Kavya Balaraman
Senior Reporter | @kavya_balaramanKavya covers all things California and energy storage-related for Utility Dive. Before joining Industry Dive, she reported on energy and the environment for California Energy Markets and E&E News. She studied at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
377 articles by Kavya Balaraman
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Bay Area regulators opt to phase out NOx emissions from furnaces, water heaters, prepare for grid impacts
March 20, 2023 -
California regulators set to launch proceeding to investigate natural gas price spikes this winter
March 10, 2023 -
CPUC poised to reject Sunnova’s plan to build microgrids in new residential communities
Feb. 21, 2023 -
Amid high energy prices, SCE VP, other experts push to reduce California’s reliance on natural gas
Feb. 16, 2023 -
Sunrun, PG&E to roll out 30-MW virtual power plant to support California grid in the summer
Feb. 7, 2023 -
California’s plan to keep Diablo Canyon nuclear plant online hits regulatory snag
Jan. 30, 2023 -
California PUC orders an additional 4 GW of clean energy resources to bolster grid reliability
Jan. 23, 2023 -
CAISO board approves Western day-ahead market, with expected economic, reliability benefits
Jan. 19, 2023 -
California greenlights more than 800 MW of storage and solar to bolster power grid reliability
Jan. 17, 2023 -
California PUC launches rulemaking to consider extension of Diablo Canyon nuclear plant
Jan. 13, 2023 -
‘Proceed with caution’: Key takeaways from California’s first offshore wind energy auction
Dec. 19, 2022 -
California lowers compensation rate for rooftop solar, prompting fears of a steep drop in installations
Dec. 16, 2022 -
California grid operator unveils final proposal for voluntary day-ahead electricity market
Dec. 9, 2022 -
SCE mismanaged energy efficiency program, California regulators find, ordering $76M customer rebate
Dec. 2, 2022 -
California moves to up PG&E energy storage contract prices amid ‘unprecedented’ market conditions
Nov. 30, 2022 -
The power grid faced heat waves, record demand and tight conditions in 2022. What happens next?
Nov. 22, 2022 -
Solar industry, utilities, ratepayer advocates clash over California net energy metering proposal
Nov. 17, 2022 -
‘Needs more work’: Solar industry remains skeptical of California PUC’s new net energy metering proposal
Nov. 11, 2022 -
California funds 60 MWh tribal long-duration storage project with nation’s largest vanadium redox flow battery
Nov. 9, 2022 -
High electricity rates could jeopardize California’s electrification efforts: report
Sept. 22, 2022 -
SoCalGas, SDG&E outline plan for hydrogen blending demonstration projects in California
Sept. 20, 2022 -
California becomes first state to eliminate subsidies for gas line extensions amid electrification push
Sept. 16, 2022 -
Taking Charge: Enel X Way’s Chris Baker on how the EV sector is ‘crossing the chasm’
Sept. 14, 2022 -
California planned to close down its last nuclear plant by 2025 and replace it with clean energy. What went wrong?
Sept. 9, 2022 -
PG&E, SDG&E press regulators to revise proposal to end gas line extension subsidies in 2023
Sept. 8, 2022 -
California ISO narrowly avoids rolling outages as peak demand hits record 52 GW
Sept. 7, 2022 -
California legislature aims for 90% clean electricity by 2035 as part of sweeping climate package
Sept. 2, 2022 -
California lawmakers vote to extend Diablo Canyon as heat wave forces governor to declare grid emergency
Sept. 1, 2022 -
California nears vote on proposal to keep Diablo Canyon nuclear plant online as deadlines loom
Aug. 31, 2022 -
Clashes brew over Diablo Canyon extension plan as 40% of expected renewables fail to come online
Aug. 29, 2022 -
Inflation Reduction Act has ‘direct impact’ on California net energy metering modeling, utilities say
Aug. 24, 2022 -
PG&E, Tesla virtual power plant delivers 16.5 MW to California grid amid calls for energy conservation
Aug. 23, 2022 -
Inflation Reduction Act could spur American solar manufacturing renaissance, advocates say
Aug. 18, 2022 -
Energy Vault, Jupiter Power enter contracts for storage projects totaling 220 MWh in California and Texas
Aug. 16, 2022 -
California unveils proposal to keep Diablo Canyon nuclear plant open with $1.4B loan to PG&E
Aug. 16, 2022 -
What inflation – and the Inflation Reduction Act – mean for the clean energy sector
Aug. 16, 2022 -
California adopts 25 GW planning goal for offshore wind by 2045
Aug. 11, 2022 -
California moves to eliminate gas line extension subsidies starting in 2023 amid building decarbonization push
Aug. 10, 2022 -
Hawaiian Electric braces for bill increases amid high oil prices, coal plant retirement
Aug. 8, 2022 -
California becomes first state to roll out submetering technology to spur EV adoption
Aug. 8, 2022 -
‘The clock is ticking’: PG&E exploring possibility of keeping Diablo Canyo open to boost reliability: CEO
July 29, 2022 -
