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Bills could increase Minnesota's solar-powered electricity
In addition, the bills would give small businesses more opportunity to install solar projects.
By Christopher Sacco • March 6, 2013 -
New Mexico utility expands solar power capacity
The new project is expected to generate enough power for about 1,600 average-sized homes.
By Christopher Sacco • March 6, 2013 -
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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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How Texas' deregulated market hamstrings solar growth
Texas boasts perhaps the greatest potential for solar capacity of any state in the U.S. — but some significant obstacles stand in its way.
By Davide Savenije • March 5, 2013 -
Minn. bill would up Xcel's costs for electricity
Biomass-related costs would be factors in to prices as a result.
By Brian Warmoth • March 5, 2013 -
Walmart installing solar panels on Ohio stores
The retailer is partnering with SolarCity on the project that will add panels to both Walmarts and Sam's Clubs stores throughout the state.
By Christopher Sacco • March 5, 2013 -
Federal court rules in favor of Ocotillo wind project
California regulators have adopted mitigation measures to avoid or minimize the project's overall impact.
By Christopher Sacco • March 5, 2013 -
Wisconsin PSC won't reconsider wind power decision
Regulators have declined to review the initial denial of the wind farm permit.
By Christopher Sacco • March 5, 2013 -
Dominion working on generation-scale solar project in Georgia
The project will be the utility's first generation-scale solar addition in its portfolio.
By Christopher Sacco • March 4, 2013 -
Nestlé installs first global wind project in California
The turbines of the facility will provide about 30 percent of its electricity.
By Christopher Sacco • March 1, 2013 -
Siemens rehires workers at Kansas manufacturing plant
The company is bringing back employees that had previously been laid off as well as adding new jobs.
By Christopher Sacco • March 1, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: PG&E, data and solar
Need a refresher on the biggest utilities news stories of the week? Give us a minute, and we'll take care of everything.
By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 28, 2013 -
Duke weighs rooftop solar expansion as utilities faces 'anemic' growth
Unpredictable long-term energy demand is leading Duke Energy to consider moving into the solar panel business.
By Davide Savenije • Feb. 28, 2013 -
Louisiana energy efficiency program put on hold
State regulators voted to halt the program so that the specifics of the plan can be reevaluated.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 28, 2013 -
NRG Energy plans to bring 590 MW of solar energy online in 2013
The company also intends to bring on more than 2,000 MW of natural gas generation throughout the year.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 28, 2013 -
Deep Dive
7 U.S. power insights from the EIA's new Electricity Data Browser
The Energy Information Administration's electricity data is a treasure trove of insights — but you have to know what you're looking for.
By Davide Savenije • Feb. 27, 2013 -
Mississippi Power's Kemper settlement ratified by governor
The utility will be able to sell bonds to cover costs, despite opposition to the new facility.
By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 27, 2013 -
Investors dump solar, eye energy storage and grid tech
As venture capital and private-equity financiers move on from their renewable investments, many see energy storage and grid technology as the future.
By Davide Savenije • Feb. 26, 2013 -
Hawaiian Electric seeks utility-scale renewable projects
The goal is to get the projects up and running quickly at a reasonable price.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 26, 2013 -
NH lawmakers weigh suspension of wind projects
A new bill designed to halt wind project development is currently in committee in the state's House of Representatives.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 26, 2013 -
3 AEP plants to quit coal
The Midwest plants will begin transitioning as the result of a settlement with environmental groups.
By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 25, 2013 -
Va. ends renewable energy bonuses
After a report questioned the effectiveness of the bonuses, Gov. McDonnell signed a law eliminating them.
By Davide Savenije • Feb. 22, 2013 -
New project forecasts incoming solar energy
The project is funded primarily with $4.1 million from the U.S. Department of Energy.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 22, 2013 -
Wind power turbine market will remain competitive, says report
Despite continued growth, times could remain challenging for turbine manufacturers.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 22, 2013 -
Utilities lock in fixed-price wind power contracts
The rush to lock into these rates demonstrates the success of the federal tax credit policy.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 22, 2013 -
FERC finds that all new U.S. electricity capacity in January came from renewable sources
Wind power represented the largest source of the the month's generation, with solar and biomass a distant second and third.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 21, 2013
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