Did Russian hackers infiltrate the American energy grid?

The Kremlin-backed hacking campaign could date back to 2011, says ABC News.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 12, 2014

RES Americas to build 40 MW of storage outside Chicago

Two storage systems will each have the ability to store 7.8 megawatt-hours MWh of energy.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 12, 2014

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Sustainability

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.

By Utility Dive staff

ISO-NE: Gas pipeline capacity top concern for next decade

The newest Regional System Plan predicts gas supply shortages on 24 or more days every winter.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 11, 2014

TVA to add 130 MW of renewables in 2015

The added capacity brings the utility’s renewables total to nearly 2,000 MW.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 11, 2014

How TXU is leveraging disaggregation to become a 'trusted energy advisor'

Bidgely's disaggregation software allows utilities to identify power demand down to the specific appliance.

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 11, 2014

DTE to pay $240M for 732 MW simple-cycle gas plant

DTE Energy will purchase the 732-MW Renaissance Power Plant in Michigan.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 11, 2014

SunPower acquies micro-inverter developer SolarBridge

SolarBridge developed a reliable microinverter solution for roof-ready AC solar panels.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 10, 2014

Moody's: Talk of the utility 'death spiral' is premature

Distributed resources aren't likely to ruin electric companies, said the ratings agency. At least, not yet.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 10, 2014

Hawaiian Electric profits drop slightly on renewables and grid expenses

The Hawaii utility is working toward 67% renewables by 2030.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 7, 2014

Northeast Utilities earnings up 12% on increased transmission services

Increased delivery capacity offset lower summer revenues due to weather.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 7, 2014

SolarCity wants to 'ultimately make solar affordable on an unsubsidized basis'

SolarCity posted a "record quarter," CEO Lyndon Rive on the company's Q3 earnings call.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 7, 2014

Another win for storage as PG&E issues RFP

PG&E is seeking 8 MW of storage at remote substations.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 7, 2014

Arizona considers axing efficiency standards

State regulators will consider doing away with energy savings goals.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 7, 2014

Ameren's Q3 numbers drop on nuclear plant maintenance

The Missouri-based utility's planned infrastructure investment continues. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 6, 2014

AES earnings down despite increased generation profits

AES continues the biggest stock buy-back in its history, keeping its share price up.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 6, 2014

SoCal Edison signs contracts for 250 MW of energy storage

Confidence in utility-scale storage appears to be growing fast in California.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 6, 2014

While some talk of new business models, Iowa's coops invent them

"Those who say renewables are a threat ... should realize that they are also an opportunity.” 

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 6, 2014

Duke Energy Q3 earnings slip on milder weather, reduced power sales

Utility customer growth and asset divestitures promise better numbers ahead.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 6, 2014

NRG Q3 profit grows 41%, but full year forecast lowered

The company is spending money in 2014 to make money in 2015, says the CEO.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 6, 2014

CenterPoint net income down slightly to $143 million

CenterPoint Energy President and CEO Scott Prochazka, said the company is seeing strong customer growth across its service territories.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 5, 2014

EnerNOC acquires energy tech firm World Energy Solutions

The deal will add $30 million to annual earnings, says EnerNOC.

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 5, 2014

Constellation closes on Integrys acquisition

Constellation now serves 2.5 million residential and business power and gas customers.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 5, 2014

Edison, Vineland chiefs named utility CEOs of 2014

Edison International CEO Ted Craver Jr. was credited with helping the company through tough regulatory times in California.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 5, 2014

Entergy Q3 income drops almost 4% on nuclear expansion plan losses

When Mississippi regulators denied cost recovery, Entergy lost $0.23 per share.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 4, 2014

FirstEnergy earnings drop, forecasts remain unchanged

Third quarter earnings took a hit due to mild weather and transmission investment.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 4, 2014