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Industry calls for EPA to back off on new plant emissions standards
The American Public Power Association and the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity are among those calling for the EPA to drop the rule.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 12, 2014 -
Will California's power supply dry up this summer?
As California could lose up to 1,669 MW of hydro due to a drought, new solar and gas-fired generation in California could help ensure the state can meet peak demand this summer.
By Claire Cameron • May 12, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Utilities: What are renewables' strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats?
A SWOT analysis turns up some definitive answers from Xcel, DTE, and NPPD.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 12, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How new market entrants are upending the utility business model
Companies like Google, NRG Energy and Tesla have "ambitions to become a new kind of utility."
By Davide Savenije • May 12, 2014 -
Obama pushes clean energy goals; White House goes solar
850 MW of solar commitments and $2 billion pledged towards efficiency in federal buildings.
By Claire Cameron • May 11, 2014 -
NY may eliminate renewable portfolio standard
New York's troubled Renewable Portfolio Standard, designed to boost renewable energy production in the state, may be replaced with a new Clean Energy Fund.
By Claire Cameron • May 11, 2014 -
SolarCity CEO: We are becoming 'one of the largest' U.S. electricity suppliers
Just like utilities, major threats loom for SolarCity's successful solar leasing business model.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 10, 2014 -
Pinnacle West suffers 35% loss in Q1
Strange weather impacted Arizona Public Service's performance during Q1 2014.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 10, 2014 -
Xcel Energy, solar advocates reach truce on 'Solar Rewards' program
Xcel's Solar Rewards provide utility customers with incentives and reimbursements to go solar.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 10, 2014 -
HECO says it's ready to become the utility of the future
Hawaiian Electric Industries reaffirmed their commitment to leading Hawaii's energy transformation in a Q1 earnings call.
By Claire Cameron • May 9, 2014 -
Duke CEO: Electric sales resurgence not a 'one-time event'
The company posted a loss in Q1 2014, largely due to one-time costs associated with its exit from the competitive generation business in the Midwest.
By Davide Savenije • May 8, 2014 -
New bill threatens Ohio efficiency, renewables mandates
Republicans have introduced a rival bill that could dislodge a compromise plan for Ohio's energy future.
By Claire Cameron • May 8, 2014 -
FirstEnergy rethinks retail strategy in 'volatile' market
FirstEnergy announced positive first quarter earnings on the strength of its regulated transmission and distribution businesses.
By Claire Cameron • May 8, 2014 -
Allette pursues 'diverse' power supply
ALLETE reported solid first quarter earnings led by high electric sales.
By Claire Cameron • May 8, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Utilities front and center in wind industry planning
MISO: “The variability of wind is very much dwarfed by the variability of load on our system.”
By Herman K. Trabish • May 8, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How 3 very different utilities are integrating renewables onto the grid
Southern Company, Minnesota Power and Portland General Electric talk renewables, transmission and the future.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 8, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Hawaii's overhaul of the utility business model
The sun is setting on traditional cost-of-service regulation.
By Davide Savenije , Claire Cameron • May 7, 2014 -
PPL earnings up on bad weather, regulated utilities
On the back of the Duke Energy coal ash fiasco, PPL Corporation is looking ahead to a future without coal ash ponds.​
By Claire Cameron • May 6, 2014 -
TVA to cut 2,600 jobs
Tennessee Valley Authority is slashing more than 10% of its workforce to save money and keep rates low.
By Claire Cameron • May 6, 2014 -
Fire shuts down CO coal plant
The Martin Drake plant, which provides base load power to Colorado Springs, was forced offline.
By Davide Savenije • May 6, 2014 -
NRG CEO: Distributed solar is a trillion dollar opportunity
Despite posting a net loss in Q1 2014, NRG Energy's financials are strong as the company positions itself for future success.
By Davide Savenije • May 6, 2014 -
Deep Dive
A user's guide to natural gas power plants
Which natural gas power plant is best for tomorrow's grid?
By Herman K. Trabish • May 6, 2014 -
Northeast Utilities boosted by cold weather, good economy
Northeast says it will help tackle New England's power problem.
By Claire Cameron • May 6, 2014 -
Hawaiian Electric seeks energy storage
Hawaiian Electric Company has an issued an RFP for energy storage to supplement the company's Oahu solar and wind generation projects.
By Claire Cameron • May 5, 2014 -
Sempra Energy earnings jump on new revenues from gas, renewables
A proposed settlement over the SONGS shutdown would allow SDG&E to recover costs.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 4, 2014
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