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11.11.20 Grid Edge 8

FirstEnergy's Fort Martin power plant, one of the two coal-fired plants that make up the majority of its owned generation fleet.

FirstEnergy’s Carbon-Reduction Pledge Lacks Clear Path to Cutting Coal Use

The Midwest utility faces scrutiny over its links to an Ohio scandal and its fossil-fuel dependence.

by Jeff St. John

10.30.20 10

Ousted FirstEnergy CEO Charles Jones has denied knowledge of the bribery scandal alleged by federal prosecutors.

FirstEnergy Ousts CEO Amid $61M Bribery Investigation Scandal

Three top executives fired at Ohio utility connected to alleged bribe scheme to pass bailout bill for nuclear and coal.

by Jeff St. John

07.27.20 Energy 4

CEO Charles Jones confirms that FirstEnergy provided a chunk of the money at issue in the scandal.

FirstEnergy CEO Defends Utility Amid Bribery Scandal Questions

The utility’s share price and credit ratings have taken a hit after it was implicated in an Ohio nuclear and coal bailout corruption investigation.

by Jeff St. John

07.23.20 Energy 70

Gov. DeWine's shift against House Bill 6 could shift debate over repeal of the bill in Ohio's upcoming legislative session.

Ohio Governor Calls to “Repeal and Replace” Scandal-Tainted Nuclear Bailout Bill

Gov. Mike DeWine changed his stance on the controversial bill after a top staffer was linked to a group implicated in federal bribery charges.

by Jeff St. John

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07.21.20 Energy 20

Ohio's House Bill 6 will direct billions of dollars to keep FirstEnergy's nuclear plants from closing.

Feds Assert Criminal Conspiracy Aided Passage of FirstEnergy Nuclear Bailout Bill

Federal agents arrested the Ohio house speaker on charges of taking bribes and funneling millions to boost passage of a controversial bill.

by Jeff St. John

05.21.20 Solar 1

New solar farms in Australia, China and the U.S. will power Amazon’s shipping warehouses and data centers.

Amazon Clicks Buy on 615 Megawatts of Large-Scale Solar

The tech giant may reach its 100 percent renewables goal five years early, but environmentalists remain skeptical of its climate goals.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

03.26.20 Solar 5

First Solar opened a second factory in Ohio in 2019, creating 500 jobs. (Credit: First Solar)

First Solar’s Factories Still Running Amid Coronavirus Shutdowns

The largest U.S. solar manufacturer said that Ohio’s “stay-at-home” orders do not apply to its module factories near Toledo.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

03.20.20 Grid Edge 20

Mid-Atlantic offshore wind farms may struggle to compete in PJM's capacity market.

PJM’s Compliance Plan Doesn’t End FERC Order’s Threat to Renewables, Experts Say

The grid operator’s new plan offers some relief for solar and wind in the country’s biggest capacity market, but big challenges remain.

by Jeff St. John

This 115-page paper examines how key U.S. states are reshaping power utility markets and defining opportunities for the generation and delivery of distributed, clean energy.

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US State Energy Policies and Power Utility Regulation

The second insight in our policy and regulation series focuses on Hawaii, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New England, New York, Ohio, Oregon, PJM, Texas, Virginia and the Western U.S.

by Jeff St. John, Emma Foehringer Merchant, Julian Spector | February 19, 2020

States Seek a Way Out of FERC’s Coal-Friendly Vision for PJM’s Capacity Market

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States Seek a Way Out of FERC’s Coal-Friendly Vision for PJM’s Capacity Market

Faced with rules that would price out renewables, states are exploring more radical alternatives — including removing themselves from the market entirely.

by Jeff St. John | January 8, 2020

12.19.19 Grid Edge 15

FERC's latest decision could jeopardize the participation of renewables in PJM's capacity markets.

FERC Orders PJM to Restrict State-Backed Renewables in Its Capacity Market

The sole Democratic commissioner says Republican majority plan will “nullify” state clean energy policies and predicts legal challenges.

by Jeff St. John

11.21.19 Solar 36

State Regulators Reject AEP Ohio’s Plans to Build 400MW of Solar Funded by Ratepayers

The projects could go forward – if AEP finds large customers to buy in.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

10.24.19 Energy 4

HB 6 represents a lifeline for FirstEnergy's Davis-Besse nuclear plant on the Lake Erie shoreline.

