Cal-ISO developing capacity auction for preferred resources

California could use demand response and renewables to make up for some lost nuclear generation.

By Bill Opalka • Nov. 26, 2013

Duke Energy plans to sell over 12 power plants

Duke's Midwest fleet can't keep up with natural gas prices on the wholesale market. 

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 26, 2013

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Electricity Supply and Demand

After nearly two decades of flat demand, U.S. electricity consumption reached an all-time high in 2024 and is expected to continue rising. This trendline brings together the best of Utility Dive’s coverage of emerging trends in supply and demand and the decisions being made today that will impact the power system for years to come. 

By Utility Dive staff

Duke starts building 30 MW of solar in N.C.

Solar development is soaring in the Southeast state.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 26, 2013

N.H. utility may be forced to sell power plants

State lawmakers and regulators are concerned about PSNH power plant costs.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 26, 2013

Texas lawmakers tell regulators to slow down

PUC is considering changes that could lead to a capacity market.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 26, 2013

What SolarCity's landmark financing deal means for utilities

Securitization lowers costs and raises cash. Good for SolarCity; not so much for utilities.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 25, 2013

SolarCity lowers prices to offset Arizona solar fee

But the new fee has already driven a small solar installer out of business.  

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 25, 2013

Coal power drops in central U.S. over last 10 years

But coal has rebounded in the last year.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 25, 2013

Duke Energy pleads guilty to bird deaths by wind farm

The Department of Justice is reviewing more possible cases.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 25, 2013

FERC makes it easier for PV solar to interconnect

FERC's decision may spur rooftop development.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 25, 2013

Coal power falling, natural gas rising in Southeast

Southeast sees widest swing in coal, gas use.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 24, 2013

Calm before the storm: This week's most read utility news

The net metering "debate" in Arizona is just a premonition of what's coming.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 22, 2013

Dynegy wins emissions waiver for coal plants

The decisions clears way for Dynegy to buy five Illinois power plants.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 22, 2013

FERC: Solar installations soar as wind tumbles

But wind and solar make up only 5.8% of U.S. power plant capacity.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 21, 2013

2-GW pumped storage project aims to integrate renewables in West U.S.

Project is competitive with gas-fired and hydro alternatives, according to a study. 

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 21, 2013

State regulators want flexibility for EPA carbon regs

NRDC supports states' role in crafting power plant rules.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 21, 2013

New Mexico regulators weaken renewable standards

The move to lower costs is a hit to renewable development.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 21, 2013

Startup public power agency inks deal with Constellation

Aggregator in California seeks to lure PG&E customers with "green" power for no extra cost.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 20, 2013

Court throws out utilities' $750M nuclear waste bill

The Energy Department needs to come up with a plan to get rid of nuclear waste.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 20, 2013

Alliant unit turns to natural gas amid coal phase-out

Wisconsin Power & Light is shutting down coal-fired units under a pact with EPA.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 20, 2013

NV Energy promises green pricing program

The utility agrees on replacing some coal with renewables to smooth path for merger deal.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 20, 2013

PNM seeks renewables to meet goals, replace coal

The utility wants solar for its low cost.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 19, 2013

Babcock & Wilcox selling 70% stake in small reactors venture

The move may give credence to a sobering view of nuclear's potential.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 19, 2013

Google pressures Okla. utility on renewable energy

Public Service Co. of Oklahoma doesn't seem too keen on the idea.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 19, 2013

Duke Energy offers large users a renewable option

The pilot program will help gauge future generation mix.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 19, 2013