Nebraska senators propose state wind tax credit to replace federal PTC

New EPA pollution rules will drive wind demand and grow Nebraska’s economy, backers say.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 21, 2015

Bipartisan coalition pushes to expand net metering in Montana

Solar advocates want energy independence, but opponents call solar a “melanoma” and say it has created too many problems elsewhere.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 21, 2015

FERC OKs raising PJM offer cap to $1,800/MWh for short-term winter pricing

Raising the cap will help ensure high winter costs do not force generation offline.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 21, 2015

Wisc. consumers groups wary of We Energies bid to acquire Integrys

Wisconsin will take time to review impacts of a Michigan settlement before approving the deal.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 21, 2015

Google opens 2015 with 2 big renewable energy investments

Google has invested more than $1.5 billion in solar and wind power across 19 transactions.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 21, 2015

FERC cites market competition issues in delay of Duke generation sale to Dynegy

Dynegy would control 6.5% of PJM Interconnection's generation following the transaction with Duke and other acquisitions the company has announced.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 21, 2015

New proposed net metering reforms could boost Missouri's solar industry

An expanded eligible system size and shift from monthly to annual true-up would increase solar’s value.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 20, 2015

Solar advocates set to challenge Wisc. regulators on net metering math

The switch granted to We Energies for monthly true-ups diminish solar's value proposition in the state, advocates say.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 20, 2015

Dynegy commits to Illinois air quality plan, will cut coal plant emissions

The deal should assist Peoria, Ill., in complying with ambient air quality standards.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 20, 2015

CPUC plan for community solar stirs controversy with renewables advocates

Solar advocates take exception with fees for community solar the CPUC would let utilities impose on users.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 15, 2015

Desert Sunlight 550 MW solar PV project goes online

The installment ties the Topaz project as the biggest PV array in the world.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 15, 2015

How new turbine technology will open up the Southeast to wind development

"The message is that wind energy could be a more significant generation opportunity in this region than you thought." 

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 15, 2015

Idaho could soon have the most solar per-capita of any state

Officials at the state's largest utility say hundreds of megawatts of potential solar power projects are seeking power purchase agreements.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 15, 2015

Elon Musk: Utilities have a 'pretty good' future, can coexist with solar industry

Electric cars will boost demand for power and help the utility industry avoid the death spiral, Musk told a crowd in Detroit.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 15, 2015

SRP will supply free wind power to Super Bowl XLIX

Salt River Project will provide free renewable power to the Super Bowl as part of a $1 million sponsorship package.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 15, 2015

Pew: Ohio freeze on renewables, efficiency mandates is driving away business

Lawmakers' decision to freeze renewable standards in Ohio has injected uncertainty into the state's clean energy industry.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 15, 2015

Rooftop solar is now cheaper than the grid in 42 American cities

Homeowners in some of the largest U.S. cities can get a better return from rooftop solar than from a pension fund or the S&P 500, a new study found.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 14, 2015

FERC approves Great Northern transmission line to link Manitoba hydro and Minnesota wind

The line will be built by Canadian and U.S. utilities and will connect to MISO.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 14, 2015

How electricity demand is pushing Massachusetts to expand gas pipelines

Studies find the state needs to expand infrastructure or face reliability and cost concerns.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 14, 2015

$150M in pollution controls approved for Wisconsin coal facility

Alliant Energy subsidiary Wisconsin Power & Light will also close a smaller coal-fired plant.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 14, 2015

Michigan, We Energies agree to solution for U.P. power woes

The accord will allow the planned Integrys merger to move forward without opposition from Michigan.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 14, 2015

EIA forecast: Lower natural gas prices, increased renewables in 2015

Growth in electricity prices nationwide will drop to 1.1% from 2014’s 3.1%, EIA forecasted.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 14, 2015

PJM: Renewables, efficiency can keep coal plants operating under EPA rules

Regional emissions cutting plans will be more effective and cheaper, PJM also found in its study of EPA carbon regulations.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 14, 2015

Xcel solar project meets resistance in Minnesota

Locals fear the NextEra Energy’s 62 MW installation will hurt land values.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 13, 2015

Wind generation hits records, mitigates price spikes during cold snap

Wind energy shows it can help regulate power prices during extreme weather events.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 13, 2015