New England states look to Maine wind for power needs

Mass. and Conn. have signed contracts to import 815 megawatts of wind from Maine.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 7, 2013

DOE to continue talks over Vogtle nuclear plant's $8.3B loan guarantee

The two new reactors are plagued by construction delays and cost overruns.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 7, 2013

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Austin, Texas doubles down on wind as price drops

The city is among the nation's most aggressive users of renewables.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 7, 2013

Power quality worsens as UK renewables share rises

An increased reliance on renewables is causing lights to flicker across Europe.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 7, 2013

Kan. Supreme Court kills new coal plant permit over emissions

Sunflower Electric Power says it will work with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment on a new permit. 

By Davide Savenije • Oct. 4, 2013

You've got to be kidding me: This week's most read utility news

From Ikea's rooftop solar game-changer to the entirely absurd government shutdown, here's what you need to know about one of the craziest weeks in recent memory. 

By Davide Savenije • Oct. 4, 2013

Yet another delay for the plant that could save U.S. coal

The Kemper IGCC plant's construction could prove coal power can meet new emission standards—if it's ever finished.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 4, 2013

Ky. utilities to diminish coal dependence with new plants

The move was driven by federal environmental regulations. 

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 4, 2013

Nuclear plant shut down by jellyfish invasion

The 1,400-megawatt Oskarshamn reactor is one of the world's largest, but these jellyfish (and an animated video) may make it one of the most famous.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 4, 2013

Abengoa's unique solar project attracts $300M

The Solana plant under construction would be the biggest in the U.S. to use thermal energy storage.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 3, 2013

Extension of wind tax credit would cost billions

The wind sector is feeling the urgency as the credit expires at year's end, but a new Congressional analysis doesn't help their case.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 3, 2013

U.S. court rules regulators' power plant deal unconstitutional

The Maryland Public Service Commission sought to boost reliability in the state. 

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 3, 2013

Is 'stray' electricity making cows sick?

A new court case will find out if stray power is killing the dairy industry in Nephi, Utah. 

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 2, 2013

Is PSNH about to divest its coal plants?

State lawmakers see a change in attitude from the utility's management.

By Rod Kuckro • Oct. 2, 2013

Xcel plans new 'solar garden' program

The utility has filed plans with Minnesota regulators to double solar generation.

By Davide Savenije • Oct. 1, 2013

Ikea to start selling solar panels

Ikea estimates customers will break even within seven years of their purchase.

By Davide Savenije • Sept. 30, 2013

The carbon capture controversy: This week's most read utility news

If carbon capture couldn't make it in Norway, why does the EPA think it could work in the U.S.?

By Davide Savenije • Sept. 27, 2013

Here's how PNM is planning for a coal-less future

New mix would include more nuclear, natural gas and solar generation.

By Rod Kuckro • Sept. 26, 2013

Vestas gets 400MW wind turbine order from Duke Energy

The turbine order is the second largest Vestas has ever received.

By Rod Kuckro • Sept. 26, 2013

New solar to exceed wind for first time

"Dramatic cost reduction" for photovoltaics is the chief reason behind the shift of power.

By Rod Kuckro • Sept. 26, 2013

$5.6B NV Energy sale approved by shareholders

Berkshire Hathaway's MidAmerican Energy is one step closer to finishing the acquisition.

By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 25, 2013

Michigan utility gets reprieve on closing coal plants

The deal means Consumers won't have to buy wholesale power in the market.

By Rod Kuckro • Sept. 25, 2013

NIST moving ahead on White House cybersecurity order

Electric utilities will be encouraged to follow the cybersecurity guidelines.

By Rod Kuckro • Sept. 25, 2013

Sempra, ConEd sign off on 300 MW solar partnership

Pacific Gas & Electric is going to be buying a lot of solar output in this agreement.

By Rod Kuckro • Sept. 25, 2013

Panda Power expands into Virginia with 750-MW gas plant

The advanced plant design anticipated EPA greenhouse gas regulations.

By Rod Kuckro • Sept. 25, 2013