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By Davide Savenije • Nov. 18, 2014

SunEdison, TerraForma to acquire First Wind

The deal makes SunEdison the largest global renewable energy development company in the world.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 18, 2014

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Top 5 Stories from Utility Dive

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

Silver Spring Networks tapped for efficiency program with Consumers Energy

Silver Spring Networks beat out some big competition to land the contract.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 18, 2014

Is South Carolina solar about to explode?

A comprehensive solar law due by March 2015 could make the state ready for a solar boom.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 18, 2014

Study: Solar PV plus storage will grow tenfold by 2018

Growth will be slow in North America with continued grid reliance, IHS International says.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 17, 2014

Feds approve first offshore wind transmission line

National Grid will build and pay for the $75 million Block Island connection.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 17, 2014

Breaking down FERC's recent, and pending, ROE decisions

Transmission owners in the MISO region have filed for rehearing asking FERC to reject a review of its return on equity rates.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 17, 2014

SunPower announces plans to triple manufacturing capacity

Solar will go from today’s $120 billion market to $5 trillion by 2035, says SunPower's CEO

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 17, 2014

Indiana utility offers free EV charging

Northern Indiana Public Service will charge nothing to drivers who charge at night.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 17, 2014

Koch-backed group attacks wind subsidies

Americans for Prosperity is buying ad time in 15 states to oppose renewing the Wind Production Tax Credit.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 16, 2014

DOE energy loan program turns profitable, goes $30 million in the black

Earnings on U.S. innovation expected to continue, could top $6 billion.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 14, 2014

Wisconsin Energy, Integrys near deal on shareholder merger lawsuits

A deal to settle class action lawsuits could pave the way for the $9 billion merger.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 14, 2014

Duke proposes sending coal ash to clay mines

Duke has proposed moving approximately 5.1 million tons of ash from the four sites in the project's first phase.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 14, 2014

Big storage procurements leave more questions than answers

If storage is such a good idea, why is SoCal Edison buying so much natural gas?

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 13, 2014

Duke Energy considers shale gas investments

Gas price volatility has Duke looking for ways to save.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 13, 2014

Vivint Solar CEO says GOP majority will be beneficial

Vivint posted a net loss in Q3, but it expects to have an edge over competitors as subsidies fade out.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 12, 2014

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

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