California utilities plan to spend $1B electrifying the transportation sector

The three largest investor-owned utilities filed plans that would include installing electric vehicle charging infrastructure and residential rebates. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 24, 2017

Missouri electric co-op group pens bill challenging net metering policy

The proposed bill would give utilities with a customer base of 20,000 or less the ability to add a separate rate class and levy extra fees on net metering customers. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 20, 2017

Explore the Trendline➔

Distributed Energy Resource Growth

Distributed energy resources, including rooftop solar, battery storage and electric vehicles, are experiencing significant growth in the U.S. as the power sector evolves to a cleaner, less centralized future.

By Utility Dive staff

FERC policy statement upholds concurrent cost recovery for energy storage resources

FERC said it found little chance market competitors would be harmed by allowing storage resources to concurrently recover their costs through cost- and market-based rates. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 20, 2017

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

How Pepco is finding ways to shift demand through Maryland EV pilot program

A small pilot program examining electric vehicle charging behavior turned up some near-term hurdles for the utility. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 18, 2017

Why surging lithium prices haven't stopped cost declines for battery energy storage

Lithium is one of the hottest commodities in the market today, but analysts see a muted effect on battery costs.

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 17, 2017

As Trump takes office, job growth is pushing GOP governors to embrace renewables

Economic development is changing the equation for wind and solar, but some say more work remains to ensure benefits are spread to all.

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 17, 2017

What to expect at DistribuTECH 2017 - Booth #3603

The utility industry looks at DistribuTECH to see what technology innovations are new to help improve their business processes. 

By Eric Charette • Jan. 17, 2017

Sunrun partners with National Grid to expand rooftop solar, storage

National Grid is contributing $100 million to finance the initial buildout of 200 MW of distributed solar, including direct utility investment in the rooftop systems. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 17, 2017

Georgia electric vehicle sales shrink 80% in wake of tax credit repeal

Sales of electric vehicles have hit a wall following the state's 2015 decision to cancel a generous tax credit and replace it with a fee.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 17, 2017

Proposed CA bill would require solar panels on 15% of new buildings

New bill would require solar power on 15% of new buildings in California not more than 10 stories tall.

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 13, 2017

Mercom: Global funding for the solar sector fell 64% in 2016

The largest drops came in the public market and debt market sectors, which saw roughly 30% declines, according to Mercom Capital Group.

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 13, 2017

New York Gov. Cuomo backs 90 MW offshore wind farm

The Long Island offshore wind project will be part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's bid to expand offshore wind to 2.4 GW by 2030. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 12, 2017

Solar in 2017: As non-traditional markets break records, more doors open for utilities

A shift away from third party financing to cash or loan purchases has opened up a new window of opportunity for utilities.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 12, 2017

Montana bill to grandfather net metering reels in utility and solar support

But a second bill raising the net metering cap for government entities has drawn opposition from major utility NorthWestern Energy. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 12, 2017

Vermont's newly-elected GOP governor backs 90% RPS

Gov. Phil Scott touted clean energy jobs as a positive factor for upholding the renewables goal. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 11, 2017

Younicos finishes 2016 with 75 MW in storage contracts

But how many of those contracts are signed is unclear. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 10, 2017

Nissan hints at release of EV with vehicle-to-grid capabilities

The automaker teased the release of a new Leaf plug-in EV this week at the Consumer Electronics Show, but offered few details. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 10, 2017

Navigant: Solar-plus-storage microgrid adoption 'more than just a fad'

The firm's most recent microgrid tracker identified nearly 1,700 projects worldwide, with more than half in North America. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 10, 2017

Hawaiian Electric seeks offers for Oahu wind projects

HECO says the responses it receives may help inform a more formal request for proposals. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 9, 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

Arizona regulators to reconsider grandfathering provisions in NEM decision

Both Arizona Public Service Co. and solar advocates want the grandfathering provision to cover pending interconnection applications. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 9, 2017

Oregon PUC release guidelines for energy storage mandate

Under the law, utilities must have a minimum of 5 MWh of energy storage in service by 2020. 

By Peter Maloney • Jan. 6, 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