Green Tea Coalition opposes solar bill in Florida Senate

SB1118 allows third party sales of solar electricity but includes utilities and regulators.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 25, 2015

ComEd used $60M in ratepayer money for charity, "politically influential" donations

ComEd says its charitable giving benefits the community.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 25, 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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Secret PG&E "self-investigation" finds obstructions on 20% of its gas pipelines

State regulators secretly green-lighted a "self-investigation" for PG&E after the deadly San Bruno explosion in 2008.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 24, 2015

Greens: Duke's maligned coal ash handling is typical for industry

Over 200 contaminations and spills document water contamination and deformed fish near coal ash sites.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 24, 2015

Southern Co. buys 99 MW of Georgia solar

Southern Power now has approximately 670 MW of renewable energy generating capacity either operational or in development.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 24, 2015

Returns on infrastructure investment pad PSE&G earnings report

Returns from its expanded infrastructure capital program more than offset the impact of mild weather on sales, the utility said.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 24, 2015

TVA to propose adding time-of-use rates

The utility will consider the measure in August, and new rates could go into effect in October.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 24, 2015

ConEd reports earnings, plans $2.9B investment in regulated utilities

The company's fourth quarter returns were hurt by mark-to-market impacts at its competitive energy businesses.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 23, 2015

Why the future of electric vehicles depends on utilities, and vice versa

Utilities can build a new business model with EVs but the private sector and ratepayers will be watching.

By Herman K. Trabish • Feb. 20, 2015

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

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