National Grid proposes 1,200 MW Canada-New England transmission line

The Granite State Power Link would be a commercial project, not funded by National Grid ratepayers.

By Robert Walton • April 4, 2017

Generators, business group file federal court petitions to halt Illinois nuclear supports

EPSA and a group of local citizens and businesses say the zero-emission credits would intrude on FERC's jurisdiction over wholesale power markets and have “a disruptive effect on energy auctions."

By Peter Maloney • April 4, 2017

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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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Primer: Technology, consumer sentiment push utilities to new business models

The move to a cleaner, more distributed energy system is pushing wholesale changes to how utilities make money and plan their power grids. 

By Robert Walton • April 3, 2017

Pushed by REV, ConEd tests new utility business models in New York

The nation's largest city is the proving ground for a slate of REV pilot projects aimed at modernizing operations and diversifying revenue.

By Robert Walton • April 3, 2017

The top 5 states for utility grid modernization and business model reform

From expansive sector redesigns to step-by-step DER dockets, states across the nation are rethinking the grid and how utilities make money off it. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • April 3, 2017

Boulder's new muni plan would allow Xcel to retain distribution control during transition

Boulder, Colo., has been trying to form a municipal utility for five years. Its newest plan would sidestep some of the more controversial aspects of past proposals.

By Robert Walton • April 3, 2017

PJM: Gas plant buildout, coal retirements don't threaten reliability

A new report from the grid operator noted that more reliance on any single generation resource introduces resilience risks not accounted for under traditional reliability standards.

By Peter Maloney • March 31, 2017

How California lawmakers plan to align renewable generation with power demand

Two new bills present distinct approaches to align wind and solar output with the state's electricity load.  

By Herman K. Trabish • March 30, 2017

National Grid's proposed transmission line will ship 1.2 GW of renewables from Canada

The $1 billion project would compete with Eversource’s Northern Pass transmission effort to ship renewable energy from Canada to the Northeast. 

By Peter Maloney • March 30, 2017

Why utilities don't think Trump will stop the clean energy transition

The next generation utility business model will rely on a cleaner, more distributed energy system regardless of what happens in Washington, according to our new 2017 State of the Electric Utility Survey.

By Gavin Bade • March 28, 2017

In search of a quorum: 3 potential FERC nominees bring deep business and energy backgrounds

The potential candidates for three open spots at FERC would restore a quorum and possibly align the agency more closely with big business interests. 

By Peter Maloney • March 27, 2017

Consumer, energy interests protest APS' proposed rate hike

AARP, industrial customers and some energy advocates remain opposed to the Arizona utility's rate plan, despite a landmark settlement with solar interests. 

By Robert Walton • March 27, 2017

'Million rate bases': TFC makes the case for a new IOU business model in Hawaii

A fledgling holding company wants utilities to connect their customers with distributed resources — and earn a rate of return for doing so.

By Gavin Bade • March 24, 2017

Reliability hinges on behind-the-meter data, grid operator coalition says

Nine grid operators have released a report concluding power reliability depends on how renewables and distributed resources are managed together.

By Robert Walton • March 22, 2017

'They're not meters or ratepayers': Inside Austin Energy's customer-focused business strategy

By offering its customers an aggressive lineup of energy products to match their needs, interests and values, the utility is lowering customer bills at the same time.

By Robert Walton • March 22, 2017

PJM market monitor opposes Illinois nuclear subsidies

The market monitor argues the state's subsidies “unlawfully intruded” on FERC's authority over wholesale interstate electricity sales. 

By Peter Maloney • March 22, 2017

Is 100% renewable energy the best goal to cut power sector emissions?

A new literature review argues keeping some nuclear and CCS on the system could be more cost-effective than relying solely on renewable energy resources for decarbonization. 

By Herman K. Trabish • March 20, 2017

Minnesota lawmakers send bill to amend regulatory oversight for rural co-ops to governor's desk

The bill would ensure that the Public Service Commission would no longer hear disputes over rural co-op fees.

By Robert Walton • March 20, 2017

ComEd launches community storage pilot project outside of Chicago

The aim of the Community Energy Storage (CES) project is to improve reliability for customers experiencing multiple interruptions, particularly in extreme weather.

By Peter Maloney • March 17, 2017

Florida committee advances FPL-backed bills on ratepayer fracking charges, transmission siting

Florida Power & Light is still pushing for authority to charge electric customers for gas production after the state Supreme Court shut its program down last year. 

By Robert Walton • March 17, 2017

Utility wind rush set to strengthen as low prices allow resource to spread across nation

IOUs, co-ops and munis alike are turning to wind for economics, not just mandates, but transmission remains a major constraint.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 16, 2017

Northeast utilities scramble to restore power to thousands after Winter Storm Stella

The storm left more than 200,000 residents without power on the East Coast yesterday, but most were restored within a day. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • March 15, 2017

Dayton Power & Light reaches settlement for distribution rider in Ohio

Bill riders designed to stabilize utility revenues have been a contentious issue in Ohio, with the state Supreme Court striking down two proposals last year. 

By Peter Maloney • March 15, 2017

Northeastern utilities gear up for Winter Storm Stella as thousands face blackouts

At least 46,000 people in Central Virginia and 12,000 in Delaware woke up in the dark this morning as the nor'easter moves up the East Coast. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • March 14, 2017

NV Energy proposes residential green rider program as rooftop solar alternative

The solar rider would allow residential customers to subscribe to 100 kWh blocks of solar power from central arrays for about $2 a month. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • March 14, 2017