NY: Utility codes of conduct adopted in REV initiative
10.10.2016
The New York Public Service Commission has adopted utility codes of conduct stemming from the Reforming the Energy Vision initiative. The REV initiative has established… read more »
CA: IOUs file juicy DG interconnection cost data
10.10.2016
Two of California’s three major investor-owned utilities, PG&E and SCE, have filed details of their interconnection costs for net-metered systems. Interestingly, PG&E reported application and… read more »
DE: Rebates renewed for EVs, EV chargers
10.09.2016
The Delaware Division of Energy & Climate has extended the state’s Clean Transportation Incentive Program, which was previously set to expire October 31. Beginning November… read more »
The interconnection process is still dragging solar down. How can states and utilities improve it?
10.04.2016
While there are many memorable moments from the 2016 Summer Olympics, perhaps the most dominant performance came when U.S. swimmer Katie Ledecky shattered the world… read more »
AR: Residential demand charge proposed
09.13.2016
OG&E has filed a new rate case in Arkansas, seeking an overall annual rate increase of $16.5 million, or a 9.8% increase over its current… read more »
OR: Comments invited on energy-storage mandate
09.13.2016
The Oregon Public Utilities Commission has issued — and invited comments on — several documents related to the state’s energy-storage mandate. They include: Draft guidelines… read more »
MN: PUC overhauls Xcel’s community solar program
09.13.2016
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has adopted a suite of revisions to Xcel Energy’s community solar program. Specifically, the PUC order adopting the revisions: Approves… read more »
CA: Regulators launch EV rulemaking
09.13.2016
The California Energy Commission has initiated a rulemaking to address municipal electric vehicle infrastructure in response to S.B. 350, which requires the Commission to produce… read more »
FED: Boring but important PURPA developments, Part 2
09.13.2016
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has invited post-workshop comments on issues covered during its June 29 technical conference on PURPA. The first group of questions… read more »
NV: PUC, parties hash out energy-storage interconnection issues
09.12.2016
The parties participating in the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada’s ongoing investigation into energy-storage have developed and filed a list of interconnection issues and potential… read more »