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DOE identifies possible microgrid opportunities in Puerto Rico
The island continues to struggle with rebuilding its electric grid after Hurricane Maria, but federal officials say there is progress in making the power supply more resilient.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 28, 2017 -
Whitefish Energy resumes work in Puerto Rico after ‘good faith’ payment
The Montana company had ceased work to repair the island’s electric grid over an unpaid $83 million bill for work that was completed in October.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 27, 2017 -
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TrendlineGrid 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.
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California lawmakers want to block utilities from passing on wildfire costs
Following October wildfires that devastated Sonoma and Napa counties, California lawmakers are considering a measure to block utilities from recovering costs if their equipment is determined to be at fault.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Has California built its last natural gas plant?
Two pending decisions from state regulators will decide how the Golden State moves toward a clean(er) energy future.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 22, 2017 -
Whitefish Energy halts restoration work in Puerto Rico over $83M bill
The controversial contract has been terminated, but the company and Puerto Rico officials agreed it would complete work in progress and remain on the island through the end of November.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 21, 2017 -
Class action lawsuit targets Eversource, Avangrid over pipeline scheduling
An EDF report alleging the two utilities artificially constrained pipeline capacity has sparked a class action lawsuit from consumers who say the practice raised their electricity rates.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 20, 2017 -
Mississippi utilities seek higher rates as gas prices rise
However, Southern Co. subsidiary Mississippi Power says its rate increase is separate from its efforts to recover costs from the Kemper coal gasification plant.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 20, 2017 -
Latest GridEx simulation models ‘fake news’ campaigns, Ukraine cyberattack
More than 6,000 participants from roughly 400 organizations participated last week in North American Electric Reliability Corp.’s biennial GridEx training exercise.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 20, 2017 -
Rhode Island grid mod plan to focus on renewables integration, cost control
The blueprint released by the state’s energy agencies also focuses on customer choice, grid flexibility, new utility earnings models and increased reliability.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 20, 2017 -
Northern Pass transmission project moves closer to construction with DOE approval
Eversource Energy wants to construct a 192-mile transmission line that would move hydroelectric power from Canada to New England.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 17, 2017 -
APS customers say new bills higher than expected after rate case decision
Customers within Arizona Public Service Co. could fight for a rehearing over the rate case if they sign a petition with enough names, but a reversal of the increase is unlikely.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 16, 2017 -
NERC: Growing gas reliance demands new planning strategies
A new report calls for regulators to consider fuel diversity as they evaluate electric system plans and establish energy policy objectives.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 15, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Do utilities need rate design for electric vehicle charging?
A Massachusetts muni is using analytics and a traditional marketing approach to shift EV charging off-peak. Will it work for everyone?
By Krysti Shallenberger • Nov. 15, 2017 -
DC regulators approve Pepco’s $500M undergrounding initiative
The project will take between six to eight years to complete and aims to improve power reliability in the District of Columbia.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 15, 2017 -
Deep Dive
As feds focus on baseload, grid modernization is sweeping the nation
More than 30 states are considering far-reaching modernization and utility business model reforms, including new initiatives to integrate battery storage into grid planning processes.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 14, 2017 -
National Grid teams with national lab to study transmission modernization, storage
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Director Steven Ashby said new technologies will improve reliability and resilience in strong weather events and cyber attacks.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 14, 2017 -
Federal judge rejects outside oversight for Puerto Rico utility
The federal oversight board for Puerto Rico had sought to appoint a “chief transformation officer” for PREPA with all the powers of a CEO.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
This is a test: How NERC plans to up the stakes for this year’s GridEx disaster exercise
This week, more than 5,000 people will participate in a simulated attack on the North American grid in an effort to prepare for what some see as an inevitability.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 13, 2017 -
Voters ensure Boulder’s muni quest will continue
A surprise turn in ballot counting will allow the city to spend $16.5 million over the next three years on Boulder’s quest to take control of its energy supply.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 13, 2017 -
PG&E shifts wine country wildfire blame to third-party equipment
California’s Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has been investigating whether fallen power lines owned by Pacific Gas & Electric could have sparked deadly wildfires last month.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 13, 2017 -
Head of Puerto Rico emergency management resigns amid Whitefish controversy
Whitefish Energy’s now-cancelled contract is under more scrutiny, with the New York Times reporting it charged PREPA about $319 an hour for linemen work — “far above the norm.”
By Robert Walton • Nov. 13, 2017 -
Rhode Island lays out strategy for grid modernization
Gov. Gina Raimondo has directed the Public Utilities Commission and other agencies to develop a more dynamic regulatory framework aimed at advancing cleaner, affordable and reliable energy.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 10, 2017 -
EIA: Power sector CO2 emissions to rise 2% next year despite past declines
The EIA’s most recent Short Term Energy Outlook also predicts generation from non-hydro renewable energy sources will rise from 8% last year to 10% in 2018.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 8, 2017 -
Utility customer experience survey reveals lower cost-to-serve equals higher satisfaction
The survey — conducted by GTM Research and EnergySavvy — also found that utilities are changing how they evaluate customer satisfaction.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Who needs a NOPR? 7 ways to make wholesale power markets more reliable
DOE wants to support coal and nuclear, but grid operators and experts say greater power system flexibility is what’s needed.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 7, 2017
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