Regulation & Policy: Page 293
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Deep Dive
How to build high voltage transmission in America
It just takes biblical patience and the power to fly.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 6, 2014 -
AEP asks Ohio PUC to guarantee income for 4 coal plants
Without ratepayer support, AEP says there could be plant closures, job cuts, and compromised power supplies.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 6, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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.
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Exelon executives revive push for carbon tax
The generator's nuclear fleet is struggling to compete, but Illinois needs its carbon-free power.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 6, 2014 -
Florida PSC directs Duke Energy to return $54 million to customers
Duke had been charging consumers for a nuclear plant that will never be built.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 6, 2014 -
Cost overruns for South Carolina's V.C. Summer nuclear plant hit $1B
The SCANA Corp.-Santee Cooper project is more than $10 billion over budget and almost 3 years behind.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 3, 2014 -
Massachusetts Attorney General calls for rate increase reforms
Did Massachusetts power prices just get political?
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 3, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What net metering will do to the utility business
Researchers take a close look at rooftop solar's impact on utility earnings and rates.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 3, 2014 -
Maine welcomes larger customers into efficiency programs
The state anticipates saving 44,400 MWh annually.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 3, 2014 -
HECO and Hawaii lawmakers plan push for community solar gardens
Electricity customers without available roofs can still own and benefit from solar.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 2, 2014 -
Ameren Missouri plans to replace coal plants with gas and renewables
The utility is moving away from coal in response to new EPA emission regulations.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 2, 2014 -
Report: Duke Energy's NC utilities earning more than regulators authorize
Regulators say they are watching the situation closely.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 2, 2014 -
Deep Dive
New York's energy future: What do utilities want?
First responses to the Reforming the Energy Vision straw proposal are a mixed bag, with many trying to secure their place in a changing energy landscape.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 2, 2014 -
DOE issues final approval on Quebec-to-Queens transmission line
Canadian authorities must still decide if they want to develop hydro for U.S. consumption.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 1, 2014 -
Duke Florida under increasing pressure from lawmakers in crucial week
Florida legislators want to make Duke refund $54 million to consumers, investigate its ties with PSC
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 30, 2014 -
APS, ratepayer advocate strike major deal on alternative procurement
The deal opens the door for price-competitive storage, efficiency, renewables, and demand response
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 30, 2014 -
Texas PUC says CenterPoint must share Houston Import Project
The decision effectively calls the transmission initiative six different “projects.”
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 29, 2014 -
Virginia governor offering all-of-the-above energy plan
Democrat Terry McAuliffe seeks compromise with GOP lawmakers with plans for traditional and renewable generation.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 29, 2014 -
EPA head says carbon regulations could change after comment period
Gina McCarthy says not investing in renewables and energy efficiency would be “a big mistake” for states.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 29, 2014 -
New Jersey's new chief regulator faces long list of challenges
Richard Mroz will take over the Board of Public Utilities at a time when New Jersey faces a host of energy issues.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 29, 2014 -
Solar installers flee Hawaii as interconnection queue backs up
HECO’s bold new circuit plan may help solar but not save installers.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 29, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How this New York utility plans to own and operate microgrids
Central Hudson Gas & Electric has broadly outlined a proposal to build, own and operate microgrids for customers.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 29, 2014 -
National Grid customers to see 37% higher rates this winter
A constrained gas supply in New England is at the heart of rising power prices.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 29, 2014 -
CPUC email scandal: New judge assigned to PG&E rate case
Acting Chief Administrative Law Judge Timothy Sullivan has assigned himself to oversee the $1 billion rate case.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 29, 2014 -
Maine's next governor gets opportunity to reshape state regulatory commission
Huge influence on Maine energy policy, electricity rates, and natural gas supply expected.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 26, 2014 -
Under pressure, Black Hills Power retracts proposed distributed generation surcharge
The utility wants South Dakota regulators to approve a 13% rate increase to cover grid repairs and coal costs.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 25, 2014