Moody's: Utilities going 'back to basics'

Utilities are focusing on regulated operations, especially transmission, according to Moody's.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 7, 2014

Harsh weather triggers alerts, outages from coast to coast

California ISO asks for conservation because power plants lack gas supplies.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 7, 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

New England capacity prices spike on plant shutdowns

Planned power plant retirements drive up capacity prices in ISO-New England auction.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 6, 2014

Arizona solar installations fall after fee is introduced

After a bruising policy fight, solar installations plummet in Arizona Public Service's territory.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 5, 2014

Why is FirstEnergy going 'back to basics'?

In tough times, FirstEnergy is focusing on its regulated operations while hoping for a rebound in its competitive businesses.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 4, 2014

Storage startup Primus Power lands $20M in funding

Energy storage startup Primus Power will use the funding to support expansion plans.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 4, 2014

Connecticut buys renewable credits to cut utility costs

Under a new law, Connecticut's Department of Energy & Environmental Protection can buy renewable credits to lower utility costs.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 4, 2014

PG&E opposes municipalization in Davis, California

Pacific Gas & Electric opposes plans by Davis, California, to form a municipal utility.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 4, 2014

Comcast selling electricity: Strikeout or home run?

Utility Dive's Ethan Howland takes a look at why Comcast may hit it out of the park if it sells power in Pennsylvania.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 3, 2014

We Energies gets OK to switch coal plant to natural gas

We Energies plans to switch the 280-MW Valley power plant to natural gas by early 2016.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 3, 2014

Dominion Resources to sell retail business

Dominion "fine tunes" its business model by focusing on regulated utility and solar operations.

By Ethan Howland • Feb. 2, 2014

Rooftop solar cuts Xcel's Colorado sales by 0.2%

Xcel expects solar to lower sales even more as customers add more rooftop systems.

By Ethan Howland • Jan. 31, 2014

Michigan, Indiana eye expanding retail competition

The Midwest states are considering expanding retail shopping, moves that would dent utility sales.

By Ethan Howland • Jan. 31, 2014

CMS Energy plans to buy natural gas plant

CMS Energy plans to buy a Michigan plant instead of building one.

By Ethan Howland • Jan. 31, 2014

TECO Energy considers buying utilities to grow

The Tampa Electric parent is open to buying more utilities to spur growth.

By Ethan Howland • Jan. 31, 2014

Opower, Comverge unveil new offerings for residential market

Demand response and energy efficiency are converging in the residential market.  

By Ethan Howland • Jan. 31, 2014

Southern Co. electric sales increased 0.4% in 2013

Driven by rising industrial demand, Southern Co. expects sales at its utilities to increase 0.7% this year.

By Ethan Howland • Jan. 30, 2014

The future of energy storage: A conversation with Ice Energy's Greg Miller

"The stars are aligning," Miller told Utility Dive at Distributech 2014.

By Davide Savenije • Jan. 29, 2014

NextEra: Solar 'crowding out' wind in parts of U.S.

NextEra Energy Resources sees solar beating out wind in parts of U.S., but expands wind development plans.

By Ethan Howland • Jan. 29, 2014

SunPower lands $220M in financing for solar leasing

The move is another sign of expanding financing options for solar developers.

By Ethan Howland • Jan. 29, 2014

Behavioral efficiency startup lands $6M in funding

Simple Energy plans to use the funding to expand its business.

By Ethan Howland • Jan. 28, 2014

What the smart home means for utilities

Google's Nest acquisition exposes the ongoing shift in how consumers interact with their home—and the power grid. 

By Gabriel Salkin • Jan. 28, 2014

Utilities adapt as solar rises in the Southeast

Falling solar prices has caused Southeast utilities to rethink their stance towards the technology.

By Ethan Howland • Jan. 28, 2014

AEP electric sales fell 1.6% in 2013

American Electric Power officials expect flat sales through 2016.

By Ethan Howland • Jan. 28, 2014

FirstEnergy shifts away from unregulated operations

Changing market conditions have forced FirstEnergy to move away from unregulated operations, close power plants and slash its dividend.

By Ethan Howland • Jan. 24, 2014