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Deep Dive
EPA's long-awaited coal ash rule pleases nobody
EPA says it went as far as the law and the facts will allow in ruling on the handling of coal ash.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 28, 2014 -
Warm December drives natural gas prices to near two-year low
There is more gas in storage now than there was at this point last winter, but levels are still significantly below the five-year average.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 23, 2014 -
PJM wants to postpone plant retirements to ensure reliability
The regional grid operator says scheduled plant retirements next year could put reliability at risk in the winter.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 23, 2014 -
Jobs fall in generation industry — except for renewables
Jobs in solar energy generation are up more than 200% since the beginning of 2011, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, but nuclear energy generation has lost more than 4,900 jobs.
By Randy Lilleston • Dec. 23, 2014 -
Nebraska utility will get nearly half its energy from renewables by 2016
New 25-year contracts for wind and solar will save ratepayers $429 million.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 22, 2014 -
Kentucky regulators approve state's first utility-scale solar project
The array will give Louisville Gas and Electric (LG&E) and Kentucky Utilities (KU) needed reserves.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 22, 2014 -
Greens want Duke to pay for Edwardsport shortcomings
The environmental group said Duke Energy has not lived up to its promises and should pay for any emissions compliance costs at its Edwardsport facility in Knox County, Indiana.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 22, 2014 -
Deep Dive
SolarCity brings in head Obama campaigner, preps major customer acquisition drive
Former Obama organizer Jon Carson, SolarCity’s new sales ambassador, believes connecting people will get more solar on the grid.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 21, 2014 -
Florida PSC: Utilities may charge customers for natural gas drilling
The almost unprecedented decision backs FPL’s commitment to price-volatile natural gas
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 19, 2014 -
DC residents organize against the $6.8B Exelon-Pepco merger
Locals say Exelon’s commitment to nukes will block their drive for renewables and efficiency.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 19, 2014 -
DOE to fund 22 projects focused on emissions, efficiency
The $60 million in funding was announced by the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 18, 2014 -
Ohio regulators weigh AEP's case for guaranteed profits
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio held a more-than three-hour hearing to consider AEP's plan.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 18, 2014 -
Study: Minnesota could get over half its power from renewables by 2030
The potential is even bigger if newer estimates of the state’s solar potential are included
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 18, 2014 -
Deep Dive
2015 looks grim for wind energy. How will the industry adapt?
Developers are scrambling to get projects in the ground before the new year.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 18, 2014 -
Moody's: Public power sector will be stable in 2015
Moody's Investors Service said the outlook for the public power sector remains stable for 2015.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 18, 2014 -
Coal industry's MATS challenge could weaken its Clean Power Plan case
Some legal analysis indicates that a win on the MATS challenge might undermine the coal industry's opposition to the Clean Power Plan.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 18, 2014 -
NYISO: New NY capacity zone is boosting reliability
The grid operator said a new zone in southeastern New York encouraged power producers to "revitalize" generation resources.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 17, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Coal gasification: American coal power's last, best chance?
Emissions regulations are about to make traditional coal plants a non-starter for utilities. Can gasification save coal as a fuel source?
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 17, 2014 -
SunPower drops $20M into Tendril to connect solar, energy management
Smart products and services will interface with utilities to streamline solar and efficiency.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 17, 2014 -
Ohio utilities conceal cost data as they ask for govt cash for aging plants
Three Ohio utilities have asked for assistance keeping older plants open, but critics say they are unfairly protecting financial information that could be critical to analyzing the deal.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 17, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Solar in 2014: It was a very good year
Projects, financings, deals, technologies, and policy all jumped ahead for solar in 2014.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 16, 2014 -
Minnesota solar project beats natural gas on price, gets authorization
Minnesota regulators approved more than 600 MW of power for Xcel, including a 100 MW solar project.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 16, 2014 -
EIA: Coal's not dead — global consumption to rise
Despite attempts to curb its coal consumption, China accounts for 60% of the demand growth.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 15, 2014 -
National Grid to triple its solar in Massachusetts
19 new arrays totaling 16 megawatts will be online by June 2015, the utility says.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 15, 2014 -
New Mexico utility floats monthly solar fees in rate case
A $6 per kilowatt per month charge aims to cover what the utility says is a "cost shift."
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 15, 2014
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