Regulation & Policy: Page 207
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Deep Dive
Across the 'valley of death': How the wind industry will cope without tax credits
Tax incentives are spurring so much renewables growth that states could meet their Clean Power Plan targets ahead of the compliance period. That could mean a slowdown for the wind industry, which was counting on the regulatory package to sustain growth.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 25, 2016 -
Efficiency, gas plants push PJM capacity auction prices below expectations
Lower prices could make some higher-cost power plants uneconomic, and Exelon announced two of its nuclear plants did not clear the auction.
By Robert Walton • May 25, 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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SolarCity: Nevada rooftop solar delivers 1.6¢/kWh in net benefits to grid
A new report from the leading rooftop solar installer argues previous analyses of solar's value to the state have been incomplete.
By Gavin Bade • May 24, 2016 -
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Two years after EPA's coal ash rule, progress depends on states
North Carolina’s struggle with coal ash illustrates the persisting issues with the federal rules meant to govern its disposal.
By Shalina Chatlani • May 24, 2016 -
Deep Dive
A grid of DERs: DOE program aims for 100% solar penetration on the distribution system
The new SunShot program will dole out $25M to solutions aimed at integrating truly unprecedented amounts of distributed generation.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 24, 2016 -
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The U.S. needs more transmission. One Midwest project could provide a collaborative model.
A new report outlines how 11 utilities leaped big hurdles to build the 800-mile CapX2020 project.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 23, 2016 -
Arizona begins hearings on co-op plan for higher fixed charges, lower net metering rates
The Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative rate case request includes a special charge to rooftop solar customers and a cut in net metering rates.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 23, 2016 -
Florida Supreme Court strikes down FPL's gas drilling investments
State regulators overreached in allowing FPL to become the first electric utility in the country to directly finance gas drilling, Florida's highest court ruled last week.
By Robert Walton • May 23, 2016 -
New York PSC enacts new revenue models for utilities in REV proceeding
Utilities in the Empire State have new options to earn revenue, though the traditional cost-of-service model was preserved by regulators as well.
By Gavin Bade • May 20, 2016 -
North Carolina bill would sharply restrict utility-scale renewables siting
The bill would require developers to conceal solar farms and keep the noise from wind facilities to near the volume of a human whisper.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 20, 2016 -
DOE releases comprehensive overview of efforts to cut solar costs
The SunShot program is 5 years into its 10 year run and 70% of the way to cutting solar cost to $0.06/kWh.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 20, 2016 -
Power sector preparing for EMP attack among grid risks, EEI official tells Senate
The power sector is working with the federal government to harden the grid against a potential electromagnetic pulse attack, and to develop restoration strategies in the event one is successful.
By Robert Walton • May 20, 2016 -
Bill to delay EPA ozone rule passes committee, moves to full House
Along party lines, Republicans in the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved a measure to alter provisions of the Clean Air Act.
By Robert Walton • May 20, 2016 -
Hawaiian Electric proposes major plan to import LNG as bridge to 100% renewables
Hawaiian Electric wants to import liquefied natural gas under a 20-year contract with Fortis, but the proposal is contingent on the state's approval of the utility's merger with NextEra Energy.
By Robert Walton • May 20, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Caps raised, New Hampshire turns attention to imminent struggle over solar value
A new law that raised net metering caps also directed state regulators to devise a new solar incentive program within 10 months. Already some innovative proposals are surfacing.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 19, 2016 -
Nevada governor's task force committee recommends grandfathering rooftop solar customers
A group on the energy task force convened by Gov. Brian Sandoval has passed a resolution recommending grandfathering, and it could end up being included in a future energy bill.
By Gavin Bade • May 19, 2016 -
Hunt withdraws previously-approved bid to acquire Oncor
Though Hunt says it is still trying to salvage a deal, the door could be open for other suitors, like NextEra.
By Gavin Bade • May 19, 2016 -
Massachusetts must do more to cut carbon emissions, state Supreme Court rules
The case is a win for Our Children’s Trust, a youth advocacy group making climate challenges around the country.
By Robert Walton • May 19, 2016 -
Maine cities put solar plans on hold as state awaits regulators' action on net metering
National solar installers lobbied against the bill, saying it would give utilities too much power, but local developers worry a PUC review of net metering could ultimately be worse for their industry.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 19, 2016 -
Arizona governor signs bill easing conflict of interest standard for utility regulators
The new law will allow a recent ACC appointee to vote in solar proceedings from which he had previously recused himself.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 19, 2016 -
Deep Dive
'Like putting a man on the moon': How U.S. utilities can break into the offshore wind market
A new report brings lessons to bear from the European sector for U.S. companies looking to be leaders in the emerging market.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 19, 2016 -
Ahead of review vote, Pennsylvania agencies at odds over net metering changes
The Independent Regulatory Review Commission is scheduled to vote today on new net metering limits — changes environmental regulators in the state oppose.
By Robert Walton • May 19, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Making waves: DOE reboots marine hydrokinetic energy program to push commercialization
A new competition and enhanced funding aim to move MHK technologies out of the "Wright brothers stage of development."
By Herman K. Trabish • May 18, 2016 -
Hopes for speedy energy bill fade as lawmakers plan rare conference committee
Sen. Lisa Murkowski wanted a bill on the president's desk before the August recess, but that's looking less likely as lawmakers work through the details of forming a conference committee.
By Robert Walton • May 18, 2016 -
SDG&E kicks off $52.5 million EV charger installation and customer education pilot
The utility will build, own, and maintain 3,500 charging stations at 350 locations across its territory under a program approved by regulators earlier this year.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 18, 2016