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Kansas bill to defund transmission authority raises alarm with wind energy advocates
A bill to cut funding to the Kansas Electric Transmission Authority, established in 2005 to spur the development of the state's transmission infrastructure, is really part of an effort to combat wind generation in the state, critics say.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 21, 2016 -
Deep DiveREV in 2016: The year that could transform utility business models in New York
While utilities probably won’t shift to new revenue and business models under REV this year, just how they plan to meet the goals of the groundbreaking reform initiative could become much clearer in the coming months.
By Gavin Bade • Jan. 20, 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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Southwest Power Pool study shows it can reliably manage 60% wind penetration
The grid operator needs new wires and tools to add 4,700 MW of wind by 2017, a new report shows.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 20, 2016 -
DOE proposes $220M for multi-year grid modernization effort
The $220 million spread over three years will focus on grid edge research, including advanced storage systems and clean energy integration.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 19, 2016 -
J.D. Power: Business customer satisfaction with utilities at 8-year high
Improvements in communications, corporate citizenship and prices mean business customers are happier with their utilities than they have been in nearly a decade.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 15, 2016 -
PG&E tried to dispose of safety records on San Bruno explosion, federal attorneys say
A former employee hired to improve record keeping reportedly found key safety records in a dumpster outside a company natural gas facility.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 15, 2016 -
Ukraine cyberattacks, blackouts heighten fears of US grid vulnerabilities
Recent cyberattacks which caused blackounts in Ukraine have raised fears that the United States' electric grid would be unprepared to respond to a similar scenario.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 14, 2016 -
Iowa regulators deny Clean Line's third request to change transmission approval process
The developer wants the leverage of a permitted line before it seeks the right of eminent domain.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 14, 2016 -
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Dominion Virginia Power commits $700M to solar in long-term resource plan
Virginia regulators use regulatory process to push the utility toward a bigger resource mix.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 13, 2016 -
Renewed fight over bid Oregon town's bid for public power brewing
A group seeking to create a public utility district has submitted a ballot initiative to the Klamath County Commission in Oregon, but PacifiCorp subsidiary Pacific Power says it will oppose any efforts to take over its infrastructure.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 12, 2016 -
Austin Energy poised to launch new distributed energy management system
Austin Energy is preparing to introduce a new distributed energy management system "Austin Shines," with a formal launch in February.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 11, 2016 -
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Vermont regulators approve new line to bring Canadian renewables to New England
The New England Clean Power Link will carry 1,000 MW of capacity under Lake Champlain.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 11, 2016 -
Illinois landowners push regulators to rethink $2B Grain Belt Express transmission line
The permit allows Grain Belt Express line connecting Kansas wind to the East to use eminent domain.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 5, 2016 -
Report: Extreme weather power outages rising in US
The frequency of power outages caused by extreme weather is on the rise, according to new analysis from the Associated Press.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 5, 2016 -
Colorado regulators affirm decision rejecting part of Boulder's muni plan
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission is allowing the city and Xcel Energy to develop solutions to allow Boulder's planned municipal power agency to move forward.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 4, 2016 -
FERC proposed decision would cut MISO transmission returns about 2%
A proposed decision would cut the rate of return for transmission-owning utilties in the Midwest from more than 12% to 10.3%, possibly resulting in refunds.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 4, 2016 -
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Alaska Railbelt utilities progress on forming single transmission operator
A half dozen utilities serving the bulk of Alaska's population are working to develop a single entity responsible for the railbelt region's transmission system.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 4, 2016 -
New York regulators vote to upgrade 'antiquated' transmission system
The proposed upgrades will provide $1.20 in benefits for every $1 spent, regulators say.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 23, 2015 -
PJM approves $490M transmission investment
The regional grid operator is now closing in on $30 billion in transmission investment in the last 15 years.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 23, 2015 -
Germany's Sonnen takes on Tesla Powerwall in the U.S.
Germany's Sonnen said last week that it is shipping its first storage units to the U.S. market.
By Peter Maloney • Dec. 21, 2015 -
Midcontinent ISO proposes 2-season capacity auctions
Current resource adequacy requirements are focused on the summer months, and officials fear that the most extreme cases could leave the Midcontinent grid short of power in the winter.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 16, 2015 -
ComEd lobbies Illinois lawmakers to develop 6 microgrids
Commonwealth Edison wants to develop a half dozen microgrids in the state, but will need lawmakers to approve its Future Energy Plan, legislation that would fund the northern Illinois projects.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 16, 2015 -
Missouri utility Empire Electric District mulls sale, sending shares higher
The Missouri utility has confirmed it hired an advisor to consider "strategic alternatves," but said it will have no additional comment.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 15, 2015 -
FERC: Atlantic Coast Pipeline must consider alternate routes
Federal regulators want backers of the 564-mile pipeline project to consider routes that would have less of a impact on national forests.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 14, 2015 -
Duke Energy files revised $1.8B grid modernization plan in Indiana after initial rejection
Duke Energy spent seven months honing its seven-year proposal to boost system reliability after state regulators rejected it in May, but opponents say the plan hasn't changed and are pushing for a full review.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 10, 2015
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