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Dominion Virginia ready to buy solar from customers
The utility, of course, will still sell power to its customers in the meantime. Here's how it will work.
By Brian Warmoth • March 26, 2013 -
Xcel sets wind power generation record for Midwest area
The record represented nearly a third of the company's upper Midwest customers.
By Christopher Sacco • March 21, 2013 -
Texas panhandle wind power capacity set to double by 2015
The capacity surge is a result of new construction in the region.
By Christopher Sacco • March 21, 2013 -
NC regulators approve Duke solar project
The 20-MW solar farm will be built in Beaufort County.
By Christopher Sacco • March 21, 2013 -
Cape Wind completes financing for offshore wind project
The debt financing for the company's 468 MW wind farm is complete.
By Christopher Sacco • March 21, 2013 -
Sempra expands Hawaiian wind project
The expansion will rely heavily on a plan for a cable project that runs between Maui and Oahu.
By Christopher Sacco • March 20, 2013 -
New England's natural gas dependency creates reliability dilemma
The ISO predicts cold winter days will cause power plants to struggle to supply reliable energy to the grid.
By Davide Savenije • March 19, 2013 -
Philippines' DOE to create smart grid road map
The department's new committee will be tasked will harmonizing existing initiatives.
By Christopher Sacco • March 19, 2013 -
Georgia Power lays concrete at Vogtle nuclear plant
The construction is the first step in the expansion of the plant's Unit 3.
By Christopher Sacco • March 19, 2013 -
Five companies express interest in NC coast wind projects
A new report shows that the development of wind farms off the state's shore has sparked interest from five companies.
By Christopher Sacco • March 19, 2013 -
Sempra to start construction on new solar project
The project will be located in Nevada and should be completed in 2015.
By Christopher Sacco • March 19, 2013 -
First Solar sets solar efficiency record
Tests by the DOE confirm that the company has set a new record for conversion efficiency.
By Christopher Sacco • March 18, 2013 -
Arizona regulator withdraws solar energy cap proposal
Solar advocates in the state are calling the withdrawal a victory for the state's renewable energy future.
By Christopher Sacco • March 18, 2013 -
Wind generates more than 10% of electricity in 9 states
The industry is experienced record-breaking growth in 2012.
By Christopher Sacco • March 18, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Twitter, smart meters and the grid
Need to catch up on the most important utility news reads of the week? We've got you covered right here.
By Brian Warmoth • March 14, 2013 -
Dynegy to buy Illinois coal power from Ameren in cashless deal
The deal comes as little to no surprise as Dynegy accepts $825 million in debt.
By Brian Warmoth • March 14, 2013 -
Duke, NextEra and EDF renewable energy projects gain White House approval
Californians will get one of the world's largest solar developments as a result.
By Brian Warmoth • March 13, 2013 -
NY legislators push back against Cuomo's utility fine agenda
Millions of dollars could be at stake, depending on what eventually goes through.
By Brian Warmoth • March 13, 2013 -
Ill. House committee passes bill that aims to expand smart grid
The bill restores funding that will improve reliability and create jobs.
By Christopher Sacco • March 13, 2013 -
California sets record with 1,500 MW of solar on its grid
The state ultimately topped out at 1,656 MW.
By Christopher Sacco • March 12, 2013 -
NRC denies Calvert Cliffs 3 plant license
The commission upheld a previous decision by the licensing board regarding the permit.
By Christopher Sacco • March 12, 2013 -
Duke wind farm tax will cost Wyoming community $800,000 in revenue
The loss in revenue is a result of the wind farm being valued at nearly half of what had been expected.
By Christopher Sacco • March 12, 2013 -
Deep Dive
For utility news: 12 journalists on Twitter you need to follow
These reporters and editors represent some of the best in the business from the NYT, WSJ and other prominent outlets.
By Davide Savenije • March 8, 2013 -
Texas power market's revamp may wait until fall
Critics wonder if the state has the generation necessary to beat summer heat in 2013.
By Brian Warmoth • March 7, 2013 -
Will Duke's rooftop solar move 'slow' electricity demand?
CEO Jim Rogers said the utility is considering expanding into the rooftop solar panel market.
By Christopher Sacco • March 7, 2013
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