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PNM presses state regulators for a decision on rate increase request
Public Service Co. of New Mexico had requested a $123 million rate increase, but the proposal has been suspended through the end of next month.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 31, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Public purpose microgrids: Mixed-ownership models spur utility investment in growing sector
Thinking of microgrids as public infrastructure — and financing them like it — could point the industry to new growth.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 30, 2016 -
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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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AEP Ohio wants to double fixed charges, joining net metering debate
The utility wants a $10 increase in fixed charges to recover the cost to serve net metering customers.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 29, 2016 -
FERC approves CAISO tariff changes for demand response, distributed storage
Federal regulators approved California Independent System Operator tariff changes that tweak how non-generator resources bid into markets.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 24, 2016 -
ERCOT, SPP tout new real-time mapping tool to track power flows, manage grid
The Macomber Map is being used by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas and Southwest Power Pool to visualize power flows and manage the bulk power system in real time.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 24, 2016 -
Munis, co-ops to propose revamp of PJM's capacity market structure
American Municipal Power is calling for a "comprehensive and holistic assessment" of PJM Interconnection's Reliability Pricing Model.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 23, 2016 -
Deep DiveFixed charge battle looms in Texas as regulators tackle rate design reform
A legislative effort to chart new ratemaking mechanisms in the Lone Star State has the utility sector drawing familiar battle lines.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 23, 2016 -
Industrial customers could depart Wisconsin over high electrical rates
The state's Strategic Energy Assessment 2022 finds rates are rising for all customer classes, though generation is expected to be adequate.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 23, 2016 -
Landowner groups seek to block DOE approval of Clean Line transmission project
The Department of Energy signed on to the 700-mile, 4,000 MW Plains & Eastern Clean Line Project in March, but landowners are questioning the agency's decision-making process.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 22, 2016 -
Illinois attorney general reaches settlement with 'green' energy supplier
Washington, D.C.-based Ethical Electric Inc. told customers they were purchasing all renewable energy at prices just slightly above Commonwealth Edison's standard offer. That wasn't true, according to Illinois' top law enforcement agent.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 18, 2016 -
New Mexico regulators push PNM for details of protest over proposed rate increase
A hearing examiner recommended slashing Public Service Company of New Mexico's proposed $123 million rate increase. The utility has said it will appeal to the state's supreme court.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 18, 2016 -
MISO will start charging transmission fees on power exports to PJM
In July, federal regulators lifted restrictions on Multi-Value Project cost allocations, saying they were persuaded by the buildout of regional wind projects.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 17, 2016 -
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Florida utility asks regulators to continue incentive program for wholesale power sales
Florida Power & Light wants to extend an incentive mechanism it says was designed to improve asset utilization. Critics say it creates an incentive for the utility to sell more gas and power.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 14, 2016 -
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Exelon to fund $25B in utility investments with revenue from generation subsidiary
The nation's largest utility holding company this week unveiled a growth plan focused on substantial investments in its six regulated electric and gas utilities.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 12, 2016 -
Stem secures $100M in financing to fuel battery deployment
Borrowing from the financing models that helped propel solar growth, some storage companies are using financial engineering to offer customers no-cost-down financing options for battery installations.
By Peter Maloney • Aug. 12, 2016 -
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Blackouts looming, California speeds battery deployment after Aliso Canyon gas leak
A new SDG&E storage proposal shows how the natural gas shortage may accelerate the integration of batteries into the bulk power system.
By Peter Maloney • Aug. 11, 2016 -
Costs rise for a New Jersey transmission project
Jersey Central Power & Light has filed a petition with New Jersey regulators to spend $111 million modernizing its system, up from a previous estimate of $75 million.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 11, 2016 -
Washington, Arizona utilities begin testing CAISO EIM integration
The two entities will operate under real-time market conditions, though transactions will not be financially binding until October.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 10, 2016 -
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Energy Future Holdings secures $4.25B in financing
The funding is expected to help EFH through bankruptcy proceedings as it attempts to sell distribution utility Oncor.
By Peter Maloney • Aug. 9, 2016 -
New Mexico PRC staff recommends cutting PNM's proposed rate increase
The hearing examiner recommended a 9.575% return on equity, almost a full percentage point below the utility's request. The change could shave a dime off the holding company's earnings.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 9, 2016 -
California Gov. Brown puts CAISO expansion on hold
The plan would have integrated PacifiCorp's operations in five other states into the California ISO market.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 9, 2016 -
PJM suspends Artificial Island transmission project
The PJM Board directed the grid operator to do a comprehensive analysis of the project, which had come under scrutiny due to escalating costs.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 8, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Nuclear plants safe, New York ISO CEO Brad Jones readies for a low-carbon grid
New transmission and grid practices will be needed for a deeply decarbonized grid, Jones told Utility Dive.
By Gavin Bade • Aug. 8, 2016 -
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Report: Tres Amigas transmission line to begin moving power in 2017
The $1.6 billion project is nearing completion, and should begin delivering power to the California ISO market next year.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 5, 2016 -
Texas regulators to explore alternative utility ratemaking mechanisms
The Public Utility Commission of Texas will address a report on revisions to traditional cost-of-service ratemaking in their Aug. 10 meeting.
By Peter Maloney • Aug. 4, 2016
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