Regulation & Policy: Page 94
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Three Mile Island to close after bailout bill stalls in Pennsylvania legislature
The plant gained international fame when a partial nuclear meltdown permanently shut down Unit 2 in 1979. Economic competition is now driving Unit 1 to close, despite 15 years left on its operating license.
By HJ Mai • May 9, 2019 -
EPA questions federal permit application of 1.2 GW hydro transmission line
Central Maine's environmental permit application for a proposed 145-mile project from Quebec to Massachusetts prevents stakeholders from having a full understanding of the project due to allegedly incomplete information, EPA wrote.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 8, 2019 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineThe 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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Podcast
EPS Ep. 12: An on-the-ground account of coal ash pollution in Texas
The most contaminated coal ash site in the country offers a firsthand look at the waste's impact on land and where that leaves federal regulations.
By Catherine Morehouse • May 8, 2019 -
DOE offers $35M for energy-efficient construction tech
The Department of Energy grants will favor techniques such as offsite manufacturing, robotics, digitization, automation and improved modeling.
By Kim Slowey • May 8, 2019 -
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OpinionThe looming threat to state renewable goals in wholesale electricity markets
States are on a dangerous collision course with organized wholesale markets as they encounter obstacles to their clean energy goals that undermine their efforts and put more costs onto ratepayers.
By Jessica Bell • May 8, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Massachusetts' multipronged policy approach spurs distributed energy storage
Sunrun has credited the state's bedrock of distributed energy policies for enabling its participation in ISO-NE's capacity market with an aggregated solar-plus-storage bid.
By HJ Mai • May 7, 2019 -
Seattle passes EV readiness requirements
New buildings with off-street parking must have charging infrastructure under a proposal championed by Mayor Jenny Durkan.
By Jason Plautz • May 7, 2019 -
Colorado approves bill putting Tri-State under PUC as members flee to renewables
Legislators on Friday passed a comprehensive utility bill that also codifies Xcel's clean energy goals.
By Catherine Morehouse • May 7, 2019 -
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FERC deadlock could continue past end of LaFleur's term
The Democratic commissioner's departure could come before a replacement is Senate-approved and sworn in, based on future opportunities for her career, according to her staff.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 7, 2019 -
Senate Democrats push tax code overhaul to streamline clean energy incentives
A bill introduced by Sen. Ron Wyden would consolidate dozens of tax breaks into a trio of "technology-neutral provisions," though opponents say it would rig markets against fossil fuels.
By Robert Walton • May 6, 2019 -
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Nebraska surprise: State poised to become Midwest building efficiency leader
The state legislature approved adopting international building energy codes that would be the strongest in the region — "not something you'd think would come out of Nebraska," efficiency advocates said.
By Robert Walton • May 6, 2019 -
Deep Dive // Remediating fossil fuel sites
North Carolina coal ash battle comes to a head as Duke challenges cleanup order
The utility's coal ash saga stretches on in the state after an eventful Friday highlighted multiple avenues for closure and costs, making the future of the ponds and rates uncertain.
By Catherine Morehouse • May 2, 2019 -
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South Carolina compromises on PURPA contracts, eliciting Duke support for pro-solar bill
Duke, the sole naysayer on a bill that would set a 10 year minimum for PURPA contracts and eliminate the net metering cap, reached an agreement with lawmakers Monday.
By Catherine Morehouse • May 2, 2019 -
Maine Gov. Mills introduces 100% renewables bill
The policy, which seeks to reduce total emissions 80% below 1990 levels by 2050, is a broad departure from the former governor's "openly hostile" stance against clean energy.
By Catherine Morehouse • May 2, 2019 -
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OpinionRejecting the 'new normal,' California eyes technology solutions to wildfire risks
The threat of deadly wildfires needs to be addressed through technology and innovation, according to the deputy executive director for safety and enforcement at the California Public Utilities Commission.
By Elizaveta Malashenko • May 2, 2019 -
Baltimore incinerator owners at center of Maryland renewables debate litigate new air rules
A lawsuit filed by Wheelabrator and others seeks to overturn Baltimore's "targeted attempt" to shut down the facilities whose waste-to-energy was recently confirmed as eligible for the state's renewable portfolio standard.
By Rina Li • May 2, 2019 -
Los Angeles releases its own 'Green New Deal', ensuring 100% renewables by 2045
The sustainability plan expands and accelerates goals for a cleaner environment, stronger economy and more resilient city.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 2, 2019 -
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Retail energy suppliers, others reject New York utilities' proposed cybersecurity protocols
Cyberthreats are on the rise and while energy stakeholders in New York agree on the importance of enhanced security measures, they disagree over who should pay for it.
By HJ Mai • May 1, 2019 -
Deep DiveERCOT's reliability anxiety: Energy groups square off on what's to blame
Competition between traditional generation and renewables has put energy incentives under scrutiny in the Texas legislature.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 30, 2019 -
DOE policy chief: 'My office is not working on anything to do with subsidized coal'
One of the authors of the leaked DOE memo to subsidize fuel-secure power sources said the draft was not intended to address only coal or be connected to the department's failed NOPR to bail out coal.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • April 30, 2019 -
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California PUC proposes guidelines for 'last resort' de-energizations as wildfire season looms
Utilities may need to de-energize power lines during high winds, but the California Public Utilities Commission's proposal makes clear it can only do that "as a measure of last resort."
By Robert Walton • April 30, 2019 -
AEE: Advanced energy industry revenues grew to $238B in 2018
Transportation electrification and building efficiency dominated revenue growth last year, increasing $25 billion over 2017.
By Catherine Morehouse • April 29, 2019 -
Opinion
Use it or lose it: The once-in-a-generation opportunity to change the US electric grid
Who should be responsible for developing, owning and operating the energy resources that replace uneconomic coal and nuclear generation: rate-regulated utilities or independent, competitive developers?
By Todd Glass and Heather Curlee • April 29, 2019 -
New York allocates $280M for energy storage projects as state targets 3GW by 2030
The state will provide $280 million in incentives for energy storage project in an effort to become the nation's leader in storage system deployment.
By HJ Mai • April 29, 2019 -
Deep Dive
As California utilities falter, legislators, governor back 'tower of finance' solution to wildfire costs
Climate change-driven catastrophic wildfires are keeping California's utilities from protecting ratepayers and supporting climate goals — layered financing may allow both.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 26, 2019
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