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Deep Dive
Utilities focus on plausibility, prevention in preparing for worst-case scenarios
From natural disasters to cyberattacks, utilities face many threats — the key, according to one Southern California Edison official, is to focus on the most likely events.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 31, 2017 -
FBI to probe Whitefish-Puerto Rico contract, WSJ reports
The Montana-based electric company has also hired a lobbyist to make the company's case on Capitol Hill that the contract was awarded fairly.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 31, 2017 -
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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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PREPA to cancel Whitefish power restoration contract after widespread criticism
Controversy over the public utility's contracting process comes as critics in Puerto Rico and Washington push for far-reaching reforms, including potential privatization.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 30, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Technology, markets and contracts — oh my! The keys to profiting from California's duck curve
California policymakers look to address renewables over-generation through smart investments in supply- and demand-side resources.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 30, 2017 -
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FEMA will probe Whitefish-PREPA contract, citing 'significant concerns'
FEMA issued a statement Friday saying it was not involved in selecting Whitefish, but will work with PREPA's legal team to review the contracting process.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 27, 2017 -
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'Darknet' and quantum communications could enhance grid cybersecurity, scientists tell Senate
The Department of Energy's national labs are working to develop a private grid communication system called "darknet" they say could automatically detect, isolate and defend against cyber intrusions.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 27, 2017 -
Texas regulator has tough questions for Sempra over Oncor purchase
Commissioner Kenneth Anderson Jr. outlined his concerns over the proposed deal in a memo, including the potential impact of decisions in California, where Sempra is based, on the Texas utility.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 27, 2017 -
Whitefish-PREPA contract aimed to avoid government oversight
"In no event," the leaked contract reads, will government agencies "have the right to audit or review the cost and profit elements" of Whitefish's work.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Uptown Funk: Where will NYC get its peak demand capacity?
Few new peak providers have come online for the city because short-term market rules don’t offer investors the certainty they need.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Small Montana company aiding Puerto Rico power restoration under increasing scrutiny
Separately, PREPA announced it would name Noel Zamot, a member of its board, as chief transformation officer to oversee power restoration efforts.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 26, 2017 -
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Exelon taps GE software to improve reliability at its 6 utilities
General Electric’s Predix software is designed to predict and manage outages, and improve the overall performance of utility distribution systems.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 26, 2017 -
As California battles wildfires, 10 year-old case comes to the forefront
Pacific Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison are now supporting San Diego Gas & Electric's bid to charge ratepayers for a 2007 fire.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 26, 2017 -
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Report: California utilities delaying efforts to map power lines seen as potential wildfire cause
The Bay Area News Group conducted a review of the decade-long project, finding the companies have repeatedly asked to slow down the efforts.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Exelon's Pepco nets partial rate increase from Maryland regulators
The utility wanted to raise electric distribution rates by almost $69 million for reliability upgrades, but the Maryland Public Service Commission allowed a revenue increase of only $34 million.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Illinois regulators tighten rules for retail electricity marketers
The Illinois Commerce Commission aims to strengthen consumer protection requirements governing the sale and marketing of alternative retail electricity.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Winter reliability strong, RTOs tell FERC, undermining DOE NOPR justification
Secretary of Energy Rick Perry has repeatedly said the threat of outages justifies his agency's controversial cost recovery proposal, but market leaders told regulators they have the risks under control.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 20, 2017 -
PJM approves $1B in transmission upgrades
One $200 million project aims to reinforce 69-kV transmission lines to maintain reliable supplies for more than 15,000 customers in Union County, N.J.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Western EIM accrues $40M in benefits for members in Q3, says California grid operator
Total benefits produced by the voluntary regional market pencils out to $254.98 million since it was launched in 2014.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 19, 2017 -
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Deep DiveChatterjee sets pipelines, grid resilience as priorities for FERC chairmanship
The acting chairman laid out his plans for the federal regulatory body in a speech at the Energy Bar Association on Tuesday.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Connecticut regulators open investigation on Eversource, Avangrid pipeline practices
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) also sent a letter to FERC asking it to open a formal investigation into allegations that the two utilities artificially constrained pipeline capacity.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Massachusetts AG reviewing report on Eversource, Avangrid constraining pipelines
While not a formal investigation, a spokesperson said Attorney General Maura Healey considers the report "concerning" and that it demands "careful assessment and analysis."
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 17, 2017 -
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Deep DiveCalifornia solar pilot shows how renewables can provide grid services
A utility-scale solar pilot project demonstrated how solar can compete with natural gas over grid services and cost.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Opinion
Responsible gas utility planning meets irresponsible market analysis
Thomas Kiley, CEO of the Northeast Gas Association, writes Eversource and Avangrid did nothing wrong on the Algonquin pipeline, where a new report accuses them of artificially withholding capacity.
By Thomas Kiley • Oct. 16, 2017 -
FERC approves Atlantic Coast, Mountain Valley, rejecting broader pipeline review
The orders filed late Friday argue FERC should act only on individual applications, stressing that regulators are "not engaged in regional planning."
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 16, 2017 -
PREPA contractor: Progress slow, materials limited in power restoration
Less than 15% of Puerto Rico has power more than three weeks after Hurricane Maria, and Whitefish's progress updates depict a long restoration process to come.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 16, 2017
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