Ohio’s Nuclear and Coal Bailout Bill Survives Court Challenge

Federal judge says group seeking overturn of pro-nuclear House Bill 6 must seek state Supreme Court relief, raising bar for a 2020 challenge.

by Jeff St. John

The Latest Developments in the FERC-PJM Capacity Market Impasse

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The Latest Developments in the FERC-PJM Capacity Market Impasse

Ongoing delays in the country’s biggest capacity auction and the long-term cost and policy implications: Here’s what we know so far.

by Jeff St. John | September 20, 2019

09.18.19 Energy 20

Duke Energy Vows to Eliminate Its Carbon Emissions by 2050

The utility will lean heavily on gas and renewables in the medium term. Beyond 2030, big questions remain.

by Jeff St. John

08.08.19 Policy 15

Democratic candidates actually debate climate change in Detroit.

Climate Sees Some Legitimate Debate. Did Anyone Care?

This week on Political Climate, we debate the second round of Democratic debates. Plus, we discuss Ohio’s controversial new energy bill.

by Julia Pyper

07.25.19 Wind 3

American Electric Power's revenues were down in Q2, but CEO Nick Akins is optimistic about a major new wind power initiative.

AEP CEO: New 1.5GW Wind Plan a ‘Very Different Proposition’ Than Failed Wind Catcher

How AEP’s new deal with Invenergy is designed to avoid Wind Catcher’s regulatory hurdles. Plus, a home-state utility’s view of Ohio’s controversial House Bill 6.

by Jeff St. John

07.23.19 Energy 7

Ohio Passes Controversial Bill to Bail Out Nuclear and Coal Plants

House Bill 6 passed amid broad opposition, propping up bankrupt FirstEnergy Solutions’ nuclear plants while undercutting renewables.

by Jeff St. John

07.18.19 Energy 41

Ohio coal and nuclear plants like Davis-Besse could get a ratepayer bailout at the expense of renewables and energy efficiency.

Ohio Delays Bill to Bail Out Nuclear and Coal Plants, Gut Renewable Spending

A setback for House Bill 6, with House and Senate versions at odds. But FirstEnergy’s threat to shutter plants without state support could force final passage next month.

by Jeff St. John

05.30.19 Fossil Fuels 17

It's blue skies ahead for the 40-year-old Davis-Besse nuclear plant if the bill becomes law.

Ohio House Passes Trump-Backed Bill to Bail Out Nuclear Plants

With the Trump administration’s efforts to prop up coal and nuclear capacity having stalled, Ohio legislators are looking to throw a lifeline to FirstEnergy’s nuclear plants.

by Jeff St. John

04.08.19 Policy 169

Draft bill would be a lifeline for the Davis-Besse nuclear power plant east of Toledo.

Ohio’s FirstEnergy Nuclear Bailout Bill Could Undermine Funding for Renewables and Efficiency

The draft “clean air” bill would keep bankrupt utility’s nuclear plants open—but drain money from renewables and efficiency programs.

by Jeff St. John

On the Ground Floor of Ohio’s PowerForward Grid Modernization Initiative

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On the Ground Floor of Ohio’s PowerForward Grid Modernization Initiative

A conversation with Ohio utility regulators and EnerNex technical experts on working groups that will guide the state’s regulatory roadmap for distributed energy resources.

by Jeff St. John | March 29, 2019

10.22.18 Regulation & Policy 7

If successful, PowerForward will prepare the physical grid to become a “platform” for energy services.

Ohio’s Power Vision: Consumer-Centric Grid Improvements, Without the Mandates

“No flashy goals and then figuring out how to work backward,” said Commissioner Asim Haque.

by Julian Spector

08.06.18 Wind Projects 9

Ohio could get its first offshore wind project in the next few years -- and that has Murray Energy on the offensive.

