Regulation & Policy: Page 206
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Michigan clean energy bills cost ratepayers $4B, critics claim
The incoming president and CEO of Consumers Energy supports both bills, saying they are necessary to ensure electric reliability and continue Michigan's economic recovery.
By Robert Walton • June 2, 2016 -
Texas regulators delay El Paso Electric request for rate increase, solar surcharge
Texas regulators told El Paso Electric to re-issue their rate increase request, delaying a final decision on their rate case.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 2, 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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NC lawmakers pass coal ash bill despite veto threat
A North Carolina senate bill seeking to reestablish the NC Coal Ash Commission will move on to Gov. Pat McCory (R), who said that he would veto the legislation on grounds of the commission being unconstitutional.
By Shalina Chatlani • June 1, 2016 -
Deep Dive
The head of California's ISO is on a mission to regionalize and decarbonize
CAISO CEO Steve Berberich wants help from utilities in bridging California’s borders and moving beyond 50% renewables.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 1, 2016 -
Arizona Public Service pushes residential demand charges in new rate case
The $3.6 billion rate case includes a proposal for three different residential demand charge options, which the utility says will incentivize customers to manage peak usage.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 1, 2016 -
California regulators approve 262 MW Puente natural gas peaker plant for SCE
Despite recent struggles with natural gas in southern California, regulators still see a significant role for the resource.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 1, 2016 -
NH regulators delay Eversource proposed Northern Pass transmission line
The delay could have consequences for Massachusetts' clean energy goals and efforts to replace retired nuclear and fossil fuel generation.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 1, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Energy storage's role in decarbonization will depend on duration, cost cuts
For a clean grid, "storage is not a requisite if a diverse mix of flexible, low-carbon power sources is employed," according to a new study by Argonne Laboratory and MIT.
By Peter Maloney • May 31, 2016 -
California PUC approves expedited storage buy to guard against gas shortages
Without mitigation measures, regulators warn that residents could face up to 14 days of blackouts due to the Aliso Canyon gas leak.
By Peter Maloney • May 31, 2016 -
Great Plains Energy to buy rival Kansas utility Westar for $8.6B
The deal would give Great Plains, which owns Kansas City Power & Light, more than 1.5 million customers in Kansas and Missouri and over 13 GW of total generation.
By Gavin Bade • May 31, 2016 -
DOE pulls $40M in funding for Dominion's offshore wind pilot
The decision came after the utility was unable to guarantee the project would be online by 2020, with Dominion saying there are "too many uncertainties to meet DOE's request."
By Davide Savenije • May 31, 2016 -
Bill to reestablish North Carolina coal ash commission heads for conference committee
The coal ash commission was disbanded earlier this year after the state Supreme Court ruled its members were too open to legislative influence.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 31, 2016 -
Maryland Gov. Hogan vetoes increase to state's renewable energy standard
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan had been expected to sign the bill, but instead cited tax increases in his decision to veto.
By Robert Walton • May 31, 2016 -
Puerto Rico utility board approves rate increase to help secure restructured debt
A new securitization charge will help move Puerto Rico’s public utility a step closer to solvency.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 28, 2016 -
Dynegy bill would integrate all of Illinois into PJM electricity market
Currently Southern Illinois is part of the MISO market, but it would be integrated with PJM if the Dynegy bill passes.
By Gavin Bade • May 27, 2016 -
U.S. House votes to enter conference committee with Senate on energy bills
Congress hasn't had a conference committee on an energy bill in over a decade, but it appears we will see one this year.
By Krysti Shallenberger • May 27, 2016 -
Donald Trump's energy proposals echo old GOP priorities
The presumptive Republican nominee outlined his energy policy platform at an oil industry conference in North Dakota Thursday.
By Gavin Bade • May 27, 2016 -
Michigan lawmakers push bills to curb clean energy standards
Michigan lawmakers advanced a pair of bills seeking to limit clean energy standards and add more restrictions on the state's electric choice program.
By Krysti Shallenberger • May 27, 2016 -
Nevada Task Force recommends net metering grandfathering provision
The Nevada task force set up by Gov. Brian Sandoval to promote renewable energy drafted a recommendation that includes a grandfathering provision for net metering and to achieve 50% renewables by 2040.
By Krysti Shallenberger • May 27, 2016 -
Deep Dive
SPP CEO: Regionalization, transmission help push renewables penetration near 50%
Southwest Power Pool CEO Nick Brown says he sees solar, storage and more footprint expansion coming in the next five years.
By Gavin Bade • May 26, 2016 -
Ohio regulators grant rehearing for AEP plant subsidy request
After the feds stepped in, AEP slimmed down its income guarantee proposal from 3,100 MW to 440 MW.
By Gavin Bade • May 26, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Strange bedfellows: How solar and utilities struck a net metering compromise in New York
Communication and a forward-thinking regulatory framework are key to finding middle ground.
By Krysti Shallenberger • May 26, 2016 -
New York lawmakers introduce bill to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
The bill does not call for 100% renewable energy explicitly, but would require the state to reduce total greenhouse gas emissions 100% below 1990 levels by midcentury.
By Gavin Bade, Krysti Shallenberger • May 26, 2016 -
Brookings: Net metering is a net benefit for utilities and all ratepayers
A new report from Brookings reviewed reports from a wide spectrum of utility regulatory bodies, national laboratories, academic and think tank reports, concluding that net metering is a good thing.
By Krysti Shallenberger • May 26, 2016 -
Hawaiian Electric could hit some rooftop solar caps next month, filing warns
A group of solar interests says the caps on the customer grid supply tariff on Maui could be hit in the second week of June.
By Gavin Bade • May 26, 2016