Problems with coal deliveries threaten grid reliability in Midwest

Xcel, Dairyland Power, other utilities report plants many not be able to meet demand peaks.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 4, 2014

How should utilities value solar?

Solar is a revenue opportunity utilities can no longer ignore. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 4, 2014

Explore the Trendline➔

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

SoCal Edison inks deal for 1.3 GW of new solar

The utility looks ahead to 2020 -- when California IOUs are supposed to hit their 33% renewable portfolio standards. 

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 4, 2014

Canadian utility recalls Sensus smart meters after unexplained fires

SaskPower is the latest utility to replace its meters. 

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 4, 2014

Xcel creates two new transmission companies

Two new Xcel subsidiaries will compete in the Southwest Power Pool and the Midcontinent Independent System Operator.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 4, 2014

PPL earnings fall 43% on merger with Riverstone

But first half operating earnings are up 13% to $880 million despite the drop in profit.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 4, 2014

Northeast Utilities' earnings fall 25% on FERC transmission ruling

Ruling could impact utility's growth plans.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 1, 2014

PG&E earnings down 18% as San Bruno explosion continues to plague utility

Higher operating costs, including an estimated $2.7 billion to deal with the aftermath of the gas pipeline explosion, drove earnings down.

By Davide Savenije • Aug. 1, 2014

Dominion Resources Q2 earnings down 21% in 2014

Energy demand was off and new construction incurred costs but Dominion’s growth plans moved ahead.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 31, 2014

PSE&G income up on Energy Strong rate recovery plan

The $1.2 billion grid-hardening plan promises the utility growth through 2018.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 31, 2014

Wisconsin Energy: Sales grow 3% in Q2, but cool summer is pulling down demand

Q2 earnings rise 12% but the forecast for Q3 earnings isn't optimistic.

By Claire Cameron • July 31, 2014

NRG CEO calls on corporate America to lead 'bottom-up' clean energy revolution

“For the first time in American history, could we have a social movement that’s actually triggered by corporations?"

By Claire Cameron • July 31, 2014

EEI: Utilities need electric vehicles to 'remain viable'

Electric vehicles represent a growth opportunity for the industry, according to a new report from the Edison Electric Institute.

By Claire Cameron • July 31, 2014

New York utility plans to operate microgrids

Microgrids, demand response and more community solar are all part of Central Hudson Gas & Electric's $46 million rate case.

By Claire Cameron • July 31, 2014

Exelon to buy Integrys' retail electricity subsidiary

Chicago electricity suppliers just narrowed to Exelon’s ComEd and Exelon’s Constellation.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 30, 2014

Southern Company doubles earnings as sales grow by 4.7%

Increased sales suggest a “broader economic recovery across the Southeast."

By Herman K. Trabish • July 30, 2014

What are the top utilities for renewables and efficiency?

There is a wide range of performance even amongst companies in similar operating environments and market structures.

By Davide Savenije • July 30, 2014

Renewables, T&D investments paying off for FPL parent NextEra

NextEra Energy reported positive Q2 earnings.

By Claire Cameron • July 30, 2014

Utilities, automakers to pilot EPRI's new electric vehicle control platform

Fifteen utilities and eight auto manufacturers aim to turn electric vehicles into grid assets under a universal platform. 

By Claire Cameron • July 30, 2014

Exelon invests in Bloom fuel cells

Bloom may get new life from increased corporate concern about grid failures.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 29, 2014

Arizona Public Service proposes its own rooftop solar business model

APS wants regulators to approve up to $70 million in contracts for 3,000 residential solar systems.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 29, 2014

Energy Future to auction Oncor shares

Only a $7 billion tax liability will stop the bankruptcy process.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 28, 2014

Duke Energy to buy 700 MW of nuclear, coal for $1.2B

Duke Energy Progress gets more generation assets and a 30-year power supply contract.

By Herman K. Trabish • July 28, 2014

PGE replacing 70,000 smart meters after three catch fire

Portland General Electric is not the first utility to experience fire-related issues with Sensus meters.

By Claire Cameron • July 28, 2014

AEP CEO: EPA emissions plan is 'much too aggressive'

American Electric Power sees positive earnings on transmission and regulated utility growth.

By Claire Cameron • July 28, 2014