Regulators raise doubts on Kemper costs

The Mississippi PSC set a hearing for May 2014.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 16, 2013

FERC approves sale of Ameren merchant fleet

Ameren will focus on its regulated utility businesses.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 15, 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

U.S. court nixes N.J. power plant law

The state law attempted to address high power prices.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 15, 2013

European utility CEOs seek end of renewable subsidies

Overcapacity is causing gas plants to be mothballed.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 15, 2013

Old Russian warheads fuel 10% of U.S. electricity

The fuel is used by "nearly all U.S. nuclear power plants to generate half of the nuclear energy in the United States," according to the U.S. undersecretary of state for arms control. 

By Davide Savenije • Oct. 14, 2013

Entergy: Wholesale markets cripple nuclear power

Natural gas option has crashed the price of power from nuclear

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 14, 2013

Ontario abandons $10B nuclear plans

An abundance of natural gas has made politicians' choice easy.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 14, 2013

No escape from reality: This week's most read utility news

Is this real life? Take a look at our most read news of the week and find out. 

By Davide Savenije • Oct. 11, 2013

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