Louisiana energy efficiency program put on hold

State regulators voted to halt the program so that the specifics of the plan can be reevaluated.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 28, 2013

NRG Energy plans to bring 590 MW of solar energy online in 2013

The company also intends to bring on more than 2,000 MW of natural gas generation throughout the year.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 28, 2013

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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

7 U.S. power insights from the EIA's new Electricity Data Browser

The Energy Information Administration's electricity data is a treasure trove of insights — but you have to know what you're looking for.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 27, 2013

Mississippi Power's Kemper settlement ratified by governor

The utility will be able to sell bonds to cover costs, despite opposition to the new facility.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 27, 2013

Investors dump solar, eye energy storage and grid tech

As venture capital and private-equity financiers move on from their renewable investments, many see energy storage and grid technology as the future.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 26, 2013

Hawaiian Electric seeks utility-scale renewable projects

The goal is to get the projects up and running quickly at a reasonable price.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 26, 2013

NH lawmakers weigh suspension of wind projects

A new bill designed to halt wind project development is currently in committee in the state's House of Representatives.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 26, 2013

3 AEP plants to quit coal

The Midwest plants will begin transitioning as the result of a settlement with environmental groups.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 25, 2013

Va. ends renewable energy bonuses

After a report questioned the effectiveness of the bonuses, Gov. McDonnell signed a law eliminating them.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 22, 2013

New project forecasts incoming solar energy

The project is funded primarily with $4.1 million from the U.S. Department of Energy.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 22, 2013

Wind power turbine market will remain competitive, says report

Despite continued growth, times could remain challenging for turbine manufacturers.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 22, 2013

Utilities lock in fixed-price wind power contracts

The rush to lock into these rates demonstrates the success of the federal tax credit policy.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 22, 2013

FERC finds that all new U.S. electricity capacity in January came from renewable sources

Wind power represented the largest source of the the month's generation, with solar and biomass a distant second and third.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 21, 2013

California solar project hits 100 MW milestone

The plant is currently California's largest operating PV power plant.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 21, 2013

Minnesota solar industry pushes for solar power mandate

The proposed legislation would make it mandatory for power companies to hit a solar target by 2030.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 21, 2013

Ruling on Enron-era pricing could see $1.6B refund

California ratepayers could see $1.6 billion if FERC adopts an administrative law judge's ruling on market violations.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 20, 2013

New open-source software helps plan offshore wind power

Dive Summary: Offshore wind power has huge potential: clean power can be generated close to major population centers, particularly in the Northeastern United States Finding the right space for wind turbines in a crowded ocean is not easy. Developers must balance the needs of the ...

By Eli Dickinson • Feb. 20, 2013

Poll finds that Americans still support nuclear power

Those who strongly favor nuclear power outnumbered the opposition by more than two-to-one.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 20, 2013

Wind producer applies for wind permit in Illinois

The project will require a capital investment of around $200 million.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 20, 2013

After MISO review, Dominion to shut down Wis. nuclear plant

Dominion announced it would continue with its planned closing of the Kewaunee Power Station after a review of the shutdown's effect on the region's energy grid.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 19, 2013

Washington utility breaks wind energy record

PSE's three wind farms supplied a record for energy consumption.

By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 19, 2013

GE auctioning transmission capacity from smart grid project

15 MWs will be on the block from the New Jersey Linden VFT project.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 14, 2013

Report: Western U.S. electricity sources to be most diverse

Natural gas and hydro are expected to lead the way, according to Black & Veatch findings.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 14, 2013

Indian Point reactor shut down in NY, pumps blamed

An investigation into the cause will continue as the facility faces scrutiny from Cuomo.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 14, 2013

Crystal River hopes manatee jobs will ease nuke plant closure

The facility will be around for a few more years as jobs are expected to drift away.

By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 14, 2013