Regulation & Policy: Page 183
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Deep Dive
How will Ryan Zinke manage federal lands as head of the Interior Department?
Once seen as a moderate Republican, Zinke's recent record in Congress cast doubt on his conservation stances, critics say.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 11, 2017 -
Vermont's newly-elected GOP governor backs 90% RPS
Gov. Phil Scott touted clean energy jobs as a positive factor for upholding the renewables goal.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 11, 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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A silver bullet? Inside FERC's landmark energy storage rulemaking
Federal regulators are tackling ways to open wholesale markets to energy storage.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 10, 2017 -
Hawaii co-op signs deal for solar+storage project at 11¢/kWh
AES will pair a 20 MW, 100 MWh battery system with a 28 MW solar array to deliver dispatchable generation to the Kauai Island Electric Cooperative.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
What electric utilities can learn from the Vermont hacking scare
The erroneous Russian hacking story contained some big lessons about managing critical security information.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 10, 2017 -
Wyoming lawmakers float measure to bag share of federal wind fees
A half dozen Wyoming lawmakers are pressing for a resolution to ask Congress for half of any fees paid for wind projects on federal land.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 10, 2017 -
Questions mount over Pruitt's fossil fuel ties as confirmation hearings loom
Energy companies are opening their checkbooks to support the nomination of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to lead the U.S. EPA.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 10, 2017 -
PUCO regulator Lynn Slaby will not seek another term
Slaby's decision to leave at the end of his term in April leaves two open seats at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 10, 2017 -
Pennsylvania's retail choice program tracks growth despite December dip
December’s decline followed a November increase that was the greatest monthly growth in Pennsylvania residential electric shopping since February 2014.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 9, 2017 -
Hawaiian Electric seeks offers for Oahu wind projects
HECO says the responses it receives may help inform a more formal request for proposals.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
In new QER, Moniz leaves path for Perry to follow at DOE
The new Quadrennial Energy Review lays out more than 70 recommendations for a cleaner, more secure energy system. How will the Trump administration respond?
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 9, 2017 -
DOE: Emergency powers necessary to combat cyber threats to grid
The Department of Energy wants authority to issue emergency orders on grid security, the agency said in a new report.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 9, 2017 -
Oregon PUC release guidelines for energy storage mandate
Under the law, utilities must have a minimum of 5 MWh of energy storage in service by 2020.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 6, 2017 -
Maryland Gov. Hogan rolls out $65M environmental plan
The agenda includes incentives for electric vehicles and training for clean energy jobs.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 6, 2017 -
WA Sen. Cantwell slams Speaker Ryan over grid cybersecurity in energy bill talks
The Washington Democrat said it is "time for the Speaker to wake up" and educate his caucus on the importance of cybersecurity for the grid.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 6, 2017 -
Utility regulator Tom Forese to head Arizona Corporation Commission
Following contentious debate and conflict of interest allegations at the agency, new Chairman Tom Forese says "now is the time to reform the commission."
By Robert Walton • Jan. 6, 2017 -
California regulators halt SDG&E's plan to tackle community choice aggregation
Previously, regulators had allowed San Diego Gas & Electric to establish a separate investor-backed marketing division to address community choice aggregation issues.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 6, 2017 -
Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper taps new pair of utility regulators
Current Colorado PUC Commissioners Glenn Vaad and Chairman Josh Epel will both retire this month.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 6, 2017 -
EIA: Renewables, gas on the rise regardless of Clean Power Plan's fate
But repealing the carbon standards could keep coal generation steady for the next decade, EIA said in its Annual Energy Outlook.
By Robert Walton, Gavin Bade • Jan. 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Predictions 2017: 5 takes on what the new year will bring for renewable energy
More net metering debates and even higher corporate demand for wind and solar are on tap for 2017, according to sector insiders.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 5, 2017 -
House Republicans target energy production rules in opening days
House leaders said rules on methane emissions and water pollution could be first on the GOP's chopping block.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Predictions 2017: 8 sector insiders on what's next for power markets and regulation
Utility executives and analysts expect state clean energy policies and wholesale market changes to take center stage in the year to come.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 5, 2017 -
Southwest Power Pool seeks DOE approval for electricity sales into Canada
SPP would transmit the electricity on an emergency basis for five years using existing transmission lines owned by Basin Electric Power Cooperative.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 5, 2017 -
DOE to pull funding from New Jersey offshore wind project
Fishermen's Energy failed to ink power contracts after state regulators rejected its plans three times.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Predictions 2017: What the new year will bring for demand-side management
From mobile engagement to marijuana efficiency efforts and storage-as-a-service, sector insiders have bold predictions for the year ahead.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 4, 2017