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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 -
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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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 -
Brazil's Peruvian Hydroelectric Plans Meet Resistance
A plan to build generating stations in neighboring Peru is a protest target there.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 29, 2012 -
IDC Energy Insights Reports on U.S., World Utilities
SmartGrid News is providing readers a chance to purchase a range of reports from IDC Energy Insights.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 29, 2012 -
EIA Projects U.S. Non-Hydro Renewable Generation Increases
The agency sees wind and biomass prioviding a third of the generation growth from 2010 to 2035.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 28, 2012 -
Eastern U.S. Coal Futures Down in Early 2012
Warmer weather and cheaper gas have driven down coal demand and short-term futures.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 27, 2012 -
State Grid Corp. of China May Buy AES U.S. Wind Resources
Chinese state-owned power companies are looking globally to invest resources.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 27, 2012 -
Negative Prices in Wholesale Electric Markets Show Supply Inflexibility
Wholesale electricity markets sometimes result in prices below zero.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 23, 2012 -
3 Utilities With Smarts and 4 Cities That Get It
Lux Research identified four cities with initiatives that are among the most replicable models.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012 -
2011 Northwest Hdro Above 5-Year Range
Unusually long season raised output and reduced overall wholesale electricity prices
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012 -
When the Future Attacks: How to Fight Being 'Hollowed Out'
New players threaten investor-owned utilities that could be badly damaged by cumulative losses.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012 -
Global Flywheel Energy Storage Market 2010-2014
Analysts predict the average annual growth rate will be 12 percent for 2010-2014.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 20, 2012 -
Gamesa to Supply 10 MW for Ontario Wind Farm
The project will feature five Gamesa G97 2.0 MW turbines on 90-meter towers.
By Ryan Willumson • Feb. 20, 2012 -
Smart Grid Trends: Combined Heat and Power Gets a Boost
Energy Secretary Steven Chu said his agency is enthusiastic about the technology.
By Ryan Willumson • Feb. 17, 2012 -
On Location at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Edison Tech Center's "Engineering on Location Series" showcases the NREL in Golden, Colo.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 16, 2012 -
EPA Iissues MATS Rule Designed to Cut Emissions
The EPA's rules are the first to set standards for emissions of mercury and air toxics.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 16, 2012 -
NRECA Says EPA Set Unachievable Emission Limits
Association says mercury and toxic standards "miss the mark" for rural co-ops.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 16, 2012
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