Regulation & Policy: Page 285
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New Mexico utility floats monthly solar fees in rate case
A $6 per kilowatt per month charge aims to cover what the utility says is a "cost shift."
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 15, 2014 -
New Democratic Senate leaders split on EPA plan
Last week two groups of Democratic senators lobbied the EPA on its carbon cuts, one side urging greater reductions and the other cautioning a need for more flexibility.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 15, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineSustainability
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 -
Deep Dive
How utilities can plan for the future of transmission and distributed generation
PA Consulting’s Ron Norman explains how to choose a route to the grid’s future.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 14, 2014 -
Kentucky PSC to consider implementation of smart grid technologies
All of Kentucky’s jurisdictional electric utilities and the five largest natural gas utilities are parties to the state's smart grid proceeding.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 14, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Showdown at the PSC: Inside the battles for Florida's energy future
Florida's utilities and environmentalists are feuding about how to quantify solar and efficiency.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 14, 2014 -
New W.Va. GOP majority will attempt repeal of alternative fuels mandate
Democrats, in retreat, may choose to rely on the EPA Clean Power Plan to drive alternatives to coal.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 14, 2014 -
PG&E CEO: A price on carbon can be good for utilities
A price on carbon would drive EV growth which would boost utility revenues.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 14, 2014 -
New SC net metering agreement: Full retail rate, no solar fees
Utilities and renewable energy advocates have reached a landmark decision for rooftop solar in the state.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 12, 2014 -
DOE will guarantee $12.5B in loans for advanced nuclear
The Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office now has open solicitations in four areas totaling about $40 billion.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 12, 2014 -
FERC plans conferences on EPA Clean Power Plan
The conferences will focus on reliability, wholesale electric markets and operations, and energy infrastructure.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 11, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How power companies can get to Utility 2.0 and beyond
New distributed generation and a new distribution system are at the heart of a whole new way to make and sell electricity.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 11, 2014 -
EIA: Rise in coal use in 2014 foreshadows a coming decline
EPA regulations and the falling price of natural gas seem are main contributors to the decline.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 10, 2014 -
Senate confirms 2 TVA nominees
U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) used the hearing to slam the EPA's proposed carbon rules.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 10, 2014 -
GOP blocks sage grouse rules in CRomnibus, but not EPA regs
Transmission developers and western co-ops have objected to the bird's protections in the past.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 10, 2014 -
Electric, gas industries still can't agree on when the day starts
The decision will now fall to FERC, as the gas and electric industries work to better align their schedules.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 10, 2014 -
Utilities see opportunity with new GOP governor in Arkansas
The newly-elected Republican governor will likely name two representatives to the state's Public Service Commission.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 10, 2014 -
Iowa lawmaker wants to expand state's hydro power
A bill could be introduced next year to study adding hydro power to the Iowa's resources.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 10, 2014 -
Colorado PUC nixes Xcel solar proposal
The utility had proposed purchasing 50 MW of solar and allowing customers to subscribe to portions of the clean power.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 10, 2014 -
U.S. solar grew 1.3 GW in Q3 to 16.1 GW
Q3 2014’s 1,354 megawatts, a 41% jump over Q3 2013, took U.S. PV to 16.1 gigawatts
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 9, 2014 -
Regulators approve Duke proposal to invest $500M in solar
Duke will build 128 MW of solar and contract for 150 MW to meet the NC renewables mandate.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How virtual net metering will save low income Massachusetts residents $60 million
SunEdison is working with 16 housing authorities to supply solar energy below the prevailing cost of electricity.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 9, 2014 -
New Louisiana Senator will oppose Obama energy initiatives
U.S. Rep. and Louisiana Senate Candidate Bill Cassidy took almost 56% of the vote in a runoff against Sen. Mary Landrieu.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 9, 2014 -
Accenture: Distributed generation and efficiency could slash utility revenues $48B
Most utility executives believe it will not be cost-effective for consumers to go off-grid without any subsidies until 2030 or beyond.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 9, 2014 -
HECO inks contracts for its biggest solar buy ever
Hawaii’s utility starts the NextEra age with a bang.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 8, 2014 -
After contentious decisions, Florida lawmakers file bill to reform PSC
Legislators propose reforms including term limits and making regulators stand for election.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 8, 2014
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