Rocky Mountain Power, solar advocates are negotiating net metering rate compromise

But the Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary is tightlipped on details and is still prepared to defend the rate proposal introduced last year.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 8, 2017

California issues RFP for $44.7M in microgrid grants

The solicitation focuses on the deployment of microgrids that will help the state transition to a grid with more distributed energy resources.

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 8, 2017

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Sustainability

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

California regulators propose shifting peak period for SDG&E TOU rates

Solar advocates say the change appears to contradict the California Public Utilities Commission's own rules and would hurt customers with rooftop panels.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 8, 2017

West Virginia governor wants federal incentives to boost Appalachian coal use

Gov. Jim Justice (R) proposed the federal government would pay $15/ton for Appalachian coal burned by power plants.

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 8, 2017

Valuing storage: A closer look at the Tucson Electric solar-plus-storage PPA

Solar-plus-storage is becoming more cost competitive, but a closer look shows the numbers aren't as simple as advertised.

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 8, 2017

The CPUC is failing to play by its own rules in setting SDG&E rates

SEIA's Sean Gallagher says SDG&E's proposal to dramatically shift peak time-of-use timeframe could hurt solar consumers. 

By Sean Gallagher • Aug. 7, 2017

Oncor drops proposed minimum charge for DER customers

The proposed fee would have applied to customers with self-generating resources of 2 kW or greater, impacting rooftop solar consumers the most.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 7, 2017

Alliant Energy spending $900M to expand Iowa wind resources

The company is planning for 1 GW of wind energy with investments in two projects made by its subsidiary, Interstate Power and Light. 

By Robert Walton • Aug. 7, 2017

Interior moves closer to decision on Cape Wind

The supplement responded to a 2016 D.C. Circuit order directing the agency to conduct more geological surveys for the offshore wind project.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 7, 2017

ISO-NE draft report: Market revenues not sufficient for new resource development

New generators will require revenues beyond what the wholesale market currently provides, a draft of the grid operator's resource expansion report concludes.

By Robert Walton , Gavin Bade • Aug. 7, 2017

Life after FERC: Honorable plans to stay engaged with new energy law role

Former Commissioner Collette Honorable outlines her top priorities as she enters her new role at law firm Reed Smith.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 7, 2017

Con Edison approved to build solar generation for low income customers

The pilot program will allow Consolidated Edison to install solar panels capable of generating 3 MW on company roofs and grounds.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 4, 2017

Global energy storage market to hit 8.8 GW by 2025, IHS Markit says

The industry analytics firm projects a 16% compound annual growth rate for energy storage installations.

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 4, 2017

Senate committee sets hearing for FERC nominees Glick, McIntyre in September

The Senate confirmed FERC nominees Neil Chatterjee and Robert Powelson on Thursday, restoring the quorum. 

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 4, 2017

Powin, Adon to deploy 2.4 MWh of storage for 7 solar-paired projects in Hawaii

The seven solar-plus-storage facilities will have a combined PV capacity of 1.53 MW.

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 3, 2017

Montana regulators set criteria for NorthWestern's net metering study

State lawmakers earlier this year mandated the study be completed by April 2018.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 3, 2017

Senators introduce offshore wind credits in bipartisan bill

The legislation would create an investment tax credit that is redeemable for the first 3,000 megawatts of offshore wind facilities placed into service.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 3, 2017

SEPA: More than 25% of US solar was connected to the grid in 2016

The Smart Electric Power Alliance says utility-scale solar grew more than 80% last year.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 3, 2017

Maine lawmakers fail to override governor's veto of solar bill

The state Senate overrode the veto 28-6, but lawmakers failed to garner the two-thirds majority needed in the House. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 3, 2017

Texas stakeholders find common ground in utility revenue recovery for DERs

State power sector players say greater efficiency and distributed resources should not hurt utility finances, but consensus over rate design reform remains elusive. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 2, 2017

PSE&G to extend New Jersey energy efficiency program

The company reached an agreement with state regulators to spend $69 million extending the program.

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 2, 2017

NV Energy proposes net metering, demand charge analysis in new application

A new law restored net metering rates close to retail after a long battle over Nevada's net metering policy. But NV Energy wants to take a look at its impact on consumers.

By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 2, 2017

Deepwater, Tesla to pair offshore wind farm with 40 MWh battery storage system

The 144 MW Revolution Wind project would help Massachusetts meet its 1,200 MW target for new renewable energy. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 1, 2017

The post-merchant power sector: What unintentional re-regulation could look like

Former FERC Commissioner Tony Clark says the collapse of the IPP model could return restructured states to a bilateral contracting model more familiar 20 years ago.

By Gavin Bade • Aug. 1, 2017

Idaho Power wants to put rooftop solar customers in separate rate class

Solar advocates say Idaho Power's proposal is the first step in adding in fees or charges on solar customers. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 1, 2017