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Massachusetts AG reviewing report on Eversource, Avangrid constraining pipelines
While not a formal investigation, a spokesperson said Attorney General Maura Healey considers the report "concerning" and that it demands "careful assessment and analysis."
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Ryan McKnight, Kyle Fuhrman/United States Department of Energy
Powelson rejects Polar Vortex arguments underpinning DOE cost recovery plan
The FERC commissioner dismissed the notion that natural gas generators "didn't perform" during the Polar Vortex in a Monday speech, rejecting a main assumption behind the Department of Energy's cost recovery rule for coal and nuclear plants.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Explore the Trendlineâž”
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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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Array Technologies Inc.
Deep DiveCalifornia solar pilot shows how renewables can provide grid services
A utility-scale solar pilot project demonstrated how solar can compete with natural gas over grid services and cost.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
California utilities finding their way on renewables integration
High levels of renewables can make utilities look good but also strain their systems, with potential solutions requiring vetting by regulators.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Opinion
Responsible gas utility planning meets irresponsible market analysis
Thomas Kiley, CEO of the Northeast Gas Association, writes Eversource and Avangrid did nothing wrong on the Algonquin pipeline, where a new report accuses them of artificially withholding capacity.
By Thomas Kiley • Oct. 16, 2017 -
FERC approves Atlantic Coast, Mountain Valley, rejecting broader pipeline review
The orders filed late Friday argue FERC should act only on individual applications, stressing that regulators are "not engaged in regional planning."
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 16, 2017 -
FERC, Barclays near settlement over $435M fine for US market manipulation
Federal regulators in 2013 ordered Barclays to pay a $435 million fine and disgorge almost $35 million in profits for manipulating electricity prices in California between 2006 and 2008.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Nevada regulators to investigate impacts of energy choice in preparation for 2018 vote
The state residents will vote on a constitutional amendment giving customers the right to choose their power supplier in 2018.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 16, 2017 -
New Mexico regulators move forward on clean energy standard
The state Public Regulation Commission plans to hold workshops on a proposed clean energy standard that would reduce carbon emissions 4% annually through 2040.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Utilities take note: Next generation utility-led community solar is emerging
Utilities are offering new community solar customer segments with no upfront costs and combining it with demand response and storage.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Ryan McKnight, FERC
Chatterjee: FERC may boost coal, won't 'blow up the market'
The acting chairman said FERC could take a variety of actions on the Department of Energy's proposed cost rule, including extending consideration beyond next month or rejecting it entirely.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 13, 2017 -
Washington utilities need to consider storage in resource planning, regulators say
The state utility regulators issued a policy statement outlining expectations for utilities to invest in and incorporate storage into resource planning.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 13, 2017 -
Luminant to close 2 more Texas coal plants despite Trump support
The utility has announced plans to close three coal plants, despite the Trump administration's moves to bolster the resource and repeal the Clean Power Plan.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 13, 2017 -
Maui Economic Development Board
Oregon utilities, regulators grapple over major renewables investments
Portland General Electric reduced its proposed $1 billion wind investment plans 40%, and PacifiCorp is still on the fence.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 13, 2017 -
Perry on DOE NOPR pricetag: 'What's the cost of freedom?'
The comment was one of many in which the former Texas governor questioned existing assessments of grid reliability, saying the NOPR is needed to preserve power service in emergencies.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 12, 2017 -
North Korea likely targeted US power companies in spear phishing campaign, firm says
Cybersecurity firm FireEye said it detected and stopped spear phishing emails sent to U.S. electric companies by known cyber actors likely affiliated with the North Korean government.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Virginia prepares RFP for EV charging network
The state is allocating $14 million for electric vehicle charging stations from its portion of the Volkswagen settlement.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Coal generation to grow as natural gas prices rise, new EIA report says
But the agency sees natural gas rising to 32% in 2018, while coal remains steady at 31%.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 12, 2017 -
California Gov. Brown signs bill directing utilities to plan storage, DERs for peak demand
The new law, SB 338, requires utilities to develop carbon-free alternatives to gas generation for meeting peak demand in their integrated resource plans.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Fotolia
Deep DiveTransmission developers power forward in West as move to single market inches along
New lines are moving ahead and new deals are being closed, despite political pushback against California’s plan for a new regional market.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Updated: First Solar wades into solar trade case fight, supports Suniva, SolarWorld
The thin-film developer would benefit from tariffs, and is a member of the Solar Energy Industries Association, which opposes the remedies.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 11, 2017 -
DOE limits NOPR to RTOs with capacity markets as FERC denies extension request
The version of the DOE's proposed rulemaking filed in the Federal Register contains a subtle but significant shift in which regions would be covered by the cost recovery rule.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Updated: North Carolina questions Atlantic Coast Pipeline environmental plan
In a letter, state officials noted the erosion and sediment control plan submitted by the developers was inadequate.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 11, 2017 -
25% of remaining US coal fleet headed for retirement or conversion, new report says
Another 17% of the remaining coal fleet is uneconomic, according to a new Union of Concerned Scientists report.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Eversource, Avangrid artificially constrained gas pipeline capacity for years, report argues
Withholding of pipeline capacity cost New England electricity customers $3.6 billion over the past three years, researchers estimate. Eversource called the report a “complete fabrication.”
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 11, 2017
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