Regulation & Policy: Page 180
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Tucson Electric aims for greater reliability with 3 new battery storage projects
Two large batteries and a smaller R&D project will provide voltage support and help integrate renewable energy.
By Peter Maloney • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Sponsored by PA Consulting
DistribuTECH 2017: All roads lead to the customer
One key trend seen this year is surrounding the customer – using technology and data analytics to create a more effective customer service journey and experience.
By Amanda Levin • Feb. 9, 2017 -
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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BNEF: US economy 'decoupled' from energy demand as renewables rise, emissions fall
The U.S.'s Gross Domestic Product grew 12% since 2007, while total energy use fell 3.6%.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Morgan Stanley: US energy storage market could grow to 145 GWh with FERC support
A current "addressable" market of 85 GWh could nearly double if FERC allows utilities to deploy storage in organized power markets, a new report forecasts.
By Peter Maloney • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Opinion
What the US can learn from Australia's innovative approach to grid transformation planning
A 'no-regrets' approach aims to build a grid that can handle DERs at 40% of consumer households.
By Mark Higgins • Feb. 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How utility data sharing is helping the New York REV build the grid of the future
Making detailed grid data public can enable more clean resources and cut consumer costs. The REV docket shows just how difficult that can be.
By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 8, 2017 -
Facing lack of a quorum, FERC delegates some authority to staff
Until the commission gets at least one more member, the Office of Energy Market Regulation will accept rate applications and take on a host of other duties.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 8, 2017 -
Moody's puts Mississippi Power on review for downgrade over Kemper IGCC plant
A downgrade would push Mississippi Power's investment rating into junk territory, but not affect its parent, Southern Co.
By Peter Maloney • Feb. 8, 2017 -
Ice Energy will provide 1 MW of residential storage to Southern California Public Power Authority
The company's storage systems reduce customer cooling load and can be aggregated by the utility to lower peak system demand.
By Peter Maloney • Feb. 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
With tax reform on the table, senators prepare second push for energy storage incentives
Tax credits for energy storage have some bipartisan support, but could conflict with Trump administration plans to simplify the tax code.
By Peter Maloney • Feb. 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How California's utilities are planning the next phase of electric vehicle adoption
IOUs in the nation's largest EV market are pushing new proposals to enable electrification beyond small consumer cars.
By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 7, 2017 -
NRG, Hawaiian Electric strike deals to revive stalled SunEdison solar farms
The utility canceled three contracts for utility-scale solar generation on Oahu when SunEdison declared bankruptcy last year.
By Peter Maloney • Feb. 7, 2017 -
Utah House committee clears bill to phase out solar tax credit
The solar industry is not contesting a compromise bill to phase out the $2,000 incentive by 2021.
By Peter Maloney • Feb. 7, 2017 -
Report: Electric vehicles, distributed solar could help quash fossil fuel growth by 2020
Declining costs of solar PV and electric vehicles could cause fossil fuels to lose 10% of their market share in 10 years.
By Peter Maloney • Feb. 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Looming tax reforms and regulatory changes could challenge utilities' financials
If proposed tax reforms and regulatory changes from the Republican-led Congress and the Trump administration succeed, what will they mean for utilities?
By Peter Maloney • Feb. 6, 2017 -
Republican lawmakers propose changes to Minnesota PUC operations
One measure would allow the Legislature to approve a proposed Xcel gas plant instead of regulators.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Will Trump disrupt the US military's clean energy mission?
President Trump’s election has thrown climate goals in doubt, but former leaders say the military will keep investing in renewables and shifting away from fossil fuels.
By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 3, 2017 -
New Mexico lawmakers propose expanding RPS to 80% by 2040
A bill introduced in the New Mexico Senate would also require rural electric cooperatives to supply 70% renewable energy by 2040.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 3, 2017 -
Maryland Senate overrides Gov. Hogan's veto of energy bill, raising renewables goal
Both legislative chambers this week voted down Gov. Larry Hogan's veto of an energy bill that boosts the state's RPS to 25% by 2020.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 3, 2017 -
Kemper coal gasification plant operations delayed again
Mississippi Power said in a filing the delay will cost $51 million.
By Peter Maloney • Feb. 2, 2017 -
GOP senators suspend committee rules to advance Trump EPA pick Scott Pruitt
Democrats on the Environment and Public Works Committee boycotted scheduled votes, leading Republicans to suspend rules requiring two members of the minority party to be present.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Stem, HECO launch 1 MW storage virtual power project on Oahu
The project serves 29 C&I customers and is designed to help them reduce the demand charge portions of their bills.
By Peter Maloney • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Reframing LCOE: New interactive tool expands the scope of generation cost comparisons
A new project from UT-Austin compares the full cost of electricity from 10 different generation resources in every U.S. county.
By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Divided Senate approves former Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State
The former head of Exxon Mobil drew record votes against his nomination and condemnation from environmentalists.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Tesla's 80 MWh battery storage facility starts operations for SoCal Edison
The battery storage system will help Southern California Edison address any reliability issues resulting from the Aliso Canyon gas leak in 2015.
By Peter Maloney • Feb. 1, 2017