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Power plants see wood as fuel to reduce CO2
But limited supplies of wood waste pose a problem.
By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 5, 2013 -
Xcel seeks Minn. rate hike to fund T&D
Higher rates would also fund nuclear and wind projects.
By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 5, 2013 -
Microsoft inks its first renewable energy deal
Microsoft has signed a power purchase agreement with a Texas wind farm.
By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 4, 2013 -
Deep Dive
NRG CEO thinks Google can replace utilities
Utilities are going to be "totally unhappy" when they see David Crane's vision for the future.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 4, 2013 -
Duke Energy pushes new solar strategy
A new business unit will help its regulated utilities' move to own solar capacity.
By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 4, 2013 -
The times they are a-changin': This week's most read utility news
Don't look now, but the great American Energiewende is already underway.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 1, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Will the lights stay on at this year's Super Bowl?
Rod Kuckro looks at whether the next Super Bowl blackout is right around the corner.
By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 1, 2013 -
Solar panel industry rallies after huge slump
Solar panel makers experienced an epic slump over the last two years.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 1, 2013 -
Under 70 MW of wind installed so far this year
Wind power hit a wall after the 2012 boom.
By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 1, 2013 -
Nuclear industry wants special treatment in next shutdown
Industry argues that reliability could be at risk.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 31, 2013 -
Second-largest U.S. solar panel maker to boost capacity by 25%
The move is evidence that the solar slump is over.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 31, 2013 -
PJM study: 30% renewable penetration won't threaten reliability
Reliance on wind power will cut electricity costs, the study found.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 31, 2013 -
Dayton Power and Light's auction results approved in Ohio
More will follow as the utility moves toward a market-based system.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 30, 2013 -
Consumers Energy to shutter, demolish three coal plants
The plants are casualties of EPA regulations.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 30, 2013 -
U.S. takes 'war on coal' abroad
The U.S. Treasury said it would seek to limit funds for coal plants in foreign countries.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 30, 2013 -
U.S. senators propose national Renewable Electricity Standard
The RES would set a 25% renewables standard by 2025.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 30, 2013 -
Duke Energy plans new natural gas plant
Generating capacity will be 750 megawatts.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 28, 2013 -
Abengoa sees U.S. as its 'most important market'
The company listed shares on Nasdaq stock exchange.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 28, 2013 -
Texas to mandate electricity reserves
The move was spurred by fear of rolling blackouts.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 28, 2013 -
NRC proposes rule to prepare for Fukushima-like accidents
The rule was prompted by the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 28, 2013 -
Winter is coming: This week's most read utility news
These stories may not warm the cockles of your heart, but they will give you insight into the state of the electricity industry.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 25, 2013 -
Deep Dive
How 5 billionaires are betting on electricity
Traditional power plays and green energy offered equal appeal to some of the richest men in America.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 25, 2013 -
SolarCity to build 15MW plant for Hawaiian Electric
Project would continue the trend to back out fossil fuels.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 25, 2013 -
Power plants' greenhouse gas emissions fell 10% since 2010
The switch from coal to natural gas is a major factor in the drop.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 24, 2013 -
Utah's oldest coal plant to close due to EPA rules
The plant is the latest casualty of the EPA's mercury standards.
By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 24, 2013
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