Fixed Charges and Utility Transformation

The Maryland Public Service Commission is taking up several interesting rate issues. At…

Energy equity in a new energy era: an interview with John Howat

Getting it Right on Electricity Rate Design

Here at the Environmental Law and Policy Center, we are motivated by the belief that…

Growing Solar Power the Right Way

A state’s guide to solar policies that’s fair to all consumers

The costs for solar power are falling fast and more states are considering ways to incorporate residential rooftop solar as a big part of their regional energy plan. Growing the…

The NARUC Lesson: Value of Distributed Energy Resources Affirmed When Regulators Rely on Facts

Anyone following our work at Vote Solar will know that we have been deeply involved in the formal regulatory proceedings in which utilities are attempting to change…

Distributed Energy Resources to Dominate at Gathering of Nationwide Utility Regulators

Massachusetts Blocks National Grid’s Untested Rate Design Plans