Duke Energy wants ratepayers to fund power plant retrofits

The utility is looking for permission to bill its customers for power plant upgrades.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 24, 2013

Duke completes Texas energy storage project

The facility will provide capacity to ERCOT, which manages 75% of the deregulated market of the state.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 24, 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

BrightSource, SoCal Edison terminate solar deal

The termination involves the Rio Mesa 2 project.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 23, 2013

192,000 acres of Arizona land designated for renewable projects

The land will be used for utility-scale solar and wind developments in the state.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 22, 2013

Telling statistics show China's increasing electicity usage

The country saw growth rates shrink, but Q4 brought a rebound.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 18, 2013

Most Read Utility News of the Week: Viruses, AEP-Ohio and Chinese smart meters

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By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 18, 2013

Wind beats out natural gas as most installed energy source in 2012

An FERC report shows that by capacity, wind energy is now the most installed energy source in the United States.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 18, 2013

California solar program hits MW milestone

The new total puts the state's solar initiative more than halfway to its goal.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 18, 2013

New initiative aims to bring smart grid to Silicon Valley

The initiative is part of a plan to bring an advanced commercial power network to California.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 17, 2013

Utility offers expanded solar incentives for Utah customers

The incentives will be in the form of cash and will help customers offset the cost of installing systems on their homes.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 16, 2013

AEP solar project 'all but dead'

Ohio's 50-megawatt solar project has likely been permanently derailed.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 15, 2013

Duke completes two Texas wind projects

The projects will add 402 MW to the company's renewables fleet.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 15, 2013

LADWP launches solar FIT program

The water utility has unveiled a plan to increase local solar power in Los Angeles.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 15, 2013

Duke completes North Carolina solar farm

The 12.5-MW project was put into service in December.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 14, 2013

Most Read Utility News of the Week: LIPA, Duke-Progress and AEP-Ohio

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By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 11, 2013

Apple to harness wind energy with its on-demand system

The computer company has filed a patent that will allow it to store rotational energy.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 11, 2013

California wind farm transmits energy to the Sunrise Powerlink

The Ocotillo Wind project has started commercial operation in southern California.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 11, 2013

Google invests in Texas wind project

The internet giant is one of 10 renewable energy investments Google has made since 2010.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 11, 2013

AEP solar plans cancelled by Ohio regulators

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio's move stirs disappoint as AEP-Ohio decides what to do next.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 10, 2013

PG&E getting renewable energy from two recently finished projects

The utility will buy the energy produced under 20- and 25-year power purchase agreements.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 10, 2013

Duke completes Arizona solar project

The 10-MW project began providing power to customers in mid-December of 2012.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 10, 2013

GE to supply monitoring software for wind turbines

The new software will be used by First WInd to maximize energy output.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 9, 2013

Recurrent opens fourth Sacramento solar plant

The new farm will operate under a 20-year agreement.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 9, 2013

Progress Crystal River nuke plant's fate could be undetermined for months

The utility could end up refunding millions of dollars or paying billions to get the plant back online.

By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 8, 2013

First Solar looks to improve PV tech with new Intermolecular contract

The thin solar vendor is attempting to capitalize on its rejuvenated stock price.

By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 8, 2013