State of Industry

The End of the Road for Transmission Incentives

In a significant shift, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has decided to abandon its transmission incentives policy, particularly the construction work in progress (CWIP) incentives. This decision marks a pivotal change in how transmission projects are financed and regulated,...

How Utilities Can Navigate the Energy Transition

The energy transition is an evolving process that is reshaping the utility sector, bringing both opportunities and challenges. As utilities face the need to shift from fossil fuels to cleaner, more sustainable sources of energy, they must develop strategies that address immediate operational needs...

North Carolina Town Sues Duke Energy for Climate Fraud

A small town in North Carolina has filed a lawsuit against Duke Energy, one of the largest utility companies in the United States, alleging that the company has been deceptive in its efforts to downplay the environmental impact of its operations. The lawsuit, filed by the town of Smithfield, claims...

Duke Energy Approved to Deploy New Power Generation in NC

Duke Energy has received approval from North Carolina regulators to deploy a significant amount of new power generation capacity in the state, including new natural gas plants, as part of its long-term energy transition strategy. The decision, which is expected to have a major impact on the...

Renewable Energy Job Creation Is a Better Bet Than Coal

When it comes to renewable energy job creation, the Trump administration would do well to take a fresh look at clean energy rather than focusing only on fossil fuels. The solar power sector employed twice as many workers in 2016 than power generation from coal, gas and oil combined, according to a...

PSE&G Fined $6.6M for Misreporting Transmission Needs

Public Service Electric & Gas Co. (PSE&G), New Jersey’s largest utility provider, has agreed to pay $6.6 million following an investigation into its inaccurate reporting regarding the need for a local transmission project within the PJM Interconnection, the regional grid operator...

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