Public power leaders see lasting effects from 2020 disruptions with new approaches to resilience, equity

The new normal won't look like the old normal, as executives say major shifts that began in 2020 will continue to shape industry trends in the year to come.

By Emma Penrod • Sept. 11, 2020

JPMorgan, Citi support carbon price as CFTC panel says financial sector unprepared for climate impacts

Forcing businesses to pay for their greenhouse gas emissions would be the most efficient way to ensure financial markets reduced climate risk, a Commodity Futures Trading Commission subcommittee wrote in a report.

By Dan Ennis • Sept. 11, 2020

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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

Nikola, GM sign supply agreement for Class 8 fuel-cell systems, overriding previous partnership

The new memorandum of understanding does not include a GM equity stake in Nikola or the development of the Badger pickup truck.

By Jim Stinson • Updated Dec. 1, 2020

Uber expands EV platform to 1,400 new cities

The company is striving for 100% of its rides to take place in zero-emission vehicles, public transit and micromobility.

By Kristin Musulin • Updated Jan. 13, 2021

Taking Charge: Decisionmakers shaping the future of the power sector

Utility Dive turns to the CEO of Fluence to discuss the role of storage in high renewable energy integration, and more.

By Utility Dive Editors • Sept. 4, 2020

Cutting ties with ComEd could cost Chicago $8.8B, report finds

As a result of the hefty expected costs of separation, city leaders say creating Chicago's own municipal utility is likely not feasible.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Sept. 1, 2020

As utility collaboration with charging companies rises, emerging differences could impede EV growth

To accelerate EV charging infrastructure deployment, former competitors are working together, but new questions threaten to lead to dissension.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 31, 2020

Taking charge: Fluence CEO Manuel Pérez Dubuc views storage as the 'holy grail' for high renewables

"We really need to prepare ourselves for scaling up the company, and I think that’s my role," Dubuc told Utility Dive in a recent interview. 

By Kavya Balaraman • Aug. 28, 2020

Wasatch Group, sonnen plan 24 MW, 60 MWh virtual power plants in California for $130M

The companies are beginning the first of seven retrofit projects in September in a Fresno apartment community, planning to add 3,000 batteries and solar power to homes.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Aug. 27, 2020

Utilities response to the pandemic — heads - shareholders win; tails - consumers lose

Colorado is a case study where even consumer advocates treat it as a foregone conclusion that consumers will be on the hook for the consequences of an economic downturn, and utilities will be allowed to pocket the savings.

By Frances Koncilja • Aug. 24, 2020

As North Carolina regulators block another pipeline, Duke searches for options to meet gas demand

Following North Carolina's denial on Tuesday of a key water permit for the Mountain Valley Pipeline extension and the cancellation of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, the utility is exploring its options.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Aug. 13, 2020

Sunrun posts Q2 loss but anticipates storage boost as battery prices fall, blackouts persist

Sunrun has developed a pipeline of deals to provide grid services, such as virtual power plants, in half of the regions it operates, CEO Lynn Jurich said during the company's second quarter earnings call.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Aug. 12, 2020

Budget pressures, COVID-19 drive Boulder to settlement talks with Xcel Energy

After 10 years of work toward establishing municipal power generation, the City of Boulder has announced a proposed settlement with Xcel Energy to continue progress toward clean energy at lower cost.

By Emma Penrod • Aug. 11, 2020

PPL to exit UK market, focus on growing US utility investments

The simplified corporate structure aims to "unlock shareowner value," said PPL officials. The company's first-half earnings have taken a hit from the COVID-19 pandemic, but full-year guidance remains stable.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 11, 2020

After ComEd bribery case, Illinois groups push for changes to clean energy bill

The groups want to undo recent rate increases from Ameren Illinois and ComEd, but the state Chamber of Commerce will not support the update if it still protects Exelon's nuclear plants.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Aug. 6, 2020

Sempra Energy bullish on hydrogen as California navigates natural gas future

The company sees opportunities in power generation, industrial processes and fueling heavy-duty transportation, an executive said. 

By Kavya Balaraman • Aug. 5, 2020

bp targets $5B annual renewables spending, 50 GW by 2030

The international oil company gave greater insight into its plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 after taking a $16.8 billion hit in Q2 of this year.

By Catherine Morehouse • Aug. 5, 2020

WEC Energy Group targets carbon neutrality by 2050 after hitting emissions goals a decade early

The Wisconsin-based electric provider plans to nearly double existing emission reductions over the next decade with a $900 million investment in renewable energy.

By Emma Penrod • Aug. 4, 2020

Dominion shakes up leadership, focuses on renewables after pipeline cancellation

CEO Tom Farrell is transitioning to a new role in a "long designed succession process" as the company takes a $2.8 billion charge related to the canceled Atlantic Coast Pipeline. 

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Aug. 3, 2020

PG&E faces soaring insurance costs, leadership changes in rest of 2020

PG&E Corp. recorded a $1.97 billion loss in the second quarter of 2020, compared to a $2.55 billion loss during the same period last year.

By Kavya Balaraman • July 31, 2020

GE's renewables division reports nearly $200M in Q2 losses due to COVID-19 delays

GE Renewable Energy reported year-over-year orders down 19%, but revenues for the first half of 2020 have increased slightly, hinting at a gradual recovery after cost-saving measures.

By Emma Penrod • July 31, 2020

ComEd CEO says no ratepayer funds involved in alleged bribery, misconduct

While Illinois regulators pledge to investigate ComEd's actions, recent reports of Chair Carrie Zalewski's connections to the scandal led to requests for her to resign or recuse herself.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • July 30, 2020

Tesla sues Rivian alleging trade secret theft as companies jockey for EV dominance

Tesla says Rivian persuaded employees to misappropriate specific confidential information before leaving Tesla, according to the company’s filing in California Superior Court.

By Guy Burdick • July 30, 2020

Citi, Bank of America join Morgan Stanley in carbon disclosure group

Citi also pledged $250 billion over the next five years to finance low-carbon solutions in renewable energy, water quality and conservation, sustainable transportation, green buildings and sustainable agriculture.

By Dan Ennis • July 30, 2020

Ohio political scandal nicks AEP stock price, FirstEnergy CEO clarifies defense as shares languish

AEP supported passage of Ohio HB 6 bailing out FirstEnergy’s nuclear plants but denies any direct involvement with the dark money group that is now the target of $61 million federal racketeering probe.

By John Funk • July 29, 2020