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State regulators face a big challenge in ensuring grid modernization investments are in the public interest and cost-beneficial, says economist Ken Costello.

Columnist Steve Huntoon doesn't suffer fools gladly. But, this holiday, he admits a soft spot for Springsteen singalongs, Star Trek and inflatable snowmen.

FERC should exert more authority in non-RTO areas and ensure oversight of transmission projects where competition is unworkable, says Kentucky's PSC chair.

Apple says it can help iPhone users charge their phones "during times of cleaner energy production.” Columnist Steve Huntoon doesn't buy it.

There's a fantasy that net zero is feasible and affordable — because it must be.

Gas and electric utilities are still earning far higher ROEs than their cost of capital, says columnist Steve Huntoon. Why isn't anyone paying attention?

Big savings from unplugging vampire power are as much a fantasy as, well, vampires, says columnist Steve Huntoon.

Columnist Steve Huntoon says the 45Q carbon capture tax breaks in Democrats' climate bill are an enormous subsidy that won't help decarbonization.

When would consumers like to pay a transmission owner’s return on project costs — before and during construction or when the project is completed?

Congress must pass pending legislation that would enhance reliability by spurring transmission, renewables, energy efficiency and EVs, the NRDC says.