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Gov. Cuomo proposes bill to 'dramatically increase penalties' for NY utility storm response failures
The bill would boost penalties for utilities failing to follow emergency response plans and threatens franchise revocation for repeated failings.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 30, 2020 -
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Deep DiveElection 2020: Trump's FERC may need to shift course on clean energy, though Biden's road will not be easy
No matter what happens Nov. 3, the agency will have no choice but to address the industry's transition, even if it means backing away from some of its more controversial policies under the Trump administration, analysts say.
By Catherine Morehouse • Oct. 27, 2020 -
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TrendlineGrid Resiliency
Utilities and grid operators are facing increasing threats from climate change as well as cyber and physical attacks, and are deploying a variety of responses to meet the rising challenges.
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Election 2020: Climate policy faces a tough road through Congress regardless of electoral outcomes
A Democratic Senate will attempt to pass Joe Biden's clean energy standard in the face of an expected Republican filibuster, while bipartisan support exists for more R&D spending on carbon-cutting technologies.
By Matthew Bandyk • Oct. 26, 2020 -
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PNM Avangrid MergerAVANGRID, PNM Resources announce $8.3B merger to create 'one of biggest clean energy companies' in US
The combined entity would own 10 regulated utilities in six states, and would have renewable energy operations in 24 states.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 21, 2020 -
New England states call for changes to wholesale markets, transmission planning and grid governance
The current system "has actively hindered our efforts to decarbonize the grid," according to Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 19, 2020 -
New York expands state clean energy standard, moves to boost renewables use in the Big Apple
Regulators created a new program within the Clean Energy Standard to value the environmental attributes that renewable resources give to the city, while advancing an upstate transmission project.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 16, 2020 -
LUMA rejects mounting criticism of Puerto Rico grid operating contract, sees $100M annual savings
A new report says the deal will not sufficiently reduce island electricity prices, but Luma Energy says the analysis fails to account for reductions in operating and maintenance costs.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 13, 2020 -
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ColumnTaking Charge: How Austin Energy simultaneously managed COVID-19 and a new carbon price adder
Austin Energy General Manager Jackie Sargent discusses "crazy times," and how the utility is protecting employees while cutting emissions on the road to carbon-free status.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 8, 2020 -
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Tri-State proposes rate reduction, resource procurement flexibility, but not enough to stop member exit
The concessions will not stop some members from leaving the utility's service. "We are going to need to much more than the proposed 8% reduction," said United Power's acting CEO.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 8, 2020 -
National Grid sees hydrogen as a linchpin, joins utilities targeting net zero carbon by 2050
The company intends to continue studies and pilots to blend hydrogen into its existing gas network, viewing the renewable gas as a "lynchpin" between its networks, according to a spokesperson.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Oct. 5, 2020 -
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US cybersecurity agency urges utilities to increase protections, warns of potential attacks from China
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency warned of potential attacks on critical infrastructure, including the power sector. "This is what we’ve been warned about," said one security professional.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 5, 2020 -
Biden could pursue 'easy' climate solutions, elements of the Green New Deal if elected: experts
Renewable energy, storage and transmission projects will continue to face challenges even in "blue" states supportive of such development, according to speakers at the Society of Environmental Journalists' annual conference.
By Gloria Gonzalez • Oct. 2, 2020 -
Flurry of grid security bills pass House, including public-private training partnership
Electric utilities support several of the measures, one of which would direct the Department of Energy to provide training to utilities to mitigate cybersecurity supply chain management risks.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 1, 2020 -
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Climate change had its presidential debate moment. What did we learn?
President Donald Trump says humans contribute to changing climate "to an extent," and that "forest management" is a key to addressing California wildfires. Joe Biden vows no more coal or oil-fired plants built.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 30, 2020 -
NextEra, Mountain Valley Pipeline developers receive 2-year extension from FERC
Regulators lifted a work-stop order on Friday on all but a 25-mile segment including a national forest. Developers were previously aiming to bring the pipeline in service by early next year.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Updated Oct. 13, 2020 -
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NERC, FERC recommend public anonymity for utilities violating power system security rules
Staff recommended the North American Electric Reliability Corp. stop publicly posting redacted versions of noncompliance filings and submittals — recommendations that would reduce transparency, say customer advocates.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 28, 2020 -
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Sponsored by EsriNetwork management to meet goals and create value
Utility leaders struggle to adapt, modernize, and move their networks forward in cost-effective ways.
By Pat Hohl, Esri • Sept. 28, 2020 -
OpinionUtilities aren't rewarded for saving money. FERC now has a chance to fix this
Current federal incentives for improving transmission all point the wrong way: rewarding utilities for building expensive, inefficient boondoggles, rather than making the most of what they already have, the authors write.
By Jigar Shah and Rob Gramlich • Sept. 23, 2020 -
White House authorizes $9.6B to rebuild Puerto Rico's grid, but how can it be spent?
The Trump administration also faces doubts about its intentions in announcing the disaster relief funding three years after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico — but less than two months before the November election.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 22, 2020 -
Pipelines, energy storage among 60+ projects expedited by Trump order waiving environmental regulations
Newly released documents provide details into some of the infrastructure projects that have been sped up by the Trump administration to help hasten the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 21, 2020 -
FERC investigates risk of foreign adversary-supplied bulk power equipment, with focus on Huawei, ZTE
Experts say replacing bulk power system equipment from adversarial nations could cost the electric industry hundreds of millions of dollars.
By Robert Walton • Updated Sept. 25, 2020 -
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Politics disrupts San Diego's pursuit of an energy transition partner amid dissatisfaction with SDG&E
San Diego's 50-year-old franchise agreement with San Diego Gas and Electric expires in January, but city leaders can't agree on standards for the next provider, leaving bidders, including Berkshire Hathaway Energy, waiting.
By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 18, 2020 -
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Sponsored by Burns & McDonnellLessons from Disruption: Navigating the Pandemic and Beyond
Welcome to "Lessons from Disruption: Navigating the Pandemic and Beyond," a podcast series dedicated to further understanding how the utility industry can overcome the several challenges brought out by COVID-19 with technology and smart planning.
By Utility Dive's Brand Studio • Sept. 18, 2020 -
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How to participate in the 2020 Utility Dive Awards
Industry Dive is gearing up for the 2020 Dive Awards. We want to hear your ideas on the executives, utilities and policymakers that stood out.
By Utility Dive Editors • Updated Sept. 28, 2020 -
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Security experts cast doubt on FERC, NERC cyber intrusion response report findings
Federal regulators have published a report on how utilities can retake control of their networks once hackers get in, but some experts say the advice misses obvious responses and could allow hackers to inflict additional damage.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 17, 2020
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