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Historic Federal Tax Cuts Bring Utility Rates Under Scrutiny

EnerKnol’s Visual Primer – Historic Federal Tax Cuts Bring Utility Rates Under Scrutiny

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Dozens of states want utilities to lower rates for electricity and natural gas services following the recently enacted federal tax law which slashed the corporate income tax rate to 21 percent from 35 percent at the start of the year. Sixteen states and consumer advocates wrote to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission requesting prompt action for the cuts to be extended to customers, while 20 states are mulling rate changes tied to the new tax law.

Five Power Industry Trends to Watch in 2018

Five Power Industry Trends to Watch in 2018

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Over the past five years, the power industry has evolved at a faster pace because of several simultaneous trends reflecting a broader shift from coal to natural gas and renewables. The changing fuel mix, growth in renewables, and evolution of distributed energy resources are among the key causes catalyzing this transformation. In 2018, most of these trends are expected to continue or accelerate.

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Five Power Industry Trends to Watch in 2018

EnerKnol’s Visual Primer – Five Power Industry Trends to Watch in 2018

EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Power & Utilities, PRODUCTS, Smart Grid

Over the past five years, the power industry has evolved at a faster pace because of several simultaneous trends reflecting a broader shift from coal to natural gas and renewables. The changing fuel mix, growth in renewables, and evolution of distributed energy resources are among the key causes catalyzing this transformation. In 2018, most of these trends are expected to continue or accelerate.

New York Leads the Nation in Exploring Wholesale Market Design for Distributed Energy Resources

New York Leads the Nation in Exploring Wholesale Market Design for Distributed Energy Resources

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The New York Independent System Operator has launched a pilot program to examine how the integration of emerging distributed energy resource (DER) technologies will affect wholesale market systems. The pilot program aligns with the state’s objectives under the Reforming the Energy vision (REV) to expand retail markets for DER. Access to wholesale markets will be critical in integrating the growing share of DERs, and state and ISO-level policies will play a key role in this regard.

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New York Leads the Nation in Exploring Wholesale Market Design for Distributed Energy Resources

EnerKnol’s Visual Primer – New York Leads the Nation in Exploring Wholesale Market Design for Distributed Energy Resources

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The New York Independent System Operator has launched a pilot program to examine how the integration of emerging distributed energy resource (DER) technologies will affect wholesale market systems. The pilot program aligns with the state’s objectives under the Reforming the Energy vision (REV) to expand retail markets for DER. Access to wholesale markets will be critical in integrating the growing share of DERs, and state and ISO-level policies will play a key role in this regard.

Hurricane-Battered U.S. Gives Momentum to Sweeping Push for Microgrids

Hurricane-Battered U.S. Gives Momentum to Sweeping Push for Microgrids

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Panelists at a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing concurred that having more diversified resources would help the authorities manage outages in the wake of hurricanes such as Irma, Harvey, and Maria. The catastrophic storms have emphasized the need for significant investments in the nation’s grid to protect it from a major, long-lasting outage that has affected Puerto Rico. Policymakers are turning to battery storage and microgrids as they do not just strengthen the grid against inclement weather but bring an array of other benefits.

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Hurricane-Battered U.S. Gives Momentum to Sweeping Push for Microgrids

EnerKnol’s Visual Primer – Hurricanes across Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico Test Resilience of Grid

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Panelists at a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing concurred that having more diversified resources would help the authorities manage outages in the wake of hurricanes such as Irma, Harvey, and Maria. The catastrophic storms have emphasized the need for significant investments in the nation’s grid to protect it from a major, long-lasting outage that has affected Puerto Rico. Policymakers are turning to battery storage and microgrids as they do not just strengthen the grid against inclement weather but bring an array of other benefits.

Rejection of Grain Belt Express Highlights Dysfunction in Interstate Transmission Planning

Rejection of Grain Belt Express Highlights Dysfunction in Interstate Transmission Planning

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The Missouri Public Service Commission has rejected the multi-state Grain Belt Express transmission project for the second time since 2015.The decision is based on a recent court ruling that all counties involved in a project must approve it before the MO PSC can do so. Four commissioners indicated they would have approved the project since it was in the public interest if not for the court decision. The move underscores the need for policies that greenlight grid modernization driven by the growing share of renewables in the generation mix.

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Rejection of Grain Belt Express Highlights Dysfunction in Interstate Transmission Planning

EnerKnol’s Visual Primer – Rejection of Grain Belt Express Highlights Dysfunction in Interstate Transmission Planning

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The Missouri Public Service Commission has rejected the multi-state Grain Belt Express transmission project for the second time since 2015.The decision is based on a recent court ruling that all counties involved in a project must approve it before the MO PSC can do so. Four commissioners indicated they would have approved the project since it was in the public interest if not for the court decision. The move underscores the need for policies that greenlight grid modernization driven by the growing share of renewables in the generation mix.

Hawaii Regulators Approve HECO's 100 Percent Renewables Plan

Hawaii Regulators Approve HECO’s 100 Percent Renewables Plan

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The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission has accepted the Hawaiian Electric Companies' near-term action plan towards meeting the state’s target of 100 percent renewables by 2045. California’s proposal to match Hawaii's goal has garnered more attention given the complexity of implementing such goals in a large and diverse economy. As states increase their renewable portfolio standards, utilities will have to be more proactive in charting paths of compliance. Hawaii may offer some early lessons for other states but California's experience could be more applicable.

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Hawaii Regulators Approve HECO's 100 Percent Renewables Plan

EnerKnol’s Visual Primer – Hawaii Regulators Approve HECO’s 100 Percent Renewables Plan

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The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission has accepted the Hawaiian Electric Companies' near-term action plan towards meeting the state’s target of 100 percent renewables by 2045. California’s proposal to match Hawaii's goal has garnered more attention given the complexity of implementing such goals in a large and diverse economy. As states increase their renewable portfolio standards, utilities will have to be more proactive in charting paths of compliance. Hawaii may offer some early lessons for other states but California's experience could be more applicable.

North Carolina to Revise PURPA Rules

North Carolina to Revise PURPA Rules

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North Carolina has passed legislation that would reform implementation of PURPA, the key policy that helped the state become the second largest solar market in the U.S. PURPA has gained relevance in recent years due to the significant decline in renewable energy costs which has made solar and wind increasingly cost-competitive. However, utilities across states disagree over rates and contract lengths pertaining to projects under PURPA. The ongoing debate over PURPA will likely prompt reforms by modifying implementation terms or pushing legislation for future changes.

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