Regulation & Policy: Page 191
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Wisconsin utility predicts $4B in transmission investments
American Transmission Co. sees transmission project spending as high as $4 billion over the next 10 years, including $1.3 billion on network projects to address specific reliability needs
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 25, 2016 -
New Hampshire consumer advocate floats net metering successor with TOU credits
Residential customers would have have a buffet of options, including TOU rates and a bill credit locked in for 20 years.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 25, 2016 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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Deep Dive
What Trump and Clinton miss about clean coal and renewables subsidies
A deep dive into the facts reveals winners and losers on both side of the energy subsidy debate.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 25, 2016 -
Pennsylvania appellate court says PUC has narrower jurisdiction over net metering
A state appellate court upheld a ruling that said the PUC cannot alter rules for who qualifies for net metering programs.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 25, 2016 -
Duke asked to determine extent of coal ash spill following flooding at HF Lee plant
Photos from a local environmental group appear to show more coal ash was released into the Neuse River than Duke previously reported, but the utility says the amount remains small.
By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 25, 2016 -
Entergy, Exelon defend FitzPatrick nuclear plant deal against suit
Arguments against the state's nuclear subsidy are not at issue in the sale, they told FERC.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 25, 2016 -
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North Carolina regulators delay waste-to-energy mandate as utilities fall short again
Utilities blame slow technological advance as regulators put off the waste-to-energy deadline for the fifth time.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 24, 2016 -
Arkansas' solar future hangs in the balance as PSC begins net metering review
A familiar debate is shaping up in Arkansas as regulators tackle compensation requirements for rooftop solar customers.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 24, 2016 -
Will the energy bill pass? There's an app for that
Microsoft and Advanced Energy Economy have partnered to develop a tool they say can predict whether a bill will become law.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 24, 2016 -
Hawaiian Electric rolls out TOU rate pilot program
The utility is beginning to sign customers up for a rate program designed to incentivize the consumption of solar energy during midday hours.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 24, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Why Arizona's long-awaited value of solar schemes please no one
A year of hearings and a new recommended order leave the ACC right where it began — with utilities and solar at odds and an election looming.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 24, 2016 -
Sacramento muni begins talks to join CAISO Energy Imbalance Market
Joining the Western EIM would save Sacramento Municipal Utility District customers $2.5 million annually, according to a utility report.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 24, 2016 -
Deep Dive
7 ways animals threaten the power grid
Even the littlest critters can cause major headaches for electric utilities.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 21, 2016 -
NYISO: New ISO-NE capacity rules could spike New York power prices
Allowing the Roseton 1 power plant to export capacity next summer could cost consumers more than $300 million, according to the New York ISO.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 21, 2016 -
SPP work group mulls multi-day market to boost coal dispatch
Day-ahead markets are difficult for coal plants, which can require more than 24 hours to reach full production.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 21, 2016 -
Northern Pass transmission project moves forward with New Hampshire PUC settlement
Northern Pass will be allowed to operate as a public utility once its secures the federal and local approvals necessary for its project.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 21, 2016 -
Illinois to crack down on retail electric suppliers
The Illinois Commerce Commission has issued draft rules placing new restrictions on competitive power suppliers.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 21, 2016 -
Clinton endorses linking US grid to Mexico, Canada in third presidential debate
In response to a leaked transcript of the Democratic candidate calling for a "hemispheric market," Clinton replied, "I was talking about energy."
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 20, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Keep it simple, states: Community solar developers say complex regulations stifle growth
Community solar is supposed to be a renewable energy panacea, but developers say extensive rules could constrain deployment in major markets.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 20, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Re-regulation on the horizon? State plant subsidies point to looming 'crisis' in organized power markets
State policymakers are increasingly dissatisfied with the outcomes of deregulation and could turn back to the vertically-integrated utility model, a new report warns.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 20, 2016 -
Kansas regulators push Great-Plains-Westar to reveal cost savings from $12.2B deal
Regulators threatened to halt the deal if Great Plains Energy and Westar don't amend their merger application to include more data over cost savings.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 20, 2016 -
New Illinois interconnection standards could spur solar power
New interconnection standards in Illinois could spur solar power growth.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 19, 2016 -
Wikileaks emails show Clinton defended fracking, passed on carbon tax during primary
Sen. Bernie Sanders appears to have pushed the Clinton camp on environmental policy, sparking discussions over carbon taxes, natural gas production and long-term climate goals.
By Robert Walton, Gavin Bade • Oct. 19, 2016 -
DOE awards $80M for first large-scale supercritical CO2 pilot plant
The 10 MW power plant will be located in San Antonio and test the use of heated, pressurized CO2 as the working fluid in a plant turbine.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 19, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Time & place: How a new locational DER metric helps utilities defer grid investments
Central Hudson is using a simplified valuation scheme to deploy pilots and integrate distributed resources into utility planning.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 18, 2016