Generation: Page 269
-
Conservatives sue over Delaware CO2 emissions limits
The lawsuit in Delaware contends the carbon limits are unconstitutional and will increase power prices.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 3, 2014 -
Report: Net metering policy changes won't affect solar in 2014
The net metering debate will focus on finding how much value rooftop solar offers all utility customers, according to IHS.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 3, 2014 -
Solar developers gain time for California project
California Energy Commission staff want CEC to reject the 500-MW project.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 2, 2014 -
Law judge recommends solar deal over natural gas in Minnesota
Next, the Minnesota PUC will vote on the recommendation for the 100-MW solar project to serve Xcel Energy.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 2, 2014 -
Idaho PUC, FERC reach agreement over small renewable projects
Idaho and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission had been wrangling over the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 2, 2014 -
AEP Ohio spins off power plants into unregulated genco
Depending on developments in the wholesale market, AEP may sell the plants.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 2, 2014 -
Calif. PUC president: 50% renewables? No problem
Besides renewables, the PUC President sees a heavy dose of San Onofre for 2014's agenda.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 31, 2013 -
NRECA urges state lawmakers to oppose carbon rules
The rural cooperative group contends GHG standards for existing power plants would hurt utilities.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 30, 2013 -
UNS Energy to buy 550-MW natural gas-fired unit
The move is part of a plan to shift away from coal-fired generation.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 27, 2013 -
FERC: Solar outpaced wind, coal installations in 2013
Developers added 2,631 MW of solar in the first eleven months of 2013, up from 1,584 MW a year ago.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 27, 2013 -
EIA: Third-party developers drive Calif.'s residential solar market
Since 2012, more than two-thirds of installations were made by third-party developers.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 26, 2013 -
SDG&E sued over Montana wind contract
The dispute focuses on bird protection at a wind farm.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 26, 2013 -
PNM plans to retire two coal-fired units
PNM's plan is part of a trend of retiring coal-fired units in the West.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 23, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Year in review: The most read utility news of 2013
These were the 25 most read stories on Utility Dive this year.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 20, 2013 -
EDF Renewables buys 200-MW Texas wind project
EDF has bought three Texas wind projects totaling 561 MW this year.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 20, 2013 -
Direct Energy sells three Texas power plants
Blackstone bought them for $685 million.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 19, 2013 -
EOS: Battery storage will be cost-competitive in 18 months
EOS sees its batteries competing with gas plants.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 19, 2013 -
Deep Dive
The state of the utility industry: 2013
Sluggish power sales top a list of issues that includes plant retirements and evolving business strategies.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 18, 2013 -
IRS ruling boosts outlook for wind power
There is an unusual calm in the wind industry just weeks before the PTC is set to expire.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 18, 2013 -
Nebraska nuclear plant restarts after three-year shutdown
Omaha utility spent $177 million to bring Fort Calhoun back to service.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 18, 2013 -
EIA: Natural gas to overtake coal power by 2035
EIA report charts the fall of coal and the rise of gas.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 17, 2013 -
Fitch: Net metering expected to keep growing
The growth in rooftop solar will take a bite out of utility sales, according to Fitch.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 17, 2013 -
Hawaii solar dispute signals looming U.S. debate
Hawaii's fast-growing solar sector has taken a hit on new policies.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 17, 2013 -
SunPower to bundle solar with storage
Battery storage would smooth load, but lower utility sales.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 16, 2013 -
Conservative lawmakers plan to repeal Kansas RPS
The legislators argue that renewables cost too much while regulators find RPS makes up 1.7% of rates.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 16, 2013
Previous
