MO Senate rejects attempt to revive solar rebate

A plan to resurrect a rebate program for solar installations failed to make it through the Missouri state senate, prompting solar industry figures to predict mass layoffs.

By Claire Cameron • May 14, 2014

Dominion Virginia to be first U.S. utility in offshore wind

The utility was among three finalists awarded $47.6 million each to pioneer ocean wind.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 14, 2014

Duke Energy to shutter coal units, build $1.5B natural gas plant

Duke will also build two simple-cycle combustion turbines, to the tune of 320 megawatts.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 13, 2014

Walmart doubles solar commitment

The biggest U.S. on-site solar user is about to get bigger.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 12, 2014

Industry calls for EPA to back off on new plant emissions standards

The American Public Power Association and the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity are among those calling for the EPA to drop the rule.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 12, 2014

Will California's power supply dry up this summer?

As California could lose up to 1,669 MW of hydro due to a drought, new solar and gas-fired generation in California could help ensure the state can meet peak demand this summer. 

By Claire Cameron • May 12, 2014

Utilities: What are renewables' strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats?

A SWOT analysis turns up some definitive answers from Xcel, DTE, and NPPD.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 12, 2014

How new market entrants are upending the utility business model

Companies like Google, NRG Energy and Tesla have "ambitions to become a new kind of utility."

By Davide Savenije • May 12, 2014

Obama pushes clean energy goals; White House goes solar

850 MW of solar commitments and $2 billion pledged towards efficiency in federal buildings.

By Claire Cameron • May 11, 2014

NY may eliminate renewable portfolio standard

New York's troubled Renewable Portfolio Standard, designed to boost renewable energy production in the state, may be replaced with a new Clean Energy Fund.

By Claire Cameron • May 11, 2014

SolarCity CEO: We are becoming 'one of the largest' U.S. electricity suppliers

Just like utilities, major threats loom for SolarCity's successful solar leasing business model. 

By Herman K. Trabish • May 10, 2014

Pinnacle West suffers 35% loss in Q1

Strange weather impacted Arizona Public Service's performance during Q1 2014.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 10, 2014

Xcel Energy, solar advocates reach truce on 'Solar Rewards' program

Xcel's Solar Rewards provide utility customers with incentives and reimbursements to go solar.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 10, 2014

HECO says it's ready to become the utility of the future

Hawaiian Electric Industries reaffirmed their commitment to leading Hawaii's energy transformation in a Q1 earnings call.

By Claire Cameron • May 9, 2014

Duke CEO: Electric sales resurgence not a 'one-time event'

The company posted a loss in Q1 2014, largely due to one-time costs associated with its exit from the competitive generation business in the Midwest.

By Davide Savenije • May 8, 2014

New bill threatens Ohio efficiency, renewables mandates

Republicans have introduced a rival bill that could dislodge a compromise plan for Ohio's energy future.

By Claire Cameron • May 8, 2014

FirstEnergy rethinks retail strategy in 'volatile' market

FirstEnergy announced positive first quarter earnings on the strength of its regulated transmission and distribution businesses. 

By Claire Cameron • May 8, 2014

Allette pursues 'diverse' power supply

ALLETE reported solid first quarter earnings led by high electric sales. 

By Claire Cameron • May 8, 2014

Utilities front and center in wind industry planning

MISO: “The variability of wind is very much dwarfed by the variability of load on our system.”

By Herman K. Trabish • May 8, 2014

How 3 very different utilities are integrating renewables onto the grid

Southern Company, Minnesota Power and Portland General Electric talk renewables, transmission and the future.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 8, 2014

Hawaii's overhaul of the utility business model

The sun is setting on traditional cost-of-service regulation.

By Davide Savenije , Claire Cameron • May 7, 2014

PPL earnings up on bad weather, regulated utilities

On the back of the Duke Energy coal ash fiasco, PPL Corporation is looking ahead to a future without coal ash ponds.​

By Claire Cameron • May 6, 2014

TVA to cut 2,600 jobs

Tennessee Valley Authority is slashing more than 10% of its workforce to save money and keep rates low.

By Claire Cameron • May 6, 2014

Fire shuts down CO coal plant

The Martin Drake plant, which provides base load power to Colorado Springs, was forced offline. 

By Davide Savenije • May 6, 2014

NRG CEO: Distributed solar is a trillion dollar opportunity

Despite posting a net loss in Q1 2014, NRG Energy's financials are strong as the company positions itself for future success.

By Davide Savenije • May 6, 2014