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Twitter, renewables and a plot to mislead regulators: This week's most read utility news
Missed the news this week? Here's what you need to know.
By Davide Savenije • June 7, 2013 -
SoCal Edison to shut down San Onofre nuclear plant for good
The utility previously sought to revive the closed plant, but finally decided it wasn't worth the effort.
By Davide Savenije • June 7, 2013 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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N.Y. solar bill seeks 2,200 MW as 90% of New Yorkers approve
New York is close to mandating 2,200MW of solar generation.
By Malena Amusa • June 7, 2013 -
Scana nuclear reactors face delays, $200M in extra costs
The South Carolina utility is struggling to meet deadlines and quality standards.
By Malena Amusa • June 6, 2013 -
Duke to restart 930MW nuclear plant after fixing flaw
After repairing a year-old flawed reactor, Duke can restart the North Carolina plant.
By Malena Amusa • June 6, 2013 -
Which utilities sell the most renewable energy?
The Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory revealed the utilities that sell the most renewables.
By Malena Amusa • June 6, 2013 -
Buffett’s MidAmerican nixes $1B nuclear plant in Iowa
“We opted for what was in the best interest of our customers,” MidAmerican said.
By Malena Amusa • June 5, 2013 -
Duke boasts $2.2B coal units as it seeks new rate hikes
Duke is touting the benefits of two new coal units in hopes of securing rate hikes.
By Malena Amusa • June 4, 2013 -
PGE unveils new battery storage system with transactive capabilities
Portland General Electric will be a great utility to watch as the various uses of transactive energy unfold.
By Malena Amusa • June 4, 2013 -
Interior Dept. approves 520MW of renewable projects in Nev., Ariz.
Renewable energy will boost domestic power production, energy security and grid reliability.
By Malena Amusa • June 4, 2013 -
Xcel seeks 25% increase of wind capacity in Colo.
The move will see the utility add 550 more megawatts of wind to its arsenal.
By Davide Savenije • May 31, 2013 -
Most Read Utility News of the Week: Warren Buffett, NV Energy and FERC
Need to catch up on the news posts that mattered most to Utility Dive readers this week? Here's your cheat sheet.
By Brian Warmoth • May 31, 2013 -
N.Y. power grid has enough resources to last through 2019, operator says
Here's how much juice the state can expect to see.
By Malena Amusa • May 31, 2013 -
Timing was Off for XTO Deal, says Exxon CEO
US natural gas markets surprised ExxonMobil by overperforming on output and underperforming on price, pushing back the expected payoff from the company’s $41 billion deal to buy gas producer XTO Energy. ExxonMobil’s acquisition of XTO, completed in June 2010, proved somewhat ill-ti...
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
Mastering the Arc
When inquisitive minds cross advanced materials, innovative solutions to interrupt current flow develop.
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
Australian company to assemble Westinghouse Solar modules
Westinghouse Solar Inc. signed a supply agreement with Australia-based Environmental Engineering Group Pty Ltd. (EEG) for the assembly of Westinghouse Solar’s solar modules.
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
NJ utility on top of summer reliability
Jersey Central Power & Light has completed projects totaling more than $15 million to enhance service reliability throughout its northern and central New Jersey territories, including rebuilding transmission lines, upgrading substation equipment, and rebuilding infrastructure.
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
Kansas coal a "financial loser"
The D.C. Circuit Court has dismissed an appeal by Sunflower Electric of a ruling requiring environmental review of Sunflower's proposed coal plant in Holcomb, Kansas. The decision lets stand a district court ruling that the U.S. government violated the law by allowing Sunflower to pr...
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
Mandatory groundwater monitoring demanded for Ameren coal plants
In 1988, Ameren found groundwater contamination at the Meramec coal ash disposal site, according to a report it filed with the DNR. The contamination was associated with one of two ash ponds at which Ameren is now proposing to build a coal ash landfill.
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
Two workers injured in biomass power plant accident
Two workers were injured when a boiler ruptured at a biomass power plant in California.
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
Deep Dive
The big renewables behind Buffett's $5.6B NV Energy bet
NV Energy will bring big renewables to Buffett's bottom line.
By Malena Amusa • May 30, 2013 -
Wake-up call: big utilities finally pursuing rooftop solar
Many of the country's more "traditional" utilities are shaking off their reluctance and seriously considering getting into the rooftop solar business. Once considered a threat to the conventional utility business model, solar is looking like a more attractive option in an era of ...
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
PJM capacity prices knock Exelon stock, revenue to new low
With its stock tumbling 7% this week, Exelon braces for a big revenue shock.
By Malena Amusa • May 30, 2013 -
AEP unit plans coal-to-natural gas conversion at power plant
Appalachian Power requested approval from the Virginia State Corporation Commission to convert two of three coal-fired units at the 705 MW Clinch River Plant to run on natural gas.
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013
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