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Deep Dive'Unlayering' peak demand could accelerate energy storage adoption
A new approach to the peaker-storage debate could help energy storage better meet peak demand and lower emissions.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 15, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Tri-State members increasingly unsatisfied as the rise of distributed resources upends the G&T model
Given the increasing affordability of renewable energy, "the very reason G&Ts were created is less valid every day," Chris Riley, president of Guzman Energy, told Utility Dive.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 15, 2019 -
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TrendlineThe Energy Transition to Renewables
New policy and business actions are giving a significant boost to renewable energy in the U.S., but opposition is growing and grid interconnection, permitting, labor and other challenges remain.
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San Francisco considering municipal utility as PG&E prepares bankruptcy filing
The city government's retail water and power provider is planning for when PG&E files for Chapter 11 protections, "including possibility of acquiring or building electrical infrastructure assets."
By Gavin Bade • Updated Jan. 15, 2019 -
Deep Dive
2019 Power Sector Outlook: Top trends to watch
We talked to utilities, analysts and technology providers on what to expect in the year ahead for storage, solar, demand-side management and more.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Jan. 15, 2019 -
PG&E to file for bankruptcy protection as California wildfire costs mount
The company that emerges from the Chapter 11 proceeding could look quite different from the large, investor-owned utility holding company that is the biggest player in California.
By Gavin Bade • Updated Jan. 14, 2019 -
Deep Dive
The Keystone State may have found the key to the next wave of transportation electrification
Pennsylvania's combination of guiding principles, legislation and collaboration among a broad array of stakeholders may show how to move the EV market into its next phase of development.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 11, 2019 -
PUC order keeps Minnesota ahead of the curve on performance-based rates
The order, the culmination of a process that began in September 2017, establishes procedures and goals for developing metrics for performance-based rates by the fall.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 11, 2019 -
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California regulators move to outline wildfire cost recovery as PG&E teeters
The CPUC opened a docket to determine how much PG&E can pay for wildfire damages on the same day that Moody's downgraded its credit rating four notches.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 11, 2019 -
Opinion
EPSA: State subsidies threaten PJM's Capacity Market
Well functioning energy and capacity markers go hand in hand with climate reduction. But state subsidies will make future investment on a competitive, merchant basis in PJM less likely, writes EPSA CEO John Shelk.
By John Shelk • Jan. 10, 2019 -
Podcast
EPS Ep. 4: Travis Kavulla on combating bailouts and the 'pernicious alliance' between greens and utilities
The former Montana utility regulator recently moved to a Washington think tank to build the "leading right-of-center program on electric policy."
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 10, 2019 -
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New California governor prioritizes PG&E as CPUC moves to examine wildfire cost recovery
Democrat Gavin Newsom is reportedly having long conversations with PG&E executives as the utility hires several financial advisors to explore its options.
By Larry Pearl • Jan. 10, 2019 -
Deep Dive
2019 Solar Outlook: Making ambitious state policy into a reality
Breakthroughs in interconnection and communication with stakeholders will help utilities and developers take advantage of the full solar tax credit.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Jan. 9, 2019 -
Fossil generators ask Supreme Court to review state nuclear subsidies
After losing in two federal district courts, independent generators are hoping the Supreme Court will throw out nuclear subsidy programs in New York and Illinois that have spread to other states.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 9, 2019 -
APPA releases smart city roadmap for power utilities
The white paper from the American Public Power Association addresses topics including utilities' role in a smart city and cybersecurity.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 9, 2019 -
Pennsylvania commits to 26% GHG reductions amid federal inaction, US emissions increase
Gov. Tom Wolf also pledged that state agencies would reduce overall energy consumption 21% by 2025, relative to 2017 levels.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 9, 2019 -
ERCOT reserve margin declines further as municipality pulls Texas coal peaker
The Texas Municipal Power Agency will mothball its 470 MW Gibbons Creek coal plant for the summer at a time when the state's power reserves have fallen below its targets.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 9, 2019 -
As advanced US reactors move closer to reality, DOE seeks fuel to power them
The DOE announced plans Monday to spend $115 million to help move the U.S. forward on developing the next generation of advanced nuclear reactors, including producing higher energy HALEU fuel.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 9, 2019 -
Senate ENR
McNamee won't recuse himself from resilience debates unless they 'closely resemble' coal bailout
FERC ethics officials said McNamee's past work on a coal and nuclear bailout does not indicate an "unalterably closed mind" on resilience, he told Senate Democrats in a Monday letter.
By Gavin Bade • Updated Jan. 9, 2019 -
Deep Dive
2019 Storage Outlook: Utility procurement will drive deployments, analysts say
Rules for energy storage in wholesale markets are being finalized, but deployments are more likely to be driven by utility resource plans.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 8, 2019 -
US power sector carbon emissions jump as gas boom outpaces coal decline
The new Rhodium Group report represents a worrying reversal for the electric utility industry, raising questions about whether its recent formula for emissions reductions has outlived its usefulness.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 8, 2019 -
Arizona names head regulator critical of APS political influence
New ACC Chairman Bob Burns could have the votes to force campaign spending disclosures from Arizona Public Service and its parent company.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Updated Jan. 9, 2019 -
ISO-NE: Offshore wind can cut costs, reduce grid stress during winter storms
An analysis of last year's "bomb cyclone" storm found that a 1600 MW offshore facility could cut power production costs as much as $13/MWh.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 7, 2019 -
Opinion
Ensuring fuel security for the electricity system: New England and the role of LNG
Promoting a competitive market structure shields consumers from costly risks and provides continued opportunities to quickly accommodate to a low carbon future, the authors write.
By Joseph Cavicchi and Kenneth Grant • Jan. 7, 2019 -
Energy agencies roll through shutdown while EPA, Interior stalled
DOE and FERC have funding to continue work through the persisting showdown over immigration, but a prolonged closure could stall work on nominees and some project approvals.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 7, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Murder charges unlikely, but PG&E bankruptcy or asset sales are on the table
Increased federal oversight for the embattled California utility is also likely, energy lawyers told Utility Dive.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 7, 2019
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