S.C. utility backs program to help customers install solar

Solarize South Carolina began this week in Charleston and is expected to spread.

By Robert Walton • March 18, 2015

Exelon, Pepco strike merger settlement with crucial Maryland counties

The deal includes $50 million to stimulate investment in solar, energy storage and other distributed generation.

By Robert Walton • March 18, 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. 

By Utility Dive staff

PG&E reports Diablo Canyon safe against once-in-10,000 year earthquake

The nuclear facility is secure even if the Richter Scale hits 8, the utility told federal nuclear regulators.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 16, 2015

Xcel's Southwestern Public Service buys 140 MW of New Mexico solar

PPAs from NextEra Energy Resources move Xcel toward its goal to cut carbon emissions 25% y 2020.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 16, 2015

SolarCity moves to 'run the grid' with new microgrid service

The nation's largest solar installer launches a "microgrid-as-a-service" product to enhance reliability.

By Gavin Bade • March 16, 2015

Eversource Energy to sell all of its power plants in New Hampshire

The deal is expected to save consumers $300 million.

By Robert Walton • March 13, 2015

Pennsylvania regulators approve PPL generation spinoff

The deal is expected to close in the next four months.

By Robert Walton • March 12, 2015

Virginia officials accuse Dominion of seeking to avoid financial scrutiny

Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring believes Dominion is pulling back from promises to be open and transparent, despite the state just agreeing to freeze the utility's rates for five years.

By Robert Walton • March 12, 2015

Duke to settle lawsuit over CEO change after Progress merger

The settlement addresses allegations the company made misrepresentations related to a post-merger CEO change.

By Robert Walton • March 11, 2015

Oncor, up for sale, attracts multiple bidders

Attorneys for Energy Future Holdings expect to select a stalking horse bidder in the next six weeks.

By Robert Walton • March 11, 2015

TVA's plan for future: Less coal, more gas and efficiency

The biggest U.S. public utility filed its 20-year integrated resource plan, which does not call for any new base load generation.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 10, 2015

Part I: How do you teach customers algebra if they don't know how to multiply?

NTC's Ward Eames explains how utilities are missing the mark on customer education.

By Ward Eames • March 10, 2015

Minnesota regulators rule Xcel cannot profit on nuclear plant upgrade cost overruns

Utility will lose $24 million a year but will recover equipment replacement costs.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 9, 2015

PG&E faces questions over Diablo Canyon nuclear plant earthquake safety

$842 million upgrade may have failed to meet Fukushima-level standards.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 9, 2015

Xcel asks regulators to change community solar rules in Minnesota

The utility got over 400 applications for solar garden arrays in less than 3 months.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 9, 2015

SunEdison acquires leading battery storage provider Solar Grid Storage

The Solar Grid Storage CEO says he wants PPA-like certainty for financial returns on solar systems.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 6, 2015

National solar installer group attacks AEP over 'shady tactics'

AEP says its rate structure is fair and that the group doesn't represent the opinions of its customers.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 6, 2015

SolarCity moves into New Mexico, its 16th state

The biggest U.S. installer will market to PNM customers.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 5, 2015

Maryland Attorney General opposes Exelon-Pepco merger, urges regulators to reject

The state's position is a setback for Exelon, which had sweetened its merger deal for Maryland regulators this week.

By Robert Walton, Gavin Bade • March 5, 2015

Two Arizona solar companies admit fraud

Attorney General Mark Brnovich has reached settlements with two solar companies over false cost and benefit claims.

By Robert Walton • March 5, 2015

Dynegy 'very interested' if AEP sells merchant generation fleet

The utility has other power purchase agreements pending, but would have to show better benefits to consumers.

By Robert Walton • March 4, 2015

PSE&G plans 5-year gas infrastructure investment program

The utility will spend $1.6 billion to upgrade its gas infrastructure.

By Robert Walton • March 3, 2015

SDG&E parent company Sempra reports strong earnings

The company reported earnings of $1.16 billion despite charges related to the closing of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 27, 2015

Iberdrola to merge with UIL Holdings to create utility valued at $3B

The combined company will have over 3.1 million of points of supply, and approximately 6.7 GW of installed capacity.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 27, 2015

U.S. utility-scale solar boom led by California and North Carolina

Solar in the sunny Southeast is starting to realize its possibilities as well. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 26, 2015