MI: DTE supports eroding net metering, despite slow uptake
08.14.2015
The Public Service Commission has issued its 2014 annual net metering and solar program report, revealing an increase of 25% in the program’s size over… read more »
ID: Idaho Power IRP includes energy storage, community solar
08.14.2015
Idaho Power has filed an IRP with a 20-year horizon and an action plan for 2015-2018. Its preferred portfolio for 2015-2034 includes: (1) early retirement… read more »
Where it’s at: EQ staff whereabouts, presentations
08.13.2015
EQ Research’s Amanda Vanega and Rusty Haynes will be at Solar Power International next month in Anaheim. If you’ll be there, too, and would like… read more »
Oh, Canada! Net metering policy adopted
08.13.2015
The Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador has established a policy framework for net metering, a commitment originally included in the Provincial Government’s 2007 Energy… read more »
MT: Utility wants demand charge for NEM systems
07.13.2015
Montana-Dakota Utilities has filed a rate case in Montana, seeking an annual increase of $11.8 million (21.1%), with a return on equity of 10% and… read more »
CT: Residential solar program super-sized; new REC class is born
07.13.2015
A new Connecticut law (H.B. 6838) has expanded the state’s Residential Solar Investment Program, allowing the program to support up to 300 MW of new… read more »
NM: Xcel seeks to escape RPS obligations, alter DG tariffs
07.13.2015
Xcel Energy is seeking approval of its 2014 RPS report and its 2016 RPS plan. Xcel is required to supply 15% of its retail sales… read more »
RI: Sweeping rate-design investigation launched
07.13.2015
The Public Utilities Commission has launched a proceeding to address an investigation of rate design as required by legislation enacted in 2014 (H.B. 7727). Pursuant… read more »
CO: Bids for negative REC pricing allowed
07.12.2015
COSEIA recently filed an emergency motion asking the Colorado Public Utilities Commission to enforce a prior decision that COSEIA believes does not allow Xcel Energy… read more »
NJ: Effort to strengthen net metering reaches governor’s desk
07.11.2015
New Jersey is a signature away from revising its discretionary net metering cap by setting it equal to 2.9% of total annual in-state sales made… read more »