The uncertain future of U.S. nuclear: 10 perspectives

With the future of U.S. nuclear energy increasingly unclear, Utility Dive rounded up 10 insight from analysts, executives and policymakers on what lies ahead.

By Malena Amusa • Sept. 3, 2013

Duke to stop burning coal at Wabash plant by June 2018

A settlement with the Sierra Club will allow Duke to keep its air permit for the new Edwardsport coal gasification plant.

By Malena Amusa • Sept. 3, 2013

Explore the Trendline➔

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. 

By Utility Dive staff

Defense Dept. awards $7B in solar contracts

NRG Energy, Siemens and Dominion were among the companies awarded contracts.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 30, 2013

The end of the grid as we know it: This week's most read utility news

In case you missed the omens last week, here are five signs the end of the grid is nigh.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 30, 2013

DOE puts up $16M for ocean power projects

The U.S. Department of Energy will throw its weight behind 17 projects that could tap up to 1,400 terawatt-hours of capacity from waves and tides.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 30, 2013

Texas doctors throw punch in coal emissions fight

Coal plant owner Luminant fought back, denouncing "these activists' narrow agenda."

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 30, 2013

Tuesday vote to decide fate of Vogtle plant costs

The Georgia Public Service Commission will determine if Southern Company must absorb the financial risks of Vogtle or pass it on to its customers.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 30, 2013

Solar energy generation rose 94% over last year

The U.S. Energy Information Administration's latest Electric Power Monthly report shows that solar is growing at an alarming rate. 

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 28, 2013

California electricity market prices 70% higher than last year

Higher natural prices, increased load and other factors have driven electricity market prices up, according to the California Independent System Operator. 

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 27, 2013

Global wind capacity to more than quadruple by 2030, Siemens says

Markus Tacke, CEO of Siemens Wind Power, believes the global wind market will shift away from Europe towards Asia. 

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 27, 2013

Entergy to shut down, decommission Vermont Yankee nuclear plant

Entergy said its decision was based on "a number of financial factors."

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 27, 2013

Global distributed generation market to reach $156B by 2018

Rising consumer interest in power options will spur market growth for distributed generation, according to a new report. 

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 26, 2013

DOE, N.J. to build storm-proof microgrid for emergency events

The microgrid's capacity will exceed 50 megawatts and power the state's rail transit system.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 26, 2013

4 challenges the utility business faces today

Utility Dive analyzed utilities' second quarter earnings calls to see what they're doing about the some of the biggest common business problems facing the industry.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 26, 2013

Duke Energy CEO uncertain about future of power generation

Duke Energy CEO Lynn Good recently spoke about the controversies gripping her business, including impending regulations that will impact coal-fired generation.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 26, 2013

Workers impacted by Dominion's Kewaunee plant shutdown to get federal aid

The closing of the Kewaunee nuclear plant spurred the U.S. Department of Labor to pull funds from the National Emergency Grant.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 26, 2013

Southern Power to build first gas-fired plant outside traditional territory

The Texas-based 470MW plant is expected to go online June 2017.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 26, 2013

You either love solar or you hate it: This week's most read utility news

The heat of the solar battle was turned up high this week. Take a look and see what you missed.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 23, 2013

SoCal Edison: Demand response will replace SONGS

While Southern California Edison seeks a long-term solution SONGS' lost capacity, demand response will take its place, ensuring reliability during peak demand.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 23, 2013

Salem nuclear plant gets shut down

A leak in the containment building led to the shutdown.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 23, 2013

U.S. 'wastes' 61% of energy generated

An analysis from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory reveals the trends that are shaping the electric sector.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 22, 2013

FERC chairman: Solar will 'overtake everything'

Jon Wellinghoff thinks solar will bring about the rise of "consumer-driven markets"

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 21, 2013

If renewables replace nuclear, Germany’s biggest utility will quit

Germany’s E.ON threatened Chancellor Angela Merkel after she pledged to phase nuclear generation out by 2020. 

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 21, 2013

NRC approves ongoing use of Entergy Indian Point unit

Entergy’s can continue running its Indian Point Unit 2 until a decision on the renewal of its operating license is made.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 20, 2013

Recurrent CEO pushes for 51% renewables mandate in California

Recurrent Energy CEO Arno Harris has a plan to get America up to 70% or 80% renewables by 2050.

By Malena Amusa • Aug. 20, 2013