Vitriol is to exploit the public’s inclination to favor solar to make utilities pay an exorbitant political price to have policy decided on the merits.
The rule works in the direction of more regulation to hamper innovation and counteracts incentives the rule creates.
Order 816 indicates the commission is scrutinizing the underlying calculations of market power analyses.
As it becomes more routine for developers to offer cost containment commitments, it will become increasingly difficult for RTOs to ignore the cost impact of proposals.
First of two-part series. See part two, Capturing Benefits for All Ratepayers, in the April 2016 issue.
Getting to “yes” with cities and neighborhoods.
Consistently setting, measuring, and updating quantitative performance metrics should be a central feature of any program.
The time is now for establishing concrete rules, roles and responsibilities for utilities and other participants.
Shareholder Protection or War on Coal?
The new grid will be driven by opportunities for electric utilities and customers to monetize their economic opportunities.