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Deep Dive
Puerto Rico energy storage project tests load shifting capabilities of hybrid batteries
An energy storage project in Puerto Rico will test the ability of hybrid batteries to shift load in response to the territory's storage mandate.
By Peter Maloney • May 3, 2016 -
Oklahoma utility proposes demand charges to cover distributed energy costs
Oklahoma Gas & Electric is seeking approval to change its rate structure in order to adapt to accommodate distributed resources.
By Peter Maloney • May 3, 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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Deep Dive
Inside the deal that averted a net metering ballot showdown in Arizona
After intervention by the governor, plans for dueling ballot initiatives have given way to mediated negotiations between APS and SolarCity.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 3, 2016 -
Conservative groups work to chill state funding for Clean Power Plan
At least seven states have passed or are considering measures to restrict spending on Clean Power Plan efforts while the rule is locked up in the courts.
By Robert Walton • May 3, 2016 -
At 16.4 MW, largest U.S. rooftop solar array will utilize LA muni's feed-in-tariff
The project, planned by developer PermaCity, is slated for four warehouses in the San Pedro community.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 3, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Paul Thomsen, head of Nevada PUC, sees 'bright future' for rooftop solar
The chair of Nevada's regulatory body defends his commission's controversial net metering decisions in an interview with Utility Dive.
By Krysti Shallenberger • May 2, 2016 -
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Maine lawmakers fail to override LePage veto of solar incentive bill
House lawmakers voted 96-52 for the bill on Friday morning, falling two short of the necessary margin to overrule the governor.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 2, 2016 -
Report: Massachusetts' solar fight spiked renewable lobbying efforts
Nearly two dozen renewable companies spent $1.5 million last year lobbying for policy changes, according to the Associated Press.
By Robert Walton • May 2, 2016 -
Ohio PUC chairman Andre Porter submits resignation amid regulatory 'transition'
Concerns are being floated by lawmakers over the high turnover at the PUC. One lawmaker called the chairmanship of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio a "revolving door," and an issue that needs to be addressed.
By Robert Walton • May 2, 2016 -
Solar advocates, lawmakers drop dueling Arizona ballot initiatives in cease-fire
The cease-fire will allow for settlement talks in the hopes of reaching a compromise that will boost solar while addressing utility concerns.
By Robert Walton, Krysti Shallenberger • April 29, 2016 -
Colorado PUC denies Black Hills bid to purchase gas reserves
Regulators voted 3-0 against the plan, saying the utility failed to provide sufficient evidence on immediate and future costs.
By Robert Walton • April 29, 2016 -
From Wright-Hennepin Electric Cooperative/Jerry Kranz (used with permission)
Florida muni delays net metering decision until November election cycle
Staff on Jacksonville's public utility is looking to reduce net metering, but agreed to delay a decision until a utility-backed solar ballot initiative makes its way through the election cycle.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 29, 2016 -
Duke University backs push for third-party renewables sales in North Carolina
Duke's vice president of public affairs Michael Schoenfeld penned an open letter endorsing legislation aimed at legalizing third party financling for renewables systems, saying it will help the university meet its carbon goals.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 29, 2016 -
FERC blocks Ohio power plant subsidies for AEP and FirstEnergy
AEP's CEO said he has "no interest" in a long fight with FERC and the company will push to sell its Ohio plants and re-regulate the state's electricity market.
By Gavin Bade • April 28, 2016 -
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Maine governor vetoes solar bill that would end retail rate net metering
Prospects for overriding the veto look slim in the House, where the measure passed without the two-thirds majority needed for a veto.
By Krysti Shallenberger • April 28, 2016 -
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Despite stay, EPA moves ahead with state renewable energy incentives for Clean Power Plan
The Clean Power Plan is tied up in court, but federal officials are pressing ahead with the clean energy incentives envisioned to exist alongside the new rules.
By Robert Walton • April 28, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Top 10 solar utilities see growth through declining prices, favorable policies
SCE, PG&E and Duke took home top honors from SEPA for the most solar capacity deployed by utilities in 2015.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 28, 2016 -
Ohio PUC Chair Andre Porter to step down, sources say
Though no formal announcement has been made, it appears Porter will step down after just more than a year heading the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.
By Robert Walton • April 28, 2016 -
from Spruce Financial (used with permission)
Deep DiveHow rate reform can help turn energy efficiency into a 'profit center' for utilities
Traditional ratemaking makes energy efficiency a burden to utilities, but smart regulation can create opportunities for both revenue growth and power conservation.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 27, 2016 -
Deep Dive
For grid flexibility, utilities pushed to think beyond gas plants and storage
There are more cost-effective methods to enhance the power system's responsiveness, a new paper reports.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 27, 2016 -
FERC to consider waivers for electric utilities purchasing gas pipeline capacity
Federal regulators will consider easing capacity release requirements to allow power generators greater access to gas supplies in the secondary market.
By Robert Walton • April 27, 2016 -
New York City launches Solarize program targeting 350 MW of new distributed solar by 2025
Solarize campaigns, started in Portland in 2009, help communities leverage group buying power to go solar.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 27, 2016 -
Energy appropriations bill 'underfunds' clean energy research, White House says
The energy appropriations bill faces little resistance in the Senate, but the White House has threatened to veto it over concerns about clean energy research.
By Robert Walton • April 27, 2016 -
Opinion
Renewables in China & India: How two Asian giants struggle with inflexible power system operations
The "merit order" that ranks available generation resources according to marginal cost is largely absent in both countries, RAP analysts write, leading to higher emissions and lower renewable energy utilization.
By Max Dupuy and Ranjit Bharvirkar • April 26, 2016 -
Sierra Club files to stop retrofit of Arizona Public Service gas plant
The environmental group says the way the utility plans to use the new generators would produce about as much carbon dioxide pollution as a coal plant.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 26, 2016
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