Regulation & Policy: Page 185
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Second time the charm? Washington Gov. Inslee proposes new $25 carbon tax in budget
Voters rejected a carbon tax in last month's election, but the governor included a similar proposal in a draft of the state's two-year budget plan.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 20, 2016 -
Greens protest Portland General Electric's plans to replace retired coal unit with natural gas
Environmental groups say the retrofit violates the spirit of a plan approved earlier this year to end fossil fuel use.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 20, 2016 -
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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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Proposed Massachusetts air regulations target 80% decarbonization by 2050
The new rules would require utilities to source 80% of their power from non-emitting resources by midcentury and limit GHGs from transport and fossil fuel extraction.
By Robert Walton, Gavin Bade • Dec. 19, 2016 -
House 'Freedom Caucus' pushes Trump to rescind climate measures in first 100 days
The group of the House's most conservative lawmakers laid out a list of 200 regulations they want President-elect Donald Trump to overturn once he takes office.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Dec. 19, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Strange rumblings at PowerGen: Coal use could persist
New technologies and looser regulations could help coal, attendees at PowerGen said last week, but many utilities have already made other generation plans.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 19, 2016 -
Trump election throws wrench in California ISO plan for western power market
State leaders across the region want to see Trump's energy priorities before forging on toward a full ISO.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 19, 2016 -
Two dozen states ask Trump to scrap Clean Power Plan on Day 1
It was a campaign promise of President-elect Donald Trump. Now 24 states want him to act on his first day in office.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 19, 2016 -
FERC proposes changes to large generator interconnection process
The Commission's notice focuses on large plants but also asks whether it could be expanded to distributed energy.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 19, 2016 -
Did coal ash disputes lay the foundation for North Carolina power grab?
A new law that strips some powers from an incoming Democratic governor could have its origins in coal ash power tussles, according to a local report.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 19, 2016 -
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FERC rejects Montana decision to suspend PURPA rates for small solar farms
FLS Energy turned to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission after Montana suspended guaranteed rates for small solar projects at the request of NorthWestern Energy.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 19, 2016 -
UK utility picks Younicos for 49 MW storage project
Construction is slated to start in March and is expected to enter operations in 2018.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 16, 2016 -
MIT report calls for regulatory, market reforms to accommodate DERs
The lengthy paper argues regulators must be as innovative as the companies they oversee to unlock the potential of distributed resources.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 16, 2016 -
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Down to the wire, Michigan passes sweeping renewable energy, retail choice reforms
After a scramble to reach a compromise, lawmakers came together to overhaul Michigan's energy marketplace on the last day of the legislative session.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 16, 2016 -
Deep Dive
The new guide to the community solar galaxy
A new policy guide outlines five categories of best practices to spur growth in shared renewables.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 15, 2016 -
Hawaii regulators nix bid to raise caps on grid-supply rooftop solar incentive
Until regulators devise a new compensation scheme, the self-supply option is the only one for new rooftop solar customers in Hawaii.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Dec. 15, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Wind industry to Trump: Transmission vital to sustain record growth
Wind builders want the Trump White House to see transmission as vital infrastructure, and having Rick Perry at DOE could help.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 15, 2016 -
Michigan lawmakers scramble for energy bill compromise after late-night session
Legislators and Gov. Snyder worked until 5 a.m. and are still trying to finalize changes to the state's retail market and renewables goals.
By Robert Walton, Gavin Bade • Dec. 15, 2016 -
ConEd Brooklyn-Queens non-wire alternative project installs first microgrid
The project, sited on a Brooklyn apartment complex, will include lithium batteries, solar PV and a fuel cell.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Entergy approved to double efficiency spending by Mississippi PSC
The utility will increase its efficiency spending from under $4 million to more than $8 million next year.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 14, 2016 -
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Exelon, New York PSC file in federal court to defend nuclear subsidy program
The parties want the court to dismiss a challenge against New York's ZEC program aimed at shoring up ailing nuclear power plants.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Marijuana growers are seeing the (LED) light on energy efficiency
Commercial cultivators in Washington state are cutting their power bills in half with LEDs — and earning huge utility rebates for installation.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 14, 2016 -
First US offshore wind farm fires up the turbines
Deepwater Wind's 30 MW Block Wind Farm entered into commercial operation this week.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Federal appeals court lifts injunction on New England renewables RFP in Allco case
The injunction had halted the awarding of more than 450 MW of projects as the court considers if state renewable power mandates are constitutional.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 14, 2016 -
North Carolina committee votes for review of energy policy, including PURPA
North Carolina Energy Policy Council voted unanimously to request a re-evaluation of energy policies spurred by Duke's concerns about solar.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 13, 2016 -
Convergent
Deep DiveWith big gains in the Q3, energy storage market set to finish strong in 2016
Corporate investment in energy storage nearly hit $660 million in the third quarter, according to a new GTM Research report.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 13, 2016
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