Utility Investments to Aid Minnesota’s Economic Recovery

California Regulator Seeks 4 Gigawatts of New Resources to Avoid Power Capacity Shortfall Starting in 2021

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The California Public Utilities Commission issued a proposed decision on Oct. 21, requiring load-serving entities to procure 4 gigawatts of additional capacity to forestall potential resource adequacy shortages starting in 2021. The order also recommends extension of the Water Resource Control Board’s once-through-cooling regulation compliance dates for about 3.7 gigawatts of gas-fired units slated to…

AEP to Advance 1.5 Gigawatts of Wind Projects Despite Texas Commission’s Denial

NIPSCO Seeks Approval of 300 Megawatt Wind Farm as Part of Long-Term Plan to Phase Out Coal

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The Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC asked the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to authorize the acquisition of a 302-megawatt wind farm from EDP Renewables North America LLC through a joint venture, according to an Oct. 22 filing. The Indiana Crossroads Wind Farm, which will be located in White County, was selected through a request…

RPS Update October 2019

U.S. Renewable Portfolio Standards – October 2019 Update

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State renewable portfolio standards are a key driver behind the torrid expansion of wind and solar generation across the U.S., responsible for about half of the nation’s deployment of clean energy sources over the last couple of decades, according to the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Over three dozen states, territories and the nation’s capital have…

Nuclear Power Plant 10 25 2019

New Jersey Ratepayer Advocate Cautions About Double Payments Under Nuclear Subsidy Due to Carbon Market Entry, Wholesale Market Reforms

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The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities must take a hard look at the ratepayer impact of nuclear subsidies as the state’s reentry into the regional carbon market and pending wholesale market initiatives will likely increase revenue for the nuclear units receiving zero emission credits, or ZECs, according to the Division of Rate Counsel. Those…

New York Begins Process for Second Offshore Wind Solicitation to Procure At Least 1,000 Megawatts

New York Finalizes Largest Offshore Wind Deal for 1.7 Gigawatts

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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority executed 25-year contracts with Equinor Wind US LLC and Sunrise Wind LLC for nearly 1.7 gigawatts of offshore wind at an average all-in development cost of $83.36 per megawatt-hour in 2018 prices, according to an Oct. 23 announcement. The agency also released a report on the…

U.S. Energy Department Launches $6 Billion Program to Sustain Ailing Nuclear Power Plants

New York Adopts ‘Pay-as-You-Go’ for Retailers Under Nuclear Subsidy Program

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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and the Department of Public Service on Oct. 21 released a final plan revising the method used to calculate load-serving entities’ payment obligations under the zero emission credit, or ZEC, program that compensates nuclear plants for carbon-free electricity production. The plan establishes a flexible, “pay-as-you-go” model…

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EnerKnol’s Visual Primer – How U.S. States Are Putting Carbon Pricing on Stronger Ground Amid Push for Emission Cuts

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State-level activity on emission-trading programs and carbon pricing is ramping up as more jurisdictions embrace policy goals to transition to a lower-carbon power system and economy.

Illinois Revised Long Term Plan

Illinois Power Agency Revises Renewable Procurement Plan for Ameren, ComEd, MidAmerican Energy

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The Illinois Power Agency proposed revisions to its long-term renewable procurement plan, covering the agency’s potential procurements and programs for 2020 and 2021 for Ameren Illinois Company, Commonwealth Edison Company, and MidAmerican Energy Company, according to an Oct. 21 filing with the Illinois Commerce Commission. For the 2020-2021 delivery year, the overall number of renewable…

U.S. Interior Approves 465 Megawatts of Solar Projects in California

National Grid’s Enrollment in Massachusetts Solar Incentive Program Quadrupled in Third Quarter

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About 23.7 megawatts of capacity was enrolled in the service territory of National Grid plc during the third quarter of this year, up from 5.6 megawatts in the previous quarter, under the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target, or SMART, program, according to an Oct. 18 report. Community solar accounted for nearly 7 megawatts of the capacity. The…

Solar Panel 10 18 2019

West Virginia Revises Net Metering Rules, Retains Retail Rate Credit

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The West Virginia Public Service Commission on Oct. 16 issued final revisions to regulations governing net metering, ruling that customer generators will receive retail rate credit for grid-exported energy, provided that the rate credits do not reduce the bill below the fixed monthly minimum plus any separate charge for the incremental cost of connection. The commission…

Renewable Fuel Standard

Biofuel Industry Says U.S. EPA Failed to Ensure Integrity of Renewable Fuel Program

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Oct. 15 proposed to calculate the small refinery exemptions for 2020 under the Renewable Fuel Standard, or RFS, program based on a three-year average of the relief recommended by the Energy Department. The biofuel industry criticized the proposal for failing to meet the Oct. 4 agreement with the Trump…

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EnerKnol’s Visual Primer – How Utility Rate Cases Are Evolving in the Face of New Energy Challenges

EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Grid Modernization, Power & Utilities, PRODUCTS, REC Feed, Retail Power, Retail Power and Gas

Utility rate proceedings are evolving into forums to address emerging energy sector issues as grid modernization and resiliency, renewable energy procurement, and emissions reduction programs form a growing part of suppliers' business.