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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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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.
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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 -
New Mexico electric cooperative builds interconnected energy project
A New Mexico electric co-op built a 47-MW facility when faced with the need to start generating its own power.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 5, 2012 -
Duke details rebranding effort to N.C. regulators
Subsidiaries' names and Duke's logo are likely to change in the wake of its merger with Progress Energy.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 4, 2012 -
Alstom and Toshiba working on smart grid partnership
The two companies are exploring new, wide-reaching opportunities to partner on smart grid plans.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 4, 2012 -
QBotix introduces innovative robot tech to solar farm
The startup has invented a system in which robots adjust the angle and tilt of connected solar panels.
By Christopher Sacco • Sept. 4, 2012 -
What you may not know about exit signs
Exit signs consume a surprisingly high amount of energy every year.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 31, 2012 -
Montana transmission upgrades planned by utility companies
Two utility companies are considering major upgrades to their transmission lines in Montana.
By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 31, 2012 -
Georgia utility plans to build solar power plant
A new utility has plans to construct a $320 million solar plant.
By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 31, 2012 -
Duke/Progress merger's approval to be appealed
The city of Orangeburg, S.C., will appeal North Carolina regulators' June 29 decision to allow Duke Energy and Progress Energy to become one company.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 30, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Hurricane Isaac, smart meters and Duke
Want to catch up on the week in utility news? Check out Utility Dive's five most read posts.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 30, 2012 -
Maryland completes 16 MW grid connected solar installation
Constellation announced its completion of the Emmitsburg, Maryland project.
By Christopher Sacco • Aug. 30, 2012
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