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SolarCity deploys 156 MW in 2012, plans to rise even further in 2013
The company showed growth of 117 percent over 2011.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 4, 2013 -
Duke puts 3 new N.C. power plants into service in December
The plants will allow Duke to retire old coal-fired operations.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 3, 2013 -
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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.
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TVA says nuclear energy should be available by 2015
The energy generated by its power plant should be ready on schedule.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 3, 2013 -
Algonquin Power buys $149 million wind power farm
The facility is located in Northern Illinois and started commercial operation in 2012.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 3, 2013 -
Warren Buffett’s MidAmerican Energy Holdings spends $2B on Calif. solar projects
The Antelope Valley projects are slated to become the world's largest for photovoltaic tech.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 2, 2013 -
Republican leader looks to freeze North Carolina green energy mandate
The law was the first of its kind when it was first put into effect in 2007.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 31, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Duke Energy, smart meter suit and legislation
Catch up on the week's most popular Utility Dive reads with the following news posts.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 21, 2012 -
Duke gets development funds for two Texas wind farms
The farms will be part of municipal utilities' plans to reach up to a 35 percent renewable energy rate by 2020.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 21, 2012 -
PG&E grant funds solar job training
The grant gives money to intern programs that will hopefully expand the future of the solar job market.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 21, 2012 -
Idaho regulators set new rules for renewable energy sales agreements
The rules stem from an investigation initiated in November of 2010.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Minnesota completes 292 MW wind farm
The Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator will be involved in integrating the completed wind park into the regional grid.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Washington wind project beings commercial operation
The energy produced by the project will be purchased under a 30-year agreement.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Wind faces uncertain future as incentives end, standards are met
As utilities meet renewable standards and tax credits for wind production end, wind generators are struggling to stay competitive.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 19, 2012 -
Research zeroes in on distributed energy challenges for utilities
A report from the Electric Power Research Institute spotlights the problem of integrating distributed energy into the grid.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 19, 2012 -
DOE offers $20M for solar and fossil fuel integration projects
The funding will be for two to four projects that have yet to be selected.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 19, 2012 -
SDG&E signs two solar power purchase agreements
The agreements total 40 megawatts of renewable energy.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 19, 2012 -
NRG Energy brings Arizona solar project into operation
The new generation station will provide electricity for up to 20,000 homes at its peak capacity.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 18, 2012 -
DOE picks seven wind projects that demonstrate offshore tech
The selections come as part of the DOE's efforts to launch an offshore wind industry in the U.S.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 18, 2012 -
Edison generating unit files for bankruptcy
Edision Mission Energy filed for bankruptcy as a result of slack energy prices and increasingly steep fuel costs.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 17, 2012 -
Dominion to develop fuel cell project in Connecticut
The project will be completed on a facility recently acquired by the utility in Bridgeport.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 17, 2012 -
Consumers Energy to invest $750M in new Mich. power plant
CMS Energy's principal subsidiary plans to invest in the construction of a natural gas-fired power plant.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 14, 2012 -
DOE to invest $29 million in four solar projects
The investment will go toward the advancement of affordable solar energy research.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 14, 2012 -
Wind industry agrees to phaseout of PTC credit
Representatives from the wind industry and regulators have agreed on a deal to end a tax subsidy that aided wind generation.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 14, 2012 -
Duke purchases Arizona solar project
The project is expected to begin commercial operation in the next week.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 14, 2012 -
Los Angeles cities enter 20-year solar power agreement
The city will buy power from a new project that is being built in Nevada.
By Christopher Sacco • Dec. 13, 2012
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