Murray Energy Quietly Funds Opposition to Ohio’s First Offshore Wind Project

The coal company is not a direct intervener in the case, so it’s funding other efforts to influence the outcome.

by Julian Spector

State Grid Edge Action: Microgrids and EVs in Ohio, Smart Neighborhoods in Alabama and Georgia

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State Grid Edge Action: Microgrids and EVs in Ohio, Smart Neighborhoods in Alabama and Georgia

A snapshot of Ohio AEP’s microgrid and EV charging pilots and the state’s PowerForward grid transformation. Plus, Southern Company’s solar-battery equipped “smart neighborhoods.”

by Jeff St. John | April 27, 2018

How Cheap and Abundant Can Clean Power Get?

Climate Fintech Startup Atmos Financial Puts Savings to Work for Clean Energy

Could Chile’s Auction Help Save CSP From Oblivion?

What the Coming Wave of Distributed Energy Resources Means for the US Grid

Extreme Weather Keeps Maxing Out the Grid

A Wartime Plan for Electrifying America

An Island’s Path to 100% Renewables

Greentech Media Chronicled Clean Energy Before It Was Cool

Are Batteries at a Turning Point?

Vestas Ventures Makes First Investment With Stake in Wooden Tower Start-Up

Vestas Launches World’s Largest Turbines as 'Big 3' Competition Ramps Up

BP, RWE and EnBW Win Big in UK Offshore Wind Leasing Round

How Cheap and Abundant Can Clean Power Get?

Climate Fintech Startup Atmos Financial Puts Savings to Work for Clean Energy

Could Chile’s Auction Help Save CSP From Oblivion?

FirstEnergy’s Carbon-Reduction Pledge Lacks Clear Path to Cutting Coal Use

FirstEnergy Ousts CEO Amid $61M Bribery Investigation Scandal

FirstEnergy CEO Defends Utility Amid Bribery Scandal Questions

Ohio Governor Calls to “Repeal and Replace” Scandal-Tainted Nuclear Bailout Bill

Looking for Fixes to What Broke the Texas Power Grid

Hawaii’s Bold Step Into Utility Performance-Based Ratemaking

Solar Will Be Cheapest Form of Electricity Across US by 2030, Plus Other PV Trends

Feds Assert Criminal Conspiracy Aided Passage of FirstEnergy Nuclear Bailout Bill

Amazon Clicks Buy on 615 Megawatts of Large-Scale Solar

First Solar’s Factories Still Running Amid Coronavirus Shutdowns

PJM’s Compliance Plan Doesn’t End FERC Order’s Threat to Renewables, Experts Say

US State Energy Policies and Power Utility Regulation

States Seek a Way Out of FERC’s Coal-Friendly Vision for PJM’s Capacity Market

FERC Orders PJM to Restrict State-Backed Renewables in Its Capacity Market

State Regulators Reject AEP Ohio’s Plans to Build 400MW of Solar Funded by Ratepayers

Ohio’s Nuclear and Coal Bailout Bill Survives Court Challenge

The Latest Developments in the FERC-PJM Capacity Market Impasse

Duke Energy Vows to Eliminate Its Carbon Emissions by 2050

Climate Sees Some Legitimate Debate. Did Anyone Care?

AEP CEO: New 1.5GW Wind Plan a ‘Very Different Proposition’ Than Failed Wind Catcher

Ohio Passes Controversial Bill to Bail Out Nuclear and Coal Plants

Ohio Delays Bill to Bail Out Nuclear and Coal Plants, Gut Renewable Spending

Ohio House Passes Trump-Backed Bill to Bail Out Nuclear Plants

Ohio’s FirstEnergy Nuclear Bailout Bill Could Undermine Funding for Renewables and Efficiency

On the Ground Floor of Ohio’s PowerForward Grid Modernization Initiative

Ohio’s Power Vision: Consumer-Centric Grid Improvements, Without the Mandates

Murray Energy Quietly Funds Opposition to Ohio’s First Offshore Wind Project

State Grid Edge Action: Microgrids and EVs in Ohio, Smart Neighborhoods in Alabama and Georgia