Energy advisor says Clinton is open to a carbon tax

Hillary Clinton's energy advisor said the presidential candidate is open to a CO2 tax if lawmakers bring it to her.

By Peter Maloney • July 29, 2016

Consumers Energy seeks to put 800 EV charging stations in Michigan

The utility has asked Michigan regulators for permission to put the cost of installing 800 EV stations into its ratebase.

By Peter Maloney • July 28, 2016

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

PG&E's EV charging proposal would lock out alternative business models, critics say

PG&E's latest proposal would require customers to charge based on time-of-use rates, which the industry says would exclude innovative third-party models.

By Robert Walton • July 28, 2016

Maine's governor proposes an end to net metering

Maine Gov. Paul LePage wants to exchange the net metering for a market-based approach. 

By Peter Maloney • July 27, 2016

Updated: Headed for the exits, Nevada PUC Commissioner David Noble lifts lid on net metering fight

The commissioner, who won't be reappointed to write the next chapter of the saga, spoke out against solar tactics: 'Words are one thing, actions are another.'

By Gavin Bade • July 27, 2016

As costs fall, C&I energy storage economics become more attractive

C&I storage market is the fastest growing, but is confined to a handful of states with local incentives for now, said GTM report.

By Peter Maloney • July 26, 2016

Minnesota first to adopt 'value of solar' approach for community solar

The value of solar methodology incorporates external factors, such as avoided transmission investments and the health and environmental effects of clean energy. 

By Peter Maloney • July 25, 2016

NextEra merger dead, Hawaii turns to realizing a 100% renewables future

NextEra never convinced regulators they could follow through on their clean energy goals. Can Hawaiian Electric?

By Herman K. Trabish • July 25, 2016

White House plan to boost EV adoption includes $4.5B in loan guarantees

Federal government, states and the private sector will all work together to build charging stations and put more electric vehicles on the road.

By Robert Walton • July 25, 2016

Maryland PSC rejects Baltimore microgrid proposal

Exelon's subsidiaries are having a hard time convincing policymakers to allow rate-based investments in microgrids. 

By Peter Maloney • July 22, 2016

How record large-scale solar growth is changing utility IPPs

Driven by falling cost, utility affiliates may bring online over half of all the large-scale solar built through 2017.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 21, 2016

Elon Musk reveals part 2 of his 'Master Plan' for Tesla, defends potential SolarCity deal

Musk wants to network a fleet of home solar, storage and autonomous cars, allowing the assets to earn money for the consumer when not in use.

By Gavin Bade • July 21, 2016

SolarCity raises $345M to finance solar projects

The funding also aims to allay investor fears over the company's financial standing in spite of uncertainty surrounding a potential takeover by Tesla Motors. 

By Peter Maloney • July 19, 2016

LG Chem expands range of its residential battery offering

The company is introducing high and low voltage options for its residential batteries.

By Peter Maloney • July 19, 2016

Utility participation key to driving residential storage growth

A Navigant Consulting study said the global residential storage sector will be a 3,773 MW market by 2025. 

By Peter Maloney • July 19, 2016

California PUC rejects proposed Sempra gas pipeline

Sempra had requested $621 in rate increases for power and gas customers to finance construction of the pipeline. 

By Peter Maloney • July 18, 2016

Arizona regulators approve APS demand management, efficiency programs

Approval will allow APS to develop strategies to integrate storage into their demand management programs.

By Peter Maloney • July 15, 2016

Evolution of REV: New York PSC Chair Audrey Zibelman says 2016 is the year of execution

Consumers can expect to see the early tangible benefits from REV by the end of 2018, Zibelman told Utility Dive.

By Krysti Shallenberger • July 15, 2016

How well do consumers understand rooftop solar economics?

A Federal Trade Commission workshop on competition and consumer protection in the DG solar power industry attracted a wide range of comments.

By Peter Maloney • July 14, 2016

Democratizing DERs: What role should utilities play in spreading clean energy to all?

Everyone knows the utility has some role to play in making distributed energy resources available to all customers. But no one seems to agree on what it is. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • July 14, 2016

Nevada clears net metering, retail choice measures for November ballot

The net metering proposal must yet withstand a legal challenge over whether the proposal qualifies as a referendum or an initiative that would have to go to the legislature before it could be put on the ballot.

By Peter Maloney • July 14, 2016

California Gov. Brown proposes extension of cap-and-trade program to 2050

The extension aims to help the state cut carbon emissions 40% below 1990 levels by 2031. 

By Peter Maloney • July 14, 2016

New York utility turns to DERs to avoid $11.8M substation upgrade

The utility is looking to distributed generation, demand response, efficiency and storage to stave off costly upgrades in its service territory.

By Robert Walton • July 14, 2016

Duke will boost North Carolina EV charging stations 30% as part of EPA settlement

The investment stems from a legal deal with the EPA concerning alleged violations of the Clean Air Act in the 1990s.

By Peter Maloney • July 13, 2016

Sonnen enters C&I storage market with scalable batteries for peak shaving, TOU rates

The company said its 18 kW (24kWh) commercial and industrial batteries should ship late in the fourth quarter of this year.

By Peter Maloney • July 13, 2016