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Interior Dept. approves 520MW of renewable projects in Nev., Ariz.
Renewable energy will boost domestic power production, energy security and grid reliability.
By Malena Amusa • June 4, 2013 -
Xcel seeks 25% increase of wind capacity in Colo.
The move will see the utility add 550 more megawatts of wind to its arsenal.
By Davide Savenije • May 31, 2013 -
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Warren Buffett, NV Energy and FERC
Need to catch up on the news posts that mattered most to Utility Dive readers this week? Here's your cheat sheet.
By Brian Warmoth • May 31, 2013 -
N.Y. power grid has enough resources to last through 2019, operator says
Here's how much juice the state can expect to see.
By Malena Amusa • May 31, 2013 -
Timing was Off for XTO Deal, says Exxon CEO
US natural gas markets surprised ExxonMobil by overperforming on output and underperforming on price, pushing back the expected payoff from the company’s $41 billion deal to buy gas producer XTO Energy. ExxonMobil’s acquisition of XTO, completed in June 2010, proved somewhat ill-ti...
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
Mastering the Arc
When inquisitive minds cross advanced materials, innovative solutions to interrupt current flow develop.
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
Australian company to assemble Westinghouse Solar modules
Westinghouse Solar Inc. signed a supply agreement with Australia-based Environmental Engineering Group Pty Ltd. (EEG) for the assembly of Westinghouse Solar’s solar modules.
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
NJ utility on top of summer reliability
Jersey Central Power & Light has completed projects totaling more than $15 million to enhance service reliability throughout its northern and central New Jersey territories, including rebuilding transmission lines, upgrading substation equipment, and rebuilding infrastructure.
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
Kansas coal a "financial loser"
The D.C. Circuit Court has dismissed an appeal by Sunflower Electric of a ruling requiring environmental review of Sunflower's proposed coal plant in Holcomb, Kansas. The decision lets stand a district court ruling that the U.S. government violated the law by allowing Sunflower to pr...
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
Mandatory groundwater monitoring demanded for Ameren coal plants
In 1988, Ameren found groundwater contamination at the Meramec coal ash disposal site, according to a report it filed with the DNR. The contamination was associated with one of two ash ponds at which Ameren is now proposing to build a coal ash landfill.
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
Two workers injured in biomass power plant accident
Two workers were injured when a boiler ruptured at a biomass power plant in California.
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
Deep Dive
The big renewables behind Buffett's $5.6B NV Energy bet
NV Energy will bring big renewables to Buffett's bottom line.
By Malena Amusa • May 30, 2013 -
Wake-up call: big utilities finally pursuing rooftop solar
Many of the country's more "traditional" utilities are shaking off their reluctance and seriously considering getting into the rooftop solar business. Once considered a threat to the conventional utility business model, solar is looking like a more attractive option in an era of ...
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
PJM capacity prices knock Exelon stock, revenue to new low
With its stock tumbling 7% this week, Exelon braces for a big revenue shock.
By Malena Amusa • May 30, 2013 -
AEP unit plans coal-to-natural gas conversion at power plant
Appalachian Power requested approval from the Virginia State Corporation Commission to convert two of three coal-fired units at the 705 MW Clinch River Plant to run on natural gas.
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
OG&E almost done restoring power after OK tornado
Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E) said power is restored to those customers in tornado-damaged areas that are able to accept electric service.
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
Danskammer power plant sale facing difficulties
Dynegy’s deal to sale the Danskammer power plant in New York may be falling apart.
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
Coming to America: Large-scale Energy Storage Technology
One of today’s most-attractive investment opportunities – large-scale energy storage – is more than just an exciting business story, it’s a technology play that can help scale up renewable energy use, with knock-on climate change mitigation benefits. The first companies...
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
Ontario Power Authority Buying 10 MW From New Solar Project
GDF SUEZ Canada Inc. and joint venture partners Mitsui & Co. Ltd. and Fiera Axium Infrastructure have announced that the 10 MW Brockville Solar project [...]
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
Smart Cities Council Founded To Address Resource Concerns
Itron Inc. has announced the official launch of the Smart Cities Council, which is dedicated to creating smart, sustainable cities. As a founding member and [...]
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
Con Edison Works To Fortify Its Grid Against Superstorms
In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, New York-based Con Edison has announced plans to invest $1 billion on storm protection measures over the next four [...]
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
NYPA Spending Millions On Transmission Improvements
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has announced $31 million in new funding to help upgrade its transmission system in central and northern New York. [...]
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
First Wind proposes 186 MW wind power project in Maine
First Wind is proposing building a 186 MW wind farm in Maine.
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
NERC Releases Reports to Identify Reliability Performance, Trends
As part of its mission to promote reliability excellence and serve as a leading reliability resource, the North American Electric Reliability Corp. published two reports to help inform industry and policy makers on trends, challenges and recommendations for ensuring the reliability of the bulk...
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013
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