DOE to pilot community solar subscription platform to expand access for low-income households
July 28, 2022 -
Western RTO could add up to $79.2 billion to regional economy, report finds
July 27, 2022 -
Newsom pushes for 20 GW offshore wind goal by 2045, says California must 'up our game' on climate
July 26, 2022 -
Oregon utilities outline plans to prevent and mitigate wildfires in their service territories
July 25, 2022 -
Tesla energy storage deployments fall 11% in Q2 amid supply chain challenges
July 21, 2022 -
Hawaiian Electric proposes $190M of resiliency spending in first phase of climate adaption push
July 20, 2022 -
California launches rulemaking to expand electricity demand flexibility, amid threats to grid reliability
July 18, 2022 -
Hawaii poised to close the door on coal despite delays to clean energy projects
July 6, 2022 -
Switching to efficient, electric HVAC appliances could save Oregon $1.1B through 2050, study finds
July 6, 2022 -
California passes legislation to avoid blackouts, create ‘insurance policy’ for the grid
July 1, 2022 -
California regulators contemplate standardized rules for gas projects exceeding $100M
June 29, 2022 -
California moves to simplify interconnection rules for distributed energy resources
June 27, 2022 -
California climate change plan's reliance on carbon removal technologies draws criticism
June 23, 2022 -
California needs to triple historical decarbonization rates to meet 2030 carbon target, report finds
June 17, 2022 -
Utilities, solar industry square off as California reopens record in net energy metering process
June 15, 2022 -
'Not backsliding on clean energy': Officials say California's proposed 5 GW reserve could be heavy on gas
June 13, 2022 -
Environmental groups push more aggressive path to California's goal of 100% clean car sales by 2035
June 10, 2022 -
Washington regulatory staff pushes to fine PacifiCorp for omitting social cost of carbon in energy planning
June 9, 2022 -
GE to triple solar, storage solutions manufacturing capacity amid global supply chain squeeze
June 9, 2022 -
Pacific Northwest plan calls for 3.5 GW of renewables, more energy efficiency by 2027
June 1, 2022 -
California drought could halve summer hydropower generation, leading to more natural gas, EIA finds
May 27, 2022 -
California solar, storage projects hit hard by Department of Commerce investigation, supply chain issues
May 23, 2022 -
California OKs 497 MW of storage for SCE, eyes hydrogen funding amid ongoing grid reliability push
May 20, 2022 -
California governor floats 5-GW, $5.2B 'reliability reserve' amid possible electricity shortfalls
May 17, 2022 -
As California confronts the future of its natural gas system, who could get left behind?
May 16, 2022 -
Storage to play key role in Hawaii grid reliability as coal plant nears retirement, experts say
May 12, 2022 -
Interior department releases proposed auction details for California offshore wind development
May 10, 2022 -
Gov. Newsom open to extending Diablo Canyon nuclear plant's life, but analysts differ on feasibility and need
May 5, 2022 -
Washington utilities keep close eye on Great Resignation trends as they prep for wildfire season
May 2, 2022 -
Oregon regulators approve utility wildfire mitigation plans but question Idaho Power omissions
April 26, 2022 -
'Do you like minting money?': Musk urges entrepreneurs to enter lithium space as Tesla's supply woes persist
April 22, 2022 -
Global corporate funding for storage rises to $12.9B despite supply chain squeeze: Mercom
April 19, 2022 -
California unveils proposed pathway to reach 100% ZEVs by 2035
April 13, 2022 -
PG&E agrees to pay $55M to settle Kincade, Dixie wildfires
April 12, 2022 -
California injects $40M into heat pump water heater effort amid broader push to decarbonize buildings
April 11, 2022 -
'Brand new problem': California grid operator considers ways to integrate long-duration storage
April 6, 2022 -
California approves $11.7M vehicle-to-grid pilots in PG&E footprint
April 1, 2022 -
Supply-chain squeeze: Solar, storage industries grapple with delays, price spikes as demand continues to grow
March 31, 2022 -
California issued wildfire safety certifications to utilities despite 'serious deficiencies': audit
March 28, 2022 -
Hawaiian Electric to revisit Maui capacity planning amid supply chain concern
March 24, 2022 -
DOE eyes hydrogen, thermal storage to shrink carbon footprint of fossil fuel plants
March 23, 2022 -
DOE turns to energy storage to build resilience, energy affordability in underserved communities
March 21, 2022 -
CAISO approves nearly $3B of transmission projects to prepare for California's clean energy goals
March 18, 2022 -
Washington legislators again mandate 100% electric new car sales by 2030
March 14, 2022 -
California prepares for $10.5M port renovations for offshore wind development
March 11, 2022 -
PG&E, GM initiative will pilot use of electric vehicles to power homes in Northern California
