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Stakeholders debate expanding storage's role in MISO markets
Discussions under way at MISO could expand storage into the medium-term market.
By Peter Maloney • April 12, 2016 -
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'Straight uphill': Power sector reforms face tough path in gridlocked Illinois legislature
Three utility-backed bills to support, nuclear generation, renewables and efficiency did not pass in the last session of the General Assembly. Stakeholders are now trying to role them into a single law.
By Peter Maloney • April 12, 2016 -
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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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Maine PUC staff recommends management audit of Emera Maine
Staff from the Maine Public Utilities Commission cited a high outage rate and cost overruns related to a new computer system as reasons the Commission should open an audit.
By Robert Walton • April 8, 2016 -
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Iowa House passes bill to toughen eminent domain rules for transmission developers
The bill would prevent utility regulators from granting eminent domain rights for a project unless 75% of landowners in its path approved.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 7, 2016 -
HECO is testing Varentec devices to regulate voltage fluctuations from rooftop solar
Hawaii's main utility is conducting a pilot program aimed at testing Varentec devices to regulate voltage fluctuations from rooftop solar installations.
By Peter Maloney • April 7, 2016 -
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DOE's partnership with CLEP to advance a transmission project could spread to others
The Department of Energy's decision to exercise its eminent domain authority to help advance one tranmission project could have implications for the similarly embattled Grain Belt Express line.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 5, 2016 -
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Deep DiveHow DOE is leveraging federal authority to ease transmission development
The Dept. of Energy is exercising powers that allow it to speed siting and construction of interstate transmission, but not everyone is pleased.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 4, 2016 -
Report: 2015 simulated grid attack revealed communication sharing problems
Among the report's findings, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation is calling for enhanced information sharing and communication capabilities.
By Robert Walton • April 3, 2016 -
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Deep Dive'Eternal vigilance': DC regulators on the Exelon-Pepco merger and what's next for the PSC
After a 2-1 vote to create the nation's largest utility company, Utility Dive obtained exclusive interviews with regulators on opposing sides of the decision. Here's what they had to say.
By Gavin Bade • March 29, 2016 -
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How utilities can turn DERs from threat into opportunity
Locational planning is just the beginning. Utilities need to plan from top to bottom for the coming proliferation of distributed energy resources, according to a new white paper.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 16, 2016 -
ERCOT: Wind, solar nearly two-thirds new capacity in 2016
The ERCOT system capacity is expected to grow almost 12,500 MW while coal declines and nuclear stagnates.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 16, 2016 -
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ComEd forges ahead with ambitious microgrid plans amid legislative debate
A $4 million DOE grant could help ComEd build up to six microgrids in Chicago, depending on the outcome of pending legislation.
By Peter Maloney • March 15, 2016 -
HECO, E-Gear try storage to resolve solar installation bottleneck in Hawaii
Hawaiian Electric and E-Gear to deploy storage pilot program to address solar installation bottleneck on Molokai.
By Peter Maloney • March 9, 2016 -
Texas regulators delay Oncor vote, push Hunt to draft proposal on deal
Many had expected the Public Utility Commission of Texas to vote on Hunt Consolidated's plan to transform Oncor into a Real Estate Investment trust, but regulators instead have opened another proceeding for Hunt to submit a proposal on how it plans to transform the utility.
By Robert Walton • March 7, 2016 -
AEP taps GE software for new distribution management system
As utilities shift to a future with more distributed assets on the grid, finding systems to manage them as one is paramount.
By Peter Maloney • March 4, 2016 -
OpinionNew York REV shows utilities and regulators how to manage change
In this guest post, Eleanor Stein, a former PSC judge and REV project manager, offers insight on how coordination between utilities, regulators, and the public can boost trust in the regulatory process.
By Eleanor Stein • March 3, 2016 -
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As Xcel pushes non-wire alternatives, solar+storage pilot sparks utility ownership debate
Everyone loves that Xcel Minnesota is considering DERs instead of traditional infrastructure, but not that the utility wants to own them itself.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 3, 2016 -
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Long live the duck — and may he fly flat
In this guest post, Jim Lazar, senior advisor at the Regulatory Assistance Project, offers new techniques to combat the dreaded Duck Curve
By Jim Lazar • March 2, 2016 -
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The sector favorite: Storage tops utility tech picks for second year running
Utility Dive's third annual survey of electric utility professionals shows even greater interest in energy storage.
By Peter Maloney • March 1, 2016 -
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Minnesota Power line approved to link Canadian hydro and storage to Midwest wind
The Great Northern transmission line line will help the Minnesota utility access hydropower and pumped storage facilities in Manitoba.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 1, 2016 -
Senate set for full vote on bipartisan energy bill after Flint funding impasse
After the legislation was delayed over funding for the Flint water crisis, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who is shepherding the bill, says lawmakers could knock it out in a single afternoon.
By Robert Walton • March 1, 2016 -
Sunvault-Edison Power solar+storage project in Delaware could use graphene technology
A small solar + storge project in Delaware is vying to be one of the first to incorporate graphene storage technology.
By Peter Maloney • Feb. 25, 2016 -
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Partnering for success: Utilities leverage innovative vendor relationships at the grid edge
From smart meters to distribution automation and residential storage, opportunities abound for utilities bold enough to reach out to innovative third parties.
By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 23, 2016 -
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Taming the Wild West: CAISO begins study of a full regional electricity market
The California ISO is beginning a landmark study on whether a regional grid will ease the state's transition to 50% renewables by 2030.
By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 22, 2016 -
Louisiana judge casts doubt on Cleco merger ahead of PSC vote
An inernational firm wants to take Louisiana utility Cleco private, but many are questioning what's in it for ratepayers who currently have a sound and well-run power provider.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 21, 2016
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