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SolarCity CEO: Utilities trying to 'neutralize' us
The largest U.S. rooftop solar company believes campaigns to end solar-friendly policies are their biggest threat.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 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.
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Fitch: Cooperative utilities expand financing options
Cooperative utilities are relying less on the feds for financing and more on private capital markets, according to Fitch.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 7, 2014 -
Boulder moves to buy Xcel Energy assets
After years of talk, Boulder formally notifies Xcel Energy it want to form a municipal utility.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 7, 2014 -
Deep Dive
10 predictions for the electric sector in 2014
Our writers dare to gaze into the crystal ball.
By Davide Savenije , Ethan Howland • Jan. 6, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Are utilities missing the rooftop solar opportunity?
Some companies are brushing aside "death spiral" talk and making major investments in distributed generation. Others not so much.
By Davide Savenije , Ethan Howland • Jan. 6, 2014 -
APS added 410 MW of solar in 2013
The new solar is a mix of utility-owned, IPP and rooftop facilities.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 6, 2014 -
ISO-New England rejects plan to retire 1,500-MW coal plant
ISO-New England fears that shutting down the coal-fired plant would hurt grid reliability.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 6, 2014 -
Invenergy blasts proposed Duke Energy plant
Invenergy contends that Duke Energy's utility-owned proposal is more expensive than other options.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 6, 2014 -
Report: Net metering policy changes won't affect solar in 2014
The net metering debate will focus on finding how much value rooftop solar offers all utility customers, according to IHS.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 3, 2014 -
Solar developers gain time for California project
California Energy Commission staff want CEC to reject the 500-MW project.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 2, 2014 -
Law judge recommends solar deal over natural gas in Minnesota
Next, the Minnesota PUC will vote on the recommendation for the 100-MW solar project to serve Xcel Energy.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 2, 2014 -
AEP Ohio spins off power plants into unregulated genco
Depending on developments in the wholesale market, AEP may sell the plants.
By Ethan Howland • Jan. 2, 2014 -
Puerto Rico mandates energy storage for renewables
The storage will go with 600 MW of renewables planned for 2014.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 30, 2013 -
UNS Energy to buy 550-MW natural gas-fired unit
The move is part of a plan to shift away from coal-fired generation.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 27, 2013 -
EIA: Third-party developers drive Calif.'s residential solar market
Since 2012, more than two-thirds of installations were made by third-party developers.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 26, 2013 -
SDG&E sued over Montana wind contract
The dispute focuses on bird protection at a wind farm.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 26, 2013 -
PNM plans to retire two coal-fired units
PNM's plan is part of a trend of retiring coal-fired units in the West.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 23, 2013 -
EIA: Electric sales fell in four of last five years
Industrial sales fell while commercial and residential sales have flatlined, according to EIA.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 23, 2013 -
Deep Dive
The 10 craziest energy stories of 2013
Counting down from crazy to craziest, this is what made our eyes widen in 2013.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 20, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Year in review: The most read utility news of 2013
These were the 25 most read stories on Utility Dive this year.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 20, 2013 -
EDF Renewables buys 200-MW Texas wind project
EDF has bought three Texas wind projects totaling 561 MW this year.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 20, 2013 -
MidAmerican completes NV Energy purchase
The deal leaves MidAmerican controlling a large swath of the Western grid.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 19, 2013 -
MISO adds 40,000 MW in expansion
MISO takes control of parts of the grid in Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas and Missouri.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 19, 2013 -
Direct Energy sells three Texas power plants
Blackstone bought them for $685 million.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 19, 2013
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