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Will distributed resources lead to new energy-sharing platforms?
Distributed resources could be the next commodity in the shared marketplace.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 9, 2014 -
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Florida utilities donate millions to avoid return of Governor Crist and his energy policies
The state's largest electric utilities have given millions to the GOP.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 8, 2014 -
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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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What doesn't stay in Vegas: Hillary Clinton's energy policy, NV Energy's solar leasing plan, and more
Clinton keynotes the National Clean Energy Summit as utility CEOs talk new business models.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Massachusetts top court upholds $22M in storm fines against utilities
The fines were brought against NStar, National Grid and Western Massachusetts Electric Co.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Dominion, Duke Energy plan $5B gas pipeline
Two other minority partners are involved in the deal.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 5, 2014 -
Duke plans $1.9B upgrade of Indiana grid
The utility is touting technology that would allow its system to "self-heal" in the event of an outage.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 4, 2014 -
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Green Mountain, NRG partner to reimagine utility grid
Green Mountain signed a contract with NRG aimed at bringing new products and services to Vermont businesses and residents.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 4, 2014 -
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$1B Texas transmission line on track to deliver Duke Energy's wind
New wires can carry Gulf Coast wind to balance Panhandle and West Texas wind output.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 3, 2014 -
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Hawaii's utilities plan for 67% renewables by 2030
Can Hawaii add distributed generation, build a smarter grid and cut customer bills?
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 3, 2014 -
Utah regulators turn down Rocky Mountain Power's bid for solar bill charge
The PSC told the stakeholders to come back with a detailed analysis of net energy metering.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 3, 2014 -
Can buying local help communities save money on power?
Communities are striking their own power deals in search of the right blend and price of power.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 3, 2014 -
Court upholds FERC order setting construction rules for transmission infrastructure
The rule faces significant opposition from some corners of the utility industry.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 2, 2014 -
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Deep Dive
What happened to that national high voltage transmission system?
New lines are still needed but local obstacles remain in many places.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 2, 2014 -
Data sharing helps utility, oil industries collaborate
Adding a single drilling site to a utility grid is like adding the demand of a large retail store.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 2, 2014 -
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Nevada PUC approves EIM for NV Energy, foresees millions in benefits
The company should be able to sell more natural gas, add renewables, and cut reserve costs.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 29, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Is the promise of OG&E's dynamic pricing program starting to fade?
The utility's SmartHours program remains popular but is expected to miss load reduction targets.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 29, 2014 -
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Duke apologizes, will issue credits over Florida billing errors
The problems stemmed from adjustments Duke Energy Florida made to its meter-reading schedules.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 28, 2014 -
HECO aims to triple rooftop solar, get to 65% renewables by 2030
Microgrids, energy storage, community solar, and more demand response are coming to the islands.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 27, 2014 -
Xcel takes Boulder municipalization fight to FERC
The utility asks FERC to move the case from the courts to Colorado regulators.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 27, 2014 -
Deep Dive
A utility in the making: The municipalization of Boulder, Colorado
A fight between Colorado regulators and the district court will decide who owns the poles and wires.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 27, 2014 -
RMI: Electricity pricing must adapt to embrace distributed generation
But changes to traditional pricing structures could be disruptive, the report's authors warn.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 26, 2014 -
EIA: Investment in U.S. transmission grew five-fold from 1997 to 2012
Reliability and new capacity needs get buy-in from investors and private developers.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 26, 2014 -
Salt River Project mulls smart inverters to ease solar transition
The growth in rooftop solar installations could cause problems for the Arizona utility.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 26, 2014 -
TVA picks new $975M natural gas plant over coal plant retrofit
The TVA directors cut coal and add flexibility that could eventually support new renewables.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 25, 2014 -
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Energy wants to get rid of net metering
A new policy should pay for the grid and push distributed energy resources to peak periods, a company strategy paper says.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 25, 2014
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