Regulation & Policy


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    DOE cancels $3.7B in carbon capture, decarbonization awards

    Calpine, PPL Corp., Ørsted and Exxon Mobil are among the companies affected by the decision.

    By Updated 4 hours ago
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    Opinion

    IRA tax credits spur construction, manufacturing in red and blue states

    Repealing the Inflation Reduction Act could slow our ability to build more power generation and increase the risk of rolling blackouts and higher energy costs.

    By Emmanuel Martin-Lauzer • May 29, 2025
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    The Energy Transition to Renewables

    Rising demand for power is continuing to drive demand for renewables, but policy uncertainty and mixed signals from the Trump administration add to existing challenges.

    By Utility Dive staff
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    FERC ALJ order threatens competitive transmission cost caps: CAISO

    The issue centers on cost recovery for a $553 million transmission line between Arizona and California built by a Lotus Infrastructure Partners affiliate.

    By May 29, 2025
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    Opinion

    Making energy affordable again: The role of cities, states and utilities in enhancing the energy safety net

    Even as the U.S. pursues an energy agenda centered on achieving affordability through abundance, utilities and local governments have tools to help families navigate energy insecurities.

    By Diana Hernández and Vivek Shastry • May 28, 2025
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    Trump aims for 400 GW of nuclear by 2050, 10 large reactors under construction by 2030

    Nuclear advocates welcomed proposed regulatory reforms while cautioning that NRC and DOE staff cuts could “undermine” progress. One skeptic said NRC changes would compromise safety.

    By Brian Martucci • May 28, 2025
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    Vistra solar, battery projects in MISO face supply chain delays

    Vistra asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for two-year commercial operation deadline extensions for projects in Illinois totaling 833 MW.

    By May 28, 2025
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    DOE orders 1.6-GW coal-fired power plant to delay shutdown over MISO outage concerns

    Public Citizen said it plans to challenge the DOE’s “abuse of emergency authorities” when Consumers Energy seeks to recoup its costs for running the power plant this summer.

    By May 27, 2025
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    House GOP budget ‘worse than feared’ for clean energy: analysts

    The bill’s “unworkable” provisions raise barriers for projects to qualify for clean energy credits before an accelerated 2028 expiration, an industry association said. Jefferies analysts also called out its “intentional targeting” of residential solar.

    By Brian Martucci • May 22, 2025
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    Nuclear industry ‘facing some headwinds’ amid congressional budget fight: NEI CEO

    The federal government must continue clean energy tax credits, DOE nuclear initiatives and Nuclear Regulatory Commission reforms to sustain momentum, the NEI’s Maria Korsnick said.

    By Brian Martucci • May 22, 2025
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    Opinion

    Harnessing HVDC transmission as a transformative force in modern grid design

    As grid modernization accelerates, high-voltage direct current transmission will be a cornerstone in the transition to a cleaner, smarter and more resilient power system.

    By Anees Jeddy • May 21, 2025
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    Tax credit repeal threatens 60,000 jobs in blue hydrogen: report

    Some 9.8 million metric tons of blue hydrogen production capacity is in development based largely on the promise of the 45V tax credit, according to the Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Forum.

    By Emma Penrod • May 21, 2025
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    GOP supporters of IRA clean energy credits outline reconciliation bill recommendations

    Fourteen Republicans asked to maintain the tax credit transferability mechanism through the phase-out period and make two other adjustments to the clean energy tax credit changes.

    By Lamar Johnson • May 20, 2025
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    FERC rejects MISO plan to speed generation interconnection

    The Expedited Resource Addition Study proposal failed to limit the number of projects that could be considered, said Commissioners David Rosner and Lindsay See.

    By May 20, 2025
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    Opinion

    Is your electric bill too high? Thank LNG exports.

    Allowing more gas to be sold overseas gives a windfall to corporate executives who profit from exports as well as from the higher prices they cause here at home by creating scarcity in the market.

    By Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré (Ret.) • May 19, 2025
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    Electric utilities must disclose PJM votes under new Maryland law

    At least three other states in the regional transmission organization are considering similar measures.

    By Brian Martucci • May 19, 2025
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    Republican budget squeezes out of House committee, but deeper IRA cuts could come

    Deficit hawks voted to advance the legislation for now but said they negotiated for more cuts to clean energy incentives.

    By May 19, 2025
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    Opinion

    America’s AI future hinges on nuclear energy

    Artificial intelligence makes nuclear safer, more efficient and affordable, while nuclear provides the energy AI needs to thrive.

    By Trey Lauderdale and Craig Piercy • May 16, 2025
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    Repealing energy tax credits would raise electricity costs, study says

    The Clean Energy Buyers Association, which represents big tech companies and other large off-takers, said the Republican budget proposal could hurt their members.

    By May 15, 2025
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    Opinion

    Resetting net zero: What next?

    Governments, businesses and investors should seek to maintain long-term investment in competitive technologies while taking a proactive approach to sectors most vulnerable to the current slowdown.

    By Adrian Del Maestro • May 15, 2025
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    A fraction of proposed data centers will get built. Utilities are wising up.

    One expert estimated that speculative interconnection requests were five to 10 times more than the number of actual data centers, but the scale of the problem remains elusive.

    By Brian Martucci • May 15, 2025
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    IFMA adds its name to Energy Star fight

    Facility managers rely on the program for making informed decisions about commercial appliances and building systems, the group says.

    By Robert Freedman • May 14, 2025
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    NOAA stops tracking cost of extreme weather and climate disasters

    The data can't be replicated by city and state governments, scientists say.

    By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • May 14, 2025
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    Opinion

    Thousands of energy experts are leaving federal government. Here’s where they should go.

    State PUCs desperately need skilled energy professionals to advance economic development, energy affordability and national security goals.

    By Charles Hua, Abe Silverman and Ted Thomas • May 14, 2025
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    House GOP proposes early phaseout of IRA clean energy tax credits

    The House Ways and Means Committee’s draft budget scales back the technology-neutral clean energy investment and production tax credits while leaving carbon capture credits largely intact.

    By Brian Martucci • May 13, 2025
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    Trump DOE’s latest move would roll some energy standards back decades

    Legal challenges are likely to the U.S. Department of Energy’s efforts to repeal or alter 47 energy efficiency, climate reporting and other regulations, experts said.

    By May 13, 2025