Virginia regulators allow customers to exit Dominion service for 100% renewables offerings

The utility was ordered to restart processing exit applications in August from customers this summer, as its own 100% renewable energy plan is pending before regulators.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Updated Sept. 19, 2019

Duke renewables program allows large customers to negotiate directly with suppliers

The utility's unsubsidized Green Source Advantage program gives new procurement options for large energy users, starting with 600 MW.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 22, 2019

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Companies are pursuing increasingly ambitous sustainability goals around clean energy, but integrating rising amounts of renewables, minimizing environmental impacts, and achieving carbon reduction targets can be challenging.

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Vistra's spending spree continues with $475M acquisition of Ambit

The deal, which remains subject to regulatory approval, would boost Vistra's residential ERCOT market from 25% to 32%.

By HJ Mai • Aug. 22, 2019

Phase 2 of HECO's performance-based rate rollout would reward speedy DER interconnection

The company's proposal includes several performance-based metrics, including penalties and rewards for speed of connecting DER systems less than 100 kW.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 21, 2019

Tesla relaunches solar division, will rent rooftop systems in 6 states

"With the new lower Tesla pricing, it's like having a money printer on your roof if you live [in] a state with high electricity costs," CEO Elon Musk tweeted.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 20, 2019

New Mexico city fights for federal carbon capture funding in next move to save San Juan coal plant

Farmington, New Mexico, signed an agreement to transfer 95% of the plant's ownership from other stakeholders to a local energy company.

By Catherine Morehouse • Aug. 19, 2019

Bankruptcy judge maintains PG&E exclusivity and allows Tubbs fire victims to sue

Allowing Pacific Gas & Electric's creditors to put forth competing plans ahead of the utility's reorganization plan would not help wildfire victims, the judge ruled.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 19, 2019

New CPUC efficiency goals are equivalent to reducing 658,000 cars-worth of GHGs

California's revised targets reflect declining potential in energy efficiency savings from utility rebate programs, due to lighting improvement savings.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 19, 2019

X's and O's: How utilities can leverage data channels to improve employees and drive new business

One way to stay a step ahead of the disruptive forces that are shaping the energy business is to become a disruptor yourself, writes SAP's James Eardley.

By James Eardley • Aug. 19, 2019

NRC hints at upcoming early site determination for TVA advanced nuclear project

The Tennessee Valley Authority has not determined whether it will move ahead with the project but wants the option to locate small modular reactors at the Clinch River Site.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 16, 2019

GE misreporting finances by $38B, Madoff whistleblower claims

The company denies improprieties and accuses the analyst of having a vested interest in creating short-term volatility in its stock.  

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 15, 2019

PG&E fights for control of its future, access to new wildfire fund

Pacific Gas & Electric told a bankruptcy court this week it is "uniquely positioned" to develop its own reorganization plan, which it pledged to file by Sept. 9.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 15, 2019

Xcel to expand Minnesota renewables program, add 230 MW new solar, wind

The Minnesota PUC approved the utility's plan to expand its fully subscribed Renewable Connect program from pilot-scale to a full-time offering, but limited contract lengths to 10 years.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 14, 2019

Vineyard Wind shareholders commit to Mass. offshore wind project despite federal delays

With the wind investment tax credit set to sunset at the end of this year, the 800-MW project's financing could be jeopardized if the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management does not speed up its final environmental impact study.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Updated Aug. 13, 2019

PG&E provides new details on restructuring plan ahead of bankruptcy hearing

The utility seeks to presume all power purchase agreements and pay its court-approved pre-bankruptcy claims through "cash raised from existing equity bond holders" and "equity financed securitized bonds."

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Aug. 9, 2019

Virginia rejects Dominion bid to recover environmental spending on coal units slated for shutdown

The State Corporation Commission said the $18.4 million Dominion spent on Chesterfield units 3 and 4 was not a reasonable investment, but approved a $286.8 million rate rider for enviromental costs at several other coal units.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Aug. 7, 2019

Arizona commissioner cites 'unacceptable risks' from lithium-ion batteries for large-scale projects

While the cause of the battery storage fire at Arizona Public Service's facility is being determined, Commissioner Sandra Kennedy proposed the use of less economic battery chemistries to ensure safety and reliability.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Updated Aug. 6, 2019

Maryland suspends Smart One Energy operating license, issuing largest civil penalty for retail supplier

Regulators fined the third party supplier $561,000 for enrolling customers without consent.

By Max Witynski • Aug. 6, 2019

FERC, Justice Dept challenge latest FirstEnergy Solutions restructuring plan

The sixth attempt at a restructuring plan would prevent creditors unhappy with the deal that FES has negotiated with its major debt holders from doing anything about it.

By John Funk • Aug. 5, 2019

FirstEnergy Solutions moves to ditch union contracts for bailed out plants, drawing Democrats' ire

FirstEnergy Solutions' veteran nuclear plant workers would lose traditional pensions if a bankruptcy court agrees with the latest FES restructuring plan.

By John Funk • Updated Aug. 14, 2019

Dominion invests $1.1B in offshore wind, watches Northeast developments

The utility's non-regulated generation business is developing two turbines off the coast of Virginia, with plans to develop more as prices drop.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Aug. 5, 2019

NYPA to invest $1.1B to extend life of New York's largest clean electricity source

The utility says keeping the 2.5 GW Niagara Power Project online will help the state meet its 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040 goal.

By Max Witynski • Aug. 2, 2019

PG&E asks bankruptcy court to approve 'discounted' PPAs for storage and renewables projects

Three developers separately approached Pacific Gas & Electric to negotiate changes, in order to reduce project uncertainty created by the utility's bankruptcy.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 2, 2019

PG&E tells court deferred maintenance did not play a role in sparking wildfires

U.S. District Judge William Alsu​p had directed the utility to respond to reports that it knew for years there was a risk its aging transmission system could spark wildfires.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 1, 2019

GE Renewables notches $184M Q2 loss, despite strong revenue growth

The company cited a host of reasons for the loss, including increased research and development spending, and project execution issues, particularly in Asia.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 1, 2019