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Dominion details its new solar incentives program for Virginia
The utility prefers this solar initiative to net metering.
By Malena Amusa • June 20, 2013 -
Georgia Power targets 15 coal plants to shut down, rejects solar power
The utility's 20-year vision sheds coal and solar in favor of nuclear.
By Malena Amusa • June 20, 2013 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineTop 5 Stories from Utility Dive
Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources.
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LS Power, NRG crank out coal plant, and 'peaker' to meet record demand
Super hot weather has cut surplus electricity to its lowest level in 10 years.
By Malena Amusa • June 20, 2013 -
Duke announces the name of its new CEO
The country's largest electrical utility will pass Jim Rogers' duties on to a trusted insider.
By Brian Warmoth • June 18, 2013 -
Duke announces the name of its new CEO
The country's largest electrical utility will pass Jim Rogers' duties on to a trusted inside name.
By Brian Warmoth • June 18, 2013 -
China’ s ENN Group nixes $6B Nevada solar project
The Nevada solar project would have powered 200,000 homes.
By Malena Amusa • June 18, 2013 -
Can utility solar survive the onslaught of DG and microgrids?
The declining cost of distributed solar is killing utility-scale solar projects.
By Malena Amusa • June 18, 2013 -
Xcel Energy to invest $1.8B to upgrade 2 Minnesota reactors
After a spree of bad new for nuclear plants, Xcel dares to extend the life of two 40-year-old reactors.
By Malena Amusa • June 18, 2013 -
Do utilities need to make poor people subsidize rooftop solar for the rich?
Southern Company's CEO, President and Chairman claims utilities need to "get the rate structure right."
By Davide Savenije • June 17, 2013 -
SDG&E revives 300MW gas plant bid to counteract San Onofre’s closing
But opponents say the facts aren’t there to justify a new plant.
By Malena Amusa • June 17, 2013 -
60-is-the-new-40 syndrome not working for U.S. nuclear plants
Are early retirements for reactors a sign of middle-age pains or an end-of-life crisis?
By Malena Amusa • June 17, 2013 -
San Onofre, microgrids and stagnant demand growth: This week's most read utility news
This week's biggest headlines reaffirms the tough road ahead for U.S. utilities.
By Davide Savenije • June 14, 2013 -
AES Corp. reveals location for its new U.S. HQ
The company will tap a prominent local there to head up its U.S. business operations.
By Brian Warmoth • June 14, 2013 -
Oil Company Launches Exploration and Development Video Game
In a bid to attract younger generations to the international oil & gas business, Maersk Group recently launched a Sims-style computer game designed to simulate the high-stakes challenges that come with finding, producing and transporting oil in harsh environments. “We believe we have a very f...
June 14, 2013 -
Deep Dive
The 5 biggest reasons to bet on renewables right now
We're only halfway through 2013, but renewables have already had a strong year. Here's why.
By Malena Amusa • June 14, 2013 -
TVA to cut 530 jobs, $116M from Ala. nuclear plant revival
TVA is under pressure to control costs and focus on near-term priorities.
By Malena Amusa • June 13, 2013 -
AEP to add 200MW of wind in 3 states
Customer demand is driving AEP’s purchase of new wind resources.
By Malena Amusa • June 13, 2013 -
Deep Dive
5 ways utilities can get a better handle on cybersecurity
Are any of these issues problems where you work?
By Brian Warmoth • June 12, 2013 -
What's the biggest barrier to the nuclear renaissance?
Utilities are postponing and even cancelling plans for new nuclear plants.
By Malena Amusa • June 12, 2013 -
Exelon cancels 2 nuclear projects despite $100M penalty
The largest U.S. operator of nuclear plants is struggling to overcome poor market conditions.
By Malena Amusa • June 12, 2013 -
Bloomberg rolls out $20B storm-protection plan for NYC, grid infrastructure
Grid assets are a major concern for the city following last year's damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.
By Brian Warmoth • June 11, 2013 -
SCANA to close two S.C. coal units due to finances, EPA regulations
Shuttering the Canadys coal units will help SCANA attain a balanced portfolio and comply with environmental regulations.
By Malena Amusa • June 11, 2013 -
10 utilities that installed the most solar in 2012
Annual solar capacity surpassed 2 GW for the first time in 2012.
By Malena Amusa • June 11, 2013 -
Duke Energy defies controversy, powers up $3.5B Edwardsport coal plant
Duke’s new coal-gasification plant has survived major ethics issues and cost overruns.
By Malena Amusa • June 11, 2013 -
Proposed law envisions bold greentech future in Calif.
Renewables can no longer be ‘a side salad’ of the electricity biz, an advocate warns.
By Malena Amusa • June 10, 2013
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