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Arizona regulator seeks efficient path for 80% clean energy rule
Commissioner Andy Tobin proposed July 5 to merge his Arizona Energy Modernization Plan into the state's existing Renewable Energy Standard and Tariff framework.
By Robert Walton • July 7, 2018 -
California lawmakers push 100% clean energy bill closer to governor's desk
If approved by the California Assembly and signed by Gov. Jerry Brown, the state would target 100% renewables and emissions-free energy by 2045.
By Robert Walton • July 6, 2018 -
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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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Future of Minnesota Power gas plant uncertain after ALJ ruling
Administrative Law Judge Jeanne Cochran found the utility did not give enough consideration to alternatives such as wind and solar power, energy efficiency or even a small gas-fired peaking plant.
By Peter Maloney • July 5, 2018 -
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Pruitt departure could boost Trump deregulatory agenda at EPA
Energy lawyers see a less scandal-prone, more effective agency under the new leadership of a former coal lobbyist.
By Gavin Bade • July 5, 2018 -
Taming the duck: Arizona Public Service seeks 106 MW storage for solar plants
APS is looking for batteries to soak up midday sun and help alleviate its duck curve problem.
By Peter Maloney • July 5, 2018 -
Solar at New York brownfields, landfills could see boost from updated review process
The state's Department of Environmental Conservation adopted a package of rules allowing a few types of solar installations to forego further scrutiny.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • July 5, 2018 -
California to consider changing rules for utility wildfire liability
None of the changes would impact fire liability cases currently being dealt with, but changes to the rules could help utilities reduce liability payments in the future.
By Robert Walton • July 5, 2018 -
FERC rejects ISO-NE Mystic waiver, orders quick fuel security reforms
Regulators said ISO-NE's waiver request was too broad, but directed it to file a short-term cost recovery proposal for the natural gas plant, as well as broader market changes.
By Gavin Bade • July 3, 2018 -
Deep Dive
How FERC's 'unprecedented' PJM order could unravel capacity markets
The landmark June 29 order echoes longstanding arguments from the coal and gas sector, but observers say it could end up a boon for renewables and nuclear.
By Gavin Bade • July 3, 2018 -
PG&E to replace 3 gas plants with world's biggest battery projects
The projects would eliminate the need to keep three Calpine plants running as reliability must-run resources and shore up congestion issues.
By Peter Maloney • July 3, 2018 -
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EPA finds 20 states don't need more ozone pollution reductions to be 'good neighbors'
The agency has proposed to conclude the 2016 Cross State Air Pollution Rule Update satisfies the "good neighbor" obligations in the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards, rather than updating the rule.
By Robert Walton • July 3, 2018 -
NRC employees fear reprisals when raising issues, leaked commission study shows
The study, acquired by the Union of Concerned Scientists, shows employees at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission fear a "negative consequence" for utilizing the agency's Differing Professional Opinion program.
By Robert Walton • July 3, 2018 -
Deep Dive
As the power sector transforms, can utilities and customers find common ground on ratemaking?
Rates are based on rate case assumptions about a utility's revenue need, but different ways to calculate that can serve the utility or its customers.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 2, 2018 -
North Carolina AG to challenge Duke rate decision as utility weighs appeal
North Carolina regulators largely rejected a rate increase proposed by Duke Energy, but allowed it to recover most of its coal ash management costs. Both of those decisions could come under fire.
By Robert Walton • July 2, 2018 -
FERC rejects PJM capacity market reform proposals, seeks quick resolution
In a 3-2 decision, the commission rejected PJM Interconnection's proposals to address capacity market failures, and instead initiated an expedited paper hearing to expand the minimum offer price rule.
By Robert Walton • June 30, 2018 -
Supreme Court Justice Kennedy's retirement promises huge battle for greens, others
Kennedy was a key vote in a number of environmental cases, including a 2007 ruling allowing EPA to regulate greenhouse gases, and advocates say his departure has set up "the fight of our lives."
By Robert Walton • June 29, 2018 -
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Powelson to leave FERC deadlocked on gas pipelines, grappling with resilience
Republican FERC Commissioner Robert Powelson said Thursday he will leave in mid-August, giving more weight to the two Democratic members' opposition of natural gas pipeline certifications.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • June 29, 2018 -
Missouri approves 100% renewable tariff for Ameren's large customers
The utility will need to obtain separate regulatory approval and interconnect agreements for any owned or procured renewable energy sources supporting the program.
By Robert Walton • June 29, 2018 -
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Emissions cuts most effective at the city level, study says
Cities with energy production and manufacturing had higher carbon dioxide outputs than service-based or tech-focused cities, research from the University of East Anglia says.
By Jason Plautz • June 28, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Can California avert new gas plants with distributed resources? SoCal Ed offers a test case
Regulators will soon decide between two paths regarding SCE's proposed pilot — one where DER remains secondary to natural gas and another where they move to transform the distribution system.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 28, 2018 -
South Carolina lawmakers decline to remove limits on solar
Developers and renewable advocates criticized state legislators for cutting the proposal from the budget bill. Major utilities in South Carolina are expected to meet the net metering cap this year.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • June 28, 2018 -
Sen. Barrasso searches for CO2 value, not price, to boost carbon capture use
The Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee anticipates that his broadly-supported bipartisan carbon capture bill, which cleared committee unanimously, will pass in the Senate this year.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • June 28, 2018 -
South Carolina cuts SCE&G rate 15%, imperils proposed Dominion-SCANA merger
The ball is in Dominion's court after the South Carolina legislature voted to cut rates and soften the blow from the failed V.C. Summer nuclear project.
By Peter Maloney • June 28, 2018 -
Opinion
Assuring grid reliability in California — a view from Commissioner Randolph
A decade and a half after the energy crisis, market behavior and a changing portfolio have triggered new moves to ensure California has enough affordable generation to meet demand.
By Liane M. Randolph • June 28, 2018 -
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10th in energy efficiency, US is falling in rank because of Trump's policies, ACEEE says
The report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy notes the United States' withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement.
By Robert Walton • June 26, 2018
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