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AEP expects to retire power plants under EPA rule
Coal plant closures are on the horizon for utilities as the EPA proposes its draft regulation on CO2 emissions at existing power plants.
By Claire Cameron • June 1, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What to expect from EPA's carbon rules for existing power plants
The Obama administration is set to announce the groundbreaking regulations Monday.
By Claire Cameron • May 30, 2014 -
NERC unveils master plan for grid security
The spotlight has been on grid security since last year's sniper attack on a PG&E substation.
By Claire Cameron • May 30, 2014 -
Regulators reject freeze of Idaho Power's obligation to sign solar contracts
Idaho PUC says utility's "imminent crisis" is "of the company's own making."
By Herman K. Trabish • May 29, 2014 -
Is AEP selling its unregulated generation unit?
CEO Nick Akins says company may sell Midwest generation this year.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 29, 2014 -
Lawmakers pass bill suspending renewable, efficiency targets in OH
The bill heads to the Governor's desk.
By Claire Cameron • May 28, 2014 -
SolarCity to go after customers through Groupon
The company is pioneering non-traditional customer acquisition methods for the solar leasing industry.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 28, 2014 -
Study: U.S. electricity producers ready for new EPA rules
The top 100 U.S. electricity generators have slashed CO2 emissions by 13% between 2008 and 2012.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 28, 2014 -
Xcel, SunPower sign 50 MW solar deal
Solar installation is under construction in Colorado.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 28, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Why engineers may be the key to unlocking new utility business models
Engineers inside utilities may be ready to face new electricity market challenges.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 28, 2014 -
Jon Wellinghoff: Vertically-integrated utility business 'will break down completely'
Former FERC Chairman says utilities will have to change their business model if they want to remain competitive in the near-future.
By Claire Cameron • May 28, 2014 -
Exelon nuclear plants may retire after failing to secure new contracts
The plants' futures are at risk without new capacity contracts for 2017-18.
By Claire Cameron • May 27, 2014 -
Abengoa: Solar towers with storage to match natural gas by 2020
The company claims concentrating solar power can do everything base load natural gas does. Without any emissions.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 27, 2014 -
NextEra buys 250 MW solar plant from First Solar
The power will go to Southern California Edison.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 27, 2014 -
Xcel proposes wind integration tariff for use of its grid
FERC to consider the filing.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 27, 2014 -
Power prices double in PJM's capacity auction
Good news for generators.
By Claire Cameron • May 26, 2014 -
Solar fills peak demand gap in California's heat wave
Nearly 10% of peak load came from solar.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 26, 2014 -
Southern Co. and Ted Turner buy 50 MW solar farm
El Paso Electric will be the project's offtaker at less than six cents per kilowatt-hour.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 26, 2014 -
Barclays downgrades entire US electric utility sector
Solar-plus-storage could "reconfigure the organization and regulation of the electric power business."
By Herman K. Trabish • May 26, 2014 -
EPA, Duke Energy reach deal to clean up coal ash spill
The agreement comes after the utility spilled 39,000 tons of coal ash into the Dan River.
By Claire Cameron • May 23, 2014 -
Bipartisan bill would open door to clean energy in IL
Exelon and environmentalists both support the bill.
By Claire Cameron • May 23, 2014 -
Obama may announce new EPA rule himself
Defying critics and underlining his commitment, the president is rumored to want to personally announce the EPA's new emissions rules for existing power plant.
By Claire Cameron • May 22, 2014 -
EIA: U.S. electricity prices to rise 4% in 2014
Coal plant retirements and environmental regulations are driving the increase.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 22, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How Georgia Power became a top 10 solar utility
Why did the Southern Co. subsidiary come to love solar and can other utilities do the same?
By Herman K. Trabish • May 22, 2014 -
CPS Energy wants to charge solar fees
The San Antonio municipal utility has filed for a $450 solar hook-up fee and a $1/KW monthly solar surcharge.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 21, 2014
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