Federal agencies prepare to wind down Puerto Rico power restoration in May

Almost all of Puerto Rico's electric customers now have power — 96% according to PREPA. But questions still linger over the future sustainability of the Island's grid after federal agencies pull out. 

Residential storage faces sunny prospects this year

Pairing storage with rooftop solar could boom if interest translates into action.

Alternative Energy Now Has Alternative Storage

Mitsubishi subsidiary seeks permits for $1.5B gas plant to send power to NYC

Diamond Generating is proposing a 1,200 MW plant in New Jersey's Meadowlands — an area close to major markets for electricity, but also environmentally sensitive.

DC Council bill would establish US's first independent DER authority

The authority would have the power to review any utility investment over $25 million to see if non-wire alternatives could meet grid needs less expensively. 

South Carolina solar bill fails to pass after procedural change

State lawmakers changed legislative rules to require a two-thirds vote instead of a simple majority in order to pass the bill. 

Washington regulators require utilities to offer smart meter opt-outs

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission directed companies to minimize opt-out charges to remove any disincentives. Utilities plan to begin installing meters as soon as August.

Updated: Whitehouse unveils bill directing study, pilot program for natural gas demand response

In the electric sector, demand response programs help reduce peak load and prices. New legislation would direct federal regulators to study its potential for gas markets.

U.S. coal mogul Murray wants to run power plants too

GOP-led Senate poised to make ex-coal lobbyist EPA's No. 2

This coal power plant is being reopened for blockchain mining

As hurricane season approaches, more microgrids crop up in Puerto Rico

Entergy gas plant opponents take legal action to stop project

MVP plans to extend its natural gas pipeline into N.C.