U.S. Army discovers solar saves lives

The Army's $7 billion renewables plan isn't just about saving emissions. 

By Davide Savenije • Oct. 11, 2013

Embattled Texas generator on verge of $3.5B loan

Energy Future Holdings' bankruptcy filing could come later this month.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 11, 2013

Industry blasts Sierra Club for 'partying' at coal plants' 'funeral'

150 coal plants have announced their retirement since 2010.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 11, 2013

Connecticut seeks renewables

New projects could provide up to 4% of state's electricity needs.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 11, 2013

Okla. utility realizes wind energy is an 'extraordinary' bargain

Public Service Oklahoma is buying three times as much wind power as planned.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 11, 2013

Google invests $103M in solar project

Google is investing because it makes "business sense" and the company believes in a "clean energy future."

By Davide Savenije • Oct. 10, 2013

Koch brothers buy power plant in Texas

The move comes as regulators weigh changes to the state's power market.

By Davide Savenije • Oct. 9, 2013

New England's biggest coal plant to retire

The recently acquired power plant was closed due partly to the high cost of meeting environmental regulations.

By Davide Savenije • Oct. 8, 2013

How Calif. became the model for the U.S. renewable energy revolution

Utility Dive's Rod Kuckro analyzes the success of California's renewable energy policies.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 7, 2013

New England states look to Maine wind for power needs

Mass. and Conn. have signed contracts to import 815 megawatts of wind from Maine.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 7, 2013

DOE to continue talks over Vogtle nuclear plant's $8.3B loan guarantee

The two new reactors are plagued by construction delays and cost overruns.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 7, 2013

Austin, Texas doubles down on wind as price drops

The city is among the nation's most aggressive users of renewables.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 7, 2013

Power quality worsens as UK renewables share rises

An increased reliance on renewables is causing lights to flicker across Europe.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 7, 2013

Kan. Supreme Court kills new coal plant permit over emissions

Sunflower Electric Power says it will work with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment on a new permit. 

By Davide Savenije • Oct. 4, 2013

You've got to be kidding me: This week's most read utility news

From Ikea's rooftop solar game-changer to the entirely absurd government shutdown, here's what you need to know about one of the craziest weeks in recent memory. 

By Davide Savenije • Oct. 4, 2013

Yet another delay for the plant that could save U.S. coal

The Kemper IGCC plant's construction could prove coal power can meet new emission standards—if it's ever finished.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 4, 2013

Ky. utilities to diminish coal dependence with new plants

The move was driven by federal environmental regulations. 

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 4, 2013

Nuclear plant shut down by jellyfish invasion

The 1,400-megawatt Oskarshamn reactor is one of the world's largest, but these jellyfish (and an animated video) may make it one of the most famous.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 4, 2013

Abengoa's unique solar project attracts $300M

The Solana plant under construction would be the biggest in the U.S. to use thermal energy storage.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 3, 2013

Extension of wind tax credit would cost billions

The wind sector is feeling the urgency as the credit expires at year's end, but a new Congressional analysis doesn't help their case.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 3, 2013

U.S. court rules regulators' power plant deal unconstitutional

The Maryland Public Service Commission sought to boost reliability in the state. 

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 3, 2013

Is 'stray' electricity making cows sick?

A new court case will find out if stray power is killing the dairy industry in Nephi, Utah. 

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 2, 2013

Is PSNH about to divest its coal plants?

State lawmakers see a change in attitude from the utility's management.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 2, 2013

Xcel plans new 'solar garden' program

The utility has filed plans with Minnesota regulators to double solar generation.

By Davide Savenije • Oct. 1, 2013

Ikea to start selling solar panels

Ikea estimates customers will break even within seven years of their purchase.

By Davide Savenije • Sept. 30, 2013