Manitoba tribe battling Minnesota hydro bill

The Pimicikamak Okimawin tribal nation has been lobbying Minnesota lawmakers in opposition to a new hydro project and potential regulatory changes that could increase the state's dependence on the energy source.

By Robert Walton • May 18, 2015

Coal state senators introduce package of 5 'clean coal' bills

Senators from West Virginia and North Dakota have propsed several pieces of legislation aimed at keeping the resource in the United States' energy mix.

By Robert Walton • May 18, 2015

Report: RGGI changes will be needed under Clean Power Plan

A report from the Acadia Center outlines key changes member states of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative will need to make in order to comply with the the Clean Power Plan.

By Robert Walton • May 18, 2015

Duke pleads guilty to nine coal ash charges stemming from Dan River spill

Multiple failures to avoid the disaster lead to $102 million in fines and reparations.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 15, 2015

SNL: Over 12,000 MW of coal plants will retire in 2015

With the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Mercury and Air Toxics Standards rule now in effect, coal plants are retiring or converting at record rates.

By Robert Walton • May 15, 2015

Duke Energy reaches agreement to expand community solar in South Carolina

The deal could grow Duke Energy's South Carolina solar portfolio from 2 MW to 110 MW.

By Robert Walton • May 15, 2015

Report: Georgia Power's Vogtle nuclear plant may see more delays

The Associated Press has obtained a report showing delays to construct Georgia Power's Vogtle nuclear plant are likely to extend even beyond current estimates.

By Robert Walton • May 15, 2015

Maryland Gov. Hogan signs community shared solar bills into law

The new laws authorize a 3-year pilot program and studies of costs, benefits, and best practices for community solar.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 14, 2015

Utah high schoolers petition PSC to block Rocky Mountain Power solar fees

The utility is asking commissioners for the second time for a solar fee to cover the cost shift.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 14, 2015

EIA: Gas-fired generation will approach coal levels in May

Coal- and gas-fired generation will be almost equal in April and May, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

By Robert Walton • May 14, 2015

Senate Democrats propose national renewable energy standard

The legislation would target 30% renewables in the national fuel mix by 2030.

By Robert Walton • May 14, 2015

Georgia Gov. Deal signs solar third party ownership bill into law

The TPO compromise with Georgia Power is expected to give solar a big boost in the Peach state.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 13, 2015

Why DOE says hydropower is poised for a comeback

A new Department of Energy report on the U.S. hydropower market shows the sector moving toward growth.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 13, 2015

Indiana regulators deny Duke Energy, I&M Power infrastructure plans

Regulators denied the two utilities's seven-year plans, which would have cost ratepayers a combined $2.6 billion.

By Robert Walton • May 12, 2015

Lawsuit alleges Duke flouted coal ash regulations before Dan River spill

The allegations of the sealed lawsuit were made public in Duke's SEC filing.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 12, 2015

EIA: Capacity additions slowing in U.S.

Data form the U.S. Energy Information Administration indicates capacity additions through 2017 will average about 17 GW per year — and about half of that will be non-hydro renewable power.

By Robert Walton • May 12, 2015

Minnesota solar company teeters as lawmakers debate pulling incentives

Module manufacturer Silicon Energy is struggling to keep its Iron Range facility in operation.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 12, 2015

Report: Iowa wind can help nearby states meet EPA emissions standards

Iowa wind’s capacity factor makes wind cheap enough to serve Illinois, Indiana, and other points to the east.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 11, 2015

Midwest coalition asks EPA to help it develop voluntary carbon market

Some Midwest states challenging the government's Clean Power Plan are also hedging their bets and are asking for flexibility in meeting the targets should their legal efforts fail.

By Robert Walton • May 11, 2015

Video: Transformer fire shuts down Indian Point nuclear plant

The plant's Unit 3 reactor is safe and stable, but will remain offline for what may be several weeks. 

By Davide Savenije • May 11, 2015

How will the EPA's Clean Power Plan affect the economy?

A new independent study predicts job growth from the plan, but the impacts will be localized.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 8, 2015

Minnesota Power affiliate Allete Clean Energy adds 7th wind farm in 15 months

Allete will purchase a 100 MW Pennsylvania wind farm in its latest move. 

By Herman K. Trabish • May 8, 2015

Cheap natural gas crowding out coal on Texas grid

Coal plants supplied 26% of ERCOT's power in the first quarter of 2015, down from 39% a year before.

By Gavin Bade • May 7, 2015

How utilities and policymakers can maintain and boost renewable energy's value

New research puts numbers on the strategies and technologies that best support renewables.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 7, 2015

NC House passes bill to freeze renewable portfolio standard

A last-minute amendment had many renewables advocates worried a key tax provision was about to be rescinded, but it was withdrawn in exchange for other concessions.

By Davide Savenije • May 7, 2015