Generation: Page 300
-
Chicago suburb will test solar grid
Oak Park has been chosen as the test site for solar-powered technology.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 28, 2013 -
Army pushes forward with renewable energy plans
The U.S. Army has taken a major step toward producing 1 gigawatt of renewable energy by 2025.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 28, 2013 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Nathan Howard/Getty Images via Getty Images
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.
By Utility Dive staff -
Georgia Power seeking coal alternatives
The 10-year effort will initially eliminate 20% of the utility grid's electrical capacity.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 28, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Power outages and the changing energy market
As Duke decides whether to shut down a power plant, BrightSource and SoCalEdison terminated a solar purchase deal.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 25, 2013 -
Maine wind generators get key approval from utility regulators
The approval grants a Norwegian energy giant permission to build a large offshore wind project.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 25, 2013 -
Arizona regulators cut solar incentives
The reductions will affect residential solar installations.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 25, 2013 -
Mississippi regulators reconsider Southern Co. rate hike
The state's PSC has approved a settlement that allows the company to seek higher rates.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 25, 2013 -
Constellation completes solar project for Oregon utility
The project is comprised of more than 20,000 photovoltaic panels.
By Christopher Sacco • Jan. 25, 2013 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Viruses, AEP-Ohio and Chinese smart meters
Miss out on the week's top utility news stories? We're here to help with a rundown of our readers' most read posts.
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 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: LIPA, Duke-Progress and AEP-Ohio
Miss the biggest Utility Dive news posts this week? Get caught up right now.
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
Previous
