Generation: Page 264
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Dairyland Power see trouble ahead, despite rising sales
The Wisconsin-based generation and transmission cooperative will have challenges in meeting the EPA's new power plant rule, according to CEO Bill Berg.
By Claire Cameron • June 6, 2014 -
Energy efficiency's future is uncertain in Indiana
Ending the state's energy efficiency initiative early has put Indiana in a worse position to meet new EPA emissions targets, according to a consumer watchdog.
By Claire Cameron • June 6, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineElectricity 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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Texas PUC Chair calls for end to renewables subsidies
The "mature industries" of wind and solar no longer need federal tax credits and other support mechanisms, Donna Nelson argued to fellow state regulators.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 5, 2014 -
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NV Energy, SunPower to build 19MW of new solar
The array will be built at Nellis Air Force Base.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 5, 2014 -
Hawaii regulators kick off financing programs for rooftop solar, energy efficiency
The programs will make efficiency and solar more affordable to customers.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 5, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How advanced forecasting is making it easier to integrate solar onto the grid
25% to 35% better forecasts will get more solar on the grid reliably.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 5, 2014 -
NREL, LBNL: Average RPS cost to utilities is $0.02/KWh
Meeting state renewable portfolio standards has been less costly than expected, according to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
By Claire Cameron • June 5, 2014 -
Report: Feds should not sell TVA
A strategic review by independent analysts Lazard Frères & Co found the Tennessee Valley Authority should not be sold.
By Claire Cameron • June 5, 2014 -
NRG buys biggest US wind project for $870M
The country's largest independent power producer aims to cut its emissions.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 4, 2014 -
The $6B HECO takeover that never happened (but still could)
Kuokoa tried to buy the utility in 2011 and go all in on renewables.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 4, 2014 -
Industry groups react to EPA power plant rule
Clean energy advocates are happy with the rule. Others? Not so much.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 4, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Smart inverters: The secret to integrating distributed energy onto the grid?
Smart technology that protects feeder systems, only theoretical until recently, has been installed and is now being demonstrated.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 4, 2014 -
PPL may sell generation subsidiary
PPL Energy Supply could be sold to Riverstone Holdings to create a new entity with PPL shareholders given majority ownership.
By Claire Cameron • June 4, 2014 -
EIA: US CO2 emissions have fallen 10% since 2005
While the national figures declined, state-level emissions numbers vary widely.
By Claire Cameron • June 4, 2014 -
NM utility adds 40 megawatts of solar
Public Service Company of New Mexico is on track to meeting the state's 20% by 2020 renewables mandate.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 3, 2014 -
Utilities react to Obama's EPA emissions regulations
Where some utilities see "an oppressive requirement," others believe significant emissions reductions are possible.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 3, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What you need to know about EPA's power plant rule
The proposal gives states broad flexibility in choosing how to hit targets for reducing the emissions, but the agency said it will step in if states do not draft their own plans.
By Davide Savenije • June 3, 2014 -
DTE Energy to buy 75 MW wind park
The Michigan utility is bolstering its renewable energy portfolio.
By Claire Cameron • June 3, 2014 -
KS agency gives environmental approval to controversial Sunflower coal plant
Construction on the 895 MW plant can now begin.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 2, 2014 -
IL lawmakers pass $30M temporary fix for renewables
The bill heads to the governor's desk.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 2, 2014 -
Bidders emerge as Duke Energy's Midwest fleet hits auction block
The utility's unregulated generation assets are for sale.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 2, 2014 -
EPA announces CO2 emissions rule for power plants
The plan takes the wholesale approach to regulating carbon dioxide emissions.
By Davide Savenije • June 2, 2014 -
U.S. residential solar hits new heights with 232 MW installed in Q1
Residential solar installations beat commercial for the first time.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 1, 2014 -
LG&E accused of discharging coal ash into Ohio River
The Sierra Club has filed suit.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 1, 2014 -
SC lawmakers pass landmark solar bill
The bill will enable solar leasing and kick off a "value-of-solar" proceeding to potentially replace net metering.
By Herman K. Trabish • June 1, 2014
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