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California ISO approves 2015 grid reliability plan
The grid operator will spend almost $360 million on reliability projects this year.
By Robert Walton • March 30, 2015 -
CPUC Head: PG&E used pipeline safety money for exec raises before San Bruno explosion
$10 million collected from ratepayers to fix the San Bruno pipeline went PG&E top brass in the months before the explosion.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 27, 2015 -
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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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New Hampshire bill would remove barriers for utility-owned rooftop solar
What was first a bill to boost net metering has been transformed after utility input, critics say.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 26, 2015 -
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ComEd anticipates 200,000 MWh savings annually with Opower partnership
The program will be rolled out to 1.5 million customers.
By Robert Walton • March 26, 2015 -
Energy sector survey: Grid can be 70% renewables by 2030
More than 80% of respondents to a DNV GL new survey believe 70% renewable energy is achievable in relatively short order.
By Robert Walton • March 24, 2015 -
CAISO, FERC working together on imbalance market volatility
Last week FERC rejected the grid oeprator's bid for a waiver of some market rules.
By Robert Walton • March 23, 2015 -
FERC: Nation's electricity grid performed well this winter
Regulators said the grid was stable and effective this past winter, as opposed to a year ago when price spikes were the norm.
By Robert Walton • March 23, 2015 -
SCE wants to upgrade substation to offset SONGS closure
New transmission capabilities will let the utility offset the generation loss without building new plants.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 20, 2015 -
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ComEd backs sweeping Illinois clean energy bill
The utility is supporting a measure that would call for development of six microgrids and broad support for clean energy.
By Robert Walton • March 20, 2015 -
Fotolia
Senate hearing confronts the costs and benefits of distributed generation
Witnesses highlight the challenges and rewards of renewables and grid integration.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 19, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Who should operate the distribution grid?
Grid edge reformers in some states are pushing to alter the utility's role beyond the substation.
By Gavin Bade • March 19, 2015 -
ICF: Clean Power Plan could require $2.5B in transmission investment
The timeline is a bigger challenge than the money, the consulting firm said.
By Robert Walton • March 19, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Is solar worth $0.33 per kWh? Inside Maine's valuation debate
A study finds solar has great value, concerning the state's utilities.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 19, 2015 -
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Environmental groups urge N.C. regulators to reject utility smart grid plans
Utility smart grid plans lack sufficient detail on how customer data will be handled, say two consumer groups.
By Robert Walton • March 18, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Going small: Microgrids are good for reliability, but are they good business?
Navigant Research weighs in on the challenges and opportunities for the global microgrid market.
By Robert Walton • March 18, 2015 -
Reliability concerns drive Missouri utility's $63 million bond proposal
Electric customers will see a total 6% increase over a five year period if the bond referendum passes, the city said.
By Robert Walton • March 17, 2015 -
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Dominion warns of blackouts if controversial line not approved
The utility warned residents could face serious reliability issues by 2017 without a transmission line across the James River.
By Robert Walton • March 17, 2015 -
SolarCity moves to 'run the grid' with new microgrid service
The nation's largest solar installer launches a "microgrid-as-a-service" product to enhance reliability.
By Gavin Bade • March 16, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How wind can become America's biggest single energy source by mid-century
A U.S. Department of Energy study shows wind will soon be competitive with the cheapest generating resources, with or without subsidies.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 16, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Why SRP's controversial demand charge unlocks a huge opportunity for solar-plus-storage
The utility wants customers to help with peak demand but they may buy batteries instead of more SRP electricity.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 12, 2015 -
ISO New England warns of threat to grid reliability over gas supply shortage
“Thousands of megawatts of generation” are at risk if there is a major gas pipeline outage, according to ISO NE.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 11, 2015 -
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Oncor, up for sale, attracts multiple bidders
Attorneys for Energy Future Holdings expect to select a stalking horse bidder in the next six weeks.
By Robert Walton • March 11, 2015 -
TVA's plan for future: Less coal, more gas and efficiency
The biggest U.S. public utility filed its 20-year integrated resource plan, which does not call for any new base load generation.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 10, 2015 -
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SunEdison acquires leading battery storage provider Solar Grid Storage
The Solar Grid Storage CEO says he wants PPA-like certainty for financial returns on solar systems.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 6, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Why it's so hard to monetize the distribution grid
Utilities and regulators must move quickly to set up markets beyond the substation.
By Gavin Bade • March 6, 2015
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