March 8, 2022 -
California clean energy advocates urge regulators to 'go big' with offshore wind goals
March 7, 2022 -
California sets biomethane targets for utilities in bid to reduce short-lived climate pollutants
March 2, 2022 -
Load growth, retiring fossil fuels creating 'urgent need' for new electric resources in the Southwest: report
Feb. 18, 2022 -
California ISO sketches $30.5B draft transmission plan to meet state's clean energy goals
Feb. 3, 2022 -
Hydropower has critical role stabilizing Western Interconnection during extreme conditions: report
Feb. 2, 2022 -
California regulators delay vote on NEM proposal 'until further notice'
Jan. 27, 2022 -
PG&E proposes 6.4 GWh battery storage plan in response to California's 11.5 GW procurement order
Jan. 25, 2022 -
As the electric sector becomes 'tip of the spear' of decarbonization, resiliency remains key, trade group leaders say
Jan. 24, 2022 -
SCE's $1.2B grid reliability storage contract receives approval from regulators
Dec. 20, 2021 -
California's proposed net energy metering update could hit distributed solar hard, industry warns
Dec. 14, 2021 -
US storage market breaks records with 3.5 GWh of new deployments in Q3
Dec. 9, 2021 -
California OKs 'bridge' measures to bolster grid against potential extreme circumstances in 2022, 2023
Dec. 6, 2021 -
Hydrostor plans 4 GWh long-duration storage project in Southern California
Dec. 2, 2021 -
Hydrostor advances 3.2 GWh energy storage project to help replace California's Diablo Canyon plant
Nov. 24, 2021 -
'The energy storage decade': Global market poised to reach 1 TWh by 2030, BNEF finds
Nov. 17, 2021 -
California readies $1.4B push to help reach electric vehicle charging, hydrogen refueling goals
Nov. 17, 2021 -
Taking Charge: Mary Powell on her new gig at Sunrun and the importance of 'radical collaboration'
Nov. 16, 2021 -
California should revisit shutting down Diablo Canyon nuclear plant, Stanford, MIT analysis finds
Nov. 8, 2021 -
'Imagine the unimaginable': How the Pacific Northwest is trying to build a reliable grid in a changing climate
Nov. 8, 2021 -
California increases gas storage capacity at Aliso Canyon amid concerns over winter reliability
Nov. 5, 2021 -
California proposes demand response, other measures to shore up summer grid reliability
Nov. 2, 2021 -
California groups divided on inclusion of gas in 11.5 GW 'clean' procurement order
Oct. 25, 2021 -
Close to $16B in gas investments could be stranded with a net-zero by 2050 timeline, report finds
Oct. 19, 2021 -
California ISO, utilities weigh in on more aggressive emissions goal, reliability needs
Oct. 12, 2021 -
A century later, utilities still face billions in potential liabilities from obsolete manufactured gas plants
Oct. 11, 2021 -
Avista first utility to file Washington clean energy plan, with focus on demand response, energy efficiency
Oct. 7, 2021 -
California considers increasing Aliso Canyon's gas storage to boost reliability, despite calls to shut it down
Oct. 5, 2021 -
SoCal residents blast SoCalGas plan to settle Aliso Canyon lawsuits for up to $1.8B, continue push for shutdown
Sept. 29, 2021 -
California lawmakers pass bill laying the groundwork for West Coast offshore wind development
Sept. 13, 2021 -
Pacificorp updated IRP includes 6.7 GW storage, 5.6 GW solar, but NGOs blast fossil fuel component
Sept. 3, 2021 -
California's growing storage fleet is beginning to impact energy markets as envisioned, says grid operator
Aug. 31, 2021 -
California utilities are tackling climate adaptation, other safety work amid stretched resources
Aug. 26, 2021 -
As PNW utilities contemplate building decarbonization, affordability concerns linger
Aug. 25, 2021 -
California brainstorms approaches to a high-DER grid of the future
Aug. 20, 2021 -
California regulatory judge recommends more aggressive 2030 emissions target for power sector
Aug. 18, 2021 -
California greenlights first-of-its-kind energy code to encourage electrified buildings
Aug. 12, 2021 -
California utilities, clean energy groups urge CPUC to move quickly following Newsom's emergency call
Aug. 11, 2021 -
California's Aliso Canyon review could offer key lessons on transition from natural gas, analysts say
Aug. 10, 2021 -
California governor moves to free up electricity supply amid projected 3.5 GW summer shortfall
Aug. 3, 2021 -
PG&E forecasts 'probable' loss from July Dixie fire as CEO Poppe highlights plan to bury power lines
July 29, 2021 -
'This is starting on the right path': Hawaii sees early successes with performance-based regulation
July 29, 2021 -
California PUC unveils draft plan for 'forward-thinking' distributed energy policy
July 27, 2021 -
PG&E equipment may be linked with another Northern California wildfire, utility reports
July 20, 2021 -
California approves expedited pathway for near-term utility EV investments, despite cost concerns
July 16, 2021 -
Wärtsilä launches project to develop 100% hydrogen-fueled engine and power plant concept by 2025
