Regulation & Policy: Page 209
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PJM defends market structure, cautions against state intervention in new report
A new report from the grid operator finds that its capacity market structure is functional — as long as state policies don't mess it up.
By Gavin Bade • May 11, 2016 -
Wyoming lawmakers to consider raising the only US state tax on wind generation
Lawmakers say they want to make tax rates for renewables and fossil fuel generation comparable, but wind developers claim they already pay higher rates.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 11, 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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Deep Dive
Better together: How an organized market can help clean up the western US grid
Today 38 separate balancing authorities deliver power out West. A new paper says a single market would be more efficient.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 11, 2016 -
US solar company inks deal with China to build 1,000 MW concentrating solar power plant
SolarReserve, who developed the Crescent Dunes CSP project in Nevada, just teamed up with China's Shenhua Group to build 1,000 MW of solar power.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 11, 2016 -
Deep Dive
It's the economy: Maryland RPS debate illustrates national divide on clean energy policy
States with RPS laws are doubling down, while those without take little interest. Maryland could help explain why.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 10, 2016 -
Hawaii budgets $1.2M for study of alternative utility business models
If approved by Gov. Ige, the study would follow a separate report that recommended a nonprofit grid operator for the island of Maui.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 10, 2016 -
Arizona lawmakers pass bill altering conflict-of-interest standards for utility regulators
The measure, expected to be signed by Gov. Doug Ducey, would allow one of his appointees to vote in proceedings involving SolarCity despite a familial connection.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 10, 2016 -
Florida PSC open seat draws wide range of applicants
Commissioner Lisa Polak Edgar is not seeking a fourth term on the Florida Public Service Commission.
By Robert Walton • May 10, 2016 -
South Carolina bill would ban citizen suits for enforcement of state pollution laws
The bill, a version of one passed last year in the Senate, needs only one more vote before going to Gov. Nikki Haley.
By Shalina Chatlani • May 9, 2016 -
Deep Dive
ComEd jumps on the demand charge train with new Illinois proposal
Residential demand charges have been most popular in the Southwest, but the Chicago-based utility features them prominently in a new legislative push.
By Peter Maloney • May 9, 2016 -
California Gov. Brown calls for independent safety monitor for utility infrastructure
The proposed Division of Safety Advocates aims to prevent disasters like the San Bruno pipeline explosion and Aliso Canyon methane leak.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 9, 2016 -
Study: Coast Guard push to limit offshore wind development
In a new study, a working group from the Coast Guard worry offshore wind development could increase the chances of accidents and hurt shipping traffic.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 9, 2016 -
Updated: Exelon says 2 nuke plants on the line in sweeping new Illinois energy bill
The Next Generation Energy Plan, announced yesterday, would touch virtually every aspect of the state's power industry. Without it, Exelon plans to retire two challenged nuclear plants.
By Peter Maloney • May 6, 2016 -
NV Energy expands Green Energy Rider program to large customers
The program will now allow customers with demand of 1 MW or higher to source half or all of their electricity from solar.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 6, 2016 -
Weeks after law's passage, New Hampshire utilities near net metering cap for large solar
The ink has barely dried on a new law in New Hampshire raising net metering caps and already, one utility says it's nearly maxed out on large projects.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 6, 2016 -
Never heard of the Clean Power Plan? You're not alone.
Two new polls, one national and the other conducted in Texas, show most Americans have never heard of the Obama administration's signature climate plan.
By Robert Walton • May 6, 2016 -
Hawaii lawmakers to reconcile competing proposals for renewables, storage incentives
These proposals aim to ensure low-income families could purchase distributed generation systems and a tax break for energy storage for up to 25% of the costs.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 5, 2016 -
Deep Dive
4 drivers of solar growth utilities need to know
Record solar growth forecasted in 2016 will rely on four key themes and one unifying trend, GTM Research says.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 5, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Can the House and Senate turn two energy bills into one law?
Congress is a conference committee away from passing the first broad energy legislation in nearly a decade, but the House and Senate remain far apart on some key issues and a veto threat from the White House hangs over negotiations.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 5, 2016 -
Massachusetts lawmakers mull 2,000 MW offshore wind mandate
Two state lawmakers are working with developers to craft a bill that could come by the end of the month.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 5, 2016 -
Texas regulators delay decision on Hunt's bid for Oncor
Texas regulators have delayed a decision on whether or not to reconsider Hunt Consolidated's plan to purchase Oncor out of bankruptcy, but Dallas' mayor came out in support of the plan.
By Robert Walton • May 5, 2016 -
California green energy bills target gas storage safety, protecting low-income communities
Environmental and social justice groups are backing more than a dozen bills in the California legislature.
By Robert Walton • May 5, 2016 -
DOE's new $25M solar fund seeks development of distributed energy grid solutions
The ENERGISE program, part of the Department of Energy's SunShot initiative, seeks to fund grid technologies to manage high penetrations of distributed energy on utility systems.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 4, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Making sense of Q1's monster M&A activity in the power sector
Beyond cheap gas and stagnant load growth, merger activity went gangbusters in the United States last quarter because we've entered a period of fundamental change.
By Robert Walton • May 4, 2016 -
ACC approves TEP plans for renewables, storage, but not utility-owned solar
Arizona regulators approved an expansion in renewable energy investments and two storage pilot projects, but deferred a decision on utility-owned rooftop and community solar projects to TEP's general rate case.
By Gavin Bade • May 4, 2016