Alliant seeks $150M to retrofit coal unit

A total $900 million investment will keep some coal power in Wisconsin.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 7, 2014

8 unforgettable quotes from Tesla/SolarCity founder Elon Musk

"By definition we must move towards renewable energy. How can people argue against that?"

By Davide Savenije , Claire Cameron • July 5, 2014

Explore the Trendline➔

Electricity Supply and Demand

After nearly two decades of flat demand, U.S. electricity consumption reached an all-time high in 2024 and is expected to continue rising. This trendline brings together the best of Utility Dive’s coverage of emerging trends in supply and demand and the decisions being made today that will impact the power system for years to come. 

By Utility Dive staff

Michigan debates new renewables mandate, emissions reductions

The state could build more renewables but some lawmakers want more natural gas.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 2, 2014

Illinois governor signs off on $30M solar boost

Illinois Power Agency will put the state’s renewables fund to work.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 2, 2014

More solar and wind, less coal use planned for New Mexico

The drivers are EPA regulations and the state renewables mandates.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 2, 2014

California agencies warn of energy crisis from drought

The 'worst drought on record' threatens over a gigawatt of power.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 2, 2014

Energy efficiency saves millions for DTE Energy, PECO customers

The utilities have announced the savings made over the past five years as a result of their programs.

By Claire Cameron • July 2, 2014

Avista buys Alaska utility for $170 million

The deal adds to Avista's renewable generation portfolio.

By Claire Cameron • July 2, 2014

What is the future of the Texas power grid?

Demand response, energy efficiency, and combined heat and power set to play bigger role as renewables and natural gas take hold.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 2, 2014

Vermont co-op proposes added fee for net metering

It’s the latest utility to want solar owners to help pay for the distribution system.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 1, 2014

Property taxes on leased solar could ruin value proposition in Arizona

Numbers show the third biggest U.S. solar market could collapse.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 1, 2014

Hoover Dam, the drought, and a looming energy crisis

The water level is dropping over a foot and one-half per month, threatening the dam’s hydroelectric production.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 1, 2014

Northeast leads U.S. microgrid development

In response to increasingly severe weather, Northeast states are turning to microgrids as part of the solution to maintaining reliable electricity supply.

By Claire Cameron • July 1, 2014

PJM issues hot weather warning for Mid-Atlantic region

The grid operator warned utilities that electricity demand will peak at more than 140,000 MW Tuesday, the hottest day forecast this week.

By Claire Cameron • July 1, 2014

Enviros sue Kansas over new coal power plant

Sierra Club says a revised construction permit for a new coal plant does not do enough to limit emissions.

By Claire Cameron • June 30, 2014

U.S., Canada looking anew at Columbia River's generation, energy storage values

What will Canada want in the new treaty for providing so much hydro storage to the U.S.?

By Herman K. Trabish • June 30, 2014

California PUC initiates first flexible capacity requirement

Is California getting ready for a 50% renewables mandate?

By Herman K. Trabish • June 30, 2014

5 ways you can use the human body to generate electricity

Think of the human body as the ultimate distributed energy resource. Of all the renewable fuels, there is perhaps none more sustainable than your own body. Today, there are already a few ways the human body can help produce electricity -- from simple exercise to human waste.  None o...

By Davide Savenije • June 30, 2014

NY PSC, utilities appeal FERC's capacity zone order

New York's Public Service Commission and several utilities filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals to overturn a FERC order imposing a capacity zone in the Lower Hudson Valley.

By Claire Cameron • June 30, 2014

Research: Microgrid business ready to boom

Microgrid capacity to nearly double by end of 2017.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 27, 2014

PJM joins FERC challenge to demand response ruling

System operators says ruling hurts capacity markets. 

By Claire Cameron • June 27, 2014

European Union may seek 30%-by-2030 energy efficiency standard

The E.U. could require member states to cut energy consumption as part of a new climate plan.

By Claire Cameron • June 27, 2014

Inside Massachusetts' ambitious plans to modernize the grid

Energy efficiency and demand response are to be the backbone of Massachusetts' future grid, but many are asking: Does the vision go far enough?

By Claire Cameron • June 27, 2014

Consumers Energy eliminates renewables bill surcharge

Falling wind energy costs drove the decision.

By Herman K. Trabish • June 26, 2014

Florida Power & Light seeks natural gas generation investment

The company is creating a new partnership with gas production company PetroQuest Energy, giving them a stake in up to 38 new gas wells to be built in Oklahoma.

By Claire Cameron • June 26, 2014