Regulation & Policy: Page 205
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Dominion reveals coal ash stored at Chesapeake is 3 times previous estimate
A new document filed in an ongoing lawsuit between Sierra Club and Dominion Virginia Power revealed more than 3 million tons of coal ash are stored at three Virginia locations, well above the Sierra Club's previous estimate of 1 million tons.
By Krysti Shallenberger • June 10, 2016 -
Maine PUC staff: Electric ratepayers should not pay for natural gas pipeline expansion
The report comes in the wake of a 2013 law that allowed regulators to authorize electric utilities to rate base investments in gas transport.
By Gavin Bade • June 10, 2016 -
Explore the Trendlineâž”
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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City of Madison, Wisconsin plans to cut carbon 80% by 2050
The ambitious plan follows on the heels of other cities, such as Denver, Colorado, adopting similar plans.
By Krysti Shallenberger • June 10, 2016 -
Massachusetts House passes mandates for 1.2 GW each of offshore wind, hydropower
The measure would establish carve-outs in the RPS for 1,200 MW of hydro and 1,200 MW of offshore wind.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 10, 2016 -
Energy Department awards $40M to Lake Erie offshore wind Icebreaker project
Innovative offshore wind projects off New Jersey and Maine also get $40 million awards
By Herman K. Trabish • June 10, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Little less talk: With new revenue models, New York starts to put REV into action
The reforms to utility revenues in the Empire State could set the course for a new model of 21st century power providers.
By Gavin Bade • June 9, 2016 -
Hawaiian Electric files with state regulators to begin new pursuit of utility-scale renewables
Hawaii’s dominant electricity provider sets out on its quest for 100% renewables by 2045.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 9, 2016 -
Xcel Colorado rate plan draws ire of solar interests for higher fixed charges
The plan would lower volumetric rates and increase fixed charges, following a utility strategy that's played out across the nation.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 9, 2016 -
Missouri regulatory staff wants oversight of Great Plains-Westar merger
Missouri regulatory staff claim the state should have authority over Great Plains Energy's proposed acquisition Westar Energy, the largest electricity provider in Kansas.
By Robert Walton • June 8, 2016 -
MISO: FERC approves first storage interconnection agreement
The agreement is for Indianapolis Power & Light’s (IPL) Harding Street Station Battery Energy Storage System.
By Peter Maloney • June 8, 2016 -
Vermont Gov. Shumlin vetoes controversial renewable energy siting bill
The bill was meant to give municipalities more say in siting energy projects, but last-minute restrictions on noise from wind installations triggered the veto.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 8, 2016 -
Deep Dive
As funding for California's SGIP process grows, regulators look to bolster energy storage
But proposed modifications could change how fuel cell and energy storage technologies compete in the process.
By Peter Maloney • June 7, 2016 -
North Carolina Gov. McCrory vetoes coal ash bill
Lawmakers are widely expected to override the veto of a bill the governor called an overreach of legislative authority.
By Shalina Chatlani • June 7, 2016 -
Deep Dive
APS rate case sparks concern beyond mandatory demand charge proposal
Along with a rate structure overhaul, the Arizona utility also wants to cut net metering credits to its avoided cost rate.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 7, 2016 -
ERCOT: Coal to drop below 10% of Texas fuel mix by 2030s as solar booms
Solar is expected to grow to about 17% of the capacity mix as EPA rules and market conditions force coal plants offline.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 7, 2016 -
Interior announces offshore wind lease auction for ocean tract off Long Island
The site, 11 miles south of Long Island, is one of 12 Atlantic tracts deemed suitable for wind development by the federal government.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 6, 2016 -
Missouri munis contract for 200 MW of space on proposed Grain Belt Express line
The new off-takers may strengthen the merchant transmission developer’s appeal to state regulators, who denied it the power of eminent domain last year.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 6, 2016 -
Deep Dive
As nuclear plants shutter, state efforts to save them are coming too late
Exelon's planned closure of two Illinois plants is the latest consequence of low prices in organized electricity markets.
By Robert Walton • June 6, 2016 -
California lawmakers propose constitutional amendment to reform PUC
The California Public Utilities Commission is in "dire need of modernization," according to Assemblyman Scott Wilk (R). The proposed reform comes after the disastrous Aliso Canyon gas leak last year.
By Robert Walton • June 6, 2016 -
New York Assembly approves climate bill to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions
The bill, which would require elimination of greenhouse gas pollution by 2050, now heads to the state Senate, where it faces longer odds and a tight timeframe.
By Gavin Bade • June 3, 2016 -
Riverstone to buy generator Talen Energy, take it private for $1.8B
Created after PPL spun off its generation business, Talen has been squeezed by low power market prices in the year since it went public.
By Gavin Bade • June 3, 2016 -
Hawaiian Electric: 'Walk away' deadline won't kill NextEra merger deal
The companies face a June 3 deadline to walk away from the deal without a termination fee, but Hawaiian Electric said talks can continue. The Hawaii PUC hopes to have a decision by the end of June.
By Gavin Bade, Herman Trabish • June 3, 2016 -
Deep Dive
The corporate green team: Utilities partner to meet renewables demand from large US firms
The Edison Electric Institute has joined green groups in a partnership to market wind and solar to climate-savvy companies.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 2, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Rate design roundup: demand charges vs. time-based rates
A new RMI report compares the two strategies transforming utility rate designs across the country.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 2, 2016 -
Exelon to shut Clinton, Quad Cities nuclear plants after Illinois bill stalls
The plants are struggling to compete in interstate electricity markets and have lost a combined $800 million in the last seven years.
By Gavin Bade • June 2, 2016