DOE earmarks $70M for new carbon storage, transportation programs

ARPA-E will spend $35 million to help farmers develop crops that increase the capture of carbon and the soil depth at which it is stored.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 16, 2016

Wind industry to Trump: Transmission vital to sustain record growth

Wind builders want the Trump White House to see transmission as vital infrastructure, and having Rick Perry at DOE could help. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Dec. 15, 2016

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Electricity 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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Michigan lawmakers scramble for energy bill compromise after late-night session

Legislators and Gov. Snyder worked until 5 a.m. and are still trying to finalize changes to the state's retail market and renewables goals. 

By Robert Walton, Gavin Bade • Dec. 15, 2016

California regulators force SCE, stakeholders to renegotiate San Onofre nuclear settlement

The CPUC said ethics and ex parte violations mean parties could renegotiate rates related to the closure of the San Onofre nuclear plant.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 15, 2016

Exelon, New York PSC file in federal court to defend nuclear subsidy program

The parties want the court to dismiss a challenge against New York's ZEC program aimed at shoring up ailing nuclear power plants.

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 14, 2016

Federal appeals court lifts injunction on New England renewables RFP in Allco case

The injunction had halted the awarding of more than 450 MW of projects as the court considers if state renewable power mandates are constitutional. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 14, 2016

North Carolina committee votes for review of energy policy, including PURPA

North Carolina Energy Policy Council voted unanimously to request a re-evaluation of energy policies spurred by Duke's concerns about solar. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 13, 2016

Retooling regulation: Is integrating energy and environmental regulation legal?

Broad state authority under the Clean Air Act means regulatory reforms would likely be permitted by the courts, RAP analysts write.

By Chris James, Ken Colburn • Dec. 13, 2016

Michigan regulators approve new utility to address UP reliability issues

Starting in the new year, the new utility will serve 40,000 customers in Michigan's Upper Peninsula as part of a plan to secure reliable capacity for the region. 

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 13, 2016

Why Exelon's mammoth Illinois energy bill could set a precedent for other states

The grand bargain in Springfield may be a model to save nuclear plants in other jurisdictions, though not everyone is comfortable with the final deal. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 12, 2016

Duke outlines compensation plan for neighbors of coal ash facilities

The amount will be calculated in part on the loss of water wells and the cost to connect to the municipal supply.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 12, 2016

Lawmakers, DOE probe Western Area Power Administration spending

Federal officials are concerned that the utility has been overcharging customers, according to local news reports. 

By Robert Walton • Dec. 12, 2016

Canada poised to implement carbon price by 2018

Canada's federal government and 10 provinces will soon agree on a national carbon price, marking a split with expected U.S. climate policies. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 9, 2016

PNM files rate hike to support shutdown of coal-fired San Juan station

The utility has asked the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission to approve new revenues of almost $100 million, potentially adding 13% to residential bills. 

By Robert Walton • Dec. 9, 2016

FirstEnergy looks to sell merchant gas, hydro generation in $900M deal

The company's move follows its announcement last month to sell some of its struggling power fleet. 

By Robert Walton • Dec. 9, 2016

As time runs out on bipartisan energy bill, senators propose 100% clean energy goal

House leadership has indicated there will be no energy bill to emerge from this session of Congress. Senators say there is still time, and a few in that chamber are pressing anew for aggressive climate goals.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 9, 2016

Entergy to shutter Michigan Palisades nuclear plant in 2018

Consumers Energy, which purchased the plant's output, intends to replace the power with a mix of gas, renewables and energy efficiency.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 8, 2016

The little-watched renewables case that could bring big changes to federal-state jurisdiction

Wind and solar developers are watching the Allco case for implications on how states structure programs to meet renewable energy targets. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 8, 2016

Updated: Illinois Gov. Rauner signs Exelon nuclear legislation

The bill to support unprofitable nukes and expand clean energy and efficiency passed the General Assembly last week. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 7, 2016

EIA: Coal to beat natural gas as prime winter generation fuel

But that resurgence will be short-lived, as gas is expected to return to dominance in the spring. 

By Robert Walton • Dec. 7, 2016

Mississippi Power delays Kemper plant startup to January

The delay could cost up to $35 million, according to documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 7, 2016

Santee Cooper includes new nuclear units, solar credits in 2017 budget

The utility earmarked $1.4 billion for construction and capital equipment spending, with $893.2 million for building new nuclear generating units.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 7, 2016

New England Clean Power Link transmission line clears key US permit hurdle

The transmission project would link Canadian power suppliers with New England customers. 

By Robert Walton • Dec. 7, 2016

Memo from Trump's energy transition leader could yield hints at future policy

Days before American Energy Alliance President Thomas Pyle was named head of Donald Trump's energy transition team, he sent a memo outlining what he expected from the incoming administration.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 6, 2016

Google to hit 100% renewables milestone in 2017

The internet giant's plan to be carbon-free in 2017 is among the most aggressive in a trend of technology companies opting for renewable energy.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 6, 2016