Regulation & Policy: Page 217
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Oregon bill to curb coal use, set 50% renewables mandate heads to Senate after House passage
After an earlier version of the bill was caught up in weeks of partisan wrangling, backers say they expect a quick passage in the Senate before the end of the week.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 2, 2016 -
NJ Senate committee passes bill for 80% renewable energy standard
A nearly identical bill passed the full New Jersey Senate last year, but failed to come to a vote in the lower house.
By Robert Walton • March 2, 2016 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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North Carolina approves 2 of Duke's 3 proposed gas units, opponents vow appeal
Critics, wary of increasing reliance on natural gas, are already indicating they will appeal the state's decision, saying Duke "never had to substantiate its claim that customer demand will soar."
By Robert Walton • March 2, 2016 -
Deep Dive
The sector favorite: Storage tops utility tech picks for second year running
Utility Dive's third annual survey of electric utility professionals shows even greater interest in energy storage.
By Peter Maloney • March 1, 2016 -
DC mayor opposes revised Exelon-Pepco settlement, putting deal at risk
The statement from Mayor Muriel Bowser comes hours after the residential ratepayer advocate for the city announced she opposes the revised settlement conditions as well.
By Gavin Bade • March 1, 2016 -
Updated: DC ratepayer advocate opposes revised Exelon-Pepco merger terms
The Office of People's Counsel said in a release Tuesday that the conditions put on a settlement agreement by the Public Service Commission last week mean the deal is no longer in the interest of ratepayers.
By Gavin Bade • March 1, 2016 -
Minnesota Power line approved to link Canadian hydro and storage to Midwest wind
The Great Northern transmission line line will help the Minnesota utility access hydropower and pumped storage facilities in Manitoba.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 1, 2016 -
Washington state withdraws carbon regulation scheme following industry concern
State regulators will head back to the drawing board, withdrawing plans to lmit the carbon emissions of the state's largest polluters.
By Robert Walton • March 1, 2016 -
Senate set for full vote on bipartisan energy bill after Flint funding impasse
After the legislation was delayed over funding for the Flint water crisis, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who is shepherding the bill, says lawmakers could knock it out in a single afternoon.
By Robert Walton • March 1, 2016 -
Deep Dive
'Only a matter of time': U.S. offshore wind struggles to get off the ground
The U.S. offshore wind industry still lags far behind Europe and China but it has its first steel in the water and sees growth in its future.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 1, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Consistent change: How utility professionals view the evolving power mix
The new resource mix will meet federal regulations and state mandates with wind and solar supported by natural gas and DERs.
By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 29, 2016 -
Montana-Dakota Utilities drops demand charge push after deal with solar advocates
Under deals struck with solar advocates and consumer groups, MDU rates would go up about 13% but there will be no solar-specific demand charge.
By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 29, 2016 -
Missouri utilities throw weight behind rate regulatory reform bill
Supporters say the measure will allow utilities to more quickly upgrade the state's transmission system, but critics warn it leaves the Missouri Public Service Commission with little oversight.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 29, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Inside the PSC: DC regulators offer clear path to Exelon-Pepco merger approval
In a surprise double vote, regulators rejected a settlement agreement on the merger and then outlined five changes to the deal that would result in its approval.
By Gavin Bade • Feb. 26, 2016 -
Updated: DC regulators reject Exelon-Pepco merger, but recommend changes for approval
The stakes were high for Exelon, which sought the predictable income of Pepco's utility business to hedge against risks presented by its fleet of older nuclear plants.
By Gavin Bade • Feb. 26, 2016 -
SolarCity rolls out storage, smart tech system for Hawaii's self-supply option
SolarCity's new product offers “demand flexibility" and could give solar owners ability to consume 90% of their generation.
By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 26, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Updated: A brief history of the Exelon-Pepco merger saga
Two years after the deal was first announced, the merger that would create the nation's largest electric utility is coming to its conclusion. Here's a timeline of how we got here.
By Gavin Bade • Feb. 25, 2016 -
HECO cancels 3 solar contracts with SunEdison
Hawaiian Electric Companies move to cancel three SunEdison contracts put the solar developer's $336 million debt restructuring deal in doubt, and sparked the ire of Hawaii's Public Utilities Commission Chair Randy Iwase.
By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 25, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How utilities and their regulators will determine the future of solar
Rate design holds the key to whether there are more than 40 states with solar at grid parity in 2020, or just two, according to a new report.
By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 25, 2016 -
Maine utilities, solar advocates back new bill to replace net metering, grow solar
Under the new bill, utilities would act as "standard buyers" for solar of all types, aggregating multiple generation facilities and bidding them into electricity markets.
By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 25, 2016 -
DC PSC will vote Friday on Exelon-Pepco merger
After a long proceeding, the District of Columbia Public Service Commission will vote this week to approve or deny the acquisition that would create the nation's largest electric utility.
By Gavin Bade • Feb. 25, 2016 -
Louisiana PSC rejects Cleco acquisition by international consortium
Cleco Corp. said the Louisiana Public Service Commission's decision failed to acknowledge the benefits from the M&A.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Feb. 25, 2016 -
Compromise in Mississippi partially restores state regulators authority over co-ops
The amended legislation still allows cooperatives to set net metering rates and design efficiency programs.
By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 25, 2016 -
States go back to Supreme Court for second bite at blocking MATS
The high court rejected the air pollution rules on technical grounds last year, but a lower court ruling has allowed the EPA to continue enforcing the rules.
By Gavin Bade • Feb. 25, 2016 -
NY Gov. Cuomo: 'Zero tolerance' for electric service companies jacking up prices
Independent energy companies supply power to more than 20% of New York residents, and a recent audit found many were offering no savings and dramatically overcharging compared to regulated providers.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 25, 2016