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Reports: Exelon drops coal payments, demand charges in Illinois nuclear bill
Backers will try to push the bill through in a three-day session next week.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 23, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Lame duck energy policy: What can get done before Trump takes office?
Chances for a bipartisan energy bill aren't looking good with the GOP set to seize Congress and the presidency, but insiders say plenty of work can still get done in the coming weeks.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 22, 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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Ameren opposes Exelon's Illinois nuclear energy bill
Ameren is wary of the bill impacts on its 1.2 million customers in southern Illinois, even though some of its coal plants could benefit.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 22, 2016 -
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EPA chief McCarthy 'very confident' about future of climate, energy goals
"The market in the clean energy sector is what continues to drive this journey," said EPA head Gina McCarthy in a speech yesterday.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Nov. 22, 2016 -
Wisconsin regulators allow Alliant Energy to double fixed charges
Wisconsin commissioners have proved more open to fixed charge increases than regulators in many other states.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 22, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How California utility regulators are turning electric vehicles into grid resources
Harnessing the power of electric vehicles will be critical to the state’s renewable energy and climate goals, but big questions remain about how to spur adoption and structure the charger buildout.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 21, 2016 -
Report: Re-regulating markets could risk $15B in savings for Ohio customers
Ohio ratepayers saved $15 billion in the past five years and are on track to save more if deregulation remains in effect, according to a report.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 21, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Inside Exelon's last-minute push to save its nukes and remake the Illinois power sector
The Illinois legislature has a week to decide on a far-reaching energy reform bill that also includes coal subsidies and controversial rate design changes.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 18, 2016 -
FERC seeks comment on new rules for energy storage in wholesale power markets
The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking stems from concerns that electric storage resources may face barriers that limit them from participating in organized markets.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 18, 2016 -
DOE ups ante on Sunshot, targeting 50% solar cost cut between 2020 and 2030
In the sunniest regions of the country, DOE hopes to spur solar cost reductions down to $0.02/kWh by 2030.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 18, 2016 -
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Obama administration unveils path for deep decarbonization for Paris Climate Accord
But U.S. compliance with the historic agreement is in question after the election of Donald Trump.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 17, 2016 -
FERC dismisses co-ops' case against Maryland community solar program
FERC did not rule on the merits, saying the petition was premature because tariffs have not yet been filed with state regulators.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 17, 2016 -
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New York approves sale of FitzPatrick nuke from Entergy to Exelon
The deal was contingent on nuclear credits through the state's Clean Energy Standard being approved, but still faces regulatory hurdles.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 17, 2016 -
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Exelon's Illinois energy bill greeted by vociferous opposition
Critics decried the inclusion of capacity payments for coal plants and residential demand charges.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 17, 2016 -
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Deep DiveA 'turning point' for DERs? Utilities, vendors praise new NARUC rate design manual
A new guide to distributed energy rate design and compensation lays out the important questions but leaves the heavy lifting to state commissions.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 17, 2016 -
Deep Dive
NARUC after Trump: Utility regulators see a 'whole new world' for fossil fuels
Persistently low gas prices could create an 'existential crisis' in wholesale power markets, utility regulators said at their annual conference this week.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 16, 2016 -
NARUC finalizes rate design manual with some changes
Are the issues surrounding distributed energy resources "divisive," or are they "challenging?"
By Robert Walton • Nov. 16, 2016 -
Dayton P&L lobbies Ohio lawmakers for bill to streamline rate increases
Ohio utilities have tried numerous avenues to win support for struggling generation and are now considering pressing for re-regulation of the state's energy markets as well.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 16, 2016 -
Microsoft signs 237 MW wind deal in Wyoming
The deal gives local utility Black Hills the ability to draw from Microsoft's natural backup generators, avoiding building another power plant to serve the company's data center.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 15, 2016 -
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Deep DiveAs energy storage booms in New York, officials tackle safety measures
The Fire Department of the City of New York is at the forefront of coming up with procedures to safely deploy battery storage.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 15, 2016 -
Ohio lawmaker seeks to tighten wind farm development
The proposed rule would require measurements of sound and flicker effects from wind turbines that could affect nearby properties.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 15, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How wind and solar plan to thrive during the Trump presidency
Steadily declining prices and increasing market share mean the wind and solar industries 'got it from here,' said one exec.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 15, 2016 -
Report: Exelon Illinois nuclear bill could subsidize Dynegy coal plants
Recent revisions could include language to raise capacity payments to coal facilities, according to a local media report.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 15, 2016 -
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Exelon to shift course on legislation to save Illinois nukes in wake of Trump presidency
President-elect Trump's promise to throw out the Clean Power Plan has removed a key part of Exelon's economic rationale to preserve its Illinois nuclear fleet.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 14, 2016 -
Opinion
Florida's Amendment 1 defeat shows why solar won't be stopped, Trump or no Trump
David Pomerantz, executive director of the Energy and Policy Institute, wants utilities to 'co-thrive' with DERs.
By David Pomerantz • Nov. 14, 2016
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