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

Explore the Trendline➔

Electricity Supply and Demand

After nearly two decades of flat demand, U.S. electricity consumption reached an all-time high in 2024 and is expected to continue rising. This trendline brings together the best of Utility Dive’s coverage of emerging trends in supply and demand and the decisions being made today that will impact the power system for years to come. 

By Utility Dive staff

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

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

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

Cooking waste to help supply London’s National Grid

Waste from thousands of London restaurants and food companies will help run the world’s biggest fat-fuelled power plant underway in East London.

By Malena Amusa • April 8, 2013

Big bank predicts mega year for solar loans, Pace bonds

More companies will use loans and Pace bonds this year to fund solar panels and energy-saving systems than in the last four years combined.

By Malena Amusa • April 8, 2013

Flexible tiles harvest energy from footsteps

The tiles will generate energy during a 25-meter stretch of Sunday's Paris Marathon.

By Davide Savenije • April 5, 2013

Most Read Utility News of the Week: Entergy, Exelon and BP wind

Serious news a video of a drunk man in China topped our list of most popular posts this week. Have a look for yourself!

By Brian Warmoth • April 5, 2013

PSE eyes shale gas and renewables in 20-year forecast

The Washington utility must secure 5,400 MW of additional power to meet peak demand through 2033.

By Malena Amusa • April 5, 2013

PG&E and BrightSource to dismantle $2.7B solar power contract

PG&E terminated its plan to buy solar power from BrightSource Energy ‘s 250 MW solar project due to uncertainty about transmission upgrades.

By Malena Amusa • April 4, 2013

Blue Oak completes 4.2 MW solar array in Calif.

San Francisco’s Bay Area Rapid Transit and the city of Gridley will get the electricity.

By Malena Amusa • April 3, 2013

First Solar buys 150MW solar project in Calif.

The San Diego Gas & Electric Co. has signed a 25-year agreement to buy energy from the project.

By Malena Amusa • April 2, 2013

SoCal Edison inks 20-year solar deal

A state rule mandating utilities get 33% of their energy from renewable sources drove the purchase.

By Malena Amusa • April 2, 2013

Exelon grows hostile to clean energy

Exelon has recently reversed course on renewable energy generation, and here's why.

By Davide Savenije • April 1, 2013