NY PSC order amends tariff to allow ConEd to export battery power to the grid

The PSC’s order also directs other utilities to study the effects of batteries to export power to the grid under existing dynamic load management programs.

By Peter Maloney • May 25, 2017

FPL plans to shutter St. Johns River coal plant, modernize older gas facility

It is the third coal plant Florida Power & Light will phase out in two years as the utility transition to a natural-gas heavy portfolio. 

By Robert Walton • May 24, 2017

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Electricity Supply and Demand

After nearly two decades of flat demand, U.S. electricity consumption reached an all-time high in 2024 and is expected to continue rising. This trendline brings together the best of Utility Dive’s coverage of emerging trends in supply and demand and the decisions being made today that will impact the power system for years to come. 

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Senate committee set to grill Trump's FERC nominees

The Thursday hearing is likely to feature questions on integrating state goals like RPS policies and nuclear subsidies into wholesale power markets. 

By Robert Walton • May 24, 2017

Ohio lawmakers mull perpetual subsidy for OVEC coal plants

Unlike other plant subsidy issues in Ohio, there may be broad support for keeping two plants online which have been operating since the mid-1950s.

By Robert Walton • May 24, 2017

Brattle: Wider electrification key to averting both climate change and utility death spiral

Tapping into power demand from EVs and electrified heating can help the utility industry thrive as it pushes the economy toward deep decarbonization, the consultancy says. 

By Peter Maloney • May 24, 2017

Westinghouse locks out union workers at nuclear reactor parts factory

Disruptions at the New Hampshire factory, which makes parts for the AP1000 reactor, could further complicate construction of the Vogtle and Summer nuclear plants. 

By Peter Maloney • May 24, 2017

Westinghouse reaches deal to tap $800M in loans during bankruptcy

The firm assured the court that the debtor in possession financing would not be used for the company’s overseas operations, which have not been placed into bankruptcy.

By Peter Maloney • May 24, 2017

Updated: Trump budget pushes EPA, DOE cuts, divestment from federal power assets

The White House's official budget proposal would cut the EPA 31%, nearly eliminate the DOE's renewable energy office and lease federally-owned transmission lines to private companies. 

By Robert Walton • May 24, 2017

Facing quorum shortfall, Trump taps 3 nominees for Nuclear Regulatory Commission

With two seats empty, the NRC could be without a quorum if one of President Trump's nominations is not confirmed by July.

By Robert Walton • May 24, 2017

PJM capacity auction: 2 Exelon nukes fail to clear as DR reels from new performance rules

New capacity performance standards helped push demand response offerings down 17%. Meanwhile, the Quad Cities and Three Mile Island plants continue to struggle. 

By Robert Walton • May 24, 2017

EIA: Air conditioners make up 18% of annual household electrical use

According to EIA data, monthly home electricity consumption typically peaks in July and August when temperatures and cooling demand are the highest. 

By Robert Walton • May 23, 2017

PPL shareholders pass resolution for climate strategy assessment

The non-binding proposal, passed last week, expresses concern that PPL is "not properly accounting for the risk of its current high reliance on carbon-intensive generation."

By Robert Walton • May 23, 2017

Report: May heat spiked power prices in several regions in one day

Several grid operators saw real-time prices spike to triple digits one day last week. 

By Robert Walton • May 23, 2017

New York Gov. Cuomo plans 16 MW microgrid in the state capital

The gas-powered microgrid will provide backup power for the 90-acre Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza in Albany.

By Peter Maloney • May 23, 2017

Power & Gas Index: Enjoy the shoulder season — natural gas prices are about to rise

Coal generation may get a temporary boost, but the long-term future remains dim.

By Robert Walton • May 22, 2017

Power & Gas Index: Wholesale electricity and natural gas price trends across the US

The Utility Dive Power & Gas Index, updated monthly, highlights the close relationship between electricity and gas markets in the US.

By Robert Walton • May 22, 2017

Senate panel advances deregulation bills, including controversial RAA

The Regulatory Accountability Act has sparked outrage among environmental and public interest advocates, who say it would paralyze federal rulemaking processes. 

By Robert Walton , Gavin Bade • May 22, 2017

Report: Vistra Energy in talks to purchase fellow generator Dynegy

An acquisition would create one of the largest independent power producers in the country, with more than 46 GW of capacity.

By Robert Walton , Gavin Bade • May 22, 2017

FirstEnergy keeps pressure on for passage of Ohio nuclear subsidy bill

Ohio lawmakers last week suspended hearings on a bill to support two of the company's struggling Ohio nukes.

By Peter Maloney • May 22, 2017

Westinghouse will not object to unsealing contract for VC Summer nuclear project

South Carolina regulators will ultimately decide whether or not to open up the documents to the public at its upcoming May 24 meeting.

By Peter Maloney • May 22, 2017

Leading Dem. senator presses Pruitt again for details on how EPA will regulate carbon

Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) said the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has so far not responded substantively to his questions.

By Robert Walton • May 19, 2017

Regulators probe Duke about Lee nuclear plans in wake of Westinghouse bankruptcy

The North Carolina Utilities Commission has asked Duke Energy for details of how Westinghouse’s bankruptcy could impact the proposed Lee nuclear project in Cherokee County, S.C.

By Robert Walton • May 18, 2017

Updated: Ohio House suspends hearings on FirstEnergy nuclear subsidy bill

As Ohio hits the brakes on subsidies, a group of Ohio activists has another solution: Pressure corporate giants like Amazon to include nuclear in their clean energy goals. 

By Robert Walton • May 18, 2017

CAISO: Renewables served 42% of California demand on May 16, setting record

During the 2 p.m. hour, renewables served more than 70% of power demand, setting another record in California.

By Gavin Bade , Robert Walton • May 18, 2017

SRP, Navajo Nation near lease agreement to extend coal plant's life

Salt River Project and the Navajo Nation are close to a deal that would keep a 2,250 MW coal plant in Arizona operating through 2019.

By Robert Walton • May 18, 2017