Regulation & Policy: Page 296
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Minnesota regulators delay decision on social cost of carbon
The agency continues to use a social cost of carbon measure established in 1997.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Massachusetts top court upholds $22M in storm fines against utilities
The fines were brought against NStar, National Grid and Western Massachusetts Electric Co.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 8, 2014 -
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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.
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Austin, Texas, mandates 800 MW of solar by 2020
Austin Energy will add rooftop solar, advanced storage, and a new tariff.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 5, 2014 -
Hawaii utilities, solar installers feud over lengthy interconnection delays
HECO rooftop solar interconnections take nine months; installers say fixes would take minutes.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 5, 2014 -
AEP loses fuel cost case in Ohio Supreme Court
The unanimous decision determined the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio did not overstep in limiting AEP's recovery of a fuel settlement.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 4, 2014 -
PNM to ask for rate increase to pay for falling revenues
The recession, more efficiency, and more renewables dropped PNM earnings 26%, despite 6% more customers.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 4, 2014 -
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$1B Texas transmission line on track to deliver Duke Energy's wind
New wires can carry Gulf Coast wind to balance Panhandle and West Texas wind output.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 3, 2014 -
Florida utilities pour millions into tight governor's race
The utilities are backing Gov. Rick Scott in his battle against Charlie Crist, who has a reputation as an environmental advocate.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 3, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Hawaii's utilities plan for 67% renewables by 2030
Can Hawaii add distributed generation, build a smarter grid and cut customer bills?
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 3, 2014 -
Utah regulators turn down Rocky Mountain Power's bid for solar bill charge
The PSC told the stakeholders to come back with a detailed analysis of net energy metering.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 3, 2014 -
Can buying local help communities save money on power?
Communities are striking their own power deals in search of the right blend and price of power.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 3, 2014 -
Court upholds FERC order setting construction rules for transmission infrastructure
The rule faces significant opposition from some corners of the utility industry.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 2, 2014 -
Cape Wind opponents heading back to appeals court -- again
Koch-backed lawsuit claims Massachusetts regulators pushed the utility and violated federal laws.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 2, 2014 -
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Deep Dive
What happened to that national high voltage transmission system?
New lines are still needed but local obstacles remain in many places.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 2, 2014 -
Lodi, Calif. utility considers rate increase to secure access to cheaper power
The move could help shore up the city's credit rating and ensure access to cheaper power.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 2, 2014 -
Austin utility pushes back on renewables requirements
Advocates say Austin can add 800 megawatts of solar by 2020 and hold rates down.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 29, 2014 -
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Nevada PUC approves EIM for NV Energy, foresees millions in benefits
The company should be able to sell more natural gas, add renewables, and cut reserve costs.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 29, 2014 -
Illinois regulators ponder question: Who owns customer energy data?
The decision by state regulators could have national implications.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 29, 2014 -
Duke Energy strikes deal to buy, not build, generation in Florida
The utility reached a deal with Calpine to buy a 537 MW plant in Auburndale, Florida.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 28, 2014 -
Minnesota Power, National Guard partner to build largest solar farm in state
The Camp Ridley array will meet the utility’s solar mandate and cut costs for the Guard.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 27, 2014 -
HECO aims to triple rooftop solar, get to 65% renewables by 2030
Microgrids, energy storage, community solar, and more demand response are coming to the islands.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 27, 2014 -
Xcel takes Boulder municipalization fight to FERC
The utility asks FERC to move the case from the courts to Colorado regulators.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 27, 2014 -
13 states argue proposed EPA emissions rule invalidated by missing data
The states say EPA left out "vital" net heat rate and emissions data and 84% of modeling runs.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 27, 2014 -
NRC rubber-stamps nuclear fuel storage rule, ends licensing moratorium
NRC Chair Allison Macfarlane has directed her staff to further consider the potential range of environmental impacts for indefinite, no-repository storage.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 27, 2014 -
Deep Dive
A utility in the making: The municipalization of Boulder, Colorado
A fight between Colorado regulators and the district court will decide who owns the poles and wires.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 27, 2014
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