Arizona regulators vote to hire lawyers in defense against APS political-spending case

Four of the five Arizona Corporation Commissioners voted to hire lawyers to defend themselves after Commissioner Bob Burns added them to his political-spending case. 

By Robert Walton • Aug. 10, 2017

Stem, CPower will pair DR, energy storage for dispatchable virtual power plants

The partnership will give utilities access to dispatchable virtual power plants, with both companies eyeing California as one of the first markets. 

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 9, 2017

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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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Challenge for merchant generators is opportunity for private equity

As merchant generators retreat to improve their financials, private equity players are targeting the energy sector with billions of dollars.

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 9, 2017

Federal judge rules TVA cannot leave Gallatin coal ash in place

The Tennessee Valley Authority will need to remove coal ash from pits at its Gallatin Fossil Plant and place it in a lined site.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 8, 2017

Duke defends rate increase to pay for North Carolina coal ash cleanup

By some estimates, coal ash cleanup in the state could cost close to $5 billion.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 7, 2017

Report: Talen Energy to halt retail offerings for residential, small business customers

The company plans to focus on its core business of merchant generation while keeping retail options for large businesses and industrial customers. 

By Robert Walton • Aug. 7, 2017

NRG CEO predicts ERCOT margins to shrink further

Plant delays and cancelations could drop the reserve margin from almost 19% into the single digits, NRG Energy CEO Mauricio Gutierrez said last week.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 7, 2017

Alliant Energy spending $900M to expand Iowa wind resources

The company is planning for 1 GW of wind energy with investments in two projects made by its subsidiary, Interstate Power and Light. 

By Robert Walton • Aug. 7, 2017

Exelon to push for PJM market reforms to add to ZEC wins

Market operators should consider compensating resiliency attributes provided by nuclear generators, executives said in an earnings call.

By Peter Maloney • Aug. 7, 2017

Vogtle nuke cost could top $25B as decision time looms

Southern Co. expects to submit cost estimates and construction recommendations to the Georgia PSC this month.

By Gavin Bade • Aug. 3, 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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