Utility Dive Top Stories 9/18

Top Stories

After IPO, Opower charts course for utility of the future Can its software platform help utilities transition to new business models?

American Electric Power: EPA's emissions plan 'won't work' AEP, one of the biggest U.S. users of coal, says EPA’s emissions plan is not doable.

Consumers Energy settles EPA lawsuit for $2.1B Consumers commits to millions in mitigations and billions in coal plant retrofits and closures.

Energy Department funds ComEd to develop microgrid controller $1.2 million will be used to build a master controller.

Stem secures $100M for no-money-down energy storage A year ago, Stem announced it had secured $5 million in funding.

Hawaiian Electric system feels strain of heat wave, low reserves The utility is asking customers to conserve.

EPA extends open comment period for emissions plan Senators’ request granted for more time to get feedback on the emissions reduction plan.

New York writes blueprint for brave new utility world A straw proposal from New York regulators has left utilities wondering about their future.

Other News

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative auction prices continue to rise

We may not need utilities much longer says former COO (and how to prove him wrong)

NRC gives environmental OK for nuclear power plant's license extension

Large Battery Power Plant Goes Online In Germany To Help Integrate Renewables

Pete Malcolm Named New Head Of REGEN Energy

JCP&L Morris County Customers to Benefit from DOE Grid Enhancement Program

Survey: More Than Half Of U.S. Companies Plan To Increase Energy Efficiency Investment

California ISO, PacifiCorp Outline EIM Implementation Plans

Siemens Starts New Energy Transition Research Project in Germany

Longest transmission link delivers renewable power