Public power utilities get risk management relief

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission put government-owned utilities on the same footing as other energy companies for "swaps" hedging deals.

By Kathy Larsen • March 25, 2014

ConEd, Sempra team up on five solar projects

The projects total 360 MW. 

By Davide Savenije • March 24, 2014

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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. 

By Utility Dive staff

FERC rebukes Montana PSC for impeding renewable projects

FERC issued a declaratory ruling that would allow Montana regulators to remove "unreasonable obstacles" to the development of renewable power projects -- or face legal action. 

By Davide Savenije • March 23, 2014

Ex-DOE chief explains how to solve the utility death spiral

Many utilities are fighting rooftop solar in the regulatory arena, but Steven Chu believes utilities can profit from distributed generation given the right business models. 

By Davide Savenije • March 23, 2014

Regulators: Duke Energy illegally pumped ash pond water into river

Duke Energy illegally pumped up to 61 million gallons of water from an ash basin into the Cape Fear River, according to state regulators.

By Ethan Howland • March 21, 2014

ITC Holdings eyes Texas for power line growth

ITC Holdings wants to build power lines in Texas, despite its bid to buy Entergy's transmission system collapsing last year.

By Ethan Howland • March 20, 2014

Comverge CEO: Demand response is not just for emergencies

The promise of demand response is to perform just like generation, Blake Young told Utility Dive.

By Davide Savenije • March 20, 2014

We Energies can't find buyer for coal plant

No bidders have stepped forward to buy the 431-MW Presque Isle power plant on Michigan's Upper Peninsula from We Energies.

By Ethan Howland • March 20, 2014

Indiana court ruling clears way for controversial Duke Energy rate hike

An Indiana appeals court upheld a decision by state utility regulators to pass on Duke Energy's costs for building the $3.5 billion Edwardsport coal gasification plant to ratepayers.

By Ethan Howland • March 20, 2014

First Solar shifts focus to rooftop solar

First Solar plans to increasingly focus on rooftop solar projects because demand for utility-scale solar farms is dropping.

By Ethan Howland • March 19, 2014

Duke Energy may shut down coal plants over ash spills

Duke Energy may shut down 930-MW of coal-fired capacity in addition to long-announced plans.

By Ethan Howland • March 19, 2014

Analysts: Tesla becoming big player in energy storage

Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley analysts see Tesla Motors becoming a major player in grid storage.

By Ethan Howland • March 19, 2014

Fitch: Merchant generators under financial pressure

Merchant generators face pressure from low power and gas prices, coupled with rising environmental costs and tepid sales growth because of energy efficiency and renewable generation, according to Fitch.

By Ethan Howland • March 18, 2014

Kansas farmers oppose interstate power line project

The major power line project is designed to deliver wind power to Indiana.

By Ethan Howland • March 18, 2014

Connecticut power suppliers losing customers

Amid price spikes and allegations of deceptive business practices, competitive power suppliers in Connecticut are losing customers.

By Ethan Howland • March 18, 2014

SolarCity accuses utilities of blocking solar-battery grid connections

California utilities are intentionally dragging their feet on a pilot program by SolarCity to combine rooftop solar with energy storage, according to the solar company's CEO.

By Ethan Howland • March 18, 2014

Kentucky PSC questions utilities' solar plan

Cost issues are driving the Kentucky PSC to questioning plans by Louisville Gas & Electric and Kentucky Utilities to build a 10-MW solar array next to a proposed 700-MW natural gas-fired plant.

By Ethan Howland • March 18, 2014

100% renewables by 2050? It's possible

A new study says getting all our power from renewables is possible. But is it doable?

By Ethan Howland • March 17, 2014

Offshore wind project clears major legal hurdle

A federal judge rejected key arguments made by opponents to the Cape Wind offshore wind farm project Friday.

By Ethan Howland • March 17, 2014

Entergy seeks market changes to support nuclear plants

Entergy is pushing for market changes to help keep its Pilgrim nuclear plant in Massachusetts economically viable.

By Ethan Howland • March 16, 2014

Duke Energy dumps wastewater from ash pond into river

Duke Energy pumped wastewater from a coal ash pond last week, a move that state regulators say may be illegal.

By Ethan Howland • March 16, 2014

Report: Connecticut's residential customers overpay for third-party power

Residential customers in Connecticut overpay competitive electricity suppliers by about $13.7 million a month, a report from the state's ratepayer advocate said.

By Ethan Howland • March 14, 2014

Regulators direct California utilities to replace San Onofre with mix of resources

Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric will acquire up to 1,500 MW to replace the retired San Onofre nuclear plant under an order approved Thursday by state regulators.

By Ethan Howland • March 14, 2014

Strong runoff causes Northwest power prices to go negative

With strong runoff in the Pacific Northwest generators are paying buyers to take their power.

By Ethan Howland • March 14, 2014

4 billionaires shaping the future of electric power

From Warren Buffett to Bill Gates, these four billionaires' investments could be game-changers.

By Davide Savenije • March 13, 2014