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Duke Energy considers shale gas investments
Gas price volatility has Duke looking for ways to save.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 13, 2014 -
U.S.-China climate deal shows growing confidence in renewables
China will get 20% renewables and nukes by 2020 and stop emissions growth by 2030.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 12, 2014 -
Vivint Solar CEO says GOP majority will be beneficial
Vivint posted a net loss in Q3, but it expects to have an edge over competitors as subsidies fade out.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 12, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How the new Congress will handle energy issues
Washington and industry insiders outline coming legislative battles and areas of possible compromise.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 12, 2014 -
FERC staff says Canadian producer cheated ISO-NE for millions
Staff said it had preliminarily determined that Maxim Power engaged in three schemes to game the ISO-NE.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 12, 2014 -
ISO-NE: Gas pipeline capacity top concern for next decade
The newest Regional System Plan predicts gas supply shortages on 24 or more days every winter.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 11, 2014 -
TVA to add 130 MW of renewables in 2015
The added capacity brings the utility’s renewables total to nearly 2,000 MW.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 11, 2014 -
DTE to pay $240M for 732 MW simple-cycle gas plant
DTE Energy will purchase the 732-MW Renaissance Power Plant in Michigan.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 11, 2014 -
Study: Minnesota could handle 40% renewables without reliability issues
The report, conducted with MISO, has good news for other midwestern states as well.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 10, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What is solar PV actually worth to utilities?
A study from ICF International attempts to devise a comprehensive valuation scheme, but serious contentions remain.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Lame Duck Preview: Will Congress extend tax credits for wind?
Insiders say the production tax credit could be extended by two years, by one, or ruined entirely.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 7, 2014 -
AES to provide 1,284 MW of gas power to replace San Onofre
The company’s U.S. investment will exceed $3 billion in the next five years.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 7, 2014 -
Deep Dive
This is what a well-functioning renewable rebate program looks like
In California, subsidy cash is going to consumers, but questions remain on solar pricing.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 6, 2014 -
Deep Dive
While some talk of new business models, Iowa’s coops invent them
“Those who say renewables are a threat ... should realize that they are also an opportunity.”
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 6, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Northern Michigan is facing a power crisis. How will it be fixed?
It’s no longer profitable to operate the Upper Peninsula’s biggest power plant. So is generation or transmission the answer?
By Robert Walton • Nov. 5, 2014 -
Entergy Q3 income drops almost 4% on nuclear expansion plan losses
When Mississippi regulators denied cost recovery, Entergy lost $0.23 per share.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 4, 2014 -
PPL boosts third quarter earnings
The company said it is making progress on the spinoff of its competitive generation business.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2014 -
Is the EPA considering easing back on carbon cuts?
The agency has requested comments on ways to make a final rule more palatable to states.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The fight over solar moves from net metering to rate design
Everybody wants electricity; the debate is about who produces it and who pays for it.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 3, 2014 -
DTE Energy says EPA rules will impose ‘sweeping changes’
The utility expects communities will welcome cleaner air, but not job losses.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 3, 2014 -
Oklahoma Gas & Electric considers new charge for distributed generation
Higher fixed charges and lower per-kilowatt-hour rates would be fairer, says the utility.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 3, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Inside the REV: Audrey Zibelman’s bold plan to transform New York’s electricity market
New York’s head regulator tells Utility Dive why the status quo isn’t working—and why it’s an opportunity for utilities.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 3, 2014 -
PSEG CEO ‘supportive’ of EPA carbon rules
EPA administrator Gina McCarthy is ‘a brilliant regulator,’ according to Ralph Izzo.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 3, 2014 -
Invenergy plans new 1,300 MW gas plant in Pa.
Proposed for Lackawanna County, the facility would be the second largest in Pennsylvania.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 3, 2014 -
ERCOT: CPS Energy can shutter unit at 1,074 MW plant
The grid operator said it anticipates the region will have sufficient electricity supplies this winter.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 3, 2014
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