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Updated: Trump names LaFleur as acting chair of FERC
Commissioner Cheryl LaFleur will serve as chairman until nominations are proposed to fill the two vacant seats.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 24, 2017 -
New York PSC chair Zibelman to leave for Australian grid operator in March
Zibelman will head the Australian Energy Market Operator as the country grapples with rising penetration of distributed solar and storage.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 23, 2017 -
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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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FirstEnergy to sell 1,572 MW of generation to LS Power for $925M
The power plant sale is part of FirstEnergy's shift back to a focus on regulated assets.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 23, 2017 -
Deep Dive
10 trends shaping the electric utility industry in 2017
The dawn of the Trump era holds uncertainty for the power sector, but the trends pointing toward a cleaner grid are still very much in play.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 23, 2017 -
Missouri electric co-op group pens bill challenging net metering policy
The proposed bill would give utilities with a customer base of 20,000 or less the ability to add a separate rate class and levy extra fees on net metering customers.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 20, 2017 -
FERC policy statement upholds concurrent cost recovery for energy storage resources
FERC said it found little chance market competitors would be harmed by allowing storage resources to concurrently recover their costs through cost- and market-based rates.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 20, 2017 -
Report: DOE target for massive cuts in Trump budget draft
A leaked budget proposal would cut funding for programs focused on efficiency, renewables, fossil fuels, nuclear energy and more.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Subscriptions or sales: Which community solar approach promises the best growth?
A rapidly maturing community solar market has developers weighing which strategies can get them to scale.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 19, 2017 -
Trump DOE pick Perry pledges to protect energy R&D, climate science
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry distanced himself from media reports that the Trump White House is preparing a budget that would gut the Department of Energy.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 19, 2017 -
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What will Trump's EPA do? Scott Pruitt hearing offered few answers
Donald Trump's EPA nominee affirmed the agency "has an obligation" to regulate carbon, but offered little-to-no specifics on what that regulatory regime would actually look like.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 19, 2017 -
Clean energy groups want New York utilities to provide more granular data in REV filings
Advanced Energy Economy and other groups say utilities should provide more granular forecasts of substation demand as part of the Reforming the Energy Vision process.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Third time's the charm? Inside Hawaiian Electric's new, new plan to get to 100% renewables
Stakeholders say the third edition of HECO's Power Supply Improvement Plan is a real improvement, but question its approach to DERs and $26.5 billion price tag.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 18, 2017 -
Trump nominee Pruitt: Climate change debatable, but EPA has 'obligation' to regulate carbon
The Oklahoma Attorney General said his personal opinion of climate change is "immaterial" since the law requires EPA to regulate carbon — just not in the way the Clean Power Plan did.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 18, 2017 -
Political firestorm on tap as Senate girds for Scott Pruitt's EPA nomination hearing
The Oklahoma attorney general is among the most controversial of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet appointees.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 18, 2017 -
Renewables, efficiency dominate robust job growth in energy sector
The solar and wind industries experienced the strongest growth, but the sector faces a number of workforce challenges — including retirements, skills gaps and a lack of diversity.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 17, 2017 -
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Zinke skirts climate science, touts 'all of the above' energy approach in DOI hearing
Donald Trump's pick to head the Department of Interior said he supports both fossil fuel development and renewable energy in his confirmation hearing, but refused to be pinned down on climate science.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
As Trump takes office, job growth is pushing GOP governors to embrace renewables
Economic development is changing the equation for wind and solar, but some say more work remains to ensure benefits are spread to all.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Moniz approves new protections for Department of Energy scientists
The U.S. Department of Energy has finalized a "scientific integrity" policy that ensures researchers can speak openly about their work and conclusions.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Sunrun partners with National Grid to expand rooftop solar, storage
National Grid is contributing $100 million to finance the initial buildout of 200 MW of distributed solar, including direct utility investment in the rooftop systems.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Virginia legislation would lift Dominion rate freeze if CPP is repealed
But Dominion Virginia says regulatory uncertainty has only increased, since the CPP would have to be replaced with another carbon regulation under current law.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Wyoming lawmakers want to limit utility usage of in-state wind energy
Some GOP legislators are backing a measure that would block utilities from using wind power produced in the state and boost traditional generation, like coal.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Proposed CA bill would require solar panels on 15% of new buildings
New bill would require solar power on 15% of new buildings in California not more than 10 stories tall.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 13, 2017 -
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Secretary of State pick Rex Tillerson says US should 'maintain its seat' in Paris climate talks
Former Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson appeared to split with President-elect Donald Trump on policies surrounding climate change in his nomination hearing.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 12, 2017 -
New York Gov. Cuomo backs 90 MW offshore wind farm
The Long Island offshore wind project will be part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's bid to expand offshore wind to 2.4 GW by 2030.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 12, 2017 -
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Deep DiveSolar in 2017: As non-traditional markets break records, more doors open for utilities
A shift away from third party financing to cash or loan purchases has opened up a new window of opportunity for utilities.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 12, 2017
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