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UPDATED: NextEra, Hawaiian Electric terminate merger after PUC rejection
Hawaii regulators rejected the merger application Friday, leaving the door open for future ownership changes at the state's dominant utility.
By Davide Savenije , Krysti Shallenberger • July 18, 2016 -
California PUC rejects proposed Sempra gas pipeline
Sempra had requested $621 in rate increases for power and gas customers to finance construction of the pipeline.
By Peter Maloney • July 18, 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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Deepwater Wind proposes largest offshore wind farm in US
The 90 MW wind farm is proposed for a tract 30 miles off the New York coast.
By Peter Maloney • July 18, 2016 -
from REC Solar (used with permission)
Deep DiveRIP FITs: As US feed-in tariffs fade, adopting elements could spur solar growth
Feed-in tariffs worked well until renewable energy prices fell, but aspects of the incentive scheme could still drive growth in the C&I sector.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 18, 2016 -
Virginia regulators uphold law freezing Dominion's rates for 5 years
The decision could birth a state Supreme Court challenge of the measure, which gave lawmakers the authority to freeze rates instead of utility regulators.
By Robert Walton • July 18, 2016 -
Arizona regulators approve APS demand management, efficiency programs
Approval will allow APS to develop strategies to integrate storage into their demand management programs.
By Peter Maloney • July 15, 2016 -
Missouri PSC procedural decision delays Grain Belt Express transmission hearings
The Missouri PSC has rejected Clean Line Energy's Grain Belt Express transmission project on procedural grounds, forcing the company to delay submission of its application until Aug. 29.
By Peter Maloney • July 15, 2016 -
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Deep DiveEvolution of REV: New York PSC Chair Audrey Zibelman says 2016 is the year of execution
Consumers can expect to see the early tangible benefits from REV by the end of 2018, Zibelman told Utility Dive.
By Krysti Shallenberger • July 15, 2016 -
Florida lawmakers to raise money for solar proposal on August primary ballot
Amendment 4, separate from a utility-backed proposal appearing on the November general election ballot, will give tax breaks for C&I customers investing in clean energy.
By Robert Walton • July 15, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How well do consumers understand rooftop solar economics?
A Federal Trade Commission workshop on competition and consumer protection in the DG solar power industry attracted a wide range of comments.
By Peter Maloney • July 14, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Democratizing DERs: What role should utilities play in spreading clean energy to all?
Everyone knows the utility has some role to play in making distributed energy resources available to all customers. But no one seems to agree on what it is.
By Krysti Shallenberger • July 14, 2016 -
Nevada clears net metering, retail choice measures for November ballot
The net metering proposal must yet withstand a legal challenge over whether the proposal qualifies as a referendum or an initiative that would have to go to the legislature before it could be put on the ballot.
By Peter Maloney • July 14, 2016 -
California Gov. Brown proposes extension of cap-and-trade program to 2050
The extension aims to help the state cut carbon emissions 40% below 1990 levels by 2031.
By Peter Maloney • July 14, 2016 -
Obama threatens veto $32.1B Department of Interior, EPA spending bill
The U.S. House is considering appropriations for the Department of Interior and Environmental Protection Agency that are $1 billion less than requested by the Obama administration with policy riders designed to block rules on power plant emissions.
By Robert Walton • July 14, 2016 -
Dominion coal ash suit could have nationwide disposal consequences
A case brought by the Sierra Club against the Virginia utility could end up at the Supreme Court.
By Robert Walton • July 14, 2016 -
Data storage provider sues NV Energy, Nevada PUC to exit Nevada Power service
The lawsuit alleges utility regulators were improperly influenced by General Counsel Carolyn Tanner, who resigned in the wake of the revelation she inappropriately commented on pending matters on Twitter while using a pseudonym.
By Robert Walton • July 14, 2016 -
Hawaii PUC investigates anonymous 'smear' complaint against new commissioner
A 10-page unsigned document questioned how Gov. David Ige appointed Thomas Gorak to replace former Commissioner Michael Champley last month.
By Robert Walton • July 14, 2016 -
Opinion
How to keep the lights on in organized markets
States must seek ways to inject new generation or preserve existing generation through ‘around market’ solutions, former Colorado reuglatory chair Ray Gifford argues.
By Ray Gifford • July 13, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Utility clean energy rankings reveal 'unprecedented shift' in power sector paradigms
Even among renewable energy laggards, there's a growing consensus that wind and solar are at the center of the 21st century electricity system.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 13, 2016 -
Duke will boost North Carolina EV charging stations 30% as part of EPA settlement
The investment stems from a legal deal with the EPA concerning alleged violations of the Clean Air Act in the 1990s.
By Peter Maloney • July 13, 2016 -
Senate votes to convene first energy bill conference committee since 2007
Lawmakers only have until the end of the week before their August recess, but the break could give staff time to work on critical issues.
By Robert Walton • July 13, 2016 -
Clinton will not pursue carbon price despite policy's inclusion in Democratic platform
Putting a price on carbon was a priority of Clinton's primary challenger Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), who endorsed her this week.
By Robert Walton • July 13, 2016 -
Opinion
Electric market deregulation has failed to deliver on the promise of lower rates
States that kept the vertically-integrated utility model have benefitted from lower prices for consumers, Gerry Anderson, CEO of DTE Energy, writes in a guest post.
By Gerry Anderson • July 12, 2016 -
Deep Dive
MIT researchers see a 'window of opportunity' for non-battery storage
Pumped hydro and compressed air storage can add value to renewable energy projects today, researchers found, but that could change as wind and solar drop further in price.
By Peter Maloney • July 12, 2016 -
from Spruce Financial (used with permission)
Deep Dive'Universal access': How PSEG CEO Ralph Izzo aims to make efficiency, DERs available to all consumers
Izzo wants utilities to supply DER solutions to consumers not served in the current marketplace.
By Gavin Bade • July 12, 2016
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