AEP, Southern Co: U.S.-China climate accord could cause blackouts

AEP and Southern Company CEOs say the emissions cuts threaten electricity delivery

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 14, 2014

DOE energy loan program turns profitable, goes $30 million in the black

Earnings on U.S. innovation expected to continue, could top $6 billion.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 14, 2014

NERC: Declining reserve margins tax grid reliability

Uncertain of environmental rules and changes in the resource mix are also challenging the industry.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 14, 2014

Big storage procurements leave more questions than answers

If storage is such a good idea, why is SoCal Edison buying so much natural gas?

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 13, 2014

How America ranks first in wind energy—even with less capacity than China

U.S. wind’s smaller fleet generates over 20% more electricity than Chinese wind.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 13, 2014

14 states and DC show support for EPA emissions proposal

14 states and the District of Columbia have filed a brief supporting the EPA plan.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 13, 2014

Duke Energy considers shale gas investments

Gas price volatility has Duke looking for ways to save.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 13, 2014

U.S.-China climate deal shows growing confidence in renewables

China will get 20% renewables and nukes by 2020 and stop emissions growth by 2030.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 12, 2014

Vivint Solar CEO says GOP majority will be beneficial

Vivint posted a net loss in Q3, but it expects to have an edge over competitors as subsidies fade out.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 12, 2014

How the new Congress will handle energy issues

Washington and industry insiders outline coming legislative battles and areas of possible compromise.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 12, 2014

FERC staff says Canadian producer cheated ISO-NE for millions

Staff said it had preliminarily determined that Maxim Power engaged in three schemes to game the ISO-NE.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 12, 2014

ISO-NE: Gas pipeline capacity top concern for next decade

The newest Regional System Plan predicts gas supply shortages on 24 or more days every winter.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 11, 2014

TVA to add 130 MW of renewables in 2015

The added capacity brings the utility’s renewables total to nearly 2,000 MW.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 11, 2014

DTE to pay $240M for 732 MW simple-cycle gas plant

DTE Energy will purchase the 732-MW Renaissance Power Plant in Michigan.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 11, 2014

Study: Minnesota could handle 40% renewables without reliability issues

The report, conducted with MISO, has good news for other midwestern states as well.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 10, 2014

What is solar PV actually worth to utilities?

A study from ICF International attempts to devise a comprehensive valuation scheme, but serious contentions remain.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 9, 2014

Lame Duck Preview: Will Congress extend tax credits for wind?

Insiders say the production tax credit could be extended by two years, by one, or ruined entirely.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 7, 2014

AES to provide 1,284 MW of gas power to replace San Onofre

The company's U.S. investment will exceed $3 billion in the next five years.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 7, 2014

This is what a well-functioning renewable rebate program looks like

In California, subsidy cash is going to consumers, but questions remain on solar pricing.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 6, 2014

While some talk of new business models, Iowa's coops invent them

"Those who say renewables are a threat ... should realize that they are also an opportunity.” 

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 6, 2014

Northern Michigan is facing a power crisis. How will it be fixed?

It's no longer profitable to operate the Upper Peninsula's biggest power plant. So is generation or transmission the answer?

By Robert Walton • Nov. 5, 2014

Entergy Q3 income drops almost 4% on nuclear expansion plan losses

When Mississippi regulators denied cost recovery, Entergy lost $0.23 per share.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 4, 2014

PPL boosts third quarter earnings

The company said it is making progress on the spinoff of its competitive generation business.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2014

Is the EPA considering easing back on carbon cuts?

The agency has requested comments on ways to make a final rule more palatable to states.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2014

The fight over solar moves from net metering to rate design

Everybody wants electricity; the debate is about who produces it and who pays for it.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 3, 2014