Regulation & Policy: Page 196
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Deep Dive
Electricity choice on the chopping block in Michigan as state debates reliability, renewables
Clean energy and efficiency could be the key to unlocking a bitter dispute over reliability and choice in the Great Lakes State.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 8, 2016 -
FERC oversight role at stake in DC Circuit hearing over ISO-NE power auction
Public Citizen sued the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, arguing rates set in a 2014 New England capacity auction should not have been allowed to take effect.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 7, 2016 -
Explore the Trendlineâž”
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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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Deep Dive
After tariff changes, storage to play larger role in CAISO demand management
FERC's approval for storage and demand response tariffs highlights California's efforts to integrate more DERs.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 6, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Confidence in collaboration: Rhode Island targets a common perspective on DER values
Facing an impasse over DER rate design, Rhode Island regulators have initiated a new proceeding to find common ground on measures and expectations for distributed energy programs.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 6, 2016 -
Portland General Electric pushes to add 860 MW gas, 50 MW solar capacity to Carty plant
PGE and Oregon's other investor-owned utilities must hit 50% renewable energy and stop using coal-fired electricity by 2040.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 6, 2016 -
Texas low-income ratepayer assist program ends after funds run out
Three years ago, lawmakers rescinded a surcharge that funded a program aimed at helping 700,000 low-income ratepayers pay their electrical bill.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 6, 2016 -
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US, China ratify Paris climate deal
Republicans criticized the President's ratification through executive action, saying it was a move to avoid input from lawmakers.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 6, 2016 -
Facing stricter climate goals, California passes 4 bills to boost energy storage
The bills require the state to consider pumped hydro storage, add 500 MW to the state's storage mandate and double California's self-generation program.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 2, 2016 -
California targets clean transport, urban greening for $900M in cap-and-trade funds
After some lawmakers pushed back on an extension of greenhouse gas goals last month, Gov. Jerry Brown struck a last-minute deal to dole out funds from the state's carbon auctions.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 2, 2016 -
DOE: Converting Colstrip coal plant to carbon capture would cost $1.2B
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock requested the analysis in hopes of saving the 2,094 MW plant, which is slated for retirement.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 2, 2016 -
Virginia hearing examiner confirms legality of 3rd party solar PPAs
Appalachian Power had argued that solar power purchase agreements from third parties for the residential sector were not allowed in the state.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 2, 2016 -
CPUC reform bill stalls in California legislature
The bill would have required the California Public Utilities Commission to hire an independent ethics ombudsman, and was one of a group of bills aimed at reforming the CPUC.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 2, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Winds of change: How the industry can continue wind power's boom into the 2020s
Better grid integration and lower tech costs will be key to continuing wind's record growth, but big market and policy obstacles are looming.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 1, 2016 -
Nevada regulator blocks SolarCity from grandfathering proceedings
The interests of SolarCity's customers are best represented by the Attorney General's office, the Nevada PUC chair ruled.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Sept. 1, 2016 -
Duke, solar developers strike interconnection deal in North Carolina
The utility has reached an agreement with solar developers that will allow their projects to move forward, but gives Duke Energy authorization to disconnect systems if issues arise.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 1, 2016 -
Report: US, China to ratify historic Paris climate deal
The announcement could come tomorrow, days ahead of the Group of 20 meeting in China this weekend.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 1, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Mutual needs, mutual challenges: How corporate PPAs are remaking the renewables sector
Large companies want renewables and developers are eager to sell. The consequences for utilities could be immense.
By Peter Maloney • Sept. 1, 2016 -
Maryland fines NRG Energy $1M for nitrogen pollution from coal plants
NRG will also pay $1 million to support environmental restoration projects $10 million to upgrade the wastewater filtration systems at the two plants.
By Peter Maloney • Aug. 31, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Location matters: Utilities focus on charger placement to drive electric vehicle adoption
EV pilot programs from Avista and Kansas City Power & Light demonstrate that just building charging stations isn't enough.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 31, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Trump or Clinton: What the power sector's future could look like under the next president
While the president has limited direct influence over the trajectory of the utility industry, there are important policy levers for either candidate’s aims.
By Gavin Bade • Aug. 31, 2016 -
Solar groups pour money into Arizona utility regulatory election
Solar power funds are pouring into the five-way race for three seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission, with SolarCity leading the pack.
By Peter Maloney • Aug. 30, 2016 -
Opinion
Decommissioning costs: A blind spot in the nuclear power debate
In nuclear policy debates, too little thought is given to the costs of storing radioactive waste on site, argues the University of Pennsylvania's Christina Simeone.
By Christina Simeone • Aug. 30, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Public purpose microgrids: Mixed-ownership models spur utility investment in growing sector
Thinking of microgrids as public infrastructure — and financing them like it — could point the industry to new growth.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 30, 2016 -
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Ohio regulators strike down Dayton Power & Light rate stability fees
It is the second time this year the court ruled against customer charges designed to stabilize utility revenues during a transition period.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 30, 2016 -
Hawaii Court upholds appointment of PUC regulator Thomas Gorak
Thomas Gorak will remain on the Public Utilities Commission until the Senate confirms his appointment next May.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 30, 2016
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