July 15, 2021 -
Western officials reckon with reliability challenges as heat and 'wildcard' wildfire threaten grid
July 13, 2021 -
California PUC opens 'mother of all proceedings' to prepare the grid for new wave of DERs
July 6, 2021 -
As the US begins to craft a hydrogen strategy, Europe's experience could offer valuable lessons
July 6, 2021 -
Groups protest PG&E plan to move away from diesel, as utility forecasts $7.4B in fire investments
July 2, 2021 -
'What in the world is happening with the weather': Western heat wave raises questions for grid planning
July 1, 2021 -
Oregon leaps past California and Washington as legislators pass bill to decarbonize power grid by 2040
June 30, 2021 -
California approves 11.5 GW of new clean resources in largest-ever single procurement order
June 25, 2021 -
CPUC ditches natural gas in 11.5 GW proposal but leaves door open for future fossil fuel procurement
June 24, 2021 -
California groups clash over gas in 11.5 GW procurement proposal as CAISO calls for conservation
June 18, 2021 -
As California steels for summer months, storage and demand response efforts could avert blackouts
June 16, 2021 -
California utilities object to fossil fuel requirements in proposed 11.5 GW procurement package
June 15, 2021 -
Hawaii OKs emergency demand response to avoid energy shortfalls following AES coal plant closure
June 10, 2021 -
California PUC considers sending utilities back to drawing board on hydrogen blending proposal
June 9, 2021 -
Oregon utilities prepare for 2021 fire season with improved technologies, forecasting and PSPS protocols
June 4, 2021 -
California utilities highlight reliability, cost concerns as state charts path to 100% clean power
June 3, 2021 -
California proposal advises against more retail choice amid debate over reliability, emissions impacts
May 28, 2021 -
California mulls 11.5 GW procurement package to bolster grid after Diablo Canyon, natural gas plants retire
May 25, 2021 -
Taking Charge: AES CEO Andrés Gluski on meeting the demands of the clean energy transition
May 25, 2021 -
A 'literal tinderbox': Oregon regulators brace for 2021 wildfire season with temporary utility rules
May 24, 2021 -
Hawaii regulators ease up on 'nearly impossible' conditions for HECO's Kapolei storage project
May 19, 2021 -
CAISO 'cautiously optimistic' about summer 2021, but still sees causes for concern
May 13, 2021 -
Hawaii PUC reconsiders conditions placed on HECO's Kapolei energy storage project
May 12, 2021 -
PG&E gets greenlight for $7.5B wildfire securitization, but consumer advocates raise challenges
May 7, 2021 -
HECO chafes at Hawaii PUC's conditions on new battery project, saying they could deter deployment
May 5, 2021 -
Hydrostor building up to 1 GW compressed air storage to meet California's shifting resource needs
May 4, 2021 -
PG&E will fight criminal charges tied to 2019 Kincade Fire, CEO Patti Poppe says
April 30, 2021 -
Washington passes 'cap-and-invest' legislation, giving utilities incentive to further decarbonize
April 29, 2021 -
CPUC judge orders SoCalGas to return ratepayer funds but stops short of imposing financial penalty
April 27, 2021 -
Americas poised to lead storage market by 2025, with global investment hitting $86B: WoodMac
April 23, 2021 -
PG&E gets initial approval to securitize $7.5B of wildfire costs, despite ratepayer impact concerns
April 23, 2021 -
PG&E, other IOUs failed on 'obligation to promote safety' during 2019 power shut-offs, regulators say
April 21, 2021 -
Washington Gov. Inslee rejects legislature's effort to set 100% EV goal for 2030
April 20, 2021 -
California puts PG&E under enhanced oversight due to wildfire prevention work lapses
April 16, 2021 -
Hawaii top regulator fears potential clean energy project delays could slow closure of HECO oil-fired plant
April 15, 2021 -
Following California and Texas blackouts, experts see potential for energy storage and better grid planning
April 14, 2021 -
PG&E bid to securitize $7.5B in wildfire costs could hit ratepayers hard, consumer advocates warn
April 12, 2021 -
California tees up proposals to securitize $7.5B in PG&E wildfire costs
April 7, 2021 -
How Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure plan could boost California's energy transition
April 6, 2021 -
State of the Electric Utility 2021: Despite sharp drop, cost remains key obstacle to more storage, some say
April 1, 2021 -
PG&E plan to reserve temporary generators for wildfire season has groups worried about diesel use
March 31, 2021 -
Hawaii groups push for demand-side measures, streamlined interconnection to manage coal plant closure
March 29, 2021 -
California authorizes summer reliability fixes despite concerns over backup diesel generation
March 26, 2021 -
SoCalGas announces net-zero emission goal by 2045, but some stakeholders remain skeptical
March 24, 2021 -
California's last nuclear plant is poised to shut down. What happens next?
