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DOE will guarantee $12.5B in loans for advanced nuclear
The Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office now has open solicitations in four areas totaling about $40 billion.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 12, 2014 -
SolarCity partners with BofA for $400M solar financing program
Funding is expected to boost SolarCity’s sector-leading one-third market share of residential solar.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 11, 2014 -
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Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources.
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Deep Dive
How power companies can get to Utility 2.0 and beyond
New distributed generation and a new distribution system are at the heart of a whole new way to make and sell electricity.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 11, 2014 -
EIA: Rise in coal use in 2014 foreshadows a coming decline
EPA regulations and the falling price of natural gas seem are main contributors to the decline.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 10, 2014 -
First Solar buys into CEC, the leading U.S. community solar developer
The move puts one of the world’s biggest utility-scale developers into distributed solar.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 10, 2014 -
Department of Energy
Iowa lawmaker wants to expand state's hydro power
A bill could be introduced next year to study adding hydro power to the Iowa's resources.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 10, 2014 -
U.S. solar grew 1.3 GW in Q3 to 16.1 GW
Q3 2014’s 1,354 megawatts, a 41% jump over Q3 2013, took U.S. PV to 16.1 gigawatts
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 9, 2014 -
Regulators approve Duke proposal to invest $500M in solar
Duke will build 128 MW of solar and contract for 150 MW to meet the NC renewables mandate.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How virtual net metering will save low income Massachusetts residents $60 million
SunEdison is working with 16 housing authorities to supply solar energy below the prevailing cost of electricity.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 9, 2014 -
Duke, Siemens complete smart-charging project
Company officials called the test a "turning point" for the electric vehicle industry.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How utilities can prepare for the bigger, badder storms of the future
New research from DNV GL has frightening forecasts for physical grid security, but there are things utilities can do to adapt.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 9, 2014 -
EIA: Nuclear fleet getting older, still operating
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has granted 20-year license renewals to 74 of the 100 operating reactors in the United States.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 9, 2014 -
Department of Energy
Navigant: Distributed generation will nearly double by 2023
In Western Europe, utilities are losing hundreds of billions of dollars in market capitalization. Could it happen here?
By Robert Walton • Dec. 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Are pipeline expansions enough to meet utilities' natural gas demand this winter?
The region is rushing to expand its pipeline system but demand in major cities could still outstrip supply.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 9, 2014 -
HECO inks contracts for its biggest solar buy ever
Hawaii’s utility starts the NextEra age with a bang.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 8, 2014 -
After contentious decisions, Florida lawmakers file bill to reform PSC
Legislators propose reforms including term limits and making regulators stand for election.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Obama administration to appeal to Supreme Court on FERC Order 745 ruling
Solicitor General Donald Verrilli sent a letter to the Supreme Court stating his intention to appeal the decision from the D.C. Circuit Court.
By Gavin Bade • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Can North Carolina utilities unlock the state's solar potential?
The big utilities have led impressive solar growth – but what about residential rooftops?
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 7, 2014 -
Should FERC have a role in the EPA's Clean Power Plan?
The EPA's proposal leaves the energy agency out of helping administer the Clean Power Plan, and some commissioners have indicated they want a role in ensuring grid reliability.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 7, 2014 -
SunPower CEO: Low oil prices won't stop solar
The solar value proposition is too good to be undercut by the oil market, Tom Werner says.
By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 5, 2014 -
Falling gas prices mean nukes are feeling the squeeze
Uranium prices are up as plant operators are stockpiling fuel.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 5, 2014 -
ERCOT: Texas reserve margins above 15% thru 2018
The new report shows a reserve margin of 15.7% in summer 2015, based on peak demand of 69,057 MW.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 5, 2014 -
Facing low coal supplies, Wisc. utility may power down plant sporadically
Slow coal deliveries from BNSF Railroad have left Midwest utilities unsure of their winter fuel situations.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 5, 2014 -
AEP lobbies for Ohio to guarantee coal plant income
Regulators will consider American Electric Power's request for a power purchase agreement on Dec. 17.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 5, 2014 -
Reactor trip takes Ameren's Callaway nuke offline
There was no danger to the public and officials are investing the cause of the irregularity.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 5, 2014
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