Regulators approve Georgia Power's 250 MW wind buy

The utility will import wind power from Oklahoma.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 21, 2014

Will zero emissions be nuclear power's saving grace?

The nuclear power industry faces growing challenges, but it's got one important thing going for it: zero carbon emissions.

By Ethan Howland • May 21, 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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EPA announces fish kills rule for power plants

The new rule was praised by generators, but drew heat from environmentalists.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 20, 2014

NY Attorney General calls for utilities to prepare for climate change

New laws would require utilities to mitigate the impacts of climate change on the grid.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 20, 2014

HECO plans $170M biomass/LNG power plant

The plant will help Hawaii meet its 40%-by-2030 renewables mandate.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 20, 2014

Brookfield buys Exelon's 67% stake in 417 MW hydro facility

The move gives the company full ownership of the Safe Harbor hydroelectric facility in Pennsylvania.

By Claire Cameron • May 20, 2014

Southern Co. looks to expand in energy markets

The company wants to enter the organized electricity markets in the U.S. in the hope of new business, while selling its carbon capture technology abroad.

By Claire Cameron • May 20, 2014

New details emerge on Xcel-solar industry Solar*Rewards settlement

The agreement does not address the controversial net energy metering debate that is widely considered crucial to further solar growth.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 19, 2014

Ohio regulators demand audit of power producers

The state PUC wants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to verify the generation capacities of the state's energy producers because of winter power outages.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 19, 2014

New trouble for net metering in Pennsylvania

A federal lawsuit could set a national precedent on the legality of some interconnection proposals.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 19, 2014

Integrys expects large rate base growth

Subsidiary Wisconsin Public Service expects rates to rise due to infrastructure investment. 

By Claire Cameron • May 18, 2014

Duke Energy to build 750 MW natural gas plant in SC

The plant is expected to come online by 2017. 

By Claire Cameron • May 18, 2014

Georgia Power, US Army partner on 90 MW of solar

The Southern Company subsidiary will build and operate three utility-scale solar arrays.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 17, 2014

German grid hits record 74% renewables

The country seeks to meet an 80%-by-2050 target.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 17, 2014

Obama plans 25% emissions cut with new EPA rule

The EPA's emissions standard may go beyond power plants, a significant yet risky move, according to legal experts.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 17, 2014

PNM wary of all-in approach to renewables

The company supports more renewable generation, but insists grid reliability and cost have to be taken into account.

By Claire Cameron • May 16, 2014

How New York is reinventing the electric utility

NY PSC: "Distributed System Platform Providers" are the utility of the future.

By Claire Cameron • May 16, 2014

NRG, Calpine try to quash Texas transmission project

The companies filed a complaint with the Texas PUC, saying a new power line has not been properly assessed for need and cost.

By Claire Cameron • May 16, 2014

Austin Energy inks 150 MW solar deal

Solar developer Recurrent Energy will build Texas' largest solar installation.

By Claire Cameron • May 16, 2014

California grid wrestles with heat, rising demand and constrained supplies

California spot electricity prices hit the highest seasonal level in six years. 

By Herman K. Trabish • May 15, 2014

Court rejects attempt to eliminate CO renewable energy standard

The latest effort is expected to be appealed. 

By Herman K. Trabish • May 15, 2014

Will Gov. Brownback push the controversial Sunflower coal plant through?

The power plant was first proposed in 2001.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 14, 2014

NY regulators take FERC to court

At issue is FERC's decision to create a capacity zone in the Hudson Valley.

By Claire Cameron • May 14, 2014

Governor backs FPL's plan to build new nuclear

The two proposed 1,100-MW units could cost up to $18.7 billion.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 14, 2014

Exelon CEO: Nuclear isn't going anywhere

Changing market conditions have improved the economics of Exelon's nuclear fleet.

By Claire Cameron • May 14, 2014