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

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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 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

The carbon capture controversy: This week's most read utility news

If carbon capture couldn't make it in Norway, why does the EPA think it could work in the U.S.?

By Davide Savenije • Sept. 27, 2013

Here's how PNM is planning for a coal-less future

New mix would include more nuclear, natural gas and solar generation.

By Rod Kuckro • Sept. 26, 2013

Vestas gets 400MW wind turbine order from Duke Energy

The turbine order is the second largest Vestas has ever received.

By Rod Kuckro • Sept. 26, 2013

New solar to exceed wind for first time

"Dramatic cost reduction" for photovoltaics is the chief reason behind the shift of power.

By Rod Kuckro • Sept. 26, 2013

$5.6B NV Energy sale approved by shareholders

Berkshire Hathaway's MidAmerican Energy is one step closer to finishing the acquisition.

By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 25, 2013

Michigan utility gets reprieve on closing coal plants

The deal means Consumers won't have to buy wholesale power in the market.

By Rod Kuckro • Sept. 25, 2013

NIST moving ahead on White House cybersecurity order

Electric utilities will be encouraged to follow the cybersecurity guidelines.

By Rod Kuckro • Sept. 25, 2013

Sempra, ConEd sign off on 300 MW solar partnership

Pacific Gas & Electric is going to be buying a lot of solar output in this agreement.

By Rod Kuckro • Sept. 25, 2013

Panda Power expands into Virginia with 750-MW gas plant

The advanced plant design anticipated EPA greenhouse gas regulations.

By Rod Kuckro • Sept. 25, 2013

Ohio lawmaker picks fight over green energy, efficiency mandates

Sen. Bill Seitz and the Sierra Club are at odds over loosening the state's requirements.

By Rod Kuckro • Sept. 24, 2013

Norway throws in the towel on carbon capture project

What does it mean for the U.S.?

By Rod Kuckro • Sept. 24, 2013

NRC expanding oversight at Duke's Robinson nuke plant

Incidents have added up over time, and the agency wants to see the situation fixed.

By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 23, 2013

Mass. utilities sign 565-megawatt wind deal

National Grid, Northeast Utilities and Unitil Corp. all have new wind plans over the next two decades.

By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 23, 2013

EPA's McCarthy brings new rulebook to climate change debate

The new EPA administrator is going against the grain, and her plans stand to reshape the regulation landscape.

By Rod Kuckro • Sept. 23, 2013

Lawsuit alleges workers were endangered at Kans. plant

Empire District Electric Co. stands accused of exposing employees to asbestos, as the court considers the suit's claims.

By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 22, 2013

The great American energy policy showdown: This week's most read utility news

Missed the big news this week? Look no further. 

By Davide Savenije • Sept. 20, 2013

New EPA power plant rules: Here's everything you need to know

On Friday morning, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy announced new power plant regulations at a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

By Davide Savenije • Sept. 20, 2013

[Transcript & Video] EPA head McCarthy announces new regulations

Read the EPA Administrator's remarks in full. 

By Davide Savenije • Sept. 20, 2013