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FERC dismisses co-ops' case against Maryland community solar program
FERC did not rule on the merits, saying the petition was premature because tariffs have not yet been filed with state regulators.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 17, 2016 -
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Exelon's Illinois energy bill greeted by vociferous opposition
Critics decried the inclusion of capacity payments for coal plants and residential demand charges.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 17, 2016 -
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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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Deep Dive
NARUC after Trump: Utility regulators see a 'whole new world' for fossil fuels
Persistently low gas prices could create an 'existential crisis' in wholesale power markets, utility regulators said at their annual conference this week.
By Gavin Bade • Nov. 16, 2016 -
After Exelon takeover, Maryland regulators slash Pepco rate request
The Maryland Public Service Commission also denied Pepco’s request to extend a surcharge related to its Grid Resiliency Program.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 16, 2016 -
NARUC finalizes rate design manual with some changes
Are the issues surrounding distributed energy resources "divisive," or are they "challenging?"
By Robert Walton • Nov. 16, 2016 -
Microsoft signs 237 MW wind deal in Wyoming
The deal gives local utility Black Hills the ability to draw from Microsoft's natural backup generators, avoiding building another power plant to serve the company's data center.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 15, 2016 -
PJM market monitor pushes capacity market changes to enhance efficiency
Several municipal utilities, environmental groups and rural electric co-ops have questioned PJM's capacity market structure, resulting in new recommendations.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 14, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Trump insider: New administration won't attack renewable energy
The president-elect will halt climate activities but not move to revoke wind and solar subsidies, according to a major Trump financial contributor who said he is a member of the transition team.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 11, 2016 -
Michigan Senate passes energy choice bill, 15% renewables mandate
Utilities cheered, but choice advocates say the measure would strangle the state's modest retail electricity market.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 11, 2016 -
Boulder: City-owned utility would be cost effective, cleaner
The city has been trying for five years to break away from Xcel Energy and start its own utility.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 10, 2016 -
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Hawaiian Electric: self-supply solar incentive starting to take off
HECO has seen a surge in solar self-supply applications, one of two options designed to replace the state's retail net metering program.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 7, 2016 -
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Minnesota Power requests 18% rate increase, but says renewables plan could halve hike
The utility also filed its annual renewable resources rider plan, which it says would offset about half of the interim rate increase.
By Peter Maloney • Nov. 4, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Interconnection delays can be costly, but some utilities have found ways to save time and money
Interconnection times are going up nationally, but a new report outlines lessons from some leading utilities.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 3, 2016 -
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Deep DiveOne massive merger later, Pepco's CEO eyes 5 rate cases and grid modernization
David Velazquez says his utility is looking at residential demand charges and the future of microgrids.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Nov. 3, 2016 -
USDA commits $3.6B in loans for rural transmission projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will help finance 82 projects to bolster rural reliability.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 3, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Why natural gas supply will be crucial in preventing winter power outages
Grid operators say enhanced coordination and upgraded operational tools will be tested in keeping gas-fired plants online through the coldest months.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 2, 2016 -
Report: California needs to invest $5B in transmission to support renewables goals
Staff of the California Energy Commission found areas where more than 40,000 MW of wind, solar and geothermal resources could be developed.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 2, 2016 -
AEP refocuses on regulated utilities, renewables with $17B investment
The company will spend $17.3 billion on regulated entities and contracted renewables as it moves away from merchant plant ownership.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 2, 2016 -
NextEra to buy Texas Transmission for $2.4B in bid for full control of Oncor
Texas Transmission Holdings has a 20% stake in Oncor Electric Delivery, a regulated utility NextEra is attempting to purchase.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 1, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How new transmission can unlock 10 times more renewables for the Eastern U.S.
The Eastern Interconnect can handle 30% renewables within a decade, but hotly-contested power line construction will be key.
By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 27, 2016 -
Michigan energy choice bill could see lame duck vote following Chamber endorsement
The bill would amend utility planning processes, modestly increase the renewables mandate, and place new rules on alternative energy suppliers.
By Gavin Bade • Oct. 26, 2016 -
Wisconsin utility predicts $4B in transmission investments
American Transmission Co. sees transmission project spending as high as $4 billion over the next 10 years, including $1.3 billion on network projects to address specific reliability needs
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 25, 2016 -
Dominion, Army Corps could be at impasse over transmission line
A proposed Surry-Skiffes Creek transmission line would cross the James River near Jamestown, but needs the Army Corps of Engineers to sign off.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 25, 2016 -
Sacramento muni begins talks to join CAISO Energy Imbalance Market
Joining the Western EIM would save Sacramento Municipal Utility District customers $2.5 million annually, according to a utility report.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 24, 2016 -
Northern Pass transmission project moves forward with New Hampshire PUC settlement
Northern Pass will be allowed to operate as a public utility once its secures the federal and local approvals necessary for its project.
By Peter Maloney • Oct. 21, 2016
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