Corporate News: Page 136
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Report shows critical infrastructure at risk for cyber attacks
Two-thirds of critical infrastructure companies reported a security compromise in the last year, according to the new report.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 15, 2014 -
Iowa High Court approves third party-ownership solar lease deals
Alliant Energy and MidAmerican Energy are opposed, but new solar opportunities are coming to Iowa.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 15, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineSustainability
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.
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New Maryland plants could lower costs, improve market competition
New plant construction scheduled to begin in Maryland could reduce the need to import generation, but critics disagree.
By Claire Cameron • July 15, 2014 -
Intelligent Energy IPO raises over $90M
Fuel cell firm Intelligent Energy went public last week on the London Stock Exchange, quickly becoming the most highly-valued public fuel cell maker in the world.
By Claire Cameron • July 15, 2014 -
Solar installation spot prices hits record low
But according to a new PV Pulse report, the global price will likely rise by year-end.
By Claire Cameron • July 15, 2014 -
Deep Dive
California’s drought is redesigning the energy landscape
A third summer of drought is beginning with mass water shortages and wildfires. Energy resources are becoming increasingly vulnerable, but challenges could herald a new phase in California’s electricity generation.
By Claire Cameron • July 14, 2014 -
Puerto Rico’s dominant power supplier scrambles to meet debt
Restructuring looks imminent for Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 14, 2014 -
Xcel seeks to buy Colorado Springs’ municipal electric utility
...but the City Council wants to retain control of the city’s power.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 14, 2014 -
Northern Pass line can help solve New England energy issues
The proposed transmission line could help the Northeast meet demand this winter without driving up prices.
By Claire Cameron • July 14, 2014 -
Wisconsin nuclear plant shutdown leaves town stranded
The closing of the Kewaunee nuclear plant will impact affect local infrastructure for decades, reflecting the impact of plant closures sweeping the U.S.
By Claire Cameron • July 14, 2014 -
TVA weighs solar, wind for distributed generation
The Tennessee Valley Authority is reviewing the value of solar and wind generation as part of its move to integrate more distributed energy into the grid.
By Claire Cameron • July 14, 2014 -
We Energies wants to burn cheaper coal at Milwaukee plant
The utility wants to spend up to $100 million retrofitting its Oak Creek coal plant.
By Claire Cameron • July 11, 2014 -
Exelon: No plans to shut down nuclear plants
Utility’s nuclear fleet plagued by bad economics.
By Claire Cameron • July 11, 2014 -
SolarCity, SunPower lead solar industry towards vertical integration
Big Solar’s control of everything from raw silicon to the rooftop could let them compete with utilities.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 9, 2014 -
Apple to build solar for data center in North Carolina
Apple will bring up its total solar generation to about 60 MW -- but that number is set to only grow further.
By Claire Cameron • July 9, 2014 -
Puerto Rico power authority, lenders get three-week stay on $800M debt
The banks and PREPA remain on the verge of a power and financial disaster.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 8, 2014 -
4 residential solar trends to watch this year
Residential solar will be more affordable in more places.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 8, 2014 -
Maine utilities partner on wires to deliver wind to New England
This could start a rush for Maine’s abundant wind.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 8, 2014 -
Calpine sells six power plants for $1.57B
The fading of coal makes 3.5 gigawatts of Southeastern natural gas generation a buy.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 8, 2014 -
SEPA: Utilities should own solar inverters
A new report makes the case for utility-owned inverters, which help integrate rooftop solar onto the grid.
By Claire Cameron • July 8, 2014 -
IOUs launch ‘We Stand For Energy’ social media campaign
Investor-owned utilities seek to raise awareness for electricity service and engage customers around capital investment plans.
By Claire Cameron • July 8, 2014 -
Duke, NRG, ITC report suspected cyberattacks
Reports of hackings increase, driving new security measures.
By Herman K. Trabish • July 7, 2014 -
Electricity prices up in California on drought, shift to natural gas
PG&E is holding back hydro. Will conservation work?
By Herman K. Trabish • July 7, 2014 -
Deep Dive
8 unforgettable quotes from Tesla/SolarCity founder Elon Musk
“By definition we must move towards renewable energy. How can people argue against that?”
By Davide Savenije , Claire Cameron • July 5, 2014 -
Illinois attorney general: ComEd rate hike illegally covering bonuses
Under state law, the cost of staff bonuses cannot be transferred to customers via a rate increase, said the attorney general.
By Claire Cameron • July 2, 2014
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