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

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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. 

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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

A user's guide to natural gas power plants

Which natural gas power plant is best for tomorrow's grid?

By Herman K. Trabish • May 6, 2014

Northeast Utilities boosted by cold weather, good economy

Northeast says it will help tackle New England's power problem. 

By Claire Cameron • May 6, 2014

Hawaiian Electric seeks energy storage

Hawaiian Electric Company has an issued an RFP for energy storage to supplement the company's Oahu solar and wind generation projects.

By Claire Cameron • May 5, 2014

Sempra Energy earnings jump on new revenues from gas, renewables

A proposed settlement over the SONGS shutdown would allow SDG&E to recover costs.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 4, 2014

OG&E earnings rise on weather and transmission

OGE Energy Q1 earnings more than doubled over last year.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 4, 2014

CenterPoint Energy earnings positive amid grid investment plans

CenterPoint Energy has filed for full control of a new power line construction in Texas, after ERCOT ruled that it would split responsibility with two other parties.

By Claire Cameron • May 1, 2014

Washington Governor proposes end to coal power

Washington state's Governor released a set of proposals aimed at "cleaning up" the state's energy profile.

By Claire Cameron • May 1, 2014

PSEG earnings jump on new transmission, high demand

PSEG also announced it had reached a $1.2 billion settlement to move its Energy Strong program forward. 

By Herman K. Trabish • May 1, 2014

Solar up, but PG&E earnings drop on gas line explosion costs

Pacific Gas & Electric may be the leading utility for solar, but it's not keeping earnings up. 

By Herman K. Trabish • May 1, 2014