Note from the editor Our prediction pieces are back by popular (and robust) demand. In December, we solicited opinions on 2018 trends for the power sector from prominent experts.
We begin with a broad look at electric utility policy, markets and regulation in the form of seven predictions from industry experts on upcoming trends in the power sector for 2018. Stay tuned for more expert forecasts on renewable energy, storage and demand response in our newsletters this week.
In the meantime, feel free to peruse the predictions from last year here, here and here.
Do you have any thoughts on trends for the power sector in 2018? Send us your tips, quips and news to the links below and thank you for reading Utility Dive.
 Krysti Shallenberger
Editor, Utility Dive
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Top news Feature Story What will 2018 bring to the power sector? Seven experts weigh in.
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Bids for wind and solar energy combined with battery storage could be the lowest yet, analysts said on social media.
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Transmission upgrades in Mexico could allow power from California to flow into Texas, DeAnn Walker warned, placing ERCOT under federal oversight.
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Roughly 116 GW of renewable capacity will be added during that same period, according to the agency's latest infrastructure update.
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State regulators approved higher rates for the state's largest electric utility in December — but balked at $150 million proposed for upgrades at the Four Corners coal plant.
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The Jan. 3 decision sets a carbon cost range between $9.05 and $42.46 per ton in 2020 that utilities must use to analyze infrastructure decisions.
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The Democratic senator wants FERC to reconsider the controversial pipeline projects now that it has a full contingency of regulators.
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Legislation being written by three state lawmakers could direct Dominion to recycle more coal ash instead of burying it.
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Feature Story The findings have important implications for DOE's proposal to provide cost recovery for coal and nuclear plants. FERC is expected to respond to that proposal on Wednesday. |
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