FERC dismisses co-ops' case against Maryland community solar program

FERC did not rule on the merits, saying the petition was premature because tariffs have not yet been filed with state regulators. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 17, 2016

Exelon's Illinois energy bill greeted by vociferous opposition

Critics decried the inclusion of capacity payments for coal plants and residential demand charges. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 17, 2016

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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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A 'turning point' for DERs? Utilities, vendors praise new NARUC rate design manual

A new guide to distributed energy rate design and compensation lays out the important questions but leaves the heavy lifting to state commissions.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 17, 2016

Tesla, SolarCity merger approved with 85% shareholder support

More than 85% of unaffiliated shareholder votes were cast in favor of the merger, the company said, though final results are still pending.

By Gavin Bade , Krysti Shallenberger • Nov. 17, 2016

Duke Energy proposes new bidding process for PURPA projects

If successful, Duke Energy and other utilities could compete against independent developers to build renewable projects. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 17, 2016

Microsoft signs 237 MW wind deal in Wyoming

The deal gives local utility Black Hills the ability to draw from Microsoft's natural backup generators, avoiding building another power plant to serve the company's data center. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 15, 2016

Ohio lawmaker seeks to tighten wind farm development

The proposed rule would require measurements of sound and flicker effects from wind turbines that could affect nearby properties. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 15, 2016

How wind and solar plan to thrive during the Trump presidency

Steadily declining prices and increasing market share mean the wind and solar industries 'got it from here,' said one exec.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 15, 2016

In last minute dash, Obama administration pushes global clean energy initiatives

A slate of international initiatives builds on more than $11 billion the United States has invested in global clean energy since 2010.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 15, 2016

Florida's Amendment 1 defeat shows why solar won't be stopped, Trump or no Trump

David Pomerantz, executive director of the Energy and Policy Institute, wants utilities to 'co-thrive' with DERs. 

By David Pomerantz • Nov. 14, 2016

PJM market monitor pushes capacity market changes to enhance efficiency

Several municipal utilities, environmental groups and rural electric co-ops have questioned PJM's capacity market structure, resulting in new recommendations. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 14, 2016

North Carolina 300 MW wind farm closes in on key permitting approvals

Apex Clean Energy's Timbermill Wind could begin construction in 2018, making it the second big wind farm in the state. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 14, 2016

California county files community choice aggregation plan

The latest filing highlights a trend among communities desiring to take charge of their own energy supply. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 14, 2016

In solar proceedings, let the sun shine in

Sunrun's policy chief Anne Hoskins calls on regulators to seize the opportunity of rooftop solar. 

By Anne Hoskins • Nov. 11, 2016

Trump insider: New administration won't attack renewable energy

The president-elect will halt climate activities but not move to revoke wind and solar subsidies, according to a major Trump financial contributor who said he is a member of the transition team.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 11, 2016

Ohio regulators approve AEP plan to retire 1,500 MW of coal generation

Environmentalists hailed the decision, including provisions that will bring at least 900 MW of clean energy projects online in the next four years.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 11, 2016

Energy stocks respond dramatically to Trump win

Shares of renewable and coal stocks responded quickly and with volatility to Trump's presidential win.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 11, 2016

Rocky Mountain Power proposes demand charges, lower payments for solar customers

RMP's proposal will raise monthly bills for net metering customers from $55 to $74. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 11, 2016

US BLM finalizes leasing rules for renewables development on public lands

Environmentalists said the rule would put renewable energy on a level playing field with fossil fuels by using a competitive leasing process.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 11, 2016

Michigan Senate passes energy choice bill, 15% renewables mandate

Utilities cheered, but choice advocates say the measure would strangle the state's modest retail electricity market. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 11, 2016

PSE&G completes solar + storage project at New Jersey school

Gov. Christie is encouraging utilities to firm up their systems to avoid outages from extreme weather events. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 10, 2016

Why 'a lot has become the new normal' in state solar policy debates

A new report outlines 5 key decisions and 4 trends from the solar sector's busiest policy quarter yet.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 10, 2016

Colorado approves Xcel Energy's landmark solar settlement

The agreement allows Xcel to roll out two time-of-use rate pilots and acquire more than 300 MW of on-site solar and community solar gardens. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 10, 2016

All bets are off: 4 takeaways on what President Trump means for the power sector

The paradigm of decarbonization that's guided utility sector investments for the past decade is now up in the air.

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 9, 2016

Arizona utility regulators Burns, Tobin keep seats in contentious election

Boyd Dunn was also elected to the third open seat, replacing Commissioner Bob Stump. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Nov. 9, 2016