Solar energy
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has released final regulations for the SMART 3.0 program, which aims to promote the growth of solar and storage in the state. The regulations, praised by various industry groups, are seen as a crucial step in addressing the state's growing
Solar energy
kWh Analytics, the leading provider of climate insurance solutions, has announced the expansion of its insurance offerings with a new Excess Natural Catastrophe coverage through its licensed insurance entity, Solar Energy Insurance Services, Inc. This new coverage addresses the growing need for severe convective storm protection in the renewable energy
Social services
The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued an order admitting Gilbert Zelaya to practice law before the Commission on behalf of the Joint Intervenors in the case of the 2024 Joint Integrated Resource Plan of Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company. The Commission granted Zelaya's
Social services
The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued an order reopening case number 2021-00004, which involves Kentucky Power Company's (Kentucky Power) application for approval of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) for environmental project construction at the Mitchell Generating Station. The Commission has scheduled an informal conference
Solar energy
Arizona's two largest electric utilities, APS and SRP, reported losing nearly 1,600 MW of utility-scale solar energy generation during a severe storm on August 25, 2025, which caused a significant strain on the grid. The loss of solar resources was equivalent to about 50% of APS'
Social services
The Kentucky Public Service Commission has granted a motion to deviate from filing requirements in a case involving LG&E/KU, a utility company. The Commission allowed the company to submit a large Excel file that exceeded the 50 MB per file e-filing limit. The file was submitted in
Solar energy
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $2.8 million loan with Sun Pacific Energy Ltd (SPEL) to expand and upgrade Samoa's Upolu Solar Farm, addressing the Pacific island nation's urgent need for cleaner, more reliable electricity. This investment is critical as Samoa faces severe
Social services
Menasha Electric and Water Utilities, in compliance with Wisconsin state laws, has established a Commitment to Community Rider that charges customers a low-income assistance and energy efficiency fee. This fee is 3% of the total electric bill, not to exceed a maximum amount per month for each customer class. The
Nuclear energy
The California Public Utilities Commission has issued a regulatory update in the form of an administrative ruling, setting a remote-only webex status conference for September 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, to review the status and procedural posture of the A.24-12-003 proceeding. The proceeding, which began
Nuclear energy
The California Public Utilities Commission has received an application from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to approve modifications to the Diablo Canyon Power Plant Employee Retention Program. The application, submitted on June 10, 2023 (Application 23-10-009), aims to make changes to the program to better retain employees
Nuclear energy
The Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) company has withdrawn from a Polish nuclear power plant (NPP) project following its settlement with US-based Westinghouse Electric Company in January. The company's president, Whang Joo-ho, stated that KHNP effectively withdrew from the project due to Poland's decision to
Social services
The North Dakota Public Service Commission and four other state public service commissions recently filed a complaint against the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) and its board of directors. The complaint alleges that MISO's board of directors violated the MISO Tariff by approving $22 billion in transmission projects
