Category: Electric Utility

October 18, 2021

The seven major organized electricity markets scattered across the U.S. account for roughly two-thirds of all power generated in the country. Most of these markets are made up of Independent System Operators (ISOs) and Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) that were […]

October 18, 2021

A crucial new program stands at the heart of the climate investments in Congress’s high-stakes negotiations around a trillion dollar budget reconciliation package. The Clean Electricity Performance Program (CEPP) is an innovative policy that’s a key piece of our once-in-a-generation […]

October 15, 2021

Thursday’s Business Council for Sustainable Energy event focused on how the utilities and other industries are approaching the upcoming 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), which runs Oct. 31 to Nov. 12. “We see really fantastic programs and initiatives […]

October 15, 2021

The announcement was made during a speech at the American Clean Power’s Offshore WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition in Boston, Massachusetts, and supports the Biden-Harris administration’s goal to deploy 30GW of offshore wind energy by 2030. Wind leasing is planned for […]

October 11, 2021

Decarbonization is a topic that presents dramatic long-term change for electric utilities. The goal to achieve significant GHG emissions reduction over a 10- to 30-year horizon also requires utility leaders to take a portfolio-based view of GHG reduction. Early efforts […]

October 6, 2021

Almost all states have executed extended moratoriums on utility disconnections because of Covid-19. The governor, legislature or state regulators mandated those moratoriums. In some instances, utilities initiated bans on service disconnections but subsequently the government ordered a moratorium. The objective […]

October 5, 2021

The modern business has much to consider – the economy, mounting legislation, the green agenda, tighter deadlines and budget restraints; the list could go on. For many, another key priority will be seeking to recoup any losses incurred due to […]

October 1, 2021

The Decoding Wind’s Future study states that successful renewable energy operators will need to be responsive to pricing mechanisms and tailor their operations to improve profitability. Three ways wind energy sector players can do so include: Eliminate silos: The study […]

September 30, 2021

The energy industry has been going through a revolution, and more and more businesses are looking to transition from non-renewable fossil fuel energy sources such as coal and oil to renewable energy sources like solar, wind and hydroelectric energy. There […]

September 30, 2021

Investors are challenged today with how to build a portfolio of companies that will do well in a heightened inflationary environment. American Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) is one company that is poised to perform in a heightened inflationary environment. As one […]