Federal regulators won't hold up NRG Energy's power plant deal

NRG is poised to buy about 8,000 MW from Edison Mission Energy.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 2, 2013

Startup offers one-stop shopping for solar

Geostellar aims to cut solar's "soft" costs.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 2, 2013

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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

8 disruptive companies that utilities should watch in 2014

These companies are leading the way on DSM, renewables, storage and lighting.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 27, 2013

SunEdison plans solar IPO

Solar company could raise $300 million to fund development.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 26, 2013

SolarCity to expand operations in California

SolarCity sees a growing market. Workers wanted.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 26, 2013

Duke Energy plans to sell over 12 power plants

Duke's Midwest fleet can't keep up with natural gas prices on the wholesale market. 

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 26, 2013

What SolarCity's landmark financing deal means for utilities

Securitization lowers costs and raises cash. Good for SolarCity; not so much for utilities.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 25, 2013

SolarCity lowers prices to offset Arizona solar fee

But the new fee has already driven a small solar installer out of business.  

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 25, 2013

DTE Energy fires worker for mocking customers on Facebook

DTE Energy fired a call center worker after she wrote a profanity-laced complaint about customers on her Facebook page.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 24, 2013

Calm before the storm: This week's most read utility news

The net metering "debate" in Arizona is just a premonition of what's coming.

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 22, 2013

Whistleblower sues Consumers Energy over alleged $3B rate fraud

The suit charges that Michigan utility overcharged customers.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 20, 2013

Startup public power agency inks deal with Constellation

Aggregator in California seeks to lure PG&E customers with "green" power for no extra cost.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 20, 2013

Former Reliant CEO running for U.S. Senate

Mark Jacobs enters a crowded Republican field in Iowa.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 20, 2013

Alliant unit turns to natural gas amid coal phase-out

Wisconsin Power & Light is shutting down coal-fired units under a pact with EPA.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 20, 2013

NV Energy promises green pricing program

The utility agrees on replacing some coal with renewables to smooth path for merger deal.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 20, 2013

Babcock & Wilcox selling 70% stake in small reactors venture

The move may give credence to a sobering view of nuclear's potential.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 19, 2013

San Francisco bypassing PG&E, regulators in clean energy quest

The city is looking to take part in a public power program. 

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 19, 2013

Google pressures Okla. utility on renewable energy

Public Service Co. of Oklahoma doesn't seem too keen on the idea.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 19, 2013

Duke Energy offers large users a renewable option

The pilot program will help gauge future generation mix.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 19, 2013

Consortium to build 70-mile Calif. power line

The line will boost reliability and support wind power.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 17, 2013

All about the Benjamins: This week's most read utility news

Is rooftop solar about freedom, fairness or dollar bills?

By Davide Savenije • Nov. 15, 2013

TVA to retire 3,000 MW of coal power

EPA regulations have forced TVA's hand.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 15, 2013

Ikea to buy wind farm in Canada

The purchase would be the second from Mainstream Renewable Power.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 15, 2013

Google, KKR to make $400M solar investment

The deal could be announced today.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 14, 2013

Nuclear lobby funds controversial think tank

The group opposes renewable portfolio standards.

By Rod Kuckro • Nov. 12, 2013