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High power costs spur 42 MWh of storage deals in Ontario
Electricity prices in Ontario have spurred innovation in energy storage as commercial and industrial customers look for ways to cut energy costs.
By Peter Maloney • July 23, 2018 -
Vermont PUC seeks alternative ratemaking proposals to boost renewables
In a Monday order, the state's PUC urges regulators to approach new methods of utility operations "with open minds," in order to meet Vermont's aggressive clean energy goals.
By Robert Walton • July 23, 2018 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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Western RTO could save California $1.5B per year by 2030, report says
A full regional power market could create jobs and boost renewables, but some California stakeholders worry about impacts on the state's leading environmental policies.
By Robert Walton • July 23, 2018 -
IPL rate deal largely avoids fixed charge hike
The utility had requested a $10 increase to fixed charges that opponents said would reduce distributed solar and harm elderly and low-income ratepayers.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • July 23, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Massachusetts power players scramble for deal in critical storage, DER docket
Utilities and developers aim to reach a compromise this week over who owns the capacity rights for storage and renewable resources — a question central to their future growth.
By Peter Maloney • July 23, 2018 -
NERC to beef up, prioritize cyber incident reporting under new rule
Current rules only require a cyber incident report if one or more reliability tasks have been disrupted or compromised. FERC directed the reliability nonprofit to expand reporting requirements under significantly broader scenarios.
By Robert Walton • July 20, 2018 -
DOE's Walker, Little under consideration for FERC seat, industry sources say
The DOE assistant secretary and the former Arizona regulator would likely be more loyal to the White House's energy priorities than outgoing Commissioner Robert Powelson, according to sources.
By Gavin Bade • July 20, 2018 -
FERC approves gas pipelines as Powelson eyes exit
Chairman Kevin McIntyre says he doesn't expect a "raft of 2-2 votes" that could deadlock the agency until Powelson's replacement is confirmed.
By Gavin Bade • July 19, 2018 -
DOE rolls out $2B loan guarantee program for renewable energy on tribal lands
Solar-plus-storage projects could be the focus of the DOE's new loan guarantee program.
By Peter Maloney • July 19, 2018 -
Report: DOE bailout for coal, nuclear plants could cost $34B
The new analysis completed by Brattle does not include any potential impacts of the government's purchase on competitive markets.
By Robert Walton • July 19, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Rise of net zero energy homes could boost utility-led community solar
Modeling of new energy-efficient home developments found community solar offers system advantages not available from rooftop solar.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 19, 2018 -
Puerto Rico governor names new PREPA CEO, board members
The appointment of José Ortiz, a former PREPA board chairman and CEO of the island's state-owned water utility, raised concerns over political influence at the troubled utility.
By Gavin Bade • July 19, 2018 -
Earliest New York will have carbon price is Q2 2021, NYISO says
The timeline outlined on Monday is intended to provide certainty to energy trading markets that are currently pricing power prior to the second quarter of 2021, the grid operator said.
By Robert Walton • July 19, 2018 -
Trump administration weakens coal ash rule
The final rule loosens requirements for handling coal ash, allowing states flexibility that could save them more than $30 million annually. But environmentalists say much more is at stake.
By Robert Walton • July 19, 2018 -
Report details 'bottom-up' climate strategies for cities, states
The America's Pledge report covers 10 opportunities for climate action, including expanding renewable energy and accelerating retirement of coal power.
By Jason Plautz • July 18, 2018 -
Transmission line is 'game changer' for AEP's $4.5B Wind Catcher, Texas PUC chair says
Texas regulators last week honed in on ratepayer risks and benefits of the proposed 2,000 MW wind farm and 360 mile transmission line.
By Peter Maloney • July 18, 2018 -
APS spends $11 million to keep 50% renewables measure off ballot
The utility says it is concerned the measure would lead it to retire its Palo Verde nuclear plant early, an argument contested by environmental groups.
By Gavin Bade • July 18, 2018 -
LaFleur: FERC unlikely to act on pipeline review before Powelson exit
Failure to rule on the docket before Powelson leaves could empower the two Democrats on the commission, who could deadlock FERC votes until a replacement is confirmed.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • July 18, 2018 -
FERC climate policy faces new challenge at DC Circuit Court
Earlier this year, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission narrowly voted to restrict the consideration of climate change impacts in its review of pipeline projects.
By Robert Walton • July 18, 2018 -
PJM CEO: Grid operator will respond to FERC capacity market order within 60 days
The operator could ask federal regulators for an extension, but CEO Andy Ott said that would run the risk of not having changes in place before the next capacity market auction.
By Gavin Bade • July 17, 2018 -
Deep Dive
PG&E projects set new bar for battery size but fall short on transparency
The California utility proposed energy storage to replace peakers, but comparisons are difficult without more data on costs.
By Peter Maloney • July 17, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Exclusive: Powelson says no 'idle threat' to step down early from FERC
The outgoing federal energy regulator says he leaves with his reputation intact — “I never got a $50 room offer.”
By Gavin Bade • July 17, 2018 -
Massachusetts House approves study of mobile storage as grid resilience tool
Although it doesn't match the ambitious scope of the state Senate's energy omnibus, the Massachusetts House passed a bill last week advancing energy storage research and its applications.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • July 17, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Has FERC's landmark transmission planning effort made transmission building harder?
An Obama-era rule to grow transmission for the power system’s transition to renewable resources has been called into question.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 17, 2018 -
Arizona regulators open first US transactive energy docket
Other utility reform dockets have considered elements of transactive energy, but the Arizona Corporation Commission is the first to address the issue in a specific proceeding.
By Gavin Bade • July 17, 2018