America's Power Plan: The top 5 trends in the US energy transformation

Sonia Aggarwal, director of strategy at Energy Innovation, outlines the findings of her initiative's energy policy blueprint.

By Sonia Aggarwal • June 22, 2015

Colorado co-op contracts for 76 MW of wind, fights for coal supply

The mine that supplies a big coal plant for Tri-State G&T is under threat, so the utility is looking for backup power sources.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 22, 2015

Mississippi Power: Kemper coal gasification facility nearing completion

The facility, plagued by environmental protests, cost overruns and delays, could be in service early next year.

By Robert Walton • June 22, 2015

New House bill could open nuclear waste storage opportunity in Texas

A draft bill would direct hundreds of millions of dollars towards a proposed storage facility in Texas.

By Robert Walton • June 22, 2015

OK wind developers face short term boom, long term uncertainty with tax credit expirations

Recently passed laws mean incentives end in a year and wind builders are rushing to qualify.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 19, 2015

North Carolina solar activists file TPO financing test case with state regulators

NC WARN's decision to sell solar power directly to a church puts it face to face with Duke Energy, the dominant utility.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 19, 2015

HECO, developer shelve 100 MW ocean thermal energy project off Hawaii

Changes in the state's demand, resource mix and utility leadership played a role in putting the unprecedented project on the back burner. 

By Robert Walton • June 19, 2015

Florida regulators approve FPL request to boost gas drilling investments

Florida Power & Light can now invest up to $500 million developing gas reserves, expanding on last year's initial foray into Oklahoma shale.

By Robert Walton • June 19, 2015

Dynegy: MISO does not properly value coal generation

The head of Dynergy said his company's generation "does not belong" in the Midwest ISO because of how the grid operator values coal.

By Robert Walton • June 19, 2015

Texas, Colorado set model for increased renewables integration under Clean Power Plan

A new report argues the two states show recent reliability concerns from renewables are overblown.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 19, 2015

Inside the renewable energy battles shaping North Carolina's future

Duke calls for collaboration as activists and GOP lawmakers fight over clean energy incentives.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 18, 2015

GTM: 2015 will be 'transcendent year' for solar with 55 GW installed

The research unit predicts solar will account for roughly half of new global capacity through 2020. 

By Davide Savenije • June 18, 2015

El Paso Electric proposes new community shared solar array

The utility expects 1,000 subscribers without solar suitable roofs to buy in.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 18, 2015

How the e21 Initiative is building smarter utility business models in Minnesota

Minnesota policy wonks, utility execs, and environmentalists prove collaboration can produce big new ideas.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 18, 2015

Co-op offers renewables only EV charging, highlighting new opportunity for utilities

Great River Energy will be the first U.S. utility to provide renewables-generated electricity at no extra cost and will use the plan to drive the transition to electric driving.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 17, 2015

Small nuclear reactors gain favor with Senate leaders, Obama admin.

Smaller nukes could be cheaper to develop and operate, but some industry observers warn that the potential for disaster is just the same.

By Robert Walton • June 17, 2015

SPP adds 5,000 MW generation, 9,500 miles of line as federal power agency joins

SPP's expansion into the plains states is expected to add $334 million in stakeholder benefits and over 10% to the grid operator's peak load.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 17, 2015

Solar developers rush to install capacity ahead of tax credit expiration

More than 32 GW of large-scale solar projects are still in development or under construction, though analysts say not all will be constructed.

By Robert Walton • June 16, 2015

PacifiCorp embraces efficiency, plans to reduce coal burn in IRP

In a plan filed with regulators in six states, the company said it intends to cease coal generation at at 10 units, totaling 2,800 MW of generating capacity, by 2029.

By Robert Walton • June 16, 2015

Most states on track to meet EPA Clean Power Plan, but political & legal contention remains

While 45 states are on track to meet their emissions cut 2020 benchmarks, lawyers and politicians are ready to resist.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 16, 2015

New Vermont law mandates 75% renewables by 2032, targets residential emissions

Signed last week, the new law also hopes to clear up utility problems with renewable energy credits.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 16, 2015

IEA: Renewables will outpace coal, gas, nuclear by 2030 under current GHG pledges

But, analysts found, the planned cuts likely won't be enough to keep warming under 2 degrees centigrade. 

By Herman K. Trabish • June 16, 2015

NC Supreme Court gives Duke until 2029 to finish coal ash cleanup

Justices overruled a lower court's decision that would have required Duke to act immediately.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 15, 2015

Minnesota city goes 100% renewable with subscription to community shared solar

The SunShare-developed project will save the city $1.1 million for schools and policing.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 15, 2015

Efficiency gains will moderate price increases under Clean Power Plan

How much consumer prices rise or fall as carbon is cut largely depends on where they are.

By Robert Walton • June 15, 2015