Exelon, Pepco more than double merger incentives for D.C.

New proposed merger benefits are similar to those offered in New Jersey and Delaware.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 20, 2015

"The next shale": How solar is poised to transform America's energy markets

“The comparison is the magnitude of the impact solar can have on the market,” the lead author of a recent study said.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 19, 2015

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Companies are pursuing increasingly ambitous sustainability goals around clean energy, but integrating rising amounts of renewables, minimizing environmental impacts, and achieving carbon reduction targets can be challenging.

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FirstEnergy reports earnings, says former CEO will retire

The company's earnings came in near the top end of its expected range.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 19, 2015

Duke faces $100M fine for Dan River coal ash spill

 The company is expected to face misdemeanor criminal charges related to the Dan River coal ash spill last year.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 19, 2015

Hawaii group explores forming co-op, intervenes in NextEra-HECO docket

Regulatory proceedings to finalize the $4.3 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Electric are expected to conclude in Q4.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 18, 2015

New Mexico bill would end unregulated rate increases for fuel costs

Utilities say the charges protect customers, but opponents say they are tantamount to unapproved rate increases.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 18, 2015

Storage startup Alevo announces 200 MW project in unnamed wholesale market

Secrecy shrouds the announcement for the company's battery project. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 18, 2015

RG&E, Exelon strike deal to keep Ginna nuke operating into 2018

Without a deal, the plant was slated for retirement. 

By Robert Walton • Feb. 18, 2015

Delaware settlement clears way for Exelon-Pepco merger

The deal calls for almost $50 million in bill credits for customers of Delmarva Power.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 18, 2015

Calpine stands to profit from tight reserve margins in Texas

 The company generated approximately 103 million MWh of electricity in 2014.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 18, 2015

Non-utility businesses drive DTE Energy earnings growth

The company has increased 2015 operating guidance to $4.48 to $4.72 per share.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 17, 2015

Hawaiian Electric posts earnings, reaches 21% renewables

13% of Oahu customers now have rooftop solar generation, HEI said.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 17, 2015

Unfavorable weather drags on Exelon earnings

The company hopes to close its merger with Pepco Holdings in the second or third quarter of this year.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 17, 2015

ISO New England picks Eversource-National Grid for new Boston-New Hampshire lines

Will the $740 million transmission project go online before Boston’s lights go out?

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 13, 2015

How Basin Electric is handling explosive new load growth in North Dakota

Explosive growth from North Dakota’s oil boom is creating an unprecedented new generation and transmission need.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 13, 2015

Miss. Supreme Court strikes down Southern's Kemper plant rate hikes

The state's high court says regulators did not evaluate the prudency of costs incurred at the IGCC plant.

By Gavin Bade • Feb. 13, 2015

We Energies earnings drop in Q4, but hit new high in 2014

The company reported adjusted 2014 earnings of $2.65/share.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 13, 2015

PwC: Power, utility sector mergers up sharply in Q4 2014

Last year deal activity was driven by large corporate deals, renewable transactions and merchant power deals. 

By Robert Walton • Feb. 12, 2015

NextEra accuses Eversource of underbidding for transmission project

Eversource intentionally undervalues bids to win projects and then runs up the costs, NextEra says.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 12, 2015

Inside the PG&E proposal to build 25,000 EV charging stations

 Utility-private partnerships are looking to drive the EV market, grow electricity sales, and get more renewables onto the grid.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 12, 2015

New Jersey regulators approve Exelon-Pepco merger

Regulators approved a settlement between the companies, energy consumers and regulatory staff.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 11, 2015

Study: 85% of broadband households tried to save on energy in 2014

About a third of consumers who are able to see their daily electricity usage online find the feature "very valuable," according to new research.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 11, 2015

FTC will not investigate Green Mountain Power over renewable credits

Regulators say Vermont's largest utility must do a better job in accurately marketing renewable power, however.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 11, 2015

Entergy CEO on earnings: 'Fundamentals of our business are strong' despite challenges

Earnings were down in 2014, but Entergy saw strong retail sales and 

By Robert Walton • Feb. 11, 2015

Rate case drives rise in PG&E earnings

Earnings from operations reaching $253 million in the fourth quarter.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 11, 2015