Regulation & Policy: Page 116
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Bipartisan senators seek to revive nuclear energy investment
The ambitious agenda of the new bill includes items the Department of Energy could enforce to support the development of advanced nuclear reactors.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Sept. 10, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Ex-GOP FERC chair on coal bailout: 'This too shall pass'
"I just hate that everybody's wasting time worrying about this [stuff]," former Chairman Pat Wood III said of the Trump administration's plan to bail out coal and nuclear generators.
By Gavin Bade • Sept. 7, 2018 -
Explore the Trendlineâž”
adamkaz via Getty ImagesTrendlineThe 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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California ISO board approves measures to propel energy storage, DERs
CAISO's Board of Directors approved changes to how behind-the-meter energy storage resources participate in the ISO and measures to facilitate the use of demand response resources in the wholesale market.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 7, 2018 -
San Francisco announces 4 key environmental commitments
Mayor London Breed committed the city to zero waste, making its buildings carbon neutral, issuing green bonds and using 100% renewable energy.
By Chris Teale • Sept. 7, 2018 -
McIntyre: FERC not working with Trump White House on coal, nuke bailout
The chairman's assurance came in response to growing concerns over comments made by FERC's chief of staff, who said last month that the agency is working with the White House on a bailout package.
By Gavin Bade • Sept. 6, 2018 -
Duke Energy petitions South Carolina regulators to extend solar net metering
While Duke Energy Carolinas reached its net metering cap in July, the utility said a temporary extension will provide "consistency and certainty" to customers while stakeholders reach consensus on a long-term solution.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Sept. 6, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Co-op solar boom raises questions about coal in utility power mixes
A new report by the Rocky Mountain Institute indicates that Tri-State G&T could save its customers $600 million through 2030 by including more renewables in its energy mix, despite its current coal investments.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 6, 2018 -
Unexpected outages, intense heat behind ISO-NE Labor Day price spike
Real-time prices in New England topped $2600/MWh in the late afternoon Monday, causing the grid operator to access emergency reserves and import power from neighboring regions.
By Gavin Bade • Sept. 6, 2018 -
Kavanaugh says he is 'not a skeptic of regulation'
The Supreme Court nominee told senators he is only against "unauthorized" or "illegal" regulation. Green groups say his record shows otherwise.
By Gavin Bade • Sept. 6, 2018 -
Opinion
APS' irrational war against renewable energy policy creates big risks for investors
Arizona Public Service's unabashed effort to dominate Arizona's politics has put it squarely in the crosshairs, and the company continues to favor gas over renewable energy, unlike many industry peers.
By David Pomerantz • Sept. 5, 2018 -
Ameren Missouri approved for first pilot subscriber solar program
The utility sees it as an "option for customers who do not have adequate compatible solar space or the means to support private solar generation, but want to take part in growing this renewable resource."
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Sept. 5, 2018 -
FERC lets PJM delay next capacity auction from May to August 2019
The decision likely indicates that the federal agency will not rule on capacity market changes for the nation's largest interstate power market before the end of the year.
By Gavin Bade • Sept. 5, 2018 -
Opinion
A dangerous tipping point for New England's wholesale electricity market
The ISO, policymakers and other regulators need to develop a durable market that provides competitively-priced reliability in the region and enables states to meet their mandates, according to NEPGA president Dan Dolan.
By Dan Dolan • Sept. 5, 2018 -
States could save $16B annually through energy efficiency policies: report
The federal government's lack of action on efficiency standards is giving states opportunity to step up — a new analysis says energy efficiency policies could mean big savings for consumers by 2035.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 5, 2018 -
Deep Dive
California's BTM energy storage moves forward, but is it good for the climate?
Legislators extended the state's self-generation incentive program, but regulators want to improve its GHG reductions.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 4, 2018 -
ISO-NE proposes market bridge to valuing fuel security
The grid operator wants to treat fuel secure resources as "price takers" in its next capacity auction, rejecting two proposed fixes from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
By Gavin Bade • Sept. 4, 2018 -
California approves bill to limit utility liability for wildfires, but not CAISO expansion
The state legislature wrapped up the 2018 session by passing bills on electric vehicle infrastructure, battery storage and critical changes for utilities on wildfire liability laws.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Sept. 4, 2018 -
Georgia Power to excavate two more coal ash ponds
The utility will be "completely excavating" two ponds at its Bowen and Branch coal plants, as part of its larger plan to close 29 coal ash facilities across the state.
By Catherine Morehouse • Sept. 4, 2018 -
Arizona Supreme Court rules 50% renewables initiative will appear on ballot
A utility-backed opposition group says it will now focus on convincing customers to vote against the measure, which would set a 50% renewable portfolio standard.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 4, 2018 -
New Jersey regulators open docket to shape nuclear subsidies
The Board of Public Utilities must put a Zero Emission Credit program in place by next year under legislation signed by Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 4, 2018 -
Opinion
Cyberthreats require strengthened standards, increased government collaboration
Illinois Commerce Commission Chairman Brien Sheahan and former FERC Commissioner Robert Powelson wrote about the importance of establishing cybersecurity compliance standards at the distribution level.
By Brien J. Sheahan and Robert F. Powelson • Sept. 4, 2018 -
Energy storage gets a boost as California legislature extends SGIP
Extension of the Self Generation Incentive Program ​program could help the growth of rooftop solar in California.
By Peter Maloney • Aug. 31, 2018 -
Opinion
Get ready for sticker shock on California's last-minute clean energy proposals
The state's well-intentioned ideas aiming to advance renewable energy would unfortunately commit Californians to resource decisions for the next 10 years and limit investment in lower-cost technologies.
By Barry Moline • Aug. 31, 2018 -
As Kentucky regulators reject smart meter plans, troubling trend continues for AMI
Kentucky Utilities and Louisville Gas & Electric "failed to provide sufficient evidence" that smart meters would benefit customers, regulators ruled last week.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 31, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Two roads diverging: Pennsylvania lawmakers rethink their renewables mandate
A new plan for solar is pushing Pennsylvania lawmakers to rethink the state's energy sector and utilities are fighting for their share.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 30, 2018