Wisc. regulators approve 75% increase in We Energies fixed charges

Renewable energy advocates paint the decision as an attack on rooftop solar. 

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 14, 2014

AEP, Southern Co: U.S.-China climate accord could cause blackouts

AEP and Southern Company CEOs say the emissions cuts threaten electricity delivery

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 14, 2014

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Data Centers and the US Grid

A look at how data centers are affecting the U.S. grid today and how new technologies and rate structures could affect that trajectory in the years to come.

By Utility Dive staff

DOE energy loan program turns profitable, goes $30 million in the black

Earnings on U.S. innovation expected to continue, could top $6 billion.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 14, 2014

NERC: Declining reserve margins tax grid reliability

Uncertain of environmental rules and changes in the resource mix are also challenging the industry.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 14, 2014

Big storage procurements leave more questions than answers

If storage is such a good idea, why is SoCal Edison buying so much natural gas?

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 13, 2014

How America ranks first in wind energy—even with less capacity than China

U.S. wind’s smaller fleet generates over 20% more electricity than Chinese wind.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 13, 2014

14 states and DC show support for EPA emissions proposal

14 states and the District of Columbia have filed a brief supporting the EPA plan.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 13, 2014

Duke Energy considers shale gas investments

Gas price volatility has Duke looking for ways to save.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 13, 2014

U.S.-China climate deal shows growing confidence in renewables

China will get 20% renewables and nukes by 2020 and stop emissions growth by 2030.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 12, 2014

Vivint Solar CEO says GOP majority will be beneficial

Vivint posted a net loss in Q3, but it expects to have an edge over competitors as subsidies fade out.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 12, 2014

How the new Congress will handle energy issues

Washington and industry insiders outline coming legislative battles and areas of possible compromise.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 12, 2014

FERC staff says Canadian producer cheated ISO-NE for millions

Staff said it had preliminarily determined that Maxim Power engaged in three schemes to game the ISO-NE.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 12, 2014

ISO-NE: Gas pipeline capacity top concern for next decade

The newest Regional System Plan predicts gas supply shortages on 24 or more days every winter.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 11, 2014

TVA to add 130 MW of renewables in 2015

The added capacity brings the utility’s renewables total to nearly 2,000 MW.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 11, 2014

DTE to pay $240M for 732 MW simple-cycle gas plant

DTE Energy will purchase the 732-MW Renaissance Power Plant in Michigan.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 11, 2014

Study: Minnesota could handle 40% renewables without reliability issues

The report, conducted with MISO, has good news for other midwestern states as well.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 10, 2014

What is solar PV actually worth to utilities?

A study from ICF International attempts to devise a comprehensive valuation scheme, but serious contentions remain.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 9, 2014

Lame Duck Preview: Will Congress extend tax credits for wind?

Insiders say the production tax credit could be extended by two years, by one, or ruined entirely.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 7, 2014

AES to provide 1,284 MW of gas power to replace San Onofre

The company's U.S. investment will exceed $3 billion in the next five years.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 7, 2014

This is what a well-functioning renewable rebate program looks like

In California, subsidy cash is going to consumers, but questions remain on solar pricing.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 6, 2014

While some talk of new business models, Iowa's coops invent them

"Those who say renewables are a threat ... should realize that they are also an opportunity.” 

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 6, 2014

Northern Michigan is facing a power crisis. How will it be fixed?

It's no longer profitable to operate the Upper Peninsula's biggest power plant. So is generation or transmission the answer?

By Robert Walton • Nov. 5, 2014

Entergy Q3 income drops almost 4% on nuclear expansion plan losses

When Mississippi regulators denied cost recovery, Entergy lost $0.23 per share.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 4, 2014

PPL boosts third quarter earnings

The company said it is making progress on the spinoff of its competitive generation business.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2014

Is the EPA considering easing back on carbon cuts?

The agency has requested comments on ways to make a final rule more palatable to states.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2014