregation has California utilities on full alert

Up to a million customers could shift service away from SCE, leaving the state's utilities worried about the costs of departing load.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 9, 2017

Study: Storage, renewables could replace New York's Indian Point nuke

A new study shows replacing lost capacity from Indian Point with storage and clean energy could save state ratepayers $315 million over a 5-year span. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • May 9, 2017

Report: Wind energy sets 8-year record as installations swell in Q1

A new report released by the American Wind Energy Association says the industry "switched on more megawatts in the first quarter than in the last three quarters."

By Krysti Shallenberger • May 8, 2017

Boulder plans to double EV charging ports by summer

The progressive Colorado city wants to use a $100,000 grant from a nonprofit to boost the number of electric vehicles on the road. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • May 8, 2017

California ISO preps solar-heavy grid for total eclipse this summer

CAISO expects to see a 4,194 MW reduction in solar generation during the 82-minute eclipse on August 21.

By Peter Maloney • May 8, 2017

Florida lawmakers pass bill to eliminate property taxes on solar panels

The legislation was part of a  pro-solar ballot initiative that Florida voters overwhelmingly embraced last summer.

By Robert Walton • May 5, 2017

Dominion Virginia's long-term plan targets 5.2 GW of new solar by 2042

The utility's annual Integrated Resource Plan says more than a third of its Virginia service territory will be powered with carbon-free electricity by 2032.

By Robert Walton • May 5, 2017

Report: North Carolina residents, corporations claimed $245M in renewables tax credits last year

The number has been rising for years, but will now decline as tax credits for solar and other resources expired last year.

By Robert Walton • May 5, 2017

As utilities embrace DERs, pilot projects emerge as key element of compromise

Utility DER pilots are helping build familiarity with new technologies and resolve sector disputes over distributed energy policies. 

By Herman K. Trabish • May 4, 2017

Bucking Trump, US cities press ahead on clean energy, climate goals

More than two dozen cities now have renewable energy commitments, putting them on the front lines of climate action in the Trump era. 

By Jackie Snow • May 4, 2017

Solar suit pits Trump's job promises against trade realities

Jigar Shah, a clean tech venture capitalist and founder of the solar developer SunEdison, tackles the tariff petition from bankrupt solar company Suniva and what it means for the future of solar. 

By Jigar Shah • May 4, 2017

Green designs: Corporate demand pushes new generation of utility green tariffs

Utilities are rolling out more sophisticated, lucrative green tariffs to satisfy corporate sustainability goals. Can they prevent key accounts from defecting to independent suppliers? 

By Herman K. Trabish • May 4, 2017

Indiana will phase out retail rate net metering

Gov. Eric Holcomb signed Senate Bill 309, gradually lowering the compensation rate for residents sending excess energy to the grid.

By Robert Walton • May 4, 2017

California PUC finalizes new 500 MW BTM battery storage mandate

The new utility mandate for 500 MW of behind-the-meter and distribution-connected storage is separate from private deployments under the state's SGIP incentive program, which re-opened Monday.

By Peter Maloney • May 4, 2017

Sonnen, German grid operator to pair blockchain tech with storage

The project will link Sonnen’s residential storage batteries with the grid controlled by TenneT TSO.

By Peter Maloney • May 3, 2017

Massachusetts gears up for offshore wind project bids

Utilities are required to obtain 1,600 MW of offshore wind energy by 2027. The first 400 MW solicitation is due in June.

By Robert Walton • May 3, 2017

Fossil fuel advocate tapped to lead DOE's renewables, efficiency office

Daniel Simmons, who was formerly employed at the conservative American Legislative Exchange Council, will lead the DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy.

By Robert Walton • May 3, 2017

Atlanta pledges 100% renewables by 2035

The Georgia city is the 27th in the country to target 100% clean energy, according to the Sierra Club.

By Robert Walton • May 3, 2017

Safety first: A microgrid project in Brooklyn tackles lithium-ion fire fears

A microgrid project in Brooklyn demonstrates progress in New York's efforts to adopt safety guidelines for lithium-ion energy storage installations.

By Peter Maloney • May 2, 2017