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Lloyd's: Renewables, efficiency could help fossil-producing countries make up lost revenue
Renewable and energy efficient technologies could help meet the expected 48% increase in global energy consumption between 2012 and 2040.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 13, 2016 -
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Reports: Montana Rep. Zinke, not McMorris Rodgers, to be tapped for DOI
Multiple media reports this week indicated Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers had the DOI job locked, but she said in a social media post that she will continue in Congress.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 13, 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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OpinionRetooling regulation: Is integrating energy and environmental regulation legal?
Broad state authority under the Clean Air Act means regulatory reforms would likely be permitted by the courts, RAP analysts write.
By Chris James, Ken Colburn • Dec. 13, 2016 -
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Deep DiveHow forward-thinking utilities are addressing corporate demand for renewables
New green tariffs from Puget Sound, PNM, Rocky Mountain Power and Dominion could change how utilities market renewables to key accounts.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 13, 2016 -
Michigan regulators approve new utility to address UP reliability issues
Starting in the new year, the new utility will serve 40,000 customers in Michigan's Upper Peninsula as part of a plan to secure reliable capacity for the region.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 13, 2016 -
Updated: Trump to pick former Texas Gov. Rick Perry to lead Department of Energy
Perry has deep ties to the fossil fuel industry and once famously forgot his pledge to eliminate the department during a 2011 presidential debate.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 13, 2016 -
Utah regulators put Rocky Mountain Power net metering proposal on hold
RMP requested regulators to halt the proposal for now until all sides find a "mutually acceptable solution."
By Krysti Shallenberger • Dec. 13, 2016 -
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Why Exelon's mammoth Illinois energy bill could set a precedent for other states
The grand bargain in Springfield may be a model to save nuclear plants in other jurisdictions, though not everyone is comfortable with the final deal.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 12, 2016 -
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Updated: Trump expected to tap McMorris Rodgers to head Interior
U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) has voiced skepticism over man-made climate change and supported lifting restrictions on fossil fuel development, including coal.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 12, 2016 -
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APS selects AES to install 4 MW of storage to support utility-owned solar pilot
The two installations will provide power to participants in APS's utility-owned rooftop solar pilot.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 12, 2016 -
Missouri lawmaker tries 2nd attempt at ratemaking reform
Pre-filed legislation in the state Senate includes incentives for solar energy and smart grids, but also lower rates for large customers.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 12, 2016 -
Lawmakers, DOE probe Western Area Power Administration spending
Federal officials are concerned that the utility has been overcharging customers, according to local news reports.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 12, 2016 -
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Arizona regulator rebukes APS gas plans, endorses renewables mandate fix
In two separate letters, ACC Commissioner Andy Tobin admonished the utility's plans to increase natural gas generation, saying renewables, storage and DR could meet peak demand for less cost.
By Gavin Bade , Krysti Shallenberger • Dec. 12, 2016 -
Energy storage projects win 6% of UK capacity auction
A total of 3.2 GW of energy storage projects were among the winners for the 15-year contracts.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 9, 2016 -
Canada poised to implement carbon price by 2018
Canada's federal government and 10 provinces will soon agree on a national carbon price, marking a split with expected U.S. climate policies.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 9, 2016 -
Report for ERMF questions long-term sustainability of net metering
A report from Meridian Energy Policy notes that the value of rooftop solar is likely to diminish as more of it is added to the grid.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 9, 2016 -
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Updated: Arizona proposal seeks to mandate renewable generation during peak demand hours
A fix to the renewables mandate floated by the state’s consumer advocate would require a portion of wind and solar resources to deliver power when electricity demand is highest.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 9, 2016 -
PNM files rate hike to support shutdown of coal-fired San Juan station
The utility has asked the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission to approve new revenues of almost $100 million, potentially adding 13% to residential bills.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 9, 2016 -
South Dakota regulators pause Xcel fuel rider request to mull Minnesota solar costs
Regulators worry the solar installations could boost rates for South Dakota customers in Xcel's territory.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 8, 2016 -
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Can new tariff models help Massachusetts solve the rooftop solar compensation puzzle?
Getting past the usual debates on net metering may depend on yet-unproven rooftop solar incentives floated by state officials.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 8, 2016 -
Colorado's chief utility regulator Joshua Epel to step down
Colorado PUC Chairman Epel's term was slated to end in 2019. A search for his replacement is underway.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 8, 2016 -
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Report: Trump's pro-fossil fuel transition team worries climate advocates
Advocates say members of his energy transition team have used the Freedom of Information Act requests to discredit government-funded researchers.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 8, 2016 -
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The little-watched renewables case that could bring big changes to federal-state jurisdiction
Wind and solar developers are watching the Allco case for implications on how states structure programs to meet renewable energy targets.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 8, 2016 -
Updated: Trump taps fossil fuel ally Scott Pruitt to head EPA
The Oklahoma Attorney General is one of the leaders of a lawsuit against the Clean Power Plan and has a close ties to the fossil fuel industry.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 7, 2016 -
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Why NARUC wants state regulators to incentivize utility cloud computing
Allowing utilities to earn a return on cloud-based software could help them better serve customers and operate the modern grid, according to a new NARUC resolution.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 7, 2016
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