Where are the Smart States?
Cities Seem to be Getting All the Limelight
Fiber to traffic lights will be as important as fiber to the home. States can do much to accelerate communications infrastructure for the necessary connectivity.
Demand Management by Regulatory Triad
Working Together, Future is Bright
Investor-owned utilities that meet their revenue requirement largely through sales of energy struggle to meet it with traditional rate structures.
Are Pipelines #Winning in the Age of Trump?
It’s Complicated
President Trump’s proposed tariffs on foreign steel would hit the pipeline industry particularly hard.
Settlement Slashes Niagara Mohawk’s Rate Request
Niagara Mohawk to increase rates $221 million over three years, of $978 million requested.
Resource Adequacy
Texas continues to closely monitor summer forecast for electricity supply and demand.
Electrified Transportation in California
California approves 15 pilot projects to “catalyze” electrification of EVs.
Offshore Wind Task Force to Devise Plans for Implementation
New Jersey takes steps to implement executive order on offshore wind development.
Energy Efficiency Guidelines
California sets guidelines for acquisition of energy efficiency from third parties.
Lubbock, Texas Gets Green Light to Join ERCOT
The move marks the first time a municipality with generation capabilities has opted to be part of ERCOT.
New York advances 26 large-scale renewable energy projects
Asks to be excluded from National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program.