Regulation & Policy: Page 221
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New York regulators propose nuclear power mandate in new clean energy plan
Utilities will need to procure almost 16% of their power from nuclear sources in New York by 2020 under a proposal to save the state's carbon-free generators.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 27, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How MISO is reforming market rules to spur storage deployment
Developers are eager to develop MISO’s storage market, but it has a long way to go to catch up with other RTOs.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 26, 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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Utilities seek flexibility, emissions trading in CPP federal implementation plan
How carbon trading is structured under the Clean Power Plan appears to be emerging as an important debate between utilities and environmentalists.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 26, 2016 -
After debt deadline, Puerto Rico utility gets extension to continue providing power
Banks that finance PREPA's fuel deliveries agreed to keep their negotiations out of court until Feb. 12.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 26, 2016 -
Deep Dive
What to expect from California utilities' new aggregated demand response offerings
Under a new auction, California utilities will meet grid demand with traditional demand response, stationary batteries and electric vehicles.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 26, 2016 -
NV Energy proposes 'grandfathering' existing rooftop solar customers
Solar advocates have expressed opposition to recent net metering rule changes that place existing solar customers onto new rates in Nevada.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 26, 2016 -
Deep Dive
10 state rooftop solar debates to watch in 2016 and beyond
As solar deployment spreads, so do policy debates about its value to customers and utilities.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 25, 2016 -
Updated: Supreme Court upholds FERC Order 745, affirming federal role in demand response
The nation's highest judicial body affirmed the agency's authority to regulate demand response programs in wholesale markets in its decision.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 25, 2016 -
National Grid pursues approval for long-term natural gas capacity contracts
The utility has asked Massachusetts regulators for authorization to sign long-term fuels supply contracts, which it says could save customers billions of dollars.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 25, 2016 -
GTM: Global solar added 59 GW in 2015 with China leading at 19 GW
The U.S. added 7 GW in 2015, but analysts expect more in the coming years thanks to an extension of vital tax credits.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 25, 2016 -
Mississippi electric co-ops ask regulators for rehearing on net metering
The co-ops say their nonprofit, member-owned status means they should have the right to set their own solar net metering rates.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 25, 2016 -
FERC's Tony Clark won't seek reappointment, warns of CPP challenges
EnergyWire reports that Tony Clark, the lone Republican FERC commissioner, will not seek reappointment when his term expires at the end of June.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 25, 2016 -
Deep Dive
As hearings conclude, FirstEnergy subsidy proposal remains in doubt
FirstEnergy reached a 16-party settlement last year in the plant subsidy case, but a pair of offers from rival generators say the plan would upend regional electric markets and have offered alternative power supply proposals.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 22, 2016 -
World Energy Council report calls for shift in storage valuation
World Energy Council says storage valuations should be based on value, not costs as the levilized costs for storage are expected to drop.
By Peter Maloney • Jan. 22, 2016 -
California utilities propose alternative to regulators' net metering policy
Three major California utilities proposed a new alternative to the California Public Utilities Commission in their comments on the Commission's proposed net metering decision.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 22, 2016 -
DC Circuit Court denies stay on EPA Clean Power Plan
While refusing to delay implementation, the three-judge panel fast-tracked the case, setting June 2, 2016 as the date for oral arguments.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 21, 2016 -
Nevada PUC to reconsider 'grandfathering' provision in new net metering policy
Regulators will reconsider a provision that applies new remuneration rates and charges to existing solar installations, as well as new ones.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Jan. 21, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Can utilities learn to love distributed solar like central station arrays?
Utility-scale solar has become mainstream among U.S. power providers, but persisting questions around cost and valuation are masking further opportunties in the distributed generation space, analysts say.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 21, 2016 -
ISO/RTO model best alternative to Hawaiian Electric service, Maui report concludes
A report commissioned by leaders in Maui County, Hawaii, suggests forming an independent system operator to take over grid operations from the investor-owned utility.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 21, 2016 -
Solar customers file lawsuit against NV Energy over new net metering rates
The customers say the utility unlawfully reduced their net metering rates to stave off competition from rooftop solar companies.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 21, 2016 -
Senate energy legislation slated for floor fight next week
What's in the bill now will likely not the the center of debate, as amendments are expected to counter energy policy actions taken by the Obama administration in recent months.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 21, 2016 -
Southern California Edison signs 500 MW of utility-scale solar PPAs with First Solar
The California utility renews its push for renewables in response to state’s new mandate requireing 50% renewables by 2030.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 21, 2016 -
Deep Dive
REV in 2016: The year that could transform utility business models in New York
While utilities probably won’t shift to new revenue and business models under REV this year, just how they plan to meet the goals of the groundbreaking reform initiative could become much clearer in the coming months.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 20, 2016 -
Southwest Power Pool study shows it can reliably manage 60% wind penetration
The grid operator needs new wires and tools to add 4,700 MW of wind by 2017, a new report shows.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 20, 2016 -
Greens ask federal EPA to take over enforcement for air, water rules in Texas
The Lone Star State is not doing enough to protect citizens from air and water pollution, a pair of environmental advocates allege. They want the federal government to take over permitting in Texas.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 20, 2016