Eastern Shore wind farm sparks political battle

Maryland governor, Rep. Hoyer argue over air base impact.

By Kathy Larsen • April 3, 2014

Finance Committee adds wind PTC to Senate bill

The timing of further congressional action remains uncertain.

By Kathy Larsen • April 3, 2014

Despite decline, U.S. still No. 2 in global clean energy race

Investment fell 9% in 2013.

By Kathy Larsen • April 3, 2014

Plan to reopen coal plant roils New York

Strange bedfellows: Both power producers and environmentalists agree it's a bad idea. 

By Kathy Larsen • April 3, 2014

FPL plans new solar 'partnership' program

Utility says rooftop solar is the least economical form of a photovoltaic system. 

By Kathy Larsen • April 3, 2014

AES: New battery can replace gas peakers

'Advancion' would take storage beyond frequency regulation.

By Kathy Larsen • April 3, 2014

Pennsylvania's top utility regulator blasts FirstEnergy's polar vortex fee

Public Utility Commission Chairman Robert Powelson senses a "stench" around the utility's plan.

By Kathy Larsen • April 3, 2014

Big solar slams 'collaborative' legislation in South Carolina

The industry says the new bill grants utilities a monopoly over rooftop solar.

By Kathy Larsen • April 3, 2014

Senate launches tax credits bill without wind PTC

Changes to the bill will be decided in committee.

By Kathy Larsen • April 2, 2014

Utilities, solar advocates work together on South Carolina bill

Instead of "battle lines," there's a new way for interests to get what they want: collaboration.

By Kathy Larsen • April 1, 2014

Dominion buys 139 MW of solar

The acquisition brings its solar portfolio to 180 MW.

By Kathy Larsen • April 1, 2014

Will Michigan raise its renewable mandate?

The state's renewables goal is small, but a study says it could be 30% at little extra cost. 

By Kathy Larsen • April 1, 2014

California utility customers to get 'climate credits'

Greenhouse gas program credits will appear on April utility bills.

By Kathy Larsen • April 1, 2014

PGE: No plans for new power plants

The utility will focus on demand-side resources instead.

By Kathy Larsen • March 31, 2014

Customers to get $600M refund from SONGS shutdown

Total customer savings will reach $1.4 billion if regulators approve the settlement.

By Kathy Larsen • March 31, 2014

Rooftop solar wins in California net metering battle

Current solar owners get net metering for 20 years.

By Kathy Larsen • March 30, 2014

Shareholders grill Duke Energy on coal ash fiasco

Big investment funds demand an independent investigation.

By Kathy Larsen • March 28, 2014

100 MW distributed solar plan wins over regulators in Minnesota

Plan marries distributed solar and new gas generation.

By Kathy Larsen • March 27, 2014

NRG buys 8th-largest U.S. solar installer

The company already has an installer network, but NRG wants to become a leader in the rooftop solar business.

By Kathy Larsen • March 27, 2014

New gas units will power North Dakota oil country

The state's oil boom leaves the region panting for power.

By Kathy Larsen • March 27, 2014

Ohio city nears finish line for new hydro plant

105-MW plant is one of series being built on the Ohio River.

By Kathy Larsen • March 27, 2014

NRG CEO: Who's going to empower the American energy consumer?

David Crane wants NRG Energy to become the Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google of the power sector.

By Davide Savenije • March 27, 2014

Facing end of tax credit, solar developers may take merchant-seller route

Loss of 30% tax credit spurs different market models.

By Kathy Larsen • March 27, 2014

PG&E hit 22.5% renewables milestone in 2013

The utility exceeded its 20% annual requirement for 'eligible' green power for the first time.

By Kathy Larsen • March 27, 2014

ACEEE: Yes, energy efficiency is still the cheapest energy source

Efficiency program kilowatt-hours cost one-third to one-half of power plant kilowatt-hours.

By Kathy Larsen • March 27, 2014