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Virginia Gov. Northam backs bill requiring Dominion to excavate all coal ash
Environmentalists say the governor's move is a "clear acknowledgement" that capping and keeping 27 million cubic yards of the utility's coal ash in place is not a tenable solution.
By Catherine Morehouse • Jan. 7, 2019 -
FERC's McIntyre dies at 58
McIntyre was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2017 and stepped down from the chairmanship in October, after missing FERC sessions for health reasons.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Updated Jan. 3, 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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NextEra, Dominion complete major utility acquisitions, expanding reach in the South
The big get bigger as the new year opens with Dominion and NextEra closing acquisitions of SCANA and Gulf Power, respectively.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 3, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Getting to 100% zero emissions in California: Beyond CAISO's eight-solution menu
The state's IOUs are on track for 50% renewables by 2020, but questions remain on how to reach the 100% clean energy goal by 2045.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 3, 2019 -
Connecticut moves to preserve Millstone nuclear plant with 10-year power deal
Plant operator Dominion has warned that the state's sole nuclear generator could close without a deal, which must now be approved by state regulators.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Jan. 3, 2019 -
With Hogan 'no' vote, Maryland board rejects Columbia Gas pipeline expansion
Environmental activists hope the governor's vote represents a major shift in energy policy, but company officials remain committed to building the 3.5-mile pipeline.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 3, 2019 -
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Deep Dive10 trends shaping the electric power sector in 2019
From coal bailouts to batteries and wind and solar growth, here are the issues that will define the year to come.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 2, 2019 -
California AG: PG&E could be prosecuted for murder
Any charges would need to be filed by local officials, but if PG&E's equipment was operated in a reckless manner and is found responsible for sparking wildfires, the utility could face criminal prosecution.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 2, 2019 -
EPA to reconsider rationale for mercury emission rules
Utilities have largely complied with the 2012 rule, but altering the EPA's calculus for which regulations are "appropriate and necessary" could put limits on future environmental rules.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 31, 2018 -
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Our 10 best stories of 2018
Our top stories of the year illustrate the decline of coal-fired generation and the numerous policy surprises that came out of the federal government this year.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 21, 2018 -
FERC approves cost recovery for Exelon's Mystic gas plant
The approval illustrates continued debate over how to value fuel secure resources in New England and elsewhere.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 21, 2018 -
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Climate adaptation plan for Columbus, OH includes improved grid resiliency, efficiency
The document contains 43 action items to boost the city's resilience to the effects of climate change, divided into categories: necessary and aspirational.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 21, 2018 -
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Deep DiveHow policies can make or brake solar development in the Southeast
Third party financing can enable solar growth, but faces hurdles in several states. Some utilities are not compensating for solar's value on the grid and leveling charges specific to solar owners.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 20, 2018 -
Opinion
Letting the market, not MOPR, decide in PJM's capacity mechanism
A letter from gas generators to FERC says the American Way is to rely on the market; we agree, we're just not convinced that's what the generators actually want, says Mike Hogan of The Regulatory Assistance Project.
By Mike Hogan • Dec. 20, 2018 -
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Chatterjee defends McNamee, tables LNG export vote amid partisan impasse
The chairman said he was "disappointed" not to vote on the Calcasieu Pass LNG export facility, but removed it from consideration after an apparent deadlock with the two Democrats on FERC.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 20, 2018 -
New Mexico regulators approve PNM plan to phase out coal by 2031
PNM plans to replace the lost capacity largely with solar and natural gas, though storage could play a role as prices continue to drop.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 20, 2018 -
As 67 coal plants in 22 states report coal ash violations, greens fear prolonged cleanup
A number of environmental groups filed a petition for review against the Environmental Protection Agency and Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler, fearing rollbacks on coal ash rules could extend the timeline for utility cleanup.
By Catherine Morehouse • Dec. 20, 2018 -
Deep Dive
As grid mod accelerates and regulators push back, Duke and others retool proposals
Within this whirlwind of activity, some utilities are responding well and some are struggling to meet pressure from regulators and stakeholders to justify spending proposals.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 20, 2018 -
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Green groups press for McNamee recusal on FERC resilience docket
McNamee's work on coal and nuclear bailout plans show he has "prejudged central matters of law and fact that remain at issue," four environmental groups wrote.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 19, 2018 -
Energy groups pan NERC generation retirement report for 'extreme' assumptions
NERC officials said some regions may need "new market constructs" and "out-of-market constructs" to slow the pace of plant shutdowns, but renewable energy and gas groups say the study is misguided.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 19, 2018 -
Merger, they wrote: Avista and Hydro One ask Washington regulators to reconsider rejection
The utilities seek a rehearing, saying the Utilities and Transportation Commission misunderstood the political risks related to their proposed $6.7 billion merger.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 19, 2018 -
DC passes 'most ambitious' mandate for 100% renewables by 2032
The bill would put Washington on track to hit 100% renewables nearly a decade before any state.
By Catherine Morehouse • Dec. 19, 2018 -
New Jersey regulators hand third rejection to Atlantic City offshore wind pilot
The proposed Nautilus project would have been in state waters within three miles of the shore, as opposed to the farther projects that will be considered for the state’s upcoming 1.1 GW offshore wind solicitation.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Dec. 19, 2018 -
Deep Dive
NY's energy storage target: It's the journey, not the destination, stakeholders say
Many pieces still need to come together to create a truly viable energy storage market in New York State, but analysts see the PSC's energy storage target as a good first step.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 18, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Capacity pricing changes: How each power market plans to account for resource adequacy
While PJM's capacity market reform plans dominate headlines, all grid operators are facing the need for greater flexibility as renewables increasingly enter their system.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Dec. 18, 2018
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