March 23, 2021 -
CPUC reliability proposal skimps on demand response while doubling down on gas, parties say
March 22, 2021 -
California opens rulemaking on provider of last resort, as customers move away from utilities
March 19, 2021 -
'We're going from cigarettes to crack': Hawaii regulators grill HECO on fossil fuel transition plan
March 17, 2021 -
California summer reliability rules driving utility fossil fuel plans, groups say in challenging CPUC
March 15, 2021 -
Hawaiian Electric defends renewable, storage project delays as fossil fuel plants near retirement
March 10, 2021 -
Federal bills creating standalone storage tax credit raise hopes for significant boost, akin to solar
March 10, 2021 -
California looks to demand-side fixes as 'a layer of insurance' to prevent rolling blackouts
March 8, 2021 -
Storage deployments shatter records — again — in Q4 2020
March 4, 2021 -
California proposes enhanced oversight of PG&E as concerns rise over wildfire mitigation
Feb. 26, 2021 -
California's approach to power pricing could discourage electrification, experts fear
Feb. 25, 2021 -
Renewable advocates bristle at Biden's move to preserve California desert land use plan
Feb. 23, 2021 -
FERC gives preliminary permit to 2.2 GW storage project that would use Navajo coal plant power lines
Feb. 22, 2021 -
SCE turns to 400 MWh AES storage facility, facing summer reliability concerns
Feb. 18, 2021 -
PUC to take closer look at Hawaiian Electric's interconnection processes, fossil fuel retirement plans
Feb. 17, 2021 -
California moves to address 'extraordinarily frightening' energy debt amid COVID-19
Feb. 16, 2021 -
CPUC moves forward with plan to prevent 2021 blackouts despite criticism from environmental groups
Feb. 12, 2021 -
California IOUs plan to spend $11B on wildfire prevention in 2021 and 2022 after record-breaking fire season
Feb. 9, 2021 -
Building domestic supply chain for battery storage could be a priority for lawmakers, Senate aides say
Feb. 5, 2021 -
Groups fear California blackout prevention plan could increase gas use, threaten climate goals
Feb. 1, 2021 -
CCAs accelerate California's clean energy transition, providing a model for other states: report
Jan. 28, 2021 -
California regulators express 'deep concern' over SCE 2020 power shutoff practices
Jan. 27, 2021 -
SCE settles 2018 wildfire insurance claims for $2.2B, faces potential fines over energy efficiency program
Jan. 26, 2021 -
Hydrogen advocates look to capitalize on California's goal to replace diesel for back-up generation
Jan. 25, 2021 -
Utility sector's credit quality weakened in 2020, but not because of COVID-19: S&P
Jan. 22, 2021 -
CPUC safety certification eases PG&E access to wildfire insurance fund, prompting backlash
Jan. 20, 2021 -
Industry, ratepayer advocates push for cautious approach to California's summer 2021 reliability preparation
Dec. 22, 2020 -
California ratepayer advocate recommends $124M SoCalGas fine for bucking CPUC directive on energy efficiency lobbying
Dec. 15, 2020 -
Newsom taps CPUC's Liane Randolph to lead California Air Resources Board
Dec. 11, 2020 -
CAISO adopts summer reliability measures to avoid repeat of 2020 blackouts
Dec. 10, 2020 -
California sketches plan to wean off fossil fuels during wildfire-related power outages
Dec. 9, 2020 -
Thousands of California homes to be linked for 550 MW virtual power plant, North America's largest
Dec. 8, 2020 -
California's pathway to 100% clean electricity begins to take shape, but reliability concerns persist
Dec. 7, 2020 -
US storage deployments shatter record in Q3, with 7.5 GW projected by 2025: WoodMac
Dec. 3, 2020 -
California regulators to vote on state's first renewable natural gas tariff pilot for Sempra utilities
Dec. 2, 2020 -
Sempra utilities pitch demonstration program as first step to California hydrogen injection standard
Nov. 25, 2020 -
CAISO approves hybrid storage policies as California preps to add 1.5 GW by 2022
Nov. 24, 2020 -
PG&E taps Consumers Energy chief Patricia Poppe as new CEO after months-long search
Nov. 19, 2020 -
Wildfires pushed PG&E into bankruptcy. Should other utilities be worried?
Nov. 19, 2020 -
'Somebody has to actually sit on the egg and hatch it' — Partnership aims to drive green hydrogen in the West
Nov. 18, 2020 -
California begins to shape vehicle-grid integration strategy, considers using EVs during power shut-offs
Nov. 17, 2020 -
To batteries and beyond: The storage technologies poised to play a key role in the energy transition
Nov. 17, 2020 -
California regulators race to implement demand response, other measures to avert 2021 blackouts
Nov. 16, 2020 -
Maryland PSC greenlights Exelon pilots to guide future of utility-scale storage in the state
Nov. 11, 2020 -
Storage tax credit remains unlikely in divided government, but could pass in compromise bill: analyst
Nov. 10, 2020 -
SoCalGas merits $255M fine for opposing efficiency standards with customer funds: ratepayer advocate
Nov. 9, 2020 -
California federal legislators press SoCalGas on reported efforts to 'undermine' California's climate goals
Nov. 2, 2020 -
PG&E says it could face significant liability due to September Zogg Fire
Oct. 30, 2020 -
Carbon capture and storage could reduce California emissions 15%, save $750M a year: report
Oct. 23, 2020 -
To batteries and beyond: Lithium-ion dominates utility storage; could competing chemistries change that?
