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Boulder paying $3M per year in fight with Xcel over power franchise
The utility warns the city that 40% renewables won’t come fast or easy.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 17, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What the E3 study of Nevada net energy metering really says
An exclusive statement from NV Energy to Utility Dive suggests a new Nevada law could drive unforeseen changes for renewables.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 16, 2014 -
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Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources.
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Study: Waste can meet 12% of US electricity needs
Waste-to-energy generation could help solve some energy resource issues in the U.S., providing up to 12% of the nation's electricity demand.
By Claire Cameron • July 15, 2014 -
McCarthy: States should see new EPA rules as 'investment strategy'
The Environmental Protection Agency's Gina McCarthy said states should view the the agency's carbon cutting proposal as a chance for long-term investment in the industry.
By Claire Cameron • July 15, 2014 -
Solar advocates protest proposals to limit North Carolina solar supports
Smaller projects and shorter contracts could hamstring NC solar.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 15, 2014 -
Los Angeles proposes replacing net metering with feed-in tariff
The Department of Water and Power says the feed-in tariff beats rooftop solar’s cost shift.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 15, 2014 -
Iowa High Court approves third party-ownership solar lease deals
Alliant Energy and MidAmerican Energy are opposed, but new solar opportunities are coming to Iowa.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 15, 2014 -
New Maryland plants could lower costs, improve market competition
New plant construction scheduled to begin in Maryland could reduce the need to import generation, but critics disagree.
By Claire Cameron • July 15, 2014 -
Deep Dive
California's drought is redesigning the energy landscape
A third summer of drought is beginning with mass water shortages and wildfires. Energy resources are becoming increasingly vulnerable, but challenges could herald a new phase in California's electricity generation.
By Claire Cameron • July 14, 2014 -
Xcel seeks to buy Colorado Springs' municipal electric utility
...but the City Council wants to retain control of the city's power.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 14, 2014 -
Connecticut IOUs fight state agencies over standard offer supply limits
Do regulated utilities need more flexibility in deregulated power markets?
By Herman K. Trabish • July 14, 2014 -
Northern Pass line can help solve New England energy issues
The proposed transmission line could help the Northeast meet demand this winter without driving up prices.
By Claire Cameron • July 14, 2014 -
Wisconsin nuclear plant shutdown leaves town stranded
The closing of the Kewaunee nuclear plant will impact affect local infrastructure for decades, reflecting the impact of plant closures sweeping the U.S.
By Claire Cameron • July 14, 2014 -
TVA weighs solar, wind for distributed generation
The Tennessee Valley Authority is reviewing the value of solar and wind generation as part of its move to integrate more distributed energy into the grid.
By Claire Cameron • July 14, 2014 -
We Energies wants to burn cheaper coal at Milwaukee plant
The utility wants to spend up to $100 million retrofitting its Oak Creek coal plant.
By Claire Cameron • July 11, 2014 -
Exelon: No plans to shut down nuclear plants
Utility's nuclear fleet plagued by bad economics.
By Claire Cameron • July 11, 2014 -
FERC: Natural gas pipeline congestion sparked high winter power prices
Both heating and electric utility companies sought additional gas supplies to meet demand during this winter's Polar Vortex.
By Claire Cameron • July 11, 2014 -
Central Maine Power agrees to decouple rates, add 4% bill charge
The average $3 per month charge would cover distribution costs for distributed generation.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 10, 2014 -
Report: U.S. has at least 61 GW of untapped hydro
The gap between what’s possible and what’s affordable is huge for hydropower.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 10, 2014 -
Virginia regulators weigh cost risks of new nuclear, natural gas
Dominion’s least cost option and emissions-free option have risk trade-offs.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 10, 2014 -
SolarCity, SunPower lead solar industry towards vertical integration
Big Solar's control of everything from raw silicon to the rooftop could let them compete with utilities.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 9, 2014 -
Navasota wants to build three new peaker gas plants in Texas
New peaker gas capacity makes more renewables easier.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 9, 2014 -
Officials: Kentucky does not need more coal closures to meet EPA emissions rule
Plans to meet pollution standards will cut coal from 92% to 78% of state electricity.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Why solar advocates are suing to stop the Missouri PSC's action on Ameren and KCPL
Is the utility math fuzzy or does solar cost too much?
By Herman K. Trabish • July 9, 2014 -
ConEd seeks efficiency, distributed energy to avoid $1.1B substation
Rising electricity demand in Brooklyn and Queens has created the need for a new substation.
By Claire Cameron • July 9, 2014
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