SCANA CEO: White House did not respond to pleas for Summer nuke support

Kevin Marsh said he and his Santee Cooper counterpart spoke to Secretary of Energy Rick Perry and other senior White House officials.

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 3, 2017

Electric utility trade groups tout job, economic benefits of industry in new report

More than half of the power sector's workforce is due to retire in the coming decade, and executives are faced with filling a large workforce gap. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 3, 2017

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Sustainability

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.

By Utility Dive staff

Los Angeles issues plan to electrify its entire bus fleet

The Los Angeles Metro proposes to replace its 2,200 bus fleet with all electric buses by 2030. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 2, 2017

Deepwater, Tesla to pair offshore wind farm with 40 MWh battery storage system

The 144 MW Revolution Wind project would help Massachusetts meet its 1,200 MW target for new renewable energy. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Aug. 1, 2017

DTE Energy proposes 1,100 MW gas plant in Michigan

The nearly $1 billion project is scheduled to begin construction in 2019. 

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 1, 2017

AWEA: Wind energy development rose 40% in Q2

Kansas became the fifth state to break the 5 GW benchmark in the second quarter, according to the American Wind Energy Association. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • July 31, 2017

Santee Cooper, SCANA abandon Summer nuclear plant construction

The decisions spell the end for one of two nuclear plants under construction in the U.S. today.

By Gavin Bade • July 31, 2017

5 companies propose transmission projects for Massachusetts clean energy RFP

The proposed transmission projects would help the state meet its goal of 1,200 MW of renewable energy. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • July 31, 2017

Connexus Energy planning Minnesota's largest energy storage facility

The company says the 20 MW, 40 MWh system would be next to three solar plants.

By Peter Maloney • July 31, 2017

Navigant sees $221B energy as a service market by 2026

A new report says the market is being driven by companies looking to reduce their energy use and spending.

By Peter Maloney • July 31, 2017

Southern Nuclear to oversee Vogtle construction, replacing Westinghouse

Georgia Power signed the agreement with Southern Nuclear, but cost and other issues remain.

By Peter Maloney • July 31, 2017

PwC: North American power and utility deal value fell 77% in Q2

While deal value decreased in Q2, the number of deals increased, driven by renewable deal activity.

By Peter Maloney • July 28, 2017

Arizona regulatory judge recommends approval of APS, solar settlement

The administrative law judge ruling moves a March settlement on solar compensation one step away from approval. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • July 27, 2017

Love the one you're with: Hawaii regulators begrudgingly accept HECO energy plan

The order accepting Hawaiian Electric's third plan to get to 100% renewable energy leaves contentious cost and procurement debates to future dockets. 

By Herman K. Trabish • July 27, 2017

SunEdison secures final approval for bankruptcy deal

The bankruptcy court settlement resolves some lawsuits stemming from the company’s demise, but a shareholder suit is still ongoing.

By Peter Maloney • July 27, 2017

AEP proposes $4.5B to buy 2 GW Oklahoma wind farm

The Wind Catcher project, slated for a 2020 completion, is one of the biggest wind farms under construction in the U.S.  

By Krysti Shallenberger • July 27, 2017

Updated: Energy storage developer Aquion emerges from bankruptcy under new ownership

Juline-Titans LLC acquired the company at auction for $9.16 million, well above the stalking horse bid of $2.8 million.

By Peter Maloney • July 26, 2017

Connecticut Gov. Malloy orders financial review of Millstone nuke

The governor wants to assess whether financial support is needed for Connecticut's sole nuclear plant, but operator Dominion warns the review could come too late.

By Gavin Bade • July 25, 2017

EV charging company Greenlots receives funding from utility group

The investment is seen as part of the utility sector's commitment to support electrification of the transport sector.

By Peter Maloney • July 25, 2017

Dominion Energy seeks renewable generation for large customers

The utility prefers the projects be located in Virginia, but would consider resources anywhere in the PJM footprint.

By Robert Walton • July 25, 2017

DER aggregation: Sector experts identify emerging trends in a nascent market

Wholesale market changes and new regulatory frameworks are key to expanding the sector.

By Krysti Shallenberger • July 24, 2017

Straight shootin': Buffett bid for Texas utility reflects regulatory desire for simplicity

Unlike previous offers, Warren Buffett would preserve Oncor's corporate structure under Berkshire Hathaway ownership. But a well-heeled rival could complicate the sale again.

By Robert Walton • July 24, 2017

DC Appeals Court unanimously rejects challenge to Exelon-Pepco merger

The $6.8 billion merger was approved by the D.C. Public Service Commission more than a year ago.

By Robert Walton • July 24, 2017

Alectra and AMP form partnership to develop C&I energy storage projects

Alectra, the third largest municipal utility in North America, already has a solar-plus-storage offering for residential customers. 

By Peter Maloney • July 21, 2017

Hydro One of Canada to acquire Avista in $5B deal

The deal gives Hydro One a toehold in the U.S. market, but has proved controversial back home.

By Peter Maloney • July 20, 2017