Oct. 15, 2020 -
To batteries and beyond: Compressed air, liquid air and the holy grail of long-duration storage
Oct. 14, 2020 -
To batteries and beyond: In a high-renewables world, pumped hydro storage could be 'the heavy artillery'
Oct. 13, 2020 -
PG&E probation judge demands details after utility equipment seized in wildfire investigation
Oct. 13, 2020 -
To batteries and beyond: With seasonal storage potential, hydrogen offers 'a different ballgame entirely'
Oct. 12, 2020 -
Heat storm and insufficient planning caused August rolling blackouts, California regulators say
Oct. 8, 2020 -
California's Salton Sea offers chance for US battery supply chain, despite financial, policy challenges
Oct. 6, 2020 -
Global storage heading to 741 GWh by 2030, WoodMac projects, amid ongoing challenges
Oct. 5, 2020 -
Whitehouse sees 'pent-up pressure' in Congress for comprehensive climate bill
Sept. 29, 2020 -
'This will change the nature of load': what California's zero emission vehicle order means for the power sector
Sept. 23, 2020 -
S&P lowers outlook for California IOUs in light of unprecedented wildfires, regulatory risk
Sept. 18, 2020 -
California governor pushes to fast track climate goals as wildfires burn the state
Sept. 15, 2020 -
California scrambles to prevent rolling blackouts amid heat wave, with DOE assist on gas plant dispatch
Sept. 9, 2020 -
Following rolling blackouts, California utilities highlight reliability concerns in integrated resource plans
Sept. 3, 2020 -
California PUC votes to fire executive director after contentious meeting, accusations of retaliation
Sept. 1, 2020 -
Taking charge: Fluence CEO Manuel Pérez Dubuc views storage as the 'holy grail' for high renewables
Aug. 28, 2020 -
Duke, SCE eye more storage, but continued cost declines, resilience valuation are key, executives say
Aug. 27, 2020 -
ESA targets 100 GW new storage by 2030 amid push for tax credit, market integration challenges
Aug. 25, 2020 -
California regulators plan post-mortem to examine cause of rolling blackouts
Aug. 21, 2020 -
'We're in a bind': California braces for rolling outages as heatwave continues
Aug. 17, 2020 -
CPUC considers dismissing executive director amid accusations of whistleblower retaliation
Aug. 14, 2020 -
Federal judge orders PG&E to recruit inspectors as CPUC considers future of safety investigation
Aug. 10, 2020 -
'Good news': Stakeholders optimistic about selection of BPA's Mainzer as CAISO head
Aug. 10, 2020 -
Dominion reaches agreement on South Carolina renewables + storage tariff to better integrate resources
Aug. 7, 2020 -
Sempra Energy bullish on hydrogen as California navigates natural gas future
Aug. 5, 2020 -
Accusations fly as California enviros say SoCalGas trying to undermine electrification efforts
July 31, 2020 -
PG&E faces soaring insurance costs, leadership changes in rest of 2020
July 31, 2020 -
California approves $436M for SCE's EV charging program, largest utility plan in the US
July 29, 2020 -
Taking Charge: How California's first CCA confronts wildfire risk and energy equity amid COVID-19
July 29, 2020 -
2019 was a bumper year for microgrid deployment, but COVID-19 could slow progress: WoodMac
July 23, 2020 -
Enel plans to deploy 1 GW storage capacity across renewable portfolio through 2022
July 22, 2020 -
CAISO issues straw proposal on first phase of regional day-ahead market effort
July 22, 2020 -
PG&E faces further investigation after California officials blame utility for Kincade Fire
July 20, 2020 -
SMUD aims for carbon neutrality by 2030 in new climate emergency declaration
July 20, 2020 -
'Absolute lack of preparation:' PG&E sued over 2019 fire weeks after bankruptcy exit
July 16, 2020 -
Largest US battery resource connects to CAISO grid, signaling next phase in California's storage growth
July 14, 2020 -
California regulators instruct utilities to incorporate climate planning into rate cases
July 9, 2020 -
PG&E exits bankruptcy, but long-term wildfire risk could put it 'back in the soup'
July 6, 2020 -
Trump officials address prospects and challenges of California offshore wind development
July 2, 2020 -
'Backstop' bill to turn PG&E into non-profit headed to California governor's desk
June 29, 2020 -
COVID-19 propels microgrids in healthcare sector, but regulatory, awareness hurdles remain
June 29, 2020 -
'A critical milestone': PG&E first gas-electric IOU to publicly support California's all-electric construction
June 26, 2020 -
PG&E launches $5.2B in public offerings, targets July bankruptcy exit following judge's order
June 23, 2020 -
Guilty pleas, victim impact statements could have slew of implications for PG&E, stakeholders say
June 18, 2020 -
'A historic moment': PG&E pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter, as judge plans to greenlight bankruptcy plan
June 17, 2020 -
Fluence unveils intelligent, modular storage product with 800 MW/2,300 MWh of projects
June 17, 2020 -
'The start of something big': California crafts pilot program to reduce building emissions
June 16, 2020 -
California CCAs seek offers for at least 4 GWh storage
June 9, 2020 -
Falling renewable, storage costs make 90% carbon-free US grid feasible by 2035, UC Berkeley finds
June 9, 2020 -
California plans for future of gas system amid 'patchwork' of electrification policies
June 9, 2020 -
Victims blast PG&E bankruptcy plan, citing fire risk and payout concerns as approval deadline nears
June 8, 2020 -
As PG&E highlights potential need for fossil fuels to address power shutoffs, groups press for more storage
June 2, 2020 -
CPUC approves PG&E reorganization plan, paving way for bankruptcy exit
