What Australia's DER revolution can teach US utilities about the age of Trump

When federal support for clean energy faltered, states took the lead on the power sector transition. Sound familiar?

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 24, 2017

Arizona utility regulatory staff recommends against APS' $166M rate increase

Staff of the Arizona Corporation Commission raised several issues with APS' filing, including two microgrid projects. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 23, 2017

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Grid Resiliency

Utilities and grid operators are facing increasing threats from climate change as well as cyber and physical attacks, and are deploying a variety of responses to meet the rising challenges.

By Utility Dive staff

Clean energy groups want New York utilities to provide more granular data in REV filings

Advanced Energy Economy and other groups say utilities should provide more granular forecasts of substation demand as part of the Reforming the Energy Vision process.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 19, 2017

Third time's the charm? Inside Hawaiian Electric's new, new plan to get to 100% renewables

Stakeholders say the third edition of HECO's Power Supply Improvement Plan is a real improvement, but question its approach to DERs and $26.5 billion price tag.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 18, 2017

Dominion: Lack of transmission, coal shutdowns bring blackouts to Virginia peninsula

When two coal units are mothballed this spring, blackouts will be necessary to maintain grid reliability for part of the Virginia peninsula.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 13, 2017

Montana lawmakers push to increase scrutiny on utility costs

Lawmakers are considering two bills that would add a level of review to costs passed on to utility customers.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 13, 2017

How will Ryan Zinke manage federal lands as head of the Interior Department?

Once seen as a moderate Republican, Zinke's recent record in Congress cast doubt on his conservation stances, critics say.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 11, 2017

In new QER, Moniz leaves path for Perry to follow at DOE

The new Quadrennial Energy Review lays out more than 70 recommendations for a cleaner, more secure energy system. How will the Trump administration respond?

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 9, 2017

California regulators halt SDG&E's plan to tackle community choice aggregation

Previously, regulators had allowed San Diego Gas & Electric to establish a separate investor-backed marketing division to address community choice aggregation issues.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 6, 2017

EIA: Renewables, gas on the rise regardless of Clean Power Plan's fate

But repealing the carbon standards could keep coal generation steady for the next decade, EIA said in its Annual Energy Outlook.

By Robert Walton, Gavin Bade • Jan. 6, 2017

Southwest Power Pool seeks DOE approval for electricity sales into Canada

SPP would transmit the electricity on an emergency basis for five years using existing transmission lines owned by Basin Electric Power Cooperative.

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 5, 2017

How will Rick Perry run the Department of Energy?

Some Texas energy veterans fondly remember an engaged, pro-business governor, while others say his approach is more "pay-to-play."

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 3, 2017

Clean Line pulls 500-mile transmission application in Iowa pending court decision

The Illinois Supreme Court has agreed to consider disputes regarding the proposed 3,500 MW transmission line.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 3, 2017

Duke completes sale of its Latin American assets for $1.2B

The sale to China Three Gorges reflects Duke's new focus on its regulated U.S. businesses.

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 3, 2017

Canada's Algonquin Power & Utilities finalize Empire District acquisition

Algonquin's generating portfolio now includes both regulated and non-regulated power facilities with a total capacity of over 2,500 MW.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 2, 2017

Illinois regulators approve new ATC transmission line, substation

The American Transmission Co. line would run between Illinois and Wisconsin, but still needs approval from the latter state. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 23, 2016

4 US governors roll up sleeves to tackle grid modernization

The National Governors Association said Kentucky, Oregon, Rhode Island and Washington will be working on a new project to modernize the electric sector in those states.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 23, 2016

LS Power-led consortium wins first Order 1000 transmission project in MISO

The $50 million transmission project is the first to be awarded in MISO under FERC's Order 1000, which aims to spur transmission buildout. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 22, 2016

Kansas regulatory staff recommends rejection of Great Plains-Westar merger

Staff of the Kansas Corporation Commission cited financial risk to customers in their filing, which could scuttle the merger if approved by commissioners. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 22, 2016

Hawaii cooperative achieves non-profit status in bid to challenge HECO power service

Hawaii Island Energy Cooperative said it can save Big Island residents $234 million if it takes over for the incumbent utility. 

By Robert Walton • Dec. 21, 2016

Renewables challenge natural gas plants on price in latest Lazard analysis

Wind and solar are now well within the cost range of combined cycle plants, but still need generators or storage to support them on the grid.  

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 20, 2016

Trump election throws wrench in California ISO plan for western power market

State leaders across the region want to see Trump's energy priorities before forging on toward a full ISO.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 19, 2016

FERC proposes changes to large generator interconnection process

The Commission's notice focuses on large plants but also asks whether it could be expanded to distributed energy. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 19, 2016

MIT report calls for regulatory, market reforms to accommodate DERs

The lengthy paper argues regulators must be as innovative as the companies they oversee to unlock the potential of distributed resources. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 16, 2016

Wind industry to Trump: Transmission vital to sustain record growth

Wind builders want the Trump White House to see transmission as vital infrastructure, and having Rick Perry at DOE could help. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 15, 2016