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California Gov. Brown signs bill directing utilities to plan storage, DERs for peak demand
The new law, SB 338, requires utilities to develop carbon-free alternatives to gas generation for meeting peak demand in their integrated resource plans.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 12, 2017 -
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Deep DiveTransmission developers power forward in West as move to single market inches along
New lines are moving ahead and new deals are being closed, despite political pushback against California’s plan for a new regional market.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 12, 2017 -
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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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Updated: First Solar wades into solar trade case fight, supports Suniva, SolarWorld
The thin-film developer would benefit from tariffs, and is a member of the Solar Energy Industries Association, which opposes the remedies.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 11, 2017 -
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Pruitt's move to repeal CPP sets up prolonged battle over carbon regulations
Critics say it could be years before EPA head Scott Pruitt replaces the Clean Power Plan, effectively halting any efforts to regulate carbon emissions.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 11, 2017 -
25% of remaining US coal fleet headed for retirement or conversion, new report says
Another 17% of the remaining coal fleet is uneconomic, according to a new Union of Concerned Scientists report.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Opinion
A bipartisan view on modernizing the US electric grid
Congress must incentivize power industry innovations yielding cleaner and more customized energy services, the Republican and Democratic co-chairs of the Grid Innovation Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives write.
By Robert E. Latta, Jerry McNerney • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Sponsored by PA ConsultingThe future of regulated electric utilities is tied to EV charging
The rise of EVs has created a significant opportunity for utilities to become a catalyst of socially beneficial technology.
By Jonathan Jacobs and Alex Pischalnikov • Oct. 10, 2017 -
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Hawaiian Electric takes first steps to utility-scale commercial energy storage
The utility has big plans for the technology, but wants to see lower costs.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 10, 2017 -
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Montana PSC extends energy, PURPA contracts to 15 years
The ruling applies to all energy contracts, not just PURPA, though some regulators expressed qualms over extending the contract length.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 10, 2017 -
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Pruitt axes Clean Power Plan, asks industry to shape replacement
Despite the repeal, energy analysts say the power sector is largely on track to meet the targets of the Obama-era climate regulations thanks to cheap gas and renewables.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Rocky Mountain Power solar settlement approved by Utah regulators
Earlier this year, solar advocates negotiated a net metering settlement with the PacifiCorp subsidiary.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 10, 2017 -
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Why utilities need to respond now to the EV boom
Utilities can either embrace electric vehicle growth or be caught "flat-footed" when new power demand materializes, an RMI report warns.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 9, 2017 -
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Hurricane Nate takes out power to 60K in Southeast
The Category 1 storm made landfall twice in the northern part of the Gulf Coast, slamming Mississippi, Alabama and Florida, and leaving more than 100,000 in the dark at its peak.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 9, 2017 -
Massachusetts starts inquiry into energy storage eligibility for net metering
Regulators will also examine the qualification of net metering facilities to bid into ISO-New England’s forward capacity market.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 9, 2017 -
Updated: Illinois Power Agency seeks comments on new procurement rules
IPA is seeking comment on revisions to net metering policies, a new rebate for smart inverters for photovoltaic projects and new compliance obligations for Alternative Retail Electric Suppliers.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 6, 2017 -
Puente gas plant should not be approved, California energy committee says
A California Energy Commission committee said the proposed NRG Energy project would spark "significant unmitigated environmental effects" and fail to align with several policies and laws.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 6, 2017 -
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Elon Musk says Tesla can help rebuild Puerto Rico's grid. Governor says 'let's talk.'
Elon Musk issued another Twitter challenge saying his company could rebuild the island's decimated grid with solar-plus-storage systems.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 6, 2017 -
BLM mining proposal clouds future of federal renewables development in California
BLM says the Interior Department should cancel the withdrawal of about 1.3 million acres of federal lands from new mining contracts in Southern California.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 6, 2017 -
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Harvard survey: Only one-third of businesses have developed resiliency plans
If city leaders want businesses to get on board with resiliency and sustainability plans, they should target their concerns: costs and continuity of operations.
By Cody Boteler • Oct. 5, 2017 -
Massachusetts net metering cap stifled $78M of solar projects, SEIA says
At least 124 projects with a total capacity of 51.2 MW are on hold as the solar trade group urges lawmakers to act.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 5, 2017 -
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Deep DiveUtility success with corporate renewables demand raises questions for existing load
New utility green tariffs give new customers renewables options, but existing demand could mean stranded assets.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 5, 2017 -
Opinion
Performance-based regulation: Aligning utility incentives with policy objectives and customer benefits
AEE's Benjamin Stafford and Liza Frantzis lay out strategies for utilities and regulators to achieve performance-based regulation.
By Benjamin Stafford, Lisa Frantzis • Oct. 5, 2017 -
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Western states push to expand EV charging network
The electric vehicle corridor will knit together 5,000 miles of freeways and 11 interstates across seven Western states.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 5, 2017 -
California grid operator urges less fossil-fuel use in new report
The decline of gas-fired generation, decentralizing electrical service and regional coordination are among the eight trends identified by CAISO.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 5, 2017 -
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A trio of storms could mean grid modernization in hard-hit areas
Florida, Puerto Rico and Texas all have an opportunity to reassess their power system.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 5, 2017
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