DOE policy chief: 'My office is not working on anything to do with subsidized coal'

One of the authors of the leaked DOE memo to subsidize fuel-secure power sources said the draft was not intended to address only coal or be connected to the department's failed NOPR to bail out coal.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • April 30, 2019

AEE: Advanced energy industry revenues grew to $238B in 2018

Transportation electrification and building efficiency dominated revenue growth last year, increasing $25 billion over 2017.

By Catherine Morehouse • April 29, 2019

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Data Centers and the US Grid

A look at how data centers are affecting the U.S. grid today and how new technologies and rate structures could affect that trajectory in the years to come.

By Utility Dive staff

900 MW Invenergy natural gas plant faces uncertain future in ISO NE

It's been four years since Invenergy filed its proposal to develop a gas plant, and in that time New England capacity prices have fallen steeply, casting doubt on the plant's future.

By Robert Walton • April 29, 2019

What you need to know about energy pricing as market complexities grow

Despite the relative stability of pricing last year, manufacturers and data center operators should continue to be prepared for additional periods of volatility and price spikes — both in the natural gas and electricity markets.

By Tim Comerford and Joe Santo • April 26, 2019

PacifiCorp taps 4 units for potential early retirement in updated coal analysis

The utility had delayed filing its Integrated Resource Plan pending results of this study, which indicate several coal plants could be retired early.

By Robert Walton • April 26, 2019

Indiana regulators reject Vectren gas plant over stranded asset concerns

The unexpected order in a fossil-friendly state is another ding against the utility megaprojects that used to define the sector. 

By Gavin Bade • April 25, 2019

Massachusetts approves state's first offshore wind contracts for 800 MW

Before regulators approved Vineyard Wind's power purchase agreements for its project, the state's three investor-owned utilities issued a second request for proposals for offshore wind power.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • April 24, 2019

Pennsylvania PUC Commissioner blasts state's nuclear bailout bill

The commissioner said the expected cost increases are unjust given that only one nuclear plant in the state is currently experiencing financial troubles.

By HJ Mai • April 24, 2019

New York targets 1.5 TWh of new renewables with latest solicitation

The procurement is expected to net sufficient resources to power 200,000 homes and spur over $1 billion in private investment, while helping the state meet a 70% renewable standard by 2030.

By Robert Walton • April 24, 2019

Pruitt coal saving plan fails as Indiana regulators tee up Vectren gas plant order

A coal mining company hired the former EPA head to stop Indiana's transition from coal to gas and renewables, but utility and business interests balked at the effort.

By Gavin Bade • Updated April 24, 2019

PNM, Avista commit to carbon-free goals on heels of state mandates

The utility commitments mark a growing alignment between state legislators and power providers in the push for cleaner generation.

By Catherine Morehouse • April 23, 2019

Ohio governor signals support for nuke bailout as FirstEnergy files new bankruptcy plan

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine didn't comment on a pending financial support bill, but said Ohio can't "dramatically reduce carbon ... without nuclear."

By Gavin Bade • April 23, 2019

New Jersey approves up to $300M in annual nuclear plant subsidies, despite profitability claims

The subsidy is intended to keep nuclear power competitive, and comes amid a U.S. Supreme Court decision to not take up a legal challenge against similar nuclear support programs.

By HJ Mai • April 23, 2019

Virginia entry to regional GHG initiative blocked as governor declines to veto budget language

The Virginia Air Pollution Control Board adopted new regulations to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants, moving the state a step closer to joining the Regional Greeenhouse Gas Initiative.

By Robert Walton • Updated May 3, 2019

Indiana coal miner hires ex-EPA head Scott Pruitt to lobby against plant closures

Utilities plan to move from coal to natural gas and renewables, but Hallador Energy wants a pause written into the state budget after lawmakers defeated a similar proposal this month.

By Gavin Bade • April 22, 2019

Nevada passes bill for 50% renewables by 2030, 100% carbon free by 2050

The legislation unanimously passed the state Senate and Assembly last week and will include all electricity providers in the state.

By Catherine Morehouse • April 22, 2019

NYC passes sweeping 'Climate Mobilization Act'

The legislation calls for cutting buildings emissions, installing green roofs and moving the city toward shutting its 24 natural gas-fired power plants.

By Chris Teale • April 22, 2019

Committing to climate: Transformation is underway in the US power sector

The electric power sector is taking climate action, and investors are taking notice. Here's how far it has come and where it needs to go next.

By Dan Bakal • April 22, 2019

FERC approves LNG terminals as anti-fossil protestors scale headquarters

Both sides say climate change is a 'crisis' — but have divergent strategies to address it.

By Gavin Bade • April 18, 2019

Environmentalists push SWEPCO to show value of coal in its IRP

In its IRP, SWEPCO said it plans to include more gas and wind in its power mix, but more than 80% of the utility's energy will come from coal-fired generation this year.

By Robert Walton • April 18, 2019

Utilities flee UARG as Congressional Dems tee up probe into lobbying group

Decisions from seven major utilities to leave the lobbying group show their resource choices may be changing their public policy agendas. 

By Gavin Bade • April 17, 2019

Montana House unexpectedly rejects bill to save Colstrip coal plant

The vote — which came a day after lawmakers preliminarily approved the measure — caught environmental advocates by surprise. 

By Robert Walton • April 17, 2019

Green Mountain Power aims for 100% renewables by 2030 with up to 100 MW storage

Vermont's largest utility is 90% carbon free, but reaching 100% renewables will require the utility to increase its deployment of distributed resources and storage.

By Catherine Morehouse • April 16, 2019

Most MISO zones clear planning auction at $2.99/MW-day

Solar still makes up a relatively small percentage of the region's total capacity, but MISO officials said 680 MW of solar cleared in this year's auction, compared with 461 MW last year.

By Robert Walton • April 16, 2019

Baltimore trash-to-energy incinerator sues county for failure to deliver waste

Waste-to-energy qualifies as a renewable resource under Maryland law, and the facility alleges the county failed to deliver a contractually-mandated minimum of 215,000 annual tons of waste to the incinerator.

By Rina Li • April 16, 2019