California now makes more solar than it can use

Solar accounts for 97% of California's new generation lined up for the second half of 2013.

By Malena Amusa • May 1, 2013

Verizon to spend $100M on clean energy—but what does it mean for utilities?

Verizon's announcement may have dire implications for utility companies.

By Davide Savenije • April 30, 2013

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By Brian Warmoth • April 29, 2013

Sizing up the world's largest solar energy project

Just how big is SunPower Corp.’s new California solar project?

By Malena Amusa • April 29, 2013

Utilities' survival depends on renewables

Gutting clean energy standards today will diminish utilities’ profits tomorrow.

By Malena Amusa • April 29, 2013

Most Read Utility News of the Week: Ventyx and smart grid progress

Go into the weekend a little better informed with the most popular reads of the past few days.

By Brian Warmoth • April 26, 2013

U.S.' Northeast will lead in nuclear plant closures

A wave of nuclear plant closures in the Northeast will cause a loss of 6GW of generating capacity.

By Malena Amusa • April 26, 2013

NRG CEO forecasts the rise of distributed solar

NRG's CEO said the trend toward big solar projects is "idiotic." Smaller distributed solar will win.

By Malena Amusa • April 26, 2013

MISO doubles power reserve ahead of summer

The Midwest will have plenty of excess power to meet peak summer demand.

By Malena Amusa • April 26, 2013

Los Angeles votes down coal-generated power

A move from coal-generated energy will cost Los Angeles $650 million. But here's why L.A. is ready for the big shift anyway.

By Malena Amusa • April 25, 2013

Utility workplaces aren't getting respect. Do they deserve it?

Dive Insight: Utilities are absent in Fortune's 2013 "100 Best Companies to Work For" rankings—so are utilities still great companies to work for?

By Malena Amusa • April 24, 2013

Why Internet Protocol must be the foundation of grid modernization

As electric utilities weigh the pros and cons of communications technologies, choosing a common communications architecture for all applications can eliminate device duplication and increase capability. Ambient VP Donald Pollock argues in today's guest column that IP-based communication will beco...

April 24, 2013

Southern Co. & Ted Turner acquire 139MW solar project in Calif.

Southern Co. and Ted Turner acquired their first California solar farm providing energy to San Diego Gas & Electric.

By Malena Amusa • April 24, 2013

Southern Co. needs $540M to complete $3.4B coal-gasification plant in Miss.

The rising price of Southern Co.’s 582MW Kemper plant is causing controversy in Mississippi.

By Malena Amusa • April 24, 2013

Duke determines to reach 6,000 MW of clean energy by 2020

In its Monday sustainability report, Duke Energy outlines bold clean energy goals.

By Malena Amusa • April 23, 2013

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

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

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

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