Report: Dominion defends proposal to keep Surry nuclear facility online until 2053

As nuclear facilities struggle in markets around the country, Dominion bids its 1,750 MW into the PJM markets at $0/MWh.

By Robert Walton • July 26, 2016

Minnesota first to adopt 'value of solar' approach for community solar

The value of solar methodology incorporates external factors, such as avoided transmission investments and the health and environmental effects of clean energy. 

By Peter Maloney • July 25, 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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NextEra merger dead, Hawaii turns to realizing a 100% renewables future

NextEra never convinced regulators they could follow through on their clean energy goals. Can Hawaiian Electric?

By Herman K. Trabish • July 25, 2016

Report: Gas pipeline proposals could threaten US carbon pledge

There are 19 proposed natural gas pipelines in the Appalachian basin, and according to Oil Change International, they are all incompatible with the Paris climate target and the United States' carbon goals.

By Robert Walton • July 25, 2016

FirstEnergy will retire or sell 836 MW of fossil generation

The company will retire units 1-4 at the Sammis coal plant, which have been at the center of a regulatory controversy over income supports for the aging facility. 

By Gavin Bade • July 22, 2016

Maryland PSC rejects Baltimore microgrid proposal

Exelon's subsidiaries are having a hard time convincing policymakers to allow rate-based investments in microgrids. 

By Peter Maloney • July 22, 2016

Maine PUC approves plan to charge customers for gas pipeline expansion

The unanimous vote rejected a finding from staff of the Maine Public Utilities Commission last month, which concluded expanding pipeline capacity would not benefit consumers. 

By Robert Walton • July 21, 2016

Lyons Group to build 30 MW solar+storage project in Australia

Lyon Group plans a 30 MW solar + storage project as it expands into the Australian market.

By Peter Maloney • July 21, 2016

Montana wind developer says low PURPA rates could kill its project

The PSC recently set the tariff that would be paid to the Greycliff wind farm at $45.45/MWh.

By Peter Maloney • July 21, 2016

Atoms for green energy: What role should nuclear power play in decarbonization?

Heated rhetoric about who's to blame for recent nuclear closures masks serious questions about its role in the 21st century energy system.

By Gavin Bade • July 21, 2016

Concerns over proposed New England pipeline projects grow as FERC nears decision

The question in front of federal regulators, say the developers of one pipeline, is really about the region's broad energy future.

By Robert Walton • July 20, 2016

Bucking market monitor, MISO chooses Brattle's forward capacity auction model

Brattle says the forward model would reduce price volatility by 35% to 37% compared to MISO’s existing capacity market.

By Peter Maloney • July 20, 2016

Opponents of Duke-Piedmont merger express concerns over gas reliance, customer risk

They say increased reliance on the fuel could cost customers if commodity prices rise.

By Robert Walton • July 20, 2016

Arizona regulators question APS push to boost gas reliance in long-term plan

The utility's long-term plan calls for increasing gas-fired generation to more than a third of its portfolio, but regulators worry over potential customer risks.

By Robert Walton • July 20, 2016

Texas clean coal project buys time to nail more financial support

 The Texas Clean Energy Project was about to lose federal support, but has found a way to buy more time to convince the Obama administration in continuing financial backing. 

By Robert Walton • July 19, 2016

Appeals court puts judicial stay on EPA regional haze rule

The agency acted "arbitrarily, capriciously, and in excess of its statutory authority" when it rejected plans from Texas and Oklahoma to deal with air pollution at national parks, the 5th Circuit Court decided.

By Gavin Bade • July 19, 2016

North Dakota coal plant shuttered over low energy prices

Minnesota utility Great River Energy said it would replace lost generation from the Stanton Plant with renewables, natural gas and energy efficiency. 

By Robert Walton • July 19, 2016

Ohio utility proposes reliability charges similar to FirstEnergy, AEP proposals

PJM Interconnection and environmental advocates voiced concern over Dayton Power & Light's plan to impose bill charges to keep uneconomic coal plants online.

By Robert Walton • July 18, 2016

California PUC rejects proposed Sempra gas pipeline

Sempra had requested $621 in rate increases for power and gas customers to finance construction of the pipeline. 

By Peter Maloney • July 18, 2016

EIA: Natural gas to generate more than one-third of US power this year

The decline in coal power is accelerating and will only supply 30% of the United States energy this year, the agency said. 

By Robert Walton • July 18, 2016

Arizona regulators approve APS demand management, efficiency programs

Approval will allow APS to develop strategies to integrate storage into their demand management programs.

By Peter Maloney • July 15, 2016

Environmental groups file lawsuit against FPL over Turkey Point nuclear issues

The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy is suing Florida Power & Light, claiming the utility violated the Clean Water Act while operating a nuclear plant outside Miami.

By Robert Walton • July 15, 2016

How well do consumers understand rooftop solar economics?

A Federal Trade Commission workshop on competition and consumer protection in the DG solar power industry attracted a wide range of comments.

By Peter Maloney • July 14, 2016

California Gov. Brown proposes extension of cap-and-trade program to 2050

The extension aims to help the state cut carbon emissions 40% below 1990 levels by 2031. 

By Peter Maloney • July 14, 2016

How to keep the lights on in organized markets

States must seek ways to inject new generation or preserve existing generation through ‘around market’ solutions, former Colorado reuglatory chair Ray Gifford argues.

By Ray Gifford • July 13, 2016