Why Renewables Are Worth More Than We Believe
Carbon, Cost, Change
Proponents on each side claim to be cheaper than the other side by excluding large externality costs.
Regulation & Policy
New Puerto Rico Energy Policy
Implementation Challenges
This article describes the post-hurricanes scenarios that led to the development of a new policy, the importance of microgrids, a description of the new proposed energy policy that passed the Puerto Rico Senate last November, and implementation challenges of the new proposed policy.
Decarbonization and RIIO in the U.K.
Look Across the Pond
When a taxi driver offers a stock tip, it usually means that it is time to sell. When the taxi driver brings up climate policy, you wonder how the issue became taxi cab parlance.
Deregulation Meets Markets
Econ 101 Shows the Way
We must pass a carbon tax or cap-and-trade legislation to limit carbon dioxide emissions and phase out fossil fuels, including a large portion of our natural gas, to achieve a renewable future.
How Utilities Can Extend the Regulated Model
Opportunities for Growth and New Services
A complementary evolutionary strategy may yield near-term bottom line results while the longer-term journey to revolutionize the regulatory model is underway.
Renewable Energy Development
Era of the Paris Agreement
As renewables have become cheaper, it is now economical for developing nations to opt for clean power over fossil fuel generation.
Finding Common Ground on TOU Rates
Consumer, Clean Energy Advocates
Cooperation has produced concrete guidance on time of use rates, described in a new joint paper.
Renaissance Commissioner
Making Energy Policy in A Key State
We spoke with former Arizona Corporation Commission Chair Bob Stump, now focusing on energy policy nationwide and a variety of issues at the Arizona Legislature.
Regulation for the Unregulated
Understanding and Participating in Regulation
Here’s some insight on how difficult it is to advance or oppose a policy.
Regulatory Strategy and Tactics
A Rate Case Means Risk
There is only one book for utility executives looking for the specific topic of “The Grand Strategy of the Rate Case.”