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

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Sustainability

Companies are pursuing increasingly ambitous sustainability goals around clean energy, but integrating rising amounts of renewables, minimizing environmental impacts, and achieving carbon reduction targets can be challenging.

By Utility Dive staff

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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