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Congress considers the expiration of wind power tax credits
Congress is debating the fate of wind production tax credit subsidies.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 17, 2012 -
PSEG begins construction on New Jersey solar farm
The utility is seeking approval for an expansion of its Solar 4 All and loan programs.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 17, 2012 -
Progress to close Lee Power Plant in N.C. Saturday
The move as Progress looks to modernize its plants.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 14, 2012 -
Walmart expands solar installations in Arizona
The retailer’s solar initiative will be expanding with a new distribution center near the state’s capitol.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 14, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Smart meter problems, batteries and Duke
Want to see what everyone else on Utility Dive was reading this week? Check out the five most popular posts from our news feed.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 13, 2012 -
Duke Energy appears on Dow Jones North American Sustainability Index, misses out on global index
The company returns to DJ's North American Sustainability Index, but failed to make the Global Sustainability Index.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 13, 2012 -
Northwest's data centers may need 10% of regions power by 2030
Electricity demands are beginning to catch the attention of cities and analysts, even as technology improves efficiency.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 13, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Utility Dive's top 12 smart grid, metering and tech lists of the summer
Utility Dive has been watching smart grid and other tech trends all summer long, and these are the most popular features to emerge over the last few months.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 13, 2012 -
Idaho court expected to rule on PacificCorp asset appraisal decisions
The state Supreme Court's decision would likely impact Idaho Power's current appraisal disputes as well.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 13, 2012 -
New York Power Authority's Entergy Indian Point contract ending in 2013
Entergy's current contract will expire in September 2013, and Gov. Cuomo wants to see the plant closed.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 12, 2012 -
Michigan customers break utility's 125-year record for energy demand
Consumers Energy announced that its customers set new bars for demand peaks and electric send-out numbers in Summer 2012.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 12, 2012 -
Arizona utility plans to use SunPower tracker system
Tucson Electric will incorporate 6 MW of SunPower’s new tracker technology into a planed facility.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 12, 2012 -
Wisconsin lawmaker wants to freeze the state’s renewable energy mandate
Republican Senator Glenn Grothman said he plans to introduce legislation that would freeze the state’s renewable energy mandate.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 12, 2012 -
Progress selects University of Florida to receive free solar array
The free array is part of Progress’ SunSense Schools solar energy school program.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 12, 2012 -
SunPower introduces 25-year solar panel warranty, guarantees on energy generation
SunPower panels will be guaranteed to produce at 95% of the maximum output over five years and 87% for 25 years.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 11, 2012 -
Duke to move forward with new nuclear power plant
A Duke executive told state regulators that a $24 billion plant will be built in Levy County, Fla.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 11, 2012 -
Stanton Energy Center adds solar project to multi-generation complex
The 5.9 MW project in Orlando, Florida is comprised of 25,172 solar modules on a single-axis tracking system.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 11, 2012 -
SunPower contracting to sell solar power to PG&E
The deal has been finalized, pending approval from the California Public Utilities Commission.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 10, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: ComEd fires, Obama and exit signs
Utility Dive readers this week were following President Obama's energy policy, as well as smart meter fires in Chicagoland. Did you miss anything?
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 7, 2012 -
Wisconsin utility CEO sees investment value in state-owned plants
A top We Energies executive says that heating plants could be a “significant investment opportunity” for the utility.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 7, 2012 -
Quick-start natural gas plant breaks ground in Texas
Once completed, the 758-MW natural-gas plant will provide electricity for about 750,000 homes in central Texas.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 7, 2012 -
Thermoelectric plant locations and how the U.S. drought could affect them
Dive Summary: 2012's drought conditions in the U.S. threaten to severely impact the electric grid, and thermoelectric plants are uniquely at risk due to their cooling needs. The U.S. Energy Information Administration has mapped out all of the country's thermoelectric...
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 6, 2012 -
California community solar bill fails without a vote
A bill to increase California consumers’ access to renewable energy won’t even be voted on following the annual adjournment of the California State Legislature.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 6, 2012 -
NRG Energy shows off solar roof for New Jersey football stadium
The home of the NFL’s Giants and Jets features a photovoltaic roof over its top tier.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 5, 2012 -
North Carolina entrepreneurs developing emissions-free power plant
NET Power is developing a concept that could lead to a zero-emissions power plant.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 5, 2012
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