New York reliability concerns eased as generators return to market

The state had faced a 100 MW shortfall as soon as 2019.

By Robert Walton • March 20, 2015

Is solar worth $0.33 per kWh? Inside Maine's valuation debate

A study finds solar has great value, concerning the state's utilities.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 19, 2015

Are rooftop solar installers fleecing customers? The industry responds

Utilities and some lawmakers are worried about improper cost and energy saving claims.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 18, 2015

Large energy customers in New York want Ginna nuke plant deal revoked

The group said customers will be saddled with millions of dollars in unnecessary costs.

By Robert Walton • March 18, 2015

West Virginia bill to study, cap net metering signed into law

The GOP governor had vetoed a nearly identical bill two weeks before.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 17, 2015

Reliability concerns drive Missouri utility's $63 million bond proposal

 Electric customers will see a total 6% increase over a five year period if the bond referendum passes, the city said.

By Robert Walton • March 17, 2015

Florida Power & Light wants to purchase coal plant, then shut it down

Buying out the plant would allow Florida Power & Light to avoid costly power contracts and allow it to better comply with federal emissions regulations.

By Robert Walton • March 17, 2015

Michigan's crisis: Can the coal-heavy state embrace renewables and efficiency?

Michigan faces a looming 3-GW energy shortfall that is predicted to get worse over the next several years.

By Robert Walton • March 17, 2015

PG&E reports Diablo Canyon safe against once-in-10,000 year earthquake

The nuclear facility is secure even if the Richter Scale hits 8, the utility told federal nuclear regulators.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 16, 2015

Xcel's Southwestern Public Service buys 140 MW of New Mexico solar

PPAs from NextEra Energy Resources move Xcel toward its goal to cut carbon emissions 25% y 2020.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 16, 2015

We Energies will hold on to Upper Peninsula power plant in new deal

A deal under which Wisconsin Energy would sell its coal-power Presque Isle facility has been scrapped.

By Robert Walton • March 16, 2015

Cost overruns, delays continue for SCE&G's V.C. Summer nuke plant

The two new units at the V.C. Summer nuclear facility are now expected to be two years behind schedule. 

By Robert Walton • March 16, 2015

How wind can become America's biggest single energy source by mid-century

A U.S. Department of Energy study shows wind will soon be competitive with the cheapest generating resources, with or without subsidies.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 16, 2015

Eversource Energy to sell all of its power plants in New Hampshire

The deal is expected to save consumers $300 million.

By Robert Walton • March 13, 2015

DOE study: Wind to reach 35% of U.S. power supply by 2050

Wind to be cost-competitive without subsidies by 2030 and cut power prices 2% by 2050

By Herman K. Trabish • March 12, 2015

Why SRP's controversial demand charge unlocks a huge opportunity for solar-plus-storage

The utility wants customers to help with peak demand but they may buy batteries instead of more SRP electricity.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 12, 2015

Pennsylvania regulators approve PPL generation spinoff

The deal is expected to close in the next four months.

By Robert Walton • March 12, 2015

Worried by slow coal deliveries, municipal utilities seek rail reform

Municipal utilities want Congress to take a closer look at coal deliveries that come by railway.

By Robert Walton • March 12, 2015

North Carolina fines Duke Energy $25M over coal ash spill

It is the largest-ever environmental fine levied by the state.

By Robert Walton • March 12, 2015

Vermont House passes 75% by 2032 renewable energy mandate

A special provision of the bill targets fossil fuel reductions.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 11, 2015

ISO New England warns of threat to grid reliability over gas supply shortage

“Thousands of megawatts of generation” are at risk if there is a major gas pipeline outage, according to ISO NE. 

By Herman K. Trabish • March 11, 2015

TVA's plan for future: Less coal, more gas and efficiency

The biggest U.S. public utility filed its 20-year integrated resource plan, which does not call for any new base load generation.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 10, 2015

Solar made up 32% of all new U.S. generating capacity in 2014

The $17.8 billion market broke records for new utility-scale and residential builds.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 10, 2015

Minnesota lawmakers seek control over EPA carbon compliance

The move follows West Virginia lawmakers' successful attempt to get final say over the state's Clean Power Plan compliance strategy. 

By Robert Walton • March 10, 2015

Washington Senate votes to broaden definition of 'renewable' in RPS

The proposal would allow any investment that reduces carbon to comply with utility renewable requirements.

By Robert Walton • March 10, 2015