May 29, 2020 -
PG&E enters last stretch of bankruptcy deadline as plan confirmation hearing begins
May 27, 2020 -
Developer plans to build hydrogen plant that runs on waste in Southern California
May 21, 2020 -
PG&E's total storage procurements pass 1 GW with latest round of projects
May 21, 2020 -
PG&E says fire victims have accepted bankruptcy plan, with final vote count due this week
May 20, 2020 -
Shrinking fossil fuel demand could hit California's cap-and-trade auction, experts say
May 18, 2020 -
PG&E appeals new probation conditions, asserting they'll 'undermine wildfire safety'
May 18, 2020 -
Hawaiian Electric eyes 460 MW solar, 3 GWh storage to help meet renewables goals
May 14, 2020 -
Renewables poised to outstrip coal generation in 2020 as COVID-19 accelerates transition: EIA
May 13, 2020 -
CPUC imposes largest ever penalty of $1.9B on PG&E for Northern California wildfires
May 11, 2020 -
Power-to-gas could be key to California's long-duration storage needs, stakeholders say
May 6, 2020 -
CPUC finds DERs save on transmission investments, but implementation remains 'the big question'
May 5, 2020 -
SCE procures 770 MW of battery storage to bolster California's grid as gas plants approach retirement
May 5, 2020 -
PG&E foresees $600M or greater loss for Kincade Fire, files to securitize $7.5B in fire costs
May 4, 2020 -
'Tremendous demand for stationary storage' outstrips Tesla's 2020 supply capability, Musk says
May 1, 2020 -
California eyes expedited microgrid deployment to help with fire season power shut-offs
April 30, 2020 -
Judge calls PG&E vegetation work 'sloppy and unreliable,' imposes new conditions on the utility
April 30, 2020 -
Rooftop solar applications up 40% despite COVID-19, HECO says, but DER groups want more
April 28, 2020 -
'It's really heartbreaking': California's clean energy programs hit hard by COVID-19
April 24, 2020 -
Advocates question move to new PG&E CEO amid coronavirus, upcoming wildfire season
April 23, 2020 -
Storage, smart grid, energy efficiency sectors see $337M in Q1 corporate funding: Report
April 22, 2020 -
CPUC proposes approving PG&E's bankruptcy plan, with a vote scheduled for May
April 21, 2020 -
PG&E proposes lithium-ion battery projects to replace Oakland fossil fuel plant
April 16, 2020 -
COVID-19 hits clean energy jobs, but storage companies could be 'bucking the trend'
April 16, 2020 -
Bankruptcy judge pushes back on PG&E's plan to route $4M fine through fire victim trust
April 14, 2020 -
DOE eyes storage technologies to improve the performance of fossil fuel plants
April 9, 2020 -
PG&E bankruptcy contingency plan approved, but fire lawyers remain concerned about payouts
April 8, 2020 -
Hawaii groups see role for DERs in economic recovery from COVID-19
April 8, 2020 -
Global storage deployments could see hit in 2020, but 'fundamental drivers' still remain, analysts say
April 7, 2020 -
PG&E request for early recovery of $899M from customers troubles ratepayer advocates
April 2, 2020 -
California utilities fear market manipulation from proposed changes to RPS confidentiality rules
April 1, 2020 -
California proposes PG&E, SCE as central procurement agencies, but CCAs have doubts
April 1, 2020 -
California sets electric sector GHG emissions target 56% below 1990 levels, but leaves room for more
March 27, 2020 -
Distributed storage could see growth in demand amid COVID-19 pandemic, analysts say
March 26, 2020 -
PG&E fire victims concerned that COVID-19 market turmoil could affect payouts
March 26, 2020 -
PG&E reaches deal with Newsom, pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter as bankruptcy reorganization deadline nears
March 24, 2020 -
CPUC's $2.1B wildfire fine could derail bankruptcy exit financing commitments: PG&E
March 20, 2020 -
PG&E bankruptcy financing proposal approved amid concerns of coronavirus economic impact
March 17, 2020 -
'An immediate and dramatic business concern:' How COVID-19 is disrupting the energy sector
March 17, 2020 -
Wind plants can provide grid services similar to gas, hydro, easing renewables integration: CAISO
March 13, 2020 -
PG&E reaches settlement with FEMA to reduce wildfire payouts by $2.9B, lawyer says
March 11, 2020 -
Colorado significantly off-track on climate goals, NGOs say, faces transmission and market obstacles
March 10, 2020 -
SDG&E, SCE say California transport electrification plan could freeze investment, jeopardize state EV goals
March 10, 2020 -
PG&E tells federal judge it can't commit to specific increases in tree-trimming workforce
March 5, 2020 -
CAISO urges CPUC to consider increased interim natural gas needs as part of long-term state transition
March 4, 2020 -
'A Swiss army knife': How developers and investors are looking at the storage sector
March 3, 2020 -
Sempra CFO touts California's new 4-year general rate case cycle as company reports $2.1B earnings
Feb. 28, 2020 -
CPUC proposes optimal 2030 system portfolio tripling battery storage, more than doubling solar
Feb. 27, 2020 -
How distributed resources fit into Mountain West's game plan
Feb. 25, 2020 -
California OKs first community solar program under new building standard, troubling rooftop advocates
Feb. 24, 2020 -
'It's not even close to perfect': Judge blasts PG&E vegetation management work
Feb. 20, 2020 -
PG&E Corp reports $7.7B loss in 2019 amid continuing wildfire risk
Feb. 19, 2020 -
California PUC proposes pilot programs to decarbonize buildings
Feb. 18, 2020 -
'This is going to be a very big deal' — coronavirus poised to disrupt storage, solar sectors
Feb. 18, 2020 -
Why is the utility industry less bullish on grid-scale storage?
Feb. 13, 2020 -
Will APS face retail competition in Arizona? Regulators issue diverging proposals
Feb. 12, 2020 -
California proposes 10-year transportation electrification planning process for SCE, other IOUs
Feb. 11, 2020 -
PG&E, other California utilities file plans to invest billions in wildfire mitigation through 2022
Feb. 10, 2020 -
CPUC proposed decision avoids new fixed charges due to concerns over customer backlash
Feb. 7, 2020 -
Court backs PG&E agreement ending tussle with bondholders as utility revamps reorganization plan
Feb. 5, 2020 -
Reimagining the grid: How PGE, SCE and others are prepping for transportation electrification
Feb. 4, 2020 -
CPUC proposes guidelines for safety shut-offs, finds 'serious deficiencies' with PG&E reporting
Feb. 3, 2020 -
Judge approves PG&E Tubbs Fire settlements, while Newsom mulls state takeover
Jan. 30, 2020 -
PG&E CEO: System hardening will be completed 'long after I retire'
Jan. 29, 2020 -
PG&E is betting heavily on microgrids. But can it move away from fossil fuels?
Jan. 28, 2020 -
NYPA turns to zinc-air storage amid lithium-ion safety concerns
Jan. 27, 2020 -
PG&E strikes deal with bondholders, but Newsom reiterates objections
Jan. 23, 2020 -
Proposed bill would include large hydro, nuclear in California's renewable portfolio standard
Jan. 23, 2020 -
California ALJ boosts PG&E costs 70% for failures in program to prevent damage to underground equipment
Jan. 22, 2020 -
Proposed 2.2 GW storage project plans to use Navajo coal station power-lines
Jan. 21, 2020 -
2020 Outlook: Renewables, resilience and reliability needs will drive storage
Jan. 21, 2020 -
California launches rulemaking to manage transition away from natural gas
Jan. 17, 2020 -
BLM OKs $1B California desert solar project praised for balanced approach amid ongoing controversy
Jan. 16, 2020 -
Water scarcity accelerates plans to close Xcel's Tolk coal plant by a decade
Jan. 15, 2020 -
What would a $10 per ton carbon price mean for the Northeast?
Jan. 14, 2020 -
DOE unveils plan to make US global storage leader by 2030
Jan. 10, 2020 -
California's 2020 legislative session: The 'wild, Wild West' of bills targeting PG&E
Jan. 8, 2020 -
California has big clean energy ambitions, and is looking for better energy storage to realize them
Jan. 6, 2020 -
PG&E rate case compromise cuts $1.1B proposal to $575M for wildfire mitigation
Jan. 2, 2020 -
PG&E CEO promises 'shorter, fewer' shut-offs continuing for the next 5 years
Dec. 20, 2019 -
First US long-duration liquid air storage project planned in Vermont
Dec. 18, 2019 -
Judge approves PG&E wildfire settlements, bringing utility closer to exiting bankruptcy
Dec. 18, 2019 -
California moves to boost storage to combat safety-driven power shutoffs
Dec. 17, 2019 -
Newsom's rejection throws wrench in PG&E bankruptcy process
Dec. 17, 2019 -
Arizona rejects APS push for 2-year PURPA contracts, approving 18-year terms
Dec. 13, 2019 -
Northern California's wildfire season is effectively over. What's next for PG&E?
Dec. 11, 2019 -
FPL's Turkey Point first US nuclear plant to get license out to 80 years
Dec. 6, 2019 -
PG&E failed to properly inspect tower that caused Camp Fire: CPUC safety investigators
Dec. 4, 2019 -
California proposal rejects wildfire premium in PG&E, other utilities' ROE
Dec. 4, 2019 -
Nevada PUC floats proposal for 1,000 MW storage target by 2030
Dec. 3, 2019 -
CAISO says resource adequacy order would cause market uncertainty, asks CPUC to reconsider
Nov. 27, 2019 -
National Grid lifts gas moratorium following deal with New York
Nov. 25, 2019 -
PG&E says power shutoffs averted hundreds of fire risks, but cities blast lack of coordination
Nov. 25, 2019 -
Nevada governor orders plans for economy-wide carbon reductions
Nov. 25, 2019 -
Democrats move to take 100% clean energy push national with new bill
Nov. 22, 2019 -
Utility-scale storage critical to achieving Massachusetts carbon goals: UMass study
Nov. 20, 2019 -
PG&E challenges central tenet of bankruptcy law as it presses judge to reject California liability standards
Nov. 20, 2019 -
100+ hydro plants have greater warming impacts than fossil fuels: EDF study
Nov. 19, 2019 -
Senate approves energy secretary nominee who pledged support for baseload power
Nov. 15, 2019 -
CPUC demands PG&E defend power shut-off actions, launches investigation into all IOUs
Nov. 14, 2019 -
Cuomo threatens to revoke National Grid's license to provide gas in NYC due to hookup moratorium
Nov. 13, 2019