Regulation & Policy: Page 190
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Report: Fossil fuel, utility interests spends $3.1M on Ohio elections
It is far more than was spent by environmentalists and alternative energy groups with the state's renewable and efficiency standards on the line.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2016 -
NRC issues environmental approval for 2 new reactors at FPL's Turkey Point nuke
The finding comes as Florida Power & Light is working to resolve an existing leak in its cooling canals at the plant, leaving environmentalists scratching their heads.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 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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Florida regulators hit pause on utility natural gas hedging programs
Regulators signed off on a joint stipulation for a one-year pause to gas hedging, which has cost consumers more than $6 billion since 2002.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Interconnection delays can be costly, but some utilities have found ways to save time and money
Interconnection times are going up nationally, but a new report outlines lessons from some leading utilities.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 3, 2016 -
Opinion
Retooling regulation: a closer look at integrating energy and environmental policy
Now is the time to merge discussions over air, energy, transport and building energy regulations, write RAP's Chris James and Ken Colburn.
By Chris James and Ken Colburn • Nov. 3, 2016 -
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Mercedes-Benz launches new US storage arm with former Sonnen CEO von Bormann
Mercedes takes aim at Tesla with new offerings that will "combine the advantages of electric vehicles and energy solutions into one holistic platform."
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 3, 2016 -
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EPA commits to enforcing environmental justice in new EJ 2020 Action Agenda
The EPA has unveiled EJ 2020, an environmental justice plan to protect low-income communities of color that are disproportionately affected by pollution.
By Shalina Chatlani • Nov. 3, 2016 -
Utilities, industrials spearhead rate design reform in new efficiency coalition
The Alliance to Save Energy has brought together a diverse coalition to tackle rate design, including PG&E, Exelon, National Grid, Johnson Controls and Lockheed Martin.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 3, 2016 -
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TransCanada to sell $3.7B of merchant generation to finance pipeline acquisition
Private equity is again the winner as another company turns away from volatile wholesale electricity markets.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 3, 2016 -
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Deep DiveOne massive merger later, Pepco's CEO eyes 5 rate cases and grid modernization
David Velazquez says his utility is looking at residential demand charges and the future of microgrids.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Nov. 3, 2016 -
Updated: Florida Supreme Court won't take solar Amendment 1 off ballot
Solar groups asked the state Supreme Court to nullify a ballot initiative they believe is intentionally misleading.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 3, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Why natural gas supply will be crucial in preventing winter power outages
Grid operators say enhanced coordination and upgraded operational tools will be tested in keeping gas-fired plants online through the coldest months.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 2, 2016 -
Tesla: SolarCity merger will add to balance sheet in Q4, insulate against net metering changes
The battery company posted a lengthy blog post Tuesday outlining the financial health of SolarCity and its business plans for the combined companies.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 1, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Where electric utilities are putting their money in the 2016 election
Utilities are spending to put Clinton in the White House, but not Democrats in control of Congress.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 1, 2016 -
Report: Bankrupt coal companies find ways to back state, federal candidates
Four companies in bankruptcy or recently exited have given almost $1 million through PACs, according to the Miami Herald.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 1, 2016 -
NRC denies Vermont's petition for oversight of Yankee nuke decommissioning
Vermont had requested oversight of the decommissioning, saying funds were at risk of being prematurely depleted.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 1, 2016 -
CAISO: Western EIM benefits surpass $100M since 2014
Profits for the third quarter this year came in at $26.16 million, $2 million more than the previous quarter.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 1, 2016 -
Fort Calhoun becomes 5th US nuke to shut down in 5 years
States are turning to a mix of renewables, natural gas and even coal to replace retiring nuclear generation.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 1, 2016 -
Report: Exelon's new Illinois nuclear subsidy bill recalls New York program design
Exelon's plan to save Illinois nuclear plants reportedly incorporates a social cost of carbon in determining subsidies, similar to a program in New York designed to skirt federal jurisdiction.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 31, 2016 -
SolarCity could face $300,000 in fines over Arizona election fight
The rooftop installer is backing the Save Our AZ Solar group, which faces allegations it was late in filing campaign finance reports.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 31, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Looking to 'get ahead' of coal ash issues, utilities support bill for stronger state oversight
Utilities are throwing their weight behind an amendment that would give states a bigger role in regulating coal ash disposal.
By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 28, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How new transmission can unlock 10 times more renewables for the Eastern U.S.
The Eastern Interconnect can handle 30% renewables within a decade, but hotly-contested power line construction will be key.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 27, 2016 -
Michigan energy choice bill could see lame duck vote following Chamber endorsement
The bill would amend utility planning processes, modestly increase the renewables mandate, and place new rules on alternative energy suppliers.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 26, 2016 -
Greens say Dominion inflated demand in IRP to build more plants for CPP compliance
Clean energy advocates said the forecasts are designed to allow the utility to build more gas plants for the Clean Power Plan.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 26, 2016 -
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APS, SolarCity pour money into Arizona regulatory election
The parent company of the state's largest utility has formed a new political group in response to solar industry spending, but both sides agree on one candidate — Commissioner Robert Burns.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 26, 2016
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