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NY legislators push back against Cuomo's utility fine agenda
Millions of dollars could be at stake, depending on what eventually goes through.
By Brian Warmoth • March 13, 2013 -
Ill. House committee passes bill that aims to expand smart grid
The bill restores funding that will improve reliability and create jobs.
By Christopher Sacco • March 13, 2013 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineElectricity 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.
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California sets record with 1,500 MW of solar on its grid
The state ultimately topped out at 1,656 MW.
By Christopher Sacco • March 12, 2013 -
NRC denies Calvert Cliffs 3 plant license
The commission upheld a previous decision by the licensing board regarding the permit.
By Christopher Sacco • March 12, 2013 -
Duke wind farm tax will cost Wyoming community $800,000 in revenue
The loss in revenue is a result of the wind farm being valued at nearly half of what had been expected.
By Christopher Sacco • March 12, 2013 -
Deep Dive
For utility news: 12 journalists on Twitter you need to follow
These reporters and editors represent some of the best in the business from the NYT, WSJ and other prominent outlets.
By Davide Savenije • March 8, 2013 -
Texas power market's revamp may wait until fall
Critics wonder if the state has the generation necessary to beat summer heat in 2013.
By Brian Warmoth • March 7, 2013 -
Will Duke's rooftop solar move 'slow' electricity demand?
CEO Jim Rogers said the utility is considering expanding into the rooftop solar panel market.
By Christopher Sacco • March 7, 2013 -
N.C. solar project can't get the land it needs
The 21.5-MW Amenergy plan fell apart due to its problems finding a lease.
By Christopher Sacco • March 7, 2013 -
SolarCity reveals both increased revenue and losses
The company's complex business model still saw them lose money in the final quarter of 2012.
By Christopher Sacco • March 7, 2013 -
Sun comes up on NRG's new Calif. solar operation
NRG has announced that commercial operations for its latest project have officially began.
By Christopher Sacco • March 7, 2013 -
Electricity data: Primary residential consumption exceeds on site use by threefold
A breakdown of the EIA's residential consumption data reveals huge electricity-related losses of energy.
By Davide Savenije • March 6, 2013 -
Indianapolis utility to add more than 30 solar projects
The move will add nearly 100 MW of solar power to the state's grid.
By Christopher Sacco • March 6, 2013 -
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 -
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 -
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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
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