New Hampshire utility wants to slash electric rates 55% for summer

Liberty Utilities has asked regulators for authority to cut its rates by more than half.

By Robert Walton • March 25, 2015

California becomes first state to generate 5% of electricity from utility-scale solar

The state nearly tripled its utility-scale solar generation in 2014, the EIA says. 

By Herman K. Trabish • March 25, 2015

North Carolina: The next big utility-solar showdown?

Popular and business community support for renewables could be about to take some political leverage back from North Carolina utilities.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 24, 2015

Preview: Supreme Court prepares to hear MATS oral arguments

More than 20 states allege the EPA should have considered the cost to comply with mercury rules before requiring emissions reductions.

By Robert Walton • March 24, 2015

Energy sector survey: Grid can be 70% renewables by 2030

More than 80% of respondents to a DNV GL new survey believe 70% renewable energy is achievable in relatively short order.

By Robert Walton • March 24, 2015

Report: California drought hampers hydro, driving up power prices, emissions

California had an 8% increase in emissions of carbon dioxide over a three year period due to a lack of hydro resources, according to a new report.

By Robert Walton • March 24, 2015

5 charts that explain U.S. electricity prices

What customers pay really depends on where they are.

By Gavin Bade • March 23, 2015

AEP prepares to shutter 3 West Virginia coal plants

Plant employees received notices the facilities are preparing to close.

By Robert Walton • March 23, 2015

FERC: Nation's electricity grid performed well this winter

Regulators said the grid was stable and effective this past winter, as opposed to a year ago when price spikes were the norm.

By Robert Walton • March 23, 2015

Lawmaker calls on CA regulators to reopen San Onfre closure cost settlement

Unethical meetings between discredited CPUC president Peevey and SCE employees raise doubts about the deal.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 23, 2015

EPSA urges Supreme Court not to reconsider FERC Order 745 invalidation

The group of competitive power suppliers said the D.C. Circuit Court ruled correctly when it struck down FERC's jurisdiction over demand response.

By Robert Walton • March 20, 2015

Large energy consumers oppose Eversource bid to sell New Hampshire plants

Some large customer power bills could go up, though the utility said customers will save $300 million if it is allowed to sell its New Hampshire generating fleet.

By Robert Walton • March 20, 2015

New York reliability concerns eased as generators return to market

The state had faced a 100 MW shortfall as soon as 2019.

By Robert Walton • March 20, 2015

Is solar worth $0.33 per kWh? Inside Maine's valuation debate

A study finds solar has great value, concerning the state's utilities.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 19, 2015

Are rooftop solar installers fleecing customers? The industry responds

Utilities and some lawmakers are worried about improper cost and energy saving claims.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 18, 2015

Large energy customers in New York want Ginna nuke plant deal revoked

The group said customers will be saddled with millions of dollars in unnecessary costs.

By Robert Walton • March 18, 2015

West Virginia bill to study, cap net metering signed into law

The GOP governor had vetoed a nearly identical bill two weeks before.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 17, 2015

Reliability concerns drive Missouri utility's $63 million bond proposal

 Electric customers will see a total 6% increase over a five year period if the bond referendum passes, the city said.

By Robert Walton • March 17, 2015

Florida Power & Light wants to purchase coal plant, then shut it down

Buying out the plant would allow Florida Power & Light to avoid costly power contracts and allow it to better comply with federal emissions regulations.

By Robert Walton • March 17, 2015

Michigan's crisis: Can the coal-heavy state embrace renewables and efficiency?

Michigan faces a looming 3-GW energy shortfall that is predicted to get worse over the next several years.

By Robert Walton • March 17, 2015

PG&E reports Diablo Canyon safe against once-in-10,000 year earthquake

The nuclear facility is secure even if the Richter Scale hits 8, the utility told federal nuclear regulators.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 16, 2015

Xcel's Southwestern Public Service buys 140 MW of New Mexico solar

PPAs from NextEra Energy Resources move Xcel toward its goal to cut carbon emissions 25% y 2020.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 16, 2015

We Energies will hold on to Upper Peninsula power plant in new deal

A deal under which Wisconsin Energy would sell its coal-power Presque Isle facility has been scrapped.

By Robert Walton • March 16, 2015

Cost overruns, delays continue for SCE&G's V.C. Summer nuke plant

The two new units at the V.C. Summer nuclear facility are now expected to be two years behind schedule. 

By Robert Walton • March 16, 2015

How wind can become America's biggest single energy source by mid-century

A U.S. Department of Energy study shows wind will soon be competitive with the cheapest generating resources, with or without subsidies.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 16, 2015