EIA: Wholesale power prices rose across the nation in 2014

Electricity prices were highest in the Northeast, as high gas prices combined with extreme winter weather.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 13, 2015

ICF: Coal's future grim as power markets face fuel, regulatory uncertainty

Natural gas will continue to dominate the new generation mix.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 13, 2015

API: Electric generation drives U.S. gas production to record levels

Power generation will continue to fuel the United States' natural gas consumption.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 12, 2015

Tennessee sues TVA over Gallatin plant coal ash ponds

Advocacy groups say the lawsuit targets the most serious coal ash problems at the coal plant's ponds.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 9, 2015

Illinois study lays out options, alternatives for Exelon nuclear plants

The largest generator in Illinois said three of its nuclear facilities are at risk for early retirement.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 9, 2015

Can California really get to 50% renewables in 15 years?

Utilities and energy exerts say California faces big choices as it readies its grid for Gov. Jerry Brown's energy goals.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 9, 2015

IHS: Global solar PV to reach 53 GW in 2015, Calif. to become global leader

China, Japan, and the U.S. remain leaders and grid-tied solar plus storage will triple this year.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 8, 2015

The new guide to the nation's best solar policies — and how to emulate them

It takes a suite of good policies to significantly boost solar, but every state is "different and special and changing."

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 8, 2015

NV Energy shutters 300 MW of coal power

257 MW are scheduled to be taken offline in 2017.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 8, 2015

Cape Wind hit with new setback as two utilities back out of PPAs

National Grid and NStar say the project failed to meet its financing and construction deadline.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 7, 2015

EPA delays Clean Power Plan regulations until summer

The EPA says it needs more time to consider stakeholder input and align standards for new, existing, and modified plants.

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 7, 2015

12-year study finds Americans overwhelmingly support renewable energy

The study also determined ratepayers do not understand the cost of renewable generation.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 7, 2015

Exelon needs to nearly double power prices to keep Ginna nuclear plant open

New York regulators' tolerance of unprofitable plants will be tested in the coming months.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 6, 2015

Bipartisan group of governors urges Obama to support wind production

Dive Brief: The Governors’ Wind Energy Coalition has sent the White House a series of recommendations the group believes President Obama should take to help states realize their wind energy potential, including prompt review of transmission applications and the expansion of offshore w...

By Robert Walton • Jan. 6, 2015

What will NextEra's acquisition of HECO mean for solar energy?

NextEra Energy is a leader in renewable power — unless you're talking about its regulated utility Florida Power & Light, and this worries solar advocates in Hawaii.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 6, 2015

AEP weighing sale of merchant generation business

The Ohio-based utility could sell as many as seven generation facilities, reports say.

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 6, 2015

California Gov. Brown sets 50% renewable energy goal by 2030

In his inaugural address, Gov. Jerry Brown called for California to get half its power from renewables in 15 years.  

By Robert Walton • Jan. 6, 2015

Activists push for new RTO as Southeast utility reserve margins called into question

NC WARN wants federal regulators to investigate Duke, Southern, FPL, TVA, and other Southeastern utilities, saying their new generation capacity is actually unneeded overbuilding aimed at pumping profits and blocking renewables.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 6, 2015

Nuclear plant leaked oil into Lake Michigan for months

Over 2,000 gallons of oil have been spilled by the Cook Nuclear Plant in Bridgman, Mich.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 5, 2015

Future of coal at stake as New Mexico regulators consider PNM plan

The replacement of Sun Juan coal units is expected to set a new direction for generation in the state.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 5, 2015

Southwest Power Pool plans new gas plants, transmission to meet EPA rules

The RTO’s upgrades will add up to 21 GW of natural gas generation and 3.3 GW of wind to replace coal

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 5, 2015

Xcel proposes doubling renewable energy in Minnesota

The utility has a plan to slash carbon emissions by 40% by 2030.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 5, 2015

DHS data dump could enhance cybersecurity risk for utilities

The potential to remotely damage generators has been known for years, but the U.S. Department of Homeland Security mistakenly released documents revealing far more detail about how to exploit the issue.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 5, 2015

Regulators direct BNSF to provide detail on coal delivery plan

Deliveries of coal are reportedly improving to utilities which had faced precarious stockpiles.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 5, 2015

Texas leads on wind generation as U.S. expands renewable power production

After 14 years in office, wind generation may be one of Texas Gov. Rick Perry's unlikely legacies.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 4, 2015