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What's Duke getting out of its coal gasification projects?
Duke Energy’s new 618MW coal gasification plant in Indiana may unlock coal’s future, says energy insider Ken Silverstein.
By Malena Amusa • April 22, 2013 -
If you're a utility selling clean energy, Google is buying
At least one big player is already stepping up to the task.
By Malena Amusa • April 22, 2013 -
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TrendlineTop 5 Stories from Utility Dive
Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources.
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A solar boost for gas plants improves energy efficiency
With a new device, gas-fired plants can now use less gas to produce the same amount of energy.
By Malena Amusa • April 22, 2013 -
Calif. energy crisis threatens this summer
California may battle some of the worst power shortages this summer due to San Onofre’s closing in January 2012.
By Malena Amusa • April 22, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Billionaires, Wal-Mart and the grid
Take a moment and find out what the rest of the industry was reading about over the last few days.
By Brian Warmoth • April 19, 2013 -
NRG proposes billions to build 3 new plants in NY
NRG might spend billions to aid New York looking to ditch its giant Indian Point nuclear plant.
By Malena Amusa • April 19, 2013 -
U.S. electric grid is more reliable with renewables, new study says
Relying heavily on renewables increases system reliability, energy exports, and savings, a new report claims.
By Malena Amusa • April 18, 2013 -
These 10 utilities accounted for 73% of solar integration last year
In terms of solar megawatts per customer, a handful of utilities dominated on SEPA's list.
By Malena Amusa • April 18, 2013 -
Deep Dive
5 energy billionaires—and where they're placing their bets
Here's what their their investments show about the future of grid.
By Roger Riddell • April 17, 2013 -
EDF expands Texas wind energy to 472MW
EDF's new 16,800 acre wind farm will send electricity through a new transmission line carved out for clean energy zones.
By Malena Amusa • April 17, 2013 -
Dominion's Kewaunee reactor to shut-down on May 7
May 7, Dominion will close its troubled Kewaunee reactor in Wisconsin due to economic problems.
By Malena Amusa • April 16, 2013 -
Xcel plans 3 new gas-fired plants for Minn. and North Dakota
To meet peak customer demand and retire two coal plants, Xcel Energy proposes the launch of three new natural gas power plants.
By Malena Amusa • April 16, 2013 -
The military's Fort Bliss solar farm will be its biggest
The West Texas Fort Bliss will advance its solar plans and generate all the 70 megawatts of energy it uses.
By Malena Amusa • April 15, 2013 -
PG&E to offer 100% renewable energy to customers
PG&E's new proposal will provide customers an option to get 100% of energy from the utility's solar projects.
By Malena Amusa • April 15, 2013 -
Utilities predict their solar-induced demise
A report by the Edison Electric Institute, the trade group of U.S. investor-owned utilities, highlights the seemingly insurmountable challenges utilities face in the next 20 years.
By Davide Savenije • April 12, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: ComEd, Batman and one crazy meter
Too busy to read Utility Dive last week? No worries, that's what we are here for.
By Davide Savenije • April 12, 2013 -
Duke launches gas plant, bids adieu to old coal station
Replacing an aging coal plant site, Duke Energy opened the 620 MW Dan River Natural Gas Combined Cycle Station in North Carolina on Wednesday.
By Malena Amusa • April 12, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Why the U.S. needs to spend (way) more on energy research
Dive Insight: Infrastructure for renewables and the smart grid won't grow on its own. But how much needs to be spent?
By Davide Savenije • April 11, 2013 -
Duke nets its largest solar farm to date
Duke Energy bought a 21MW solar farm in California, surpassing a 100 MW solar capacity milestone.
By Malena Amusa • April 11, 2013 -
Renewables continue to rule new power generation capacity in. U.S.
Renewables make up more than half of all new electricity generation installed this year.
By Malena Amusa • April 11, 2013 -
Maryland enacts $1.7B offshore wind legislation
Governor Martin O'Malley signed a law granted $1.7 billion in subsidies to offshore wind developers.
By Davide Savenije • April 10, 2013 -
Coal-generated power stays in the game, up 21% in March
Economics drive dramatic fuel switching as power generators look to burn the cheapest fuel.
By Malena Amusa • April 10, 2013 -
N.C. Gov. McCrory: Bill ending renewable requirements to get rewrite
North Carolina legislators have proposed a bill that would end minimum renewable energy requirements for utilities in the state.
By Davide Savenije • April 9, 2013 -
NRG’s Texas electricity capacity just got bigger
NRG can add 560 MW to its Texas operation after buying a cogeneration plant in Corpus Christi, Texas, for $244M.
By Malena Amusa • April 9, 2013 -
U.S.: The 'Saudi Arabia of natural gas and oil'?
Through fracking, America’s shale gas supply booms in comparison to other countries not likely to match the nation's frantic pace of unconventional gas drilling.
By Malena Amusa • April 8, 2013
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