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

Maryland Gov. Hogan rolls out $65M environmental plan

The agenda includes incentives for electric vehicles and training for clean energy jobs. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 6, 2017

Predictions 2017: 8 sector insiders on what's next for power markets and regulation

Utility executives and analysts expect state clean energy policies and wholesale market changes to take center stage in the year to come.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 5, 2017

Predictions 2017: What the new year will bring for demand-side management

From mobile engagement to marijuana efficiency efforts and storage-as-a-service, sector insiders have bold predictions for the year ahead.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 4, 2017

Final batch of Obama efficiency rules could test Trump administration

New efficiency standards for five classes of products will need to be finalized by President-elect Donald Trump's Department of Energy. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 4, 2017

Ormat moves into storage, demand management with $35M Viridity acquisition

The geothermal developer will gain a platform to expand its project development experience into virtual power plants. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 3, 2017

Ohio Gov. Kasich vetoes bill extending freeze on renewables, efficiency standard

Kasich's action ensures those standards will go into force in 2017 unless legislators move again to stop them.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Dec. 27, 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

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

Michigan lawmakers scramble for energy bill compromise after late-night session

Legislators and Gov. Snyder worked until 5 a.m. and are still trying to finalize changes to the state's retail market and renewables goals. 

By Robert Walton, Gavin Bade • Dec. 15, 2016

ConEd Brooklyn-Queens non-wire alternative project installs first microgrid

The project, sited on a Brooklyn apartment complex, will include lithium batteries, solar PV and a fuel cell. 

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 14, 2016

Entergy approved to double efficiency spending by Mississippi PSC

The utility will increase its efficiency spending from under $4 million to more than $8 million next year. 

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 14, 2016

Marijuana growers are seeing the (LED) light on energy efficiency

Commercial cultivators in Washington state are cutting their power bills in half with LEDs — and earning huge utility rebates for installation.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 14, 2016

Why Exelon's mammoth Illinois energy bill could set a precedent for other states

The grand bargain in Springfield may be a model to save nuclear plants in other jurisdictions, though not everyone is comfortable with the final deal. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 12, 2016

Canada poised to implement carbon price by 2018

Canada's federal government and 10 provinces will soon agree on a national carbon price, marking a split with expected U.S. climate policies. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 9, 2016

Updated: Arizona proposal seeks to mandate renewable generation during peak demand hours

A fix to the renewables mandate floated by the state’s consumer advocate would require a portion of wind and solar resources to deliver power when electricity demand is highest.

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 9, 2016

Ohio Senate freezes energy standards for 2 more years

The measure now heads to Gov. John Kasich (R), who has threatened to veto the continued freeze of renewable and efficiency goals.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 9, 2016

Updated: Illinois Gov. Rauner signs Exelon nuclear legislation

The bill to support unprofitable nukes and expand clean energy and efficiency passed the General Assembly last week. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 7, 2016

NRDC: US transition to renewables is 'is irrevocably underway'

Natural Resources Defense Council's annual report on renewable energy said 20% of the U.S. population lives in states with aggressive renewables goals. 

By Robert Walton • Dec. 6, 2016

How PG&E's EV charging pilot will test utility ownership models

A new proposed decision seeks to strike the right balance between utility investment and third party participation. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 5, 2016

Illinois passes sweeping energy bill with support for Exelon nuclear plants

Gov. Bruce Rauner (R) is expected to sign the bill that would touch nearly every aspect of the state's power sector. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 2, 2016

White House rushing out energy efficiency rules in flurry of 11th-hour actions

Several new efficiency rules could impact furnaces, commercial boilers and portable air conditioners.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 2, 2016

Last-minute amendments slow progress on Exelon Illinois bill as deadline nears

Exelon and ComEd reached an agreement with Gov. Bruce Rauner that could see the bill signed — if legislators can push it through in time. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 1, 2016

'The house becomes a battery': Inside KCP&L's thermostat program

How Kansas City Power & Light has embraced the transition to the utility of the future.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 30, 2016