Why renewables growth rates don't matter, but regulations do

A new EIA report illustrates how growth in low-emission resources alone won't decarbonize the grid.

By Gavin Bade • April 17, 2015

Will big corporations snatch the wind opportunity away from utilities?

In a new trend, a quarter of new wind in 2014 was bought by names like Google and Facebook, not utilities.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 16, 2015

CPUC head: California grid can soon handle 100% renewables

CPUC President Michael Picker says state grid has handled 40% renewables and more flexibility is coming.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 16, 2015

D.C. Circuit Court skeptical of Clean Power Plan legal challenge

Fossil fuel interests want the EPA's proposed regulations thrown out, but they haven't even been finalized yet.

By Gavin Bade • April 16, 2015

California winter heat, drought drive significant wind, hydro shortfalls

Major utilities differ widely on how much the cost and supply of wind has changed.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 16, 2015

Virginia town should not sell municipal utility, advisory group says

The study group is instead considering giving industrial customers a choice of power suppliers.

By Robert Walton • April 15, 2015

House bill would allow states to delay EPA carbon rules during litigation

Critics of the proposal say it would give opponents of the Clean Power Plan a reason to litigate indefinitely.

By Robert Walton • April 15, 2015

New polls: Americans love solar more than any other type of energy

Support for a future based on renewable energy generation and enhanced efficiency cuts across generations and demographic divides.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 15, 2015

Clean Line proposes Grain Belt Express route for Illinois regulators

The HVDC line to deliver 3,500 MW of Kansas wind to points east aims to be in construction in 2017.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 15, 2015

D.C. Circuit Court will hear Clean Power Plan challenge on Thursday

The panel of three Republican-appointed judges will hear Murray Energy and 15 states request for “extraordinary writ” to halt the regulations.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 15, 2015

Report: ISO-NE winter power prices down by nearly half this year

New England's preparations paid off, and in February and March consumers saw power prices more than 40% below year-ago levels.

By Robert Walton • April 14, 2015

Maine governor pushes bill to ease siting of small nuclear plants

Proposed changes to Maine's nuclear power laws would allow smaller nuclear reactors to be constructed without requiring  a referendum.

By Robert Walton • April 14, 2015

NRC approves PPL proposal to spin off nuclear plant

PPL Corp. appears to be closing in on final approvals needed to spin-off its competitive generation-off business.

By Robert Walton • April 14, 2015

Warren Buffett's PacifiCorp considers joining California ISO

If the utility integrates in the California system, it could mean expanded access to renewables and a financial hit for traditional generation. 

By Gavin Bade • April 14, 2015

TVA to halt development of Bellafonte nuke, rely more on gas, efficiency

The Tennessee Valley Authority needs additional capacity and energy of 2,100 MW and almost 16,000 GWh by 2020.

By Robert Walton • April 14, 2015

Colorado's biggest coal users turn toward low-priced renewables

Tri-State G&T and Platte River Power discover the emerging affordability of wind and solar.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 14, 2015

Gallup: Public support waning for nuclear, coal power

Americans still favor nuclear power, but by only the thinnest of margins.

By Robert Walton • April 13, 2015

Dueling Minnesota energy proposals divide legislature

Solar advocates say a plan to allow utilities to determine which renewable sources are most affordable would effectively kill Minnesota's solar industry.

By Robert Walton • April 13, 2015

NRDC: Low-income Americans will benefit most from Clean Power Plan

The Natural Resources Defense Council believes new carbon regulations will lead to healthier communities, financial savings, and give a boost to the nation's economy.

By Robert Walton • April 13, 2015

HECO partners with the Navy for 50MW solar array at Pearl Harbor

The installation could be Hawaii’s first community solar project. 

By Herman K. Trabish • April 10, 2015

Wisconsin joins lawsuit targeting EPA Clean Power Plan

A total of 14 states are now suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over carbon mandates expected to be finalized this summer.

By Robert Walton • April 10, 2015

Six natural gas plants under construction in Ohio to replace coal generators

Ohio's generation mix is changing quickly in a nationwide trend of coal retirements. 

By Robert Walton • April 10, 2015

New Mexico regulatory hearing examiner refuses to endorse PNM coal plant plan

Support is eroding for Public Service Co. of New Mexico's plan to replace coal-fired generation from the San Juan generating facility.

By Robert Walton • April 10, 2015

Southwest Power Pool: Carbon regulation compliance will cost billions annually

The grid operator also said almost generation to be retired exceeds initial estimates given by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency by almost 14,000 MW.

By Robert Walton • April 10, 2015

$1B, 750 MW hybrid natural gas-solar facility to be built in New Mexico

The Clean Path Energy Center will have 70 MW of PV solar and 680 MW of natural gas

By Herman K. Trabish • April 9, 2015