Calm before the storm: This week's most read utility news

The net metering "debate" in Arizona is just a premonition of what's coming.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 22, 2013

Dynegy wins emissions waiver for coal plants

The decisions clears way for Dynegy to buy five Illinois power plants.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 22, 2013

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Top 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. 

By Utility Dive staff

FERC: Solar installations soar as wind tumbles

But wind and solar make up only 5.8% of U.S. power plant capacity.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 21, 2013

2-GW pumped storage project aims to integrate renewables in West U.S.

Project is competitive with gas-fired and hydro alternatives, according to a study. 

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 21, 2013

State regulators want flexibility for EPA carbon regs

NRDC supports states' role in crafting power plant rules.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 21, 2013

New Mexico regulators weaken renewable standards

The move to lower costs is a hit to renewable development.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 21, 2013

Startup public power agency inks deal with Constellation

Aggregator in California seeks to lure PG&E customers with "green" power for no extra cost.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 20, 2013

Court throws out utilities' $750M nuclear waste bill

The Energy Department needs to come up with a plan to get rid of nuclear waste.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 20, 2013

Alliant unit turns to natural gas amid coal phase-out

Wisconsin Power & Light is shutting down coal-fired units under a pact with EPA.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 20, 2013

NV Energy promises green pricing program

The utility agrees on replacing some coal with renewables to smooth path for merger deal.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 20, 2013

PNM seeks renewables to meet goals, replace coal

The utility wants solar for its low cost.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 19, 2013

Babcock & Wilcox selling 70% stake in small reactors venture

The move may give credence to a sobering view of nuclear's potential.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 19, 2013

Google pressures Okla. utility on renewable energy

Public Service Co. of Oklahoma doesn't seem too keen on the idea.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 19, 2013

Duke Energy offers large users a renewable option

The pilot program will help gauge future generation mix.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 19, 2013

EIA: Natural gas use climbs in PJM power plants

Low fuel costs trigger jump in natural gas use in PJM, but the region's fuel mix remains dominated by coal and nuclear resources.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 18, 2013

IEA: Energy efficiency key to stopping emissions' rise

Emissions will rise 20% as current trends stand.

By Bill Opalka • Nov. 18, 2013

N.M. regulators approve Xcel's 700 MW wind buy

The deal would save customers $590M in fuel costs.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 18, 2013

Bill Gates' foundation invests in urine-fueled electricity

Is the age of sustainability truly upon us?

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 15, 2013

All about the Benjamins: This week's most read utility news

Is rooftop solar about freedom, fairness or dollar bills?

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 15, 2013

TVA to retire 3,000 MW of coal power

EPA regulations have forced TVA's hand.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 15, 2013

Ikea to buy wind farm in Canada

The purchase would be the second from Mainstream Renewable Power.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 15, 2013

Energy efficiency to blunt demand growth, says ISO-NE

The New England ISO is forecasting electricity demand growth will stay flat.

By Bill Opalka • Nov. 14, 2013

Solar thermal capacity to double by end of this year

Technology and storage options help fuel installations.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 14, 2013

Google, KKR to make $400M solar investment

The deal could be announced today.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 14, 2013

Nuclear lobby funds controversial think tank

The group opposes renewable portfolio standards.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 12, 2013