Regulation & Policy: Page 166
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Connecticut House fails to pass Millstone nuke support bill
Dominion has threatened a "strategic assessment" of the plant's viability if a support bill fails, but lawmakers could take the measure up again in an extended budget session.
By Gavin Bade • June 8, 2017 -
Georgia Power, Westinghouse again extend deadline for Vogtle agreement
The companies are now shooting to finalize a deal to allow the Southern Co. subsidiary to take over construction of Vogtle by Friday.
By Peter Maloney • June 8, 2017 -
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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LG subsidiary will install 40 MW of batteries on Guam
The two storage facilities are expected to help reduce intermittent power outages and integrate more solar energy for the U.S. territory.
By Peter Maloney • June 8, 2017 -
CAISO considers making Aliso Canyon gas reliability measures permanent
A straw proposal indicates the grid operator remains concerned about reliability risks caused by a leak at the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility.
By Robert Walton • June 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
KCP&L thermostat program shows how regulatory design can make or break DSM
In the utility's Missouri service territory, its partnership with Nest is going strong. But in Kansas, regulators are wary of the program's costs.
By Robert Walton • June 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Colorado decoupling proposal unites Xcel, distributed energy advocates
Separating utility revenues from power sales would benefit efficiency and DERs, but some critics worry customer bills will rise and argue for a more extensive regulatory overhaul.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 7, 2017 -
Duke files for grid modernization rider in Ohio, proposes 10 MW storage pilot
The battery project would be located to allow it to provide ancillary services to the grid and backup power to critical infrastructure.
By Peter Maloney • June 7, 2017 -
Updated: Connecticut revives nuclear support bill after Dominion threatens Millstone review
Legislation to support Dominion's Millstone nuclear plant in Connecticut appeared dead until the operator said it would consider shuttering the facility if a support bill was not approved.
By Gavin Bade , Peter Maloney • June 7, 2017 -
Opinion
Stakeholder reforms, greater state input needed to guide future of power markets
UPenn's Christina Simeone says RTO/ISO governance is falling short at precisely the wrong time.
By Christina Simeone • June 6, 2017 -
Senate committee advances Trump's FERC nominees
The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources also voted in favor of two of President Trump's nominees to the departments of Interior and Energy.
By Robert Walton • June 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Maryland, Hawaii turn to storage incentives as state markets gain momentum
A new GTM Research report examines Hawaii and Maryland as examples of a trend in state energy storage incentives.
By Peter Maloney • June 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
PSEG CEO Izzo calls for efficiency, rate reform and nuclear supports in New Jersey
The utility is pushing regulatory reforms to help it invest in energy efficiency and recover fixed costs while beginning to "educate" stakeholders about nuclear subsidies.
By Robert Walton • June 6, 2017 -
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Utilities face increasing pressure to identify efficiency savings in demand side management programs – learn ways to target untapped opportunities with the leased office customer segment.
June 6, 2017 -
Report: Unsealed construction records for Summer nuke show unexpected expenses
The documents show that at least $325 million was spent on unexpected additional work, as well as $15.5 million for training and $1.5 million for cybersecurity improvements.
By Peter Maloney • June 6, 2017 -
US states, cities vow to uphold Paris climate accord goals
More than 12 states, industries and cities will push to meet the Paris climate goals in the wake of President Trump's decision to abandon the multi-national accord last week.
By Robert Walton • June 6, 2017 -
Updated: Southern's Kemper plant faces years of continued work on gasifier units
Southern subsidiary Mississippi Power says the plant will be operational by the end of June, but construction on gasifiers will need to continue for 18 to 24 months.
By Gavin Bade , Peter Maloney • June 6, 2017 -
North Carolina lawmakers embark on extensive energy policy reforms
The "Competitive Energy Solutions" proposal includes a competitive bidding process for solar developers and reform implementation of the federal Public Utilities Regulatory Policy Act.
By Robert Walton • June 6, 2017 -
New York Gov. Cuomo taps union leader for PSC seat
Phil Wilcox is also a member of the Upstate Energy Jobs coalition, which supported subsidies to keep New York nuclear plants afloat.
By Robert Walton • June 5, 2017 -
Pruitt defends Paris decision, advocates fuel diversity in media lap
The EPA administrator reiterated his belief that plants need "solid hydrocarbons" onsite to ensure reliable power delivery.
By Gavin Bade • June 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
PJM auction results could push nuke operators to 'double down' on subsidies
Unexpectedly low prices in the May capacity auction could mark a turning point for market reform debates, particularly in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
By Peter Maloney • June 5, 2017 -
Updated: California Senate votes for 100% renewable energy goal by 2045
The ambitious proposal now moves to the Assembly, where Democrats have a supermajority.
By Robert Walton • June 5, 2017 -
California Senate passes bill for residential energy storage incentives
The new storage incentives would be modeled after the California Solar Initiative and provide an alternative to the Self-Generation Incentive Program.
By Peter Maloney • June 5, 2017 -
Report: EPA forges ahead with staff reduction, buyouts to meet 'changing mission requirements'
According to Reuters, an internal memo indicates the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to complete the staff reduction push by September.
By Robert Walton • June 5, 2017 -
DOE taps new deputy secretary appointee for Office of Nuclear Energy
Edward McGinnis will take the place of principle deputy assistant secretary in the Energy Department's Office of Nuclear Energy.
By Peter Maloney • June 5, 2017 -
California Senate struggles to extend cap-and-trade program
Two bills failed to clear the California Assembly last week as lawmakers sought a supermajority to protect the program from legal challenges.
By Robert Walton • June 5, 2017