Regulation & Policy: Page 139
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Arizona regulator proposes 80% clean energy mandate, 3 GW storage target
The Clean Peak Standard from Arizona regulator Andy Tobin would require utilities to deliver an increasing portion of their renewable energy during peak demand hours.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 30, 2018 -
Deep Dive
The best laid plans of state regulators are now aimed at building a better distribution system
Regulators are pushing utilities to plan for the rising penetrations of distributed energy resources, but they're doing it in many ways.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 30, 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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New Jersey to rejoin RGGI in new executive order
Former Gov. Chris Christie withdrew the state from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in 2012, causing it to fall behind on emission targets.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 29, 2018 -
FirstEnergy: Davis-Besse nuke will soon close absent Ohio subsidies
The leader of the utilities committee in the Ohio Senate said separately he has no plans to move a plant subsidy bill.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 26, 2018 -
EPA loosens Clean Air Act rules for major pollution sources
The agency is rescinding the "once in, always in" policy that made major pollution sources permanently subject to tougher emission control standards.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 26, 2018 -
Ohio Supreme Court sides with FirstEnergy in $43M renewable credit refund case
The court said the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio erred in a 2013 order directing the utility to return the money to ratepayers, finding it would amount to "unlawful retroactive ratemaking."
By Robert Walton • Jan. 25, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Will utilities keep investing in solar after Trump's tariffs?
The answer is yes, but the solar sector will also look to state mandates and incentives to keep businesses running.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 25, 2018 -
Maine's governor puts the kibosh on new wind power in the state
Gov. Paul LePage's executive order puts a moratorium on new wind turbines and creates a commission to review past and future wind projects.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 25, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Will the country's first mandatory residential demand charge slow the Massachusetts solar boom?
Opponents of the charge, approved as part of an Eversource rate case, say it could harm the growth of solar and other distributed energy resources by significantly increasing costs for customers.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 25, 2018 -
Dominion's Millstone nuclear plant could warrant subsidies, draft report says
However, the draft report also found that retiring the nuclear plant could cost ratepayers as much as $5.5 billion to replace its zero emission generation with renewable resources.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 23, 2018 -
FERC lauds grid performance in bomb cyclone; PJM pushes price formation in hearing
The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a hearing to assess the performance of the bulk grid system during January.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 23, 2018 -
Deep Dive
6 months after target adoption, Massachusetts sees energy storage growth, challenges
Hurdles remain in integrating the technology in the state and into the wider ISO New England.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 23, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Getting to 'head-spinning' low prices for U.S. offshore wind
Projected additions to U.S. offshore wind capacity are expected to drive the emergence of the domestic support system the sector needs to drive prices closer to other generation options.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 23, 2018 -
Puerto Rico governor moves to privatize utility PREPA
The nation's largest public utility, long beset by underinvestment and mismanagement, has been under fire for its response to Hurricane Maria.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 23, 2018 -
Trump issues 30% tariff on solar panel imports
The Trump administration issued a 30% tariff on crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and cells, which will decline over a four-year span.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 22, 2018 -
FERC approves PennEast pipeline in 4-1 vote, Glick dissents
Pipeline owners aim to start construction this year, but still must obtain environmental permits from New Jersey, where local sentiment against the project remains strong.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 22, 2018 -
Deep Dive
10 trends shaping the power sector in 2018
FERC turns to resilience, utilities embrace storage and renewables face new obstacles. Here's what we're watching in the year ahead.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 22, 2018 -
Virginia lawmakers seek to end Dominion rate freeze
The bipartisan effort would also return some funds to customers, due to the recent tax system overhaul and lower corporate rates.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 22, 2018 -
EPA, DOE and FERC continue operations amid government shutdown
These agencies have enough funds to continue operating for a limited time, but have set contingency plans should the shutdown drag out longer.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 22, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Is cap and trade the climate solution? The jury's still out
California and New England are about to find out what the market-based mechanism for reducing emissions can really do.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 19, 2018 -
McIntyre: FERC ex parte rules 'worked perfectly' in FirstEnergy coal plant case
The FERC chair said after Thursday's open meeting he would speak to commission staff about the source of leaked information that led to an ex parte communication between a FirstEnergy lawyer and Commissioner Neil Chatterjee.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Trump: Solar trade case decision coming 'pretty soon'
The president has until Jan. 26 to make a final decision, though he could delay it by 90 days. No one knows how Trump will decide, but based on his past and latest remarks, the sector is bracing for some kind of trade duty.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 18, 2018 -
ERCOT sets winter demand record, pushing prices above $2K/MWh
High prices are welcome news for generators, but analysts warn solar growth could depress such events in the future.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Dominion CEO: SCANA deal off if cost recovery for Summer plant repealed
CEO Thomas Farrell told lawmakers if they alter the Base Load Review Act for existing projects, the defunct V.C. Summer nuclear project would be "SCANA’s management issue, not ours."
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Why are the newest distribution system buzzwords 'hosting capacity analysis'?
To meet customer demand for distributed energy resources, utilities need to know what their systems can handle.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 17, 2018