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ExxonMobil Announces $185 Billion New Energy Supply Investment
Exxon sees power generation demand making natural gas the fastest-growing fuel source.
By Ron Gallagher • March 8, 2012 -
After Retiring Coal, FirstEnergy Files With PJM for New Generation Study
The plan would have 800 MW of combustion turbine generation at a closing coal plant in Eastlake, Ohio.
By Ron Gallagher • March 8, 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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The Power Generation Portfolio of the Future
A wind pioneer says that what we need is a mixed-fuel system and a stronger grid.
By Ron Gallagher • March 8, 2012 -
Opponents Fail to Block Wisconsin Wind Rules
Republicans stopped the rules temporarily, but a long-term effort failed.
By Ron Gallagher • March 8, 2012 -
Maryland Pushes New Gas-Fired Plants Despite Grid Operator's Concern
The regional grid operator says the new plants are unneeded, but the state fears a lack of capacity coming.
By Ron Gallagher • March 7, 2012 -
MiaSolé Closes $55M in Funding for CIGS Solar
These are challenging times to be raising VC funding for a solar company.
By Ron Gallagher • March 7, 2012 -
Price Tag to Link Europe's Renewables: $137 Billion
That's what system operators think it will cost to integrate new energy sources.
By Ron Gallagher • March 6, 2012 -
EU on Track to Exceed 2030 Renewable Generation Target
A wind-energy group sees renewables supplying more than 50% of demand by the target date.
By Ron Gallagher • March 6, 2012 -
Cost Review Set for World's 'Most Expensive Wind Farm'
A plan by several N.J. fishing companies got harsh words from regulators in its first go-round.
By Ron Gallagher • March 6, 2012 -
Alstom Launches GT13E2 Gas Turbine Upgrade
The GT13E2 gas turbine is Alstom's offering in the E-class gas-turbine market.
By Ron Gallagher • March 6, 2012 -
Don't Call West Texas Just Oil Country Anymore
Oil and gas can boom and bust, but wind is part of what Pecos County and West Texas are all about.
By Ron Gallagher • March 6, 2012 -
It’s Official: Palo Alto Has a Feed-In Tariff for PV
The program's first year is capped at 4 MW and aimed at rooftops producing 50 KW or less.
By Ron Gallagher • March 6, 2012 -
Renewable Energy's 'Dirty Little Secret'
Jeremy Eaton of Honeywell cautions the electric power industry not to spend more than necessary to take advantage of renewables.
By Ron Gallagher • March 5, 2012 -
Kyocera, SoftBank join to build 4.2 MW solar project in Kyoto, Japan
Three Kyocera subsidiaries are taking on parts of the project.
By Ron Gallagher • March 5, 2012 -
Solar Energy Flower Power Tower
A water-free turbine generator born in arid Israel uses pressurized air to make electricity.
By Ron Gallagher • March 5, 2012 -
New Illinois Plant Proves Coal Is Not About to Vanish
With its own coal-mining operation, the Prairie State Energy Campus is due to come on line this year.
By Ron Gallagher • March 5, 2012 -
MiaSolé Solar Slideshow: CIGS PV Using All PVD
A new CEO seems to have lifted a veil that has been over MiaSolé in the past.
By Ron Gallagher • March 5, 2012 -
DOE Marks $180 Million to Deploy U.S. Offshore Wind
The government will make $20 million available this year for up to four installations.
By Sean Griffey • March 2, 2012 -
SDG&E hits renewable energy target a year late
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has reported to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) that 20.8 percent of its energy delivered in 2011 was from renewable energy sources. This marks a 9 percent increase in renewable power over 2010 for SDG&E, when renewable energy deli...
By Sean Griffey • March 2, 2012 -
Calif. Geothermal Station Ready for Prime Time
EnergySource expects its 49.9 MW Salton Sea plant to go onto the grid later this month.
By Ron Gallagher • March 2, 2012 -
Bingaman introduces Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012
The Senate Republican from New Mexico said his bill uses a "straightforward, market-base" approach.
By Ron Gallagher • March 1, 2012 -
Oil Product Prices Predicted To Spike If Philadelphia Refinery Closes
EIA says it will be hardest to find alternative supplies of ultra-low sulfur diesel.
By Ron Gallagher • March 1, 2012 -
PG&E Names New Chief Nuclear Officer
Edward D. Halpin is leaving STP Nuclear to oversee nuclear operations at Pacific Gas & Electric.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 29, 2012 -
Progress Rate Hike OK'd to Cover Nuclear Replacement Power Costs
The Florida Public Service Commission action will raise average bills about 4%.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 29, 2012 -
Calif. Plant Finishes Switch From Coal to Biomass
The Mt. Poso plant puts 44 MW into the California grid through a PG&E purchase agreement.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 29, 2012
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