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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 -
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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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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 -
40% of 2012's reported cyber attacks targeted energy interests
USB devices proved to be common entry points for dangerous malware infections.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 4, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Kentucky, Warren Buffett and smart meters
Miss out on the week's biggest utility news? Here's what everyone was looking at on Utility Dive.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 4, 2013 -
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 -
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
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