Entergy eyeing up to $300M investment in natural gas reserves

The utility said the potential to invest in natural gas reserves will largely hinge on a regulatory proceeding ongoing in Louisiana.

By Robert Walton • May 1, 2015

NRC approves DTE Energy to construct new nuclear generator

But due to the low cost of gas-fired generation and Michigan's regulatory structure, it is doubtful the facility will ever be built.

By Robert Walton • May 1, 2015

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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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Edison earnings rise, but comparisons 'not meaningful' until rate case decision

Southern California Edison's first quarter revenues were largely based around revenue requirements which are expected to change.

By Robert Walton • April 30, 2015

Exelon earnings exceed guidance, driven by Pennsylvania utility business

Favorable weather and higher sales in its PECO service territory helped boost first quarter earnings.

By Robert Walton • April 30, 2015

Entergy earnings fall, but industrial sales continue to grow

It was a "productive first quarter" for the New Orleans utility, according to Entergy Chairman and CEO Leo Denault.

By Robert Walton • April 30, 2015

PJM names new CEO; Terry Boston to step down later this year

Following a transitional period, Andrew Ott will serve as PJM's newest president and CEO.

By Robert Walton • April 30, 2015

Hawaii lawmakers agree on 100% renewables by 2045 mandate

The proposed law would give Hawaii the most ambitious U.S. renewables standard—by far.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 29, 2015

Xcel Energy to limit size of community solar, slashing project pipeline by 80%

The utility wants to prevent co-located solar gardens totaling over 1 MW.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 29, 2015

AES plans ambitious 1,000 MW expansion in battery storage

AES Energy Storage says it will add 1,000 MW of capacity to its world-leading 86 MW.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 28, 2015

Utility buy-in fuels a boom in Colorado community solar

Xcel Energy is nurturing growth and Duke Energy likes the idea.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 28, 2015

Cold winter boosts DTE Energy's Q1 earnings

The utility reduced natural gas and electricity prices in the first quarter of the year.

By Robert Walton • April 28, 2015

Illinois AG will investigate controversial MISO capacity auction

Capacity prices in Illinois have shot up, and the potential for higher rates has officials asking questions.

By Robert Walton • April 27, 2015

Tesla's new home battery will have a lease option: report

 A $1500 payment, followed by $15 monthly payments for 10 years will get you a battery system to integrate with your rooftop solar array, the Guardian reports.

By Gavin Bade • April 27, 2015

Mississippi Power announces 53 MW of new solar generation

The two projects represent the largest solar installations in Mississippi to date.

By Robert Walton • April 27, 2015

Michigan regulators approve We Energies-Integrys merger

Regulators in three more states must sign off on the $9 billion merger.

By Robert Walton • April 27, 2015

Gas development: Not just for gas companies anymore

Companies that use natural gas are beginning to invest in that sector as a hedge against price volatility.

By Robert Walton • April 24, 2015

Kentucky utilities drop fixed charge increase proposal in rate case settlement

There will be no change to customers' monthly fees, which had been the most contentious portion of the case.

By Robert Walton • April 24, 2015

AEP burned 15% less coal in Q1 as gas and power prices fell

Low gas prices picked up the slack as the utility moves toward the lower-priced resource.

By Gavin Bade and Robert Walton • April 24, 2015

CPUC rate reform proposal: Two tiers, TOU rates, possible fixed charges

Lower tier customers could pay more in the state’s biggest rate redesign since its energy crisis.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 23, 2015

Is We Energies behind the push to defund Wisconsin's consumer advocate?

Observers say the proposal has the utility's fingerprints all over it. The utility denies the allegations.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 23, 2015

RES announces 6 MW Ohio energy storage project

The 6 MW project will be owned by Sumitomo Corp. and provide frequency regulation for PJM.

By Robert Walton • April 22, 2015

SolarCity plans to build 300 MW of commercial solar with $1.1B fund

The company finalized the fund in a deal with Credit Suisse in February.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 22, 2015

Consumer advocates demand renegotiation of SONGS closure deal

Ratepayer advocates want at least $650 million more from the utility after revelations of improper conduct surrounding the previous deal.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 21, 2015

Dominion Virginia will close all its coal ash ponds

The company will close ponds at four locations within three years.

By Robert Walton • April 21, 2015

Exelon, ComEd face Illinois clean energy coalition in 3-bill showdown

Exelon, its regulated subsidiary ComEd, and a clean energy coalition all have proposals before state lawmakers.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 20, 2015