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MISO: FERC approves first storage interconnection agreement
The agreement is for Indianapolis Power & Light’s (IPL) Harding Street Station Battery Energy Storage System.
By Peter Maloney • June 8, 2016 -
Deep Dive
As funding for California's SGIP process grows, regulators look to bolster energy storage
But proposed modifications could change how fuel cell and energy storage technologies compete in the process.
By Peter Maloney • June 7, 2016 -
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TrendlineTop 5 Stories from Utility Dive
The U.S. energy transition is facing challenges around grid interconnections, project permitting and power system reliability, but state, federal and other solutions are emerging.
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New Jersey startup seeks to be the 'Uber' of battery storage delivery
Power Edison, a New Jersey startup, is offering grid-scale lithium-ion batteries as a plug and play strategy for utilities looking to defer new plant investments.
By Peter Maloney • June 6, 2016 -
Missouri munis contract for 200 MW of space on proposed Grain Belt Express line
The new off-takers may strengthen the merchant transmission developer’s appeal to state regulators, who denied it the power of eminent domain last year.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 6, 2016 -
FERC: Rooftop solar, battery storage could pose threats to reliability
As distributed resources spread, the line between federal and state jurisdiction over power assets needs to be re-evaluated, experts at a FERC technical conference said.
By Robert Walton • June 3, 2016 -
Pennsylvania utility launches time-of-use pilot
Duquesne Light will provide customers with access to their energy usage in hourly increments, as part of the advanced metering project.
By Robert Walton • June 2, 2016 -
Deep Dive
The head of California's ISO is on a mission to regionalize and decarbonize
CAISO CEO Steve Berberich wants help from utilities in bridging California’s borders and moving beyond 50% renewables.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 1, 2016 -
Efficiency, distributed resources save California customers $192M
The state is beginning to look at new revenue models that would encourage utilities to invest in projects they might have avoided in the past.
By Robert Walton • June 1, 2016 -
NH regulators delay Eversource proposed Northern Pass transmission line
The delay could have consequences for Massachusetts' clean energy goals and efforts to replace retired nuclear and fossil fuel generation.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 1, 2016 -
Great Plains Energy to buy rival Kansas utility Westar for $8.6B
The deal would give Great Plains, which owns Kansas City Power & Light, more than 1.5 million customers in Kansas and Missouri and over 13 GW of total generation.
By Gavin Bade • May 31, 2016 -
Survey: 60% of US energy executives expect 50% renewables by 2045
A new survey by KPMG Global Energy Institute also finds more than 90% of executives expect to be involved in a merger or acquisition in the next two years.
By Robert Walton • May 31, 2016 -
Fotolia
Deep DiveSPP CEO: Regionalization, transmission help push renewables penetration near 50%
Southwest Power Pool CEO Nick Brown says he sees solar, storage and more footprint expansion coming in the next five years.
By Gavin Bade • May 26, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Across the 'valley of death': How the wind industry will cope without tax credits
Tax incentives are spurring so much renewables growth that states could meet their Clean Power Plan targets ahead of the compliance period. That could mean a slowdown for the wind industry, which was counting on the regulatory package to sustain growth.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 25, 2016 -
Wisconsin utility proposes rate hikes for residential customers, but trims C&I bills
The requests for rate hikes will help pay for environmental upgrades at two coal-fired facilities in Wisconsin, Alliant Energy says.
By Robert Walton • May 24, 2016 -
Fotolia
Deep DiveThe U.S. needs more transmission. One Midwest project could provide a collaborative model.
A new report outlines how 11 utilities leaped big hurdles to build the 800-mile CapX2020 project.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 23, 2016 -
New York PSC enacts new revenue models for utilities in REV proceeding
Utilities in the Empire State have new options to earn revenue, though the traditional cost-of-service model was preserved by regulators as well.
By Gavin Bade • May 20, 2016 -
DOE releases comprehensive overview of efforts to cut solar costs
The SunShot program is 5 years into its 10 year run and 70% of the way to cutting solar cost to $0.06/kWh.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 20, 2016 -
Power sector preparing for EMP attack among grid risks, EEI official tells Senate
The power sector is working with the federal government to harden the grid against a potential electromagnetic pulse attack, and to develop restoration strategies in the event one is successful.
By Robert Walton • May 20, 2016 -
Hunt withdraws previously-approved bid to acquire Oncor
Though Hunt says it is still trying to salvage a deal, the door could be open for other suitors, like NextEra.
By Gavin Bade • May 19, 2016 -
Xcel Colorado files for 600 MW wind project, the state's biggest ever installation
The utility wants to build the Rush Creek Wind facility in time to earn 100% of the federal tax credit.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 17, 2016 -
UES Electric drops mandatory demand charge proposal, except for new solar customers
Residential demand charges would still be mandatory for new rooftop solar customers, who would also see higher fixed monthly fees and lower net metering rates under the proposed rate plan.
By Peter Maloney • May 17, 2016 -
Deep Dive
What SolarCity's new portfolio of grid services can do for utilities
The dominant residential solar installer is moving beyond the rooftop in a bid to become an essential partner for utilities.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 16, 2016 -
Renewables advocates ask Minnesota regulators to streamline DER interconnection
Their proposal calls for fast-tracking small distributed generation and simpler fees.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 16, 2016 -
Updated: EPA finalizes methane rules for new oil and gas facilities
The new rule was decried by oil and gas companies but was welcomed by environmentalists, who have long pushed for stricter methane regulations.
By Gavin Bade • May 13, 2016 -
CAISO: Renewables market in Western EIM grows
Energy transfers across the balancing areas are lowering supply costs, and the California ISO has become a net exporter of energy.
By Robert Walton • May 12, 2016
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