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

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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

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

Florida solar Amendment 1, Washington carbon tax amendment struck down in election

Meanwhile, Nevada voters approved a measure to break up utility monopolies, though it will need to pass again in 2018 to go into effect. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 9, 2016

Idaho regulators approve state's first utility-owned community solar project

The 500 kW community solar project is designed to give access to solar power to all customers. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 8, 2016

Federal appeals court puts clean energy RFP on hold in Connecticut

The case could have implications for state and federal jurisdiction over markets. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 8, 2016

Why Wall St. thinks renewables could be better off after tax credits expire

Bankers say the end of the production tax credit might not be so bad; it could result in less costly deals.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 8, 2016

PSEG close to approval for 33 MW of brownfield, landfill solar

A final decision is expected by the end of the year.   

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 8, 2016

North Carolina regulators approve Duke solar interconnection settlement

But the ruling won't be the final say on interconnection issues, a Duke spokesman said. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 7, 2016

Greens, solar advocates appeal Nevada net metering decision

Vote Solar and Earthjustice requested a judicial review over last year's controversial net metering order. 

By Robert Walton • Nov. 7, 2016

Hawaiian Electric: self-supply solar incentive starting to take off

HECO has seen a surge in solar self-supply applications, one of two options designed to replace the state's retail net metering program.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 7, 2016

ScottMadden: California Duck Curve growing faster than expected

Utility-scale solar is contributing more to lower minimum daily loads than distributed generation, the consultancy said. 

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 7, 2016

ConEd looks to build 11 MW of solar generation for low income customers

Customers could enroll in the program at no cost and save up to $60 annually.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2016

Minnesota Power requests 18% rate increase, but says renewables plan could halve hike

The utility also filed its annual renewable resources rider plan, which it says would offset about half of the interim rate increase.

By Peter Maloney • Nov. 4, 2016

Interconnection delays can be costly, but some utilities have found ways to save time and money

Interconnection times are going up nationally, but a new report outlines lessons from some leading utilities. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 3, 2016