After failing to clear PJM auction, Exelon says Three Mile Island nuke will close in 2019

The closure announcement includes a number of proposals Exelon says would save the plant if approved by Pennsylvania lawmakers. 

By Gavin Bade • May 30, 2017

ABB plans to roll out modular microgrid unit by end of 2017

The company says the unit can be applied to remote villages that are not connected to the grid, and as a back-up source of power for small commercial and industrial facilities. 

By Peter Maloney • May 30, 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

Southern CEO: Decision on Vogtle's fate not likely until late summer

The utility previously said it would reach a decision on whether or not to proceed with construction on the nuclear plant by June.

By Peter Maloney • May 26, 2017

Powin, SDG&E ink contract for 6.5 MW, 26 MWh storage project

The project will help San Diego Gas & Electric meet its mandated storage goal of 165 MW by 2020. 

By Peter Maloney • May 25, 2017

Sunetric, Sunnova team up to offer solar + storage systems in Hawaii

The partners will offer customers the PowerStack product on a lease basis with monthly payments and no money down.  

By Peter Maloney • May 25, 2017

Colorado regulators seize the climate fight in landmark ruling on carbon costs

The PUC's March decision is the first application of the Obama administration's social cost of carbon in utility resource planning. 

By Herman K. Trabish • May 25, 2017

Westinghouse locks out union workers at nuclear reactor parts factory

Disruptions at the New Hampshire factory, which makes parts for the AP1000 reactor, could further complicate construction of the Vogtle and Summer nuclear plants. 

By Peter Maloney • May 24, 2017

Report: Former managers say Sunrun manipulated sales data in leadup to 2015 IPO

Former managers at Sunrun told the Wall Street Journal they were instructed to delay reporting canceled projects, potentially boosting the company's sales numbers.

By Robert Walton • May 24, 2017

Westinghouse reaches deal to tap $800M in loans during bankruptcy

The firm assured the court that the debtor in possession financing would not be used for the company’s overseas operations, which have not been placed into bankruptcy.

By Peter Maloney • May 24, 2017

PPL shareholders pass resolution for climate strategy assessment

The non-binding proposal, passed last week, expresses concern that PPL is "not properly accounting for the risk of its current high reliance on carbon-intensive generation."

By Robert Walton • May 23, 2017

Power & Gas Index: Wholesale electricity and natural gas price trends across the US

The Utility Dive Power & Gas Index, updated monthly, highlights the close relationship between electricity and gas markets in the US.

By Robert Walton • May 22, 2017

Mercedes-Benz Energy forms partnership with Vivint for US solar + storage systems

The partnership will allow customers the choice of buying a system outright or financing it through institutions Vivint uses for its solar business. 

By Peter Maloney • May 19, 2017

California muni IID completes first US demonstration of black start battery capability

Imperial Irrigation District's 33 MW / 20 MWh battery was able to start its combined-cycle natural gas turbine at the El Centro Generating Station.

By Peter Maloney • May 19, 2017

Texas regulators unlikely to reverse rejection of NextEra-Oncor deal

Regulators say they remain "unconvinced" by NextEra's pointed appeal filing, but they will wait to decide on a rehearing until next month. 

By Gavin Bade , Robert Walton • May 19, 2017

Sunrun CEO: 'Long-term growth rate' for residential solar still strong

Lynn Jurich sought to restore confidence at the GTM Solar Summit this week after the residential solar market slowed year-over-year for the first time in Q1.

By Krysti Shallenberger • May 18, 2017

The SoCal Edison rate case: A canary in the coal mine for DER policy debates

SCE wants $2.1 billion to upgrade its grid for distributed resources — a request that's raised ire from consumer advocates and DER providers alike.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 18, 2017

Regulators probe Duke about Lee nuclear plans in wake of Westinghouse bankruptcy

The North Carolina Utilities Commission has asked Duke Energy for details of how Westinghouse’s bankruptcy could impact the proposed Lee nuclear project in Cherokee County, S.C.

By Robert Walton • May 18, 2017

DTE clarifies goal to cut carbon emissions 80% from 2005 levels by 2050

The company expects to eliminate coal from its fuel mix by 2040 while leaving new nuclear on the table as a longer-term capacity option.

By Gavin Bade • May 17, 2017

Stem to expand storage at California State University campus with 4.2 MWh battery

Combined with an existing battery, the storage facility is slated for 6.2 MWh and will eventually be paired with solar.

By Robert Walton • May 17, 2017

Solar developer 8minutenergy expands into energy storage with 1 GW pipeline

The nation's largest independent solar developer says it is is working with manufacturers to offer lithium-ion and flow batteries, flywheels, and other storage technologies.

By Robert Walton • May 17, 2017

Former SolarCity CEO Lyndon Rive to leave Tesla

After heading Tesla's sales and services in its energy division, Lyndon Rive said he wants more time with his family and plans to start a new company next year. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • May 16, 2017

Wartsila aims to become 'global systems integrator' with Greensmith acquisition

Buying the storage software provider moves Wartsila further into the energy storage market, less than a week after it announced a suite of new battery offerings. 

By Peter Maloney • May 16, 2017

Southern to take over Vogtle construction from bankrupt Westinghouse

The deal is reportedly contingent on SCANA reaching a similar agreement on the V.C. Summer plant, so the two companies can share resources to complete the projects. 

By Gavin Bade • May 15, 2017

Ransomware rampage highlights cyberattack fears in power sector

A massive ransomware attack infected 200,000 computers worldwide, but U.S. utilities thus far remain unscathed. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • May 15, 2017

Toshiba said to be preparing for bankruptcy as Southern faces Vogtle deadline

The Wall Street Journal reports Toshiba's partners are preparing for a potential reorganization under Japanese bankruptcy laws, a claim the company denies.  

By Peter Maloney